Mathematics and Science Education

Math and Science Education Activites Inventory

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2007

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	Title	Description	Funding Source	Partner Institutions	Director Name
1.	2+2 Pre-Actuarial Science/Finance Program	DMACC and Drake University will team together to provide a 2+2 program for pre actuarial science/finance students to facilitate DMACC students to enter Drake University as juniors in the actuarial science/finance degree program. Project Status: Current		Drake University	Randy Smith DMACC District Chair of Math Department DMACC - 11 515-964-6388
2.	A National Collaboration to Strengthen the Advanced Environmental Technology Education Programs at Native American Community Colleges	There are 33 Native American community colleges located on reservations throughout the U.S. Many are seeking to develop, expand, and/or upgrade their environmental technology education programs. Goals of this project are to: 1) ensure project activities and outcomes of the STEM project reflect the historic/cultural beliefs and contributions of Native Americans; 2) develop a Native American Environmental Fellows Institute which will serve as a vehicle to strengthen environmental science/technology education at the nation's Native American community colleges; 3) ensure Native American colleges have access to a full range of technical assistance to strengthen their environmental science and technology programs. Project Status: Planned for within a year	National Science Foundation	Turtle Mountain Community College, Partnership for Environmental Technology Education (PETE)	Kirk Laflin Executive Director, PETE EICCD - 9 207-771-9020
3.	A Partnership Approach to Improving Technology and Engineering Education in Eastern Iowa	St. Ambrose University and EICCD will increase enrollment and graduation rates in math, science, and engineering programs at their institutions, specifically targeting industrial engineering. We will accomplish this goal with: 1) multiple matriculation pathways into industrial engineering and STEM programs; 2) marketing these careers and programs to pre-college and community college students; and 3) financial and academic support to help qualified students graduate. Our goal is 90% retention among participants. Over five years, 118 additional engineers and technicians will graduate with 70 more to graduate after the grant concludes. Project Status: Current	National Science Foundation	St. Ambrose University	Michael Opar, Ph.D. Chair, Industrial Engineering EICCD - 9 563-333-6152
4.	A Virtual Education Center for Biorenewable Resources	This project educates graduate and undergraduate students, as well as current faculty, in areas of biobased products and technologies. Curricula and materials will be developed and delivered for: (1) Fundamentals of Biobased Products and Technologies, (2) Biofuels, and (3) Thermochemical Processing of Biomass. Goals include multi-institutional development and delivery of all courses; improving teaching competency of current and future faculty (doctoral candidates); and implementing, assessing, and refining a novel distance-education model - the Virtual Education Center (VEC). Objectives include developing a indexed bank of mini-lectures, developing VEC operational guidelines, and assessing the courses, instructors, and VEC model. Project Status: Current	USDA Higher Education Challenge Grant Program	University of Kentucky University of Idaho	D Raj Raman Associate Director, Educational Programs, Office of Biorenewables Programs Iowa State University 515.294.0465
5.	A.S. Degree in Biotechnology	A two year program structured to allow students to develop marketable job skills while incorporating the requirements for a two-year liberal arts degree. Includes many lab-based courses which enable students to apply what they learn in chemistry, statistics, biology, microbiology, genetics, and molecular biology. Project Status: Current			Jane Bradley Chair, DMACC Biotechnology Program DMACC - 11 515-964-6379
6.	Acadamies Creating Teacher Scientists (ACTS)	Four week summer professional development program for middle school (5th-8th grades) teachers. Program focuses on content development in the physical sciences and includes a research component. The overriding theme of the ACTS program at Ames Laboratory is the physical environment and how knowledge of physical and earth sciences can influence its positive evolution. Teachers commit to attending the program for three consecutive years. Project Status: Current	Department of Energy		Adah Leshem-Ackerman Clinician Ames Laboratory/Iowa State University 515.294.8453
