| Title |
Description |
Funding
Source |
Partner
Institutions |
Director
Name |
| Anatomy Curricular Project: Plastinated Organ Systems |
For ten years, Kirkwood has used a human cadaver and a full set of health and diseased human organs to aid in the instruction of human anatomy and physiology students. This project will enhance the anatomy and physiology courses with the use of plastinated organ systems. They will provide unique experiences for pre-professional health care majors as they prepare for prevention and care of pathologies. Nursing students, physical therapy assistants, pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy, pre-dental, and pre-athletic training students will be able to take advantage of these facilities which will provide invaluable experiences for future student and employment. The project will expand the existing outreach program to high school students for recruitment into health science professions.
Project Status: Current |
Grow Iowa Values Fund, Kirkwood Community College |
University of Iowa. |
Nick Sagan/Bob Driggs
Associate Professor/
Dean of Mathematics and Science
KCC - 10
319-398-1263; 319-398-5516
|
| Biotechnology Program |
The goal of this project is to increase the Biotechnology options available for students attending Kirkwood Community College. Five options will be available to students: 1) The Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in Biotechnology would be for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution to continue their studies and work towards a Bachelor's degree; 2) The Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in Bioinformatics would be for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution to continue their studies and work toward a Bachelor's degree; 3) The Applied Associate of Science (A.A.S.) degree in Biotechnology would be a terminal two-year degree that would enable students to have skills necessary to work in a biotechnology laboratory; 4) A Certificate in Biotechnology would be available for students who currently hold a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in basic science but needs "hands on" experience in basic biotechnology techniques to increase their chances of employment; 5) A Diploma in Biotechnology would be available for students who currently hold a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree NOT in a scientific discipline. The diploma program would include core science courses as well as biotechnology techniques courses.
Project Status: Current |
Grow Iowa Values Fund, Kirkwood Community College |
Center for Biocatalysis and Bioprocessing, Department of Education, Diamond V Mills, Express Analytical Laboratory, Integrated DNA Technologies, Iowa State University, Pioneer Hybrid International Inc., Silliker Laboratories of Iowa, University of Iowa, University of Northern Iowa. |
Greg Peterson/Bob Driggs
Instructor,Coordinator/Dean of Mathematics and Science
KCC - 10
319-398-5899; 319-398-5516
|
| Career Edge Academies |
Career Edge Academies are a partnership with area high schools in which students get a head start on their future by experiencing careers, developing essential skills, and earning college credit. Career Edge Academies include: Geospatial Academy, Computer Programming Academy, Information Systems Management Academy, Local Area Networking Academy, Engineering Academy, Advanced Manufacturing Academy.
Project Status: Current |
Perkins - Tech Prep, Rockwell Collins contributions, Grow Iowa Values Funds, Local District Funds. |
33 school districts in Area X, Area Business and Industry, The Workplace Learning Connection. |
Dave Bunting
Executive Director of Secondary Programs
KCC - 10
319-398-7170
|
| Corridor STEM Initiative |
Grant Wood Area Education Agency has launched a partnership with area school districts, higher education institutions, community-based organizations, and business to increase the number of K-12 students that get inspired about and pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. This initiative involves professional development, curriculum development/alignment, and STEM activities for students outside the regular school day and school year.
Project Status: Current |
"State STEM Grant, Carver Foundation, Grow Iowa Values Fund, National Science Foundation
" |
Cedar Rapids CSD, College Community School District, Grant Wood AEA VAST Center, Iowa City CSD, Iowa State University Extension Service, Linn Mar CSD, Marion Independent School District, The Science Station, The Workplace Learning Connection, Rockwell Collins, University of Iowa |
Ron Fielder
Chief Administrator, Grant Wood Area Education Agency
KCC - 10
319-399-6700
|
| Exercise Physiology Laboratory |
The purpose of this program is to enhance the human
physiology component of the curriculum by equipping an
Exercise Physiology Lab. Specifically, the project will: 1)
Provide inquiry laboratory activities to develop critical
thinking skills; 2) Allow nursing majors to manipulate
physiological processes as they related to maintaining
health and decreasing the risk of developing disease; 3)
Develop new laboratory experiences that will allow students
to conduct research and develop a deeper understanding of
science related to their chosen professions; 4) Recruit high
school students into a Summer Health Science Bridge Program
that will provide opportunities to engage in scientific
research and recruit students to enter STEM majors.
