SST STEM annual symposium Gwinnett Convention Center

This is my summary of the SST STEM annual symposium held on 04/30/2013 at Gwinnett Convention Center.

Every SST major is actively involved in a systematic investigation and conducting research during the 4 years of learning in GGC. STEM initiative for the year-1 was for 20 institutes and for second year the STEM initiative proposals were awarded to 8 institutes. The research experience of students in not limited to selected few students but for all students through SoTL spread throughout 4 years of study.

Research experiences need to be developed in all SST majors, accordingly develop relevant courses offered by the disciplines. Aim is to develop innovative projects for all sections of all courses in SST.

Figures related to Mini-Grant

FY 2011 = 36 proposals

Funded proposals = 22

FY 2012 (Spring 2013, Fall 2012) = 36 proposals

Funded proposals = 25

Number of funded project based on the type of projects:

CIRP: 32

SoTL: 5

STEC: 9

Multi-disciplinary: 1

Biology: 17

Chem:10

Ex sci: 2

IT:15

Where to find the RFPs for Mini-grants on D2L on right side bottom. The proposal submission is at 2013 STEM mini grant submission dropbox folder.

Assessments for available grants:

SST’s STEM initiative grant:

URE student attitudinal surveys

All full-time SST faculty survey

Strategy-2: Develop a service learning course

-        Collaboration with SoE (Dr. Bernie) and SST

-        GGC students work with sections at McKindree Elementary School

Mini-grant survey:

Content assessment (recommended)

Attitudinal assessment (recommended)