7.	AEA 267-UNI Science Kit Collaborative	UNI and AEA 267 have merged all of their elementary and middle school science kits, and acquired more, into one location. K-9 science teachers may reserve kits for use through out the school year. UNI handles all of the check out, check in and kit refurbishment processing. Previous years this support was offered separately by AEA 267 at Clear Lake and UNI and was free. This year a small fee has been instituted to cover kit refurbishment costs. Special training for K-6 kits is provided by the VAST Center in Grant Wood AEA. This works through the Science Education Resource Center on the UNI campus. Project Status: Current	AEA 267 and UNI	AEA 256, Grant Wood AEA	Cherin Lee/Laurie Hayzlett Chair,Science Education/AEA 267 Science Consultant University of Northern Iowa 319-273-7357
8.	AeroLab	AeroLab is a set of inquiry based physics of flight activities for middle-highschool students. IAS offers 6-16 hr professional development workshops for educators by request. Materials provided. Teach science process, physics of flight, and engineering skills all at once! Contact for more info. Project Status: Current	currently the host must provide the funding	University of Northern Iowa	Marcy Seavey Program Director Iowa Academy of Science 319-273-7486
9.	AGEP, Alliance for Graduate Education and the Professorate	I serve as a board member of the ISU portion of the AGEP project. The goal of the project is to encourage and help minority graduate students choose a career as a colege professor. Project Status: Current	NSF	SUI, UNI	Aden Mann ISU
10.	Agricultural Science Workshop	This workshop is offered each year during the summer to teachers of agricultural science in Iowa high schools. Lesson plans are developed for use in agri-science courses grades 7th to 12th. Emphasis is placed on plant science, animal science, horticulture science, and natural resources. Project Status: Current	Course offered for credit through continuing education	n/a	Robert Martin Professor and Chair Iowa State University 515-294-5872
11.	American Wind Energy Association National Conference	Wind Energy and Turbine Technology faculty and students attend the national conference to gain a better understanding of industry priorities and future opportunities. Project Status: Current	Private funding		Molly O'Hara/DeeAnn Bates Business and Industry Programmers ILCC - 3 712-336-6572, 712-362-7934
12.	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
13.	Area Education Agency (AEA) 267 E2T2 (Enhancing Education Through Technology) Science Initiative for High Schools	The AEA 267 E2T2 program is a collaborative program between AEA 267, UNI Physics Department, and Science Education Faculty funded by the E2T2 Component of the U.S. Department of Education. The professional development program for three cohorts (Marshalltown, Cedar Falls, and Clear Lake) of secondary physical science/physics teachers within AEA 267 provides classroom sets of computer-based laboratory tools and equipment and introduces teachers to PRISMS PLUS and Modeling Instruction with the focus on state and national science education initiatives. The participating teachers are provided support as they implement these resources in their classrooms. Project Status: Current	U.S. Department of Education	Area Education Agency (AEA) 267 and participating schools	Brian Unruh (with Dr. Lawrence Escalada @ UNI Physics Department) Instructional Technology Consultant Area Education Agency 267 319-939-1676
14.	Associate in Science Transfer Degree	Iowa Lakes has developed an Associate in Science degree option for math and science transfer students. This degree option will be piloted fall 2007. Project Status: Current	ILCC	Iowa State University, University of Northern Iowa, University of Iowa.	Mary Mohni Chief Academic Officer ILCC - 3 712-362-0411
15.	ATE Center -- Environmental Resource Center	The Advanced Technology Environmental Education Center (ATEEC) will: 1) provide a comprehensive market-driven clearinghouse to promote teaching, training, and learning in environmental education program at the secondary and postsecondary levels; 2) provide a variety of professional development, support, and mentoring services to educational institutions. Project Status: Current	National Science Foundation	University of Northern Iowa, Partnership for Environmental Technology Education.	Ellen Kabat Lensch, Ph.D. Executive Director, ATEEC EICCD - 9 563-336-3331
16.	ATEEC Fellows Institute	The Advanced Technology Environment and Energy Center was established in 1994 with the mission of advancing environmental technology education through curricula development, professional development, and program improvement in community colleges and high schools. The ATEEC Fellows Institute provides professional development workshops and disseminates curricular materials related to environmental and energy technology to high school and community college educators nationwide. Project Status: Current	National Science Foundation	Eastern Iowa Community College District Partnership for Environmental Technology Education Massachusetts Institute of Technology University of Alaska, Fairbanks	Maureen Clayton Director, Environmental Programs University of Northern Iowa 319-273-7147
