The purpose of the I3 Incubator is to serve as a platform for sharing knowledge, data, and resources across all NSF projects. The following categories represent major areas of focus for each grant. Please use the Key Word Search to make more specific inquiries about possible collaborations among grants.
Diversity
All these projects have as a goal to increase diversity in STEM fields. How is this achieved in your program? Which measures are taken in the project to increase diversity?
- Diversity
Icubed
Broadening participation in STEM fields through interdisciplinary courses and workforce development.STEP-MMNet
Recruitment of women and underrepresented minorities for summer bridge courses.REU
Very diverse project. Was showcased from NSF as most diverse REU programs across country.S-STEM-Natov
STEM scholars from Applied Mathematics, Computer Science and Chemistry are representative of the diversity of students at NYC College of Technology. These scholarships support these students who are majoring in STEM disciplines.S-STEM-Li
Yes, recruitment minority high school students.C-Path
CT in all departments, all students.ADVANCE-IT-START
Project examination of equity issues regarding women faculty in STEM fields.
Interdisciplinary content
Which components of this project can be used across disciplines?
- Interdisciplinary content
Icubed
Creation of interdisciplinary courses between Schools of Arts and Sciences and Technology and Design.STEP-MMNet
Summer bridge courses are multidisciplinary. Peer assisted learning (PAL) available in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Math and Developmental English. PAL course in development.REU
physics, math, comp. science, chemistry, civil engineering.S-STEM-Natov
Advisement and career counseling are applicable across disciplines.C-Path
Yes, CT bridges between disciplines.ADVANCE-IT-START
Contact among faculty from different schools at workshops; in discussion groups.
Technology Integration
What technology is used in this project? Which lab equipment, which software, which online tools?
- Technology Integration
Icubed
Optimize use of lab and research technology. Make modern, meet industry standards for research.STEP-MMNet
Students exposed to BlackBoard in summer bridge courses.REU
satellites, radars, software for analysis.S-STEM-Natov
NoS-STEM-Li
NoC-Path
Yes, of all kinds: software, hardware analyzed for C-Path purpose.ADVANCE-IT-START
Webpage: ADVANCECityTech.org
Use of online survey (COACHE).
Pedagogy/Curriculum Development
How are pedagogical aspects, such as active learning and problem-solving, implemented?
- Pedagogy/Curriculum Development
Icubed
Include problem solving, inquiry based learning into labs.STEP-MMNet
Program supports learning communities and peer assisted learning.REU
students are mentored and mentor (junior high), very interactive, inquiry based.S-STEM-Natov
n/aS-STEM-Li
n/aC-Path
n/aADVANCE-IT-START
n/a
STEM Education Research/Publications
What kind of scientific and education research is done in the framework of this project? Are students involved in research?
- STEM Education Research/Publications
Icubed
Include faculty research into teaching. Incubator encourages education research/experimentation.STEP-MMNet
Student research and summer internships funded through the grant. Formative assessment includes impact of TAs, funded LC and PAL on student satisfaction and performance. Longitudinal study of summer cohorts. STEM enrollment and graduation rates tracked.REU
scientific research, develop curricula for junior high school students.S-STEM-Natov
Research opportunities for students.S-STEM-Li
Research opportunities for students.C-Path
Education research when implementing key indicators into changed curriculum modules.ADVANCE-IT-START
Equity research as part of the self-study; no student involved.
Lab content
Is there a lab component in this project? In the classroom, in faculty conducted research, in external collaborations?
- Lab content
Icubed
I-cubed is based on lab content. MMLP.STEP-MMNet
ENGR 1000 and SCI 1000 include a 1-credit multidisciplinary lab component (3 credit course). Research opportunities.REU
YesS-STEM-Natov
NoS-STEM-Li
NoC-Path
In all program where computers are used.ADVANCE-IT-START
n/a
Faculty development
Does the project offer seminars, workshops, etc. for faculty development?
- Faculty development
Icubed
Dissemination of what works in interdisc. courses to faculty.
Faculty workshopsSTEP-MMNet
Faculty workshops on PAL.REU
interact w teachers at junior high school to develop curricula.S-STEM-Natov
NoS-STEM-Li
NoC-Path
n/aADVANCE-IT-START
Fall 2009: Workshops on Mentoring; Publishing
External Partnerships
- External Partnerships
Icubed
Identify and disseminate best practices w external partnersSTEP-MMNet
Trips to sites including Sandoz Pharmaceuticals, NYS Institute for Basic Research, Cold Spring Harbor National Laboratories, NY Hall of Science,
Nassau University Medical Center hypobaric unit, Brookhaven National Labs, IBM, Metro North, MTA, Linda Tools, IBM.REU
NOAA CREST, Raytheon: building sensors for satellites.S-STEM-Natov
Applied mathematics majors must complete 2 semesters of internships, which is typically done in the senior year. The STEM scholarships are particularly helpful for students that work and go to school full time.S-STEM-Li
Not exclusiveC-Path
Responding to industry needs is part of reason for C-Path existence.ADVANCE-IT-START
n/a
Student Support
What academic, social and career support do students receive?
- Student Support
Icubed
n/aSTEP-MMNet
Multiple levels of mentoring by peer leaders (current students) and graduate students that are STEM alumni of City Tech. Creation of leadership roles for promising students. Presentations by counselors from the Counseling Center. STEM Learning Community created. Meetings each semester to sustain social support and disseminate information about research, internship and other opportunities. Paid research stipends.REU
teaching Matlab, additional science apart from class, presentation skills, writing skills.S-STEM-Natov
Recognition dinner
Financial support
STEM scholars receive advisement each semester as to appropriate courses to take as well as career counseling.S-STEM-Li
Financial support
Club hour speakers
Personnel and career advisement.C-Path
n/aADVANCE-IT-START
n/a
Planning/Sustainability
What are the future plans of this project? Are there follow-up NSF proposals?
- Planning/ Sustainability
Icubed
Long term plan to improve lab content, integrate across NSF funded projects.STEP-MMNet
ENGR 1000 and SCI 1000 are now permanent courses. Peer assisted learning and STEM Learning Community institutionalized. Independent Study course used for Peer Assisted Learning peer training. Professional development of faculty will continue to pay dividends. Culture of collecting STEM enrollment and graduation data expanded.REU
new proposal by august for new grant built on successes of current grant.S-STEM-Natov
Systematic internship.
Creating internal pipeline.
Publicizing eligibility criteria to form pool.
We expect to reapply for another 4 year grant.S-STEM-Li
Systematic internship.
Create pipeline to BTech program.
Publicizing eligibility criteria to form pool.
Training a leadership through multi-tier mentoring.C-Path
A planning grant. Larger grant planned for afterwards.ADVANCE-IT-START
n/a
