Planning Grant for the Enhancement of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics at Dine College

Investigator(s):

Cassandra Manuelito-Kerkvliet (PI) ; Te Chien Chen (Co-PI) ; Janel Hinrichsen (Co-PI) ; Steven Semken (Co-PI) ; Anwar Shiekh (Co-PI)

Sponsor:

Dine College, AZ 86556 9287246671

Start Date/Expiration Date

2003-08-15 to 2006-07-31 (amended 2004-09-13)

Awarded Amount to Date:

$55,916

Abstract: Planning Grant for the Enhancement of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics at Dine' College Project Summary Dine' College seeks a TCUP planning grant to evaluate its science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) curriculum with the objectives of: (a) improving as needed upon existing strengths in the health, biological and physical sciences together with mathematics; (b) expanding our capabilities in engineering and computer science, and (c) working with the College's Center for Dine' Teacher Education and articulating universities to develop an effective discipline-based STEM Education curriculum. That study will then be used as the basis of an action plan for developing a full implementation grant--to be submitted the following year--leading to an improved and expanded STEM program, ranging from a revised curriculum to improved classroom and laboratory infrastructure, added faculty, and an upgraded working relationship with Reservation employers and regional universities. The planning period will be for 12 months and will include four phases. * Phase 1 (August 15-November 15, 2003): An overall assessment of the present STEM program within the College infrastructure. It will include the aggregate impact on students of course offerings in STEM; of STEM faculty; and of such physical resources as laboratory and classroom space, laboratory equipment, and computer resources. * Phase II (November 16-February 14, 2004): A course by course evaluation of the STEM curriculum, including content, student preparedness and achievement, student demand, and teaching effectiveness. * Phase III (February 15-May 15, 2004): Development of an institutional plan leading to the preparation of a full implementation grant to facilitate growth and improvement. * Phase IV (May 16-August 15, 2004): A preliminary analysis of Phases I, II and III, leading to the development of a plan for evaluating progress during the implementation period. This planning process and the implementation to follow will have the intellectual merit of advancing STEM literacy within a significantly underserved population, Native American students. Their broader impacts will be derived from the development of a model academic STEM program that other Tribal Colleges will be able to use as a template in developing their own programs.

NSF Org:

HRD - Division of Human Resource Development

Award Number:

0323096

Award Instrument:

Standard Grant

Program Manager:

Lura J. Chase
HRD Division of Human Resource Development
EHR Directorate for Education & Human Resources

NSF Program(s):

HUMAN RESOURCES, TRIBAL COLLEGE & UNIVERS PROGR

Field Application(s):

Other nsf.applications NEC

Program Reference Code(s):

OTHER RESEARCH OR EDUCATION, OTHR
UNASSIGNED, 0000
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION, 9178

Program Element Code(s):

7226
TRIBAL COLLEGE & UNIVERS PROGR, 1744