17.	Basic Science Minor for Elem. Ed. majors	This is an academic minor for any elementary education major wanting strong preparation in teaching K-6 science (though ~40% of the graduates go into middle schools and junior high schools). The minor includes 5 required 4 cr. hr. courses in physical, life and earth/space science (soon to be 6) which are taught by science educators using inquiry approaches and learning cycles. There are currently 2 additional content courses in physical and earth/space science (soon to be only 1) not taught as mentioned. A final capstone course, Experiences in Elementary School Science, is a pedagogical content knowledge course which also deals with inquiry curricula. Project Status: Current	official university minor since 1989		no project direct, main academic advisor: Dr. Cherin Lee Chair, Science Education University of Northern Iowa 319-273-7357
18.	BETAL Community	The BETAL Community focuses on pre-service secondary science teachers, both undergraduate and graduate students (MAT). The intention is help the students make connections between their content areas (Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, and Physics) and the pedagogy that they are learning in their science teaching methods courses. Project Status: Current	ISU Learning Communities Program		Jim Colbert Associate Professor and Undergraduate Biology Program Coordinator Iowa State University 5152949330
19.	BIOMES	BIOMES (Biology Instructional Opportunities for Motivating Every Student) is a high school biology curriculum containing over 120 labs and activities. The activities and labs make strong and creative connections to everyday life. The activities employ the learning cycle as the instructional strategy. Project Status: Current	Iowa Eisenhower funds		Jody Stone & Lyn Countryman Assoc. Professors of Teaching & Science Education University of Northern Iowa 319-273-6466
20.	Bioscience/Biotech Initiatives	NIACC has developed an A.A.S. in Industrial Technology, with an option in Bioprocessing, which is designed to meet the needs of biotech (and other) industries for manufacturing technicians. NIACC also has a transfer curriculum (A.A.) for students interested in pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher in bioscience. In addition, the college has an active working relationship with high school teachers and has sponsored professional development activities in bioscience. Project Status: Current			Larry Eichmeier/Josh Byrnes Division Chairs, Agriculture and Industrial Technology NIACC - 2 641-422-4225/ 641-422-4202
21.	Biotechnology Curriculum Development and Dissemination Project	This project aims to provide regional agricultural industries with biotechnicians proficient in mathematics, technology, life and agricultural science. Activities include sponsoring an academic retreat for community college and university faculty to partner with business and industry leaders to identify core competencies and align curriculum with emerging industry standards. Additionally, the project aims to integrate biotechnology concepts into existing transfer and agriculture degree programs at community colleges, thereby preparing students to enter a rapidly growing job market or pursue higher education goals. Project Status: Current	National Science Foundation	NICC, State Fair Community College (Sedalia, Mo.), Iowa State University, South Dakota State University, and Northwest Missouri State University.	Robert Klepper Associate Professor -- Science SCC - 16 712-362-7959
22.	Biotechnology Education Workshop	The course's focus was to instruct Iowa life science teachers in the basic principles and technologies of biotechnology. Teachers received instruction in course content related to hands-on activities, learned how to manage time in preparing lab activities, and perform the lab activities as students would in their classrooms. The activities teachers receive basic content and lab techniques training include: DNA extraction, DNA transformation, DNA restriction analysis, DNA isolation and analysis. The course will provide the teachers with the content and technical knowledge to integrate biotechnology principles and techniques into their science curricula. Project Status: Current	Biotechnology fund	Iowa State University, area high schools	Mike Zeller (Dr. Becky Burgart facilitated at IWCC) Biotechnology Outreach Education Coordinator, Office of Biotechnology IWCC - 13
23.	Biotechnology Education Workshop	This workshop is conducted to assist agriculture science teachers in Iowa how to integrate biotechnology skills and knowledge into the study of agriculture. Project Status: Current	Course offered for credit through continuing education	In cooperation with the ISU Biotechnology Education Office.	Robert Martin Professor and Chair Iowa State University 515-294-5872
