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Dragisich, Vera; Keller, Valerie; Zhao, Meishan – Journal of Chemical Education, 2016
We report an intensive graduate teaching assistant (GTA) training program developed at The University of Chicago. The program has been assessed and has been successful in preparing GTAs for effective discussion and laboratory teaching for both general and organic chemistry. We believe that this training program can provide insightful information…
Descriptors: Teaching Assistants, Chemistry, Professional Development, Capacity Building
Raizen, Senta A.; Loucks-Horsley, Susan – 1994
In response to the findings and recommendations of a planning conference in 1989, the Department of Energy (DOE) increased its funding of ongoing precollege programs in science and mathematics education and launched some new initiatives. To evaluate and improve its efforts, the DOE has also initiated a 4-year evaluation and technical assistance…
Descriptors: Citizenship Responsibility, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Formative Evaluation
Butler, Blaine R.; And Others – 1977
A plan at Purdue University to develop a model program for women in engineering is described. The Purdue Department of Freshman Engineering received a grant from the U.S. Department of Education through the Women's Education Equity Act to help overcome some of the problems faced by women who enter engineering. The program focuses on an…
Descriptors: Career Opportunities, College Freshmen, Engineering, Engineering Education