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Leveraging National Laboratories to Increase Black Representation in STEM: Recommendations within the Department of Energy
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Hampton-Marcell, Jarrad; Bryson, Tasia; Larson, Jeffrey; Childers, Taylor; Pasero, Spencer; Watkins, Cortez; Reed, Thomas; Flucas-Payton, Dorletta; Papka, Michael E. – International Journal of STEM Education, 2023
Increasing diversity in STEM disciplines has been a goal at scientific institutions for many decades. Black representation in STEM, however, has remained critically low at all levels (high school, undergraduate, graduate, and professional) for over 40 years, highlighting the need for innovative strategies that promote and retain Black students and…
Descriptors: STEM Careers, STEM Education, Blacks, Federal Programs
Assessment Study of an Undergraduate Research Training Abroad Program
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Nieto-Fernandez, Fernando; Race, Kathryn; Quarless, Duncan A. – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 2013
The Old Westbury Neuroscience International Research Program (OWNIP) encourages undergraduate students from health disparities populations and underrepresented minorities to pursue careers in basic science, biomedical, clinical, and behavioral health research fields. To evaluate this program, several measures were used tracked through an online…
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Mentors, Science Laboratories, Student Development
Laboratory Quality Assurance.
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Seeber, Allen J. – Environmental Science and Technology, 1978
The American Public Health Association has instituted a Quality Assurance Analysis and Review (QUASAR) program to provide consultative services to laboratories.(BB)
Descriptors: Agency Role, Environment, Environmental Research, Federal Programs
Increasing the Transfer of Simulation Technology from R&D into School Settings: An Approach to Evaluation from Overarching Vision to Individual Artifact in Education
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Blasi, Laura; Alfonso, Berta – Simulation & Gaming, 2006
Building and evaluating artifacts specifically for K-12 education, technologists committed to design sciences are needed along with an approach to evaluation increasing the systemic transfer from research and development into school settings. The authors describe THE VIRTUAL LAB scanning electronic microscope simulation, including (a) its…
Descriptors: Research and Development, Formative Evaluation, Science Laboratories, Qualitative Research
The University Fleet.
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Dinsmore, Robertson – Oceanus, 1982
Presents an overview of the university fleet, its purpose, relationship to the rest of the United States oceanographic research fleet, history, cost factors, and other information. (DC)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Federal Programs, Geology
Rep. Fuqua Suggests Improvements in U.S. Science Infrastructure.
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Long, Janice R. – Chemical and Engineering News, 1986
Reports on the recommendations made by House Representative Don Fuqua (Florida), outgoing chairman of the Science and Technology Committee, regarding science policy in the United States. Includes issues such as research funding, the role of the universities, and the need to develop diverse energy sources. (TW)
Descriptors: College Science, Energy, Federal Aid, Federal Government
Decade of Achievement.
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National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Directorate for Education and Human Resources. – 1992
More than 20,000 kindergarten through 12th grade teachers and more than 6,000 college and university faculty are directly involved in National Science Foundation (NSF) education projects. Building on more than 4 decades of knowledge and experience, NSF today is able to provide vigorous leadership in the nation's efforts to strengthen science,…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Concept Formation, Educational Research, Educational Trends