Project Status: Current |
Grow Iowa Values Fund, Kirkwood Community College |
|
Mike Lyons/Bob Driggs
Professor/Dean of Mathematics and Science
KCC - 10
319-398-5899; 319-398-5516
|
| Iowa Biofuels Training International |
Kirkwood's role in the IBTI non-profit organization is to
develop curriculum for Mechanical Maintenance and Process
Control operators in Biodiesel production facilities and to
train local technicians and instructors at other community
colleges who will deliver training in their districts.
Training will emphasize the chemistry, physics and
mathematics competencies required for successful plant
operations.
Project Status: Current |
Grow Iowa Values Fund |
Indian Hills Community College and other Iowa community colleges |
Doug Feil
Executive Director of Environmental Health and Safety Programs
KCC - 10
319-398-5677
|
| Project Lead The Way |
Project Lead The Way is a nationally-recognized
pre-engineering program. Kirkwood is providing program
implementation leadership, coordinates the regional advisory
committee, and is assisting local districts in securing
start-up funding.
Project Status: Current |
Local school districts, Rockwell Collins, Kern Family Foundation, Grow Iowa Values Funds. |
University of Iowa, Iowa State University, Benton CSD, Cedar
Rapids CSD, Clear Creek Amana CSD, College Community School
District, Iowa City CSD, Linn Mar CSD. |
Dave Bunting
Executive Director of Secondary Programs
KCC - 10
319-398-7170
|
| STEM Scholars Program |
The goal of the STEM Scholars Program is to increase the number of successful STEM majors by 1) identifying and recruiting qualified students who meet S-STEM criteria into the STEM Scholars Program; 2) engaging STEM Scholars in experiences to improve motivation and persistence; 3) provide comprehensive support services including professional tutoring, career counseling, and assistance securing job and/or academic program placement; 4) evaluating and disseminating information about the STEM Scholars Program.
Project Status: Current |
National Science Foundation S-STEM, National Science Foundation STEP, Grow Iowa Values Fund |
|
David Keller, PI/Bob Driggs, Co-PI
Professor, Mathematics/Dean of Mathematics and Science
KCC - 10
319-398-5597; 319-398-5516
|
| STEPs to Bridge the Way |
The STEPs to Bridge the Way grant team developed and implemented a cluster of strategies to realize the goal of increasing the number of students successfully completing STEM majors. The strategies have been implemented at three educational levels: secondary, community college, and transfer institutions. The continued success of the grant can be attributed to the implementation of three broad strategies: 1) greater teacher involvement in STEM major success; 2) improved support for STEM majors; 3) improved instructional support for STEM majors. As a result of the implementation of the three strategies, the following successes were realized: Articulated Programs of Study, Biology Readiness Exam Development and Implementation, Biotechnology Program Development, Career Pathway Advising Instruments, Improved Learning Technology, Improved STEM Career Awareness, Improved STEM Marketing Initiatives, NSF Technology Seminar, Professional STEM Tutoring, Scholarship Support, Summer Bridge Program, Summer Professional Development Workshops.
Project Status: Current |
National Science Foundation, local school districts, Grow Iowa Values Funds. (NSF STEP Grant) |
American College Testing Services (ACT), Coe College, Grant Wood Area Education Agency, Iowa State University, Mount Mercy College, Rockwell Collins, University of Iowa, University of Northern Iowa, Women in Science and Engineering, Workplace Learning Connection, and local school districts. |
Gary Donnermeyer, PI/Bob Driggs, Co-PI
Professor, Biology/Dean of Mathematics and Science
KCC - 10
319-398-5450; 319-398-5516
|
