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This Research Symposium will discuss research-based solutions to one of the most daunting problems in American higher education – the continued loss of graduates in STEM areas. How do we counter the precipitous drop in STEM enrollments and how does the research being conducted enable STEM online programs to educate the workforce needed in STEM? Registration and Forum: Free! Register Now! Moderated Online Discussions: April 19th-29th Live panel conversation: May 3, 2012, 11:00—2:00 ET This Research Symposium will discuss research-based solutions to one of the most daunting problems in American higher education – the continued loss of graduates in STEM areas. How do we counter the precipitous drop in STEM enrollments and how does the research being conducted enable STEM online programs to educate the workforce needed in STEM?
The panelists of this Research Symposium are members of the HP Catalyst Initiative, sponsored by Hewlett Packard (including myself!). This network of educators explores new innovative approaches to teaching science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) courses online. These experts are also members of the Multi-Versity Consortium, led by Sloan-C and constructed around the idea of uplifting online STEM education worldwide. Toward that end-point, our theme is understanding and disseminating effective practices that will enable STEM education online to grow and prosper. At the outset of the consortium formation, we chose to examine three specific areas of inquiry: Serious Games online, Laboratory Learning online, Faculty Education and Student Interaction for online learning. These target areas were chosen specifically because of the great need to make progress in these areas. The Sloan-C STEM symposium will explore current innovative approaches to teaching STEM courses online. Please join Jim Vanides, HP Office of Global Social Innovation, and the Multiversity Consortium panelists in exploring innovative approaches to teaching STEM courses. Who should attend the symposium The Research Symposium is intended for individuals interested in learning about new and best practices in online education for STEM students and the professional development of instructional faculty. Registration and Forum: Free! Register Now! Moderated Online Discussions: April 19th-29th Live panel conversation: May 3, 2012, 11:00—2:00 ET Comments are closed.
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