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From STEM to Sternum

October 1, 2013 - September 30, 2014 | Public Programs
Indian River State College (IRSC) will develop a digital literacy program to help build interest in scientific inquiry; ability to locate STEM resources in digital format; and scientific and digital literacy skills among up to 7,500 learners at IRSC's Adult Education Career Pathways, the Center for Media and Journalism Studies, the Career Pathways Initiatives Program, STEM baccalaureate programs, and the Upward Bound Math/Science program. The project will feature the use of new presentation apps in a small group or peer-led environment delivered using face-to face, synchronous, and asynchronous methods. The program will also have an instructional/application track for library employees with supplementary content for the user. Formal and informal assessments of learning will measure the acquisition of knowledge and curriculum strength.

Funders

IMLS
Award Number: LG-46-13-0263-13
Funding Amount: 19183

TEAM MEMBERS

  • Patricia Profeta
    Principal Investigator
    Indian River State College
  • Discipline: Education and learning science | General STEM | Literacy
    Audience: Adults | General Public | Museum/ISE Professionals | Evaluators
    Environment Type: Public Programs | Library Programs

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