24.	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
25.	Brownfields Training and Job Development Programs	This project will provide members of the Brownfields communities with the knowledge and tools necessary to undertake activities that will maximize environmental job development, education, and employment opportunities for residents living in those communities. Project Status: Current	U.S. Environmental Protection Agency		Ellen Kabat Lensch, Ph.D. Executive Director, ATEEC EICCD - 9 563-336-3331
26.	BugGuide.Net	An online community of volunteer naturalists and photographers provide scientifically accurate identifications and life histories of insects. K-12 students and their teachers are frequent participants. Just today we received another typical email: "My daughter has been trying to identify bugs for a high school zoology project and has found your sight (sic) very helpful in identifying over half of the insects she collected. She even sent in a couple of photos she needed help in identifying and the response was very quick." Project Status: Current	Iowa State University		John VanDyk Adjunct Assistant Professor and Systems Analyst Iowa State University 515-294-7401
27.	Career Academies	IVCCD offers career academies at MCC, ECC, and Grinnell to stimulate high school student career exploration and gain college credits. In particular, at ECC, both an Agriculture and a Biotechnology Career Academy are offered, and at MCC, an Entrepreneurial and Diversified Agriculture Career Academy are offered. A Health Occupations Career Academy is also offered district-wide. Math and science courses are a part of the general education requirements for these career academies. Project Status: Current	IVCCD, High schools, State of Iowa.	High schools including: Marshalltown, Iowa Falls, South Hardin, AGWSR, BCLUW, GMG, East Marshall, West Marshall, Grinnell-Newburg, Montezuma, South Tama, and BGM.	Lorna Kennedy Tech Prep Coordinator IVCCD - 6 641-753-3564
28.	Career Academies	Establish Career Academies and Career Pathways in local school districts. Project Status: Current	Perkins, Institutional	Local high schools	Maria Slaughter College Now Coordinator WITCC - 12 712-274-6400 ext. 1216
29.	Career Awareness Activities	Provide a number of career awareness activities including: Skill Competition, Career Expo, Information Technology Open House, Career Pathways, High School Career Days, 8th Grade Career Exploration Days. Project Status: Current	Perkins, Institutional	Local high schools, regional industries	Nancy Muecke Associate Dean WITCC - 12 712-274-6400 ext. 4208
30.	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
31.	CAREER: Constructing Coherence: Elementary Teachers' Strategies for Using Standards-Based Mathematics Curriculum Materials	The first two years of this study are designed to understand the ways in which experienced elementary teachers use reform-oriented mathematics curriculum materials. In Year 3, we will use our findings develop a conceptual framework for understanding teachers' curriculum use. We will then use this framework and our findings to create multi-media cases to be used in elementary mathematics methods courses. In Years 4 and 5, these cases will be piloted in elementary mathematics methods courses at Iowa State University and across the country. Project Status: Current	National Science Foundation	Ames, Des Moines, and Dubuque public schools	Corey Drake Assistant Professor Iowa State University (515) 294-3701
32.	CareerVision Seamless Education Session for Biology Teachers	Workshops concentrated on developing assessment benchmarks, essential concepts and skills, and indicators between area high schools and IWCC thus allowing a seamless transition into college General Biology. Project Status: Current		Loess Hills AEA 13	Kim Wise (Richard Christie faciliated at IWCC) Science Consultant, Loess Hills AEA 13 IWCC - 13 712-755-3896
33.	CareerVision Seamless Education Session for Chemistry Teachers	Workshops concentrated on developing assessment benchmarks, essential concepts and skills, and indicators between area high schools and IWCC thus allowing a seamless transition into college General Chemistry. Project Status: Current		Loess Hills AEA 13	Kim Wise (Richard Christie faciliated at IWCC) Science Consultant, Loess Hills AEA 13 IWCC - 13 712-755-3896
34.	Center for Education in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology	Funding to build infrastructure and provide teaching laboratory equipment to allow the Center for Education in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (CENN) to become operational. The CENN provides lab-based introductory and intermediate-level nanoscience training to undergraduates (including pre-service science teachers) and high school science teachers. Project Status: Current	US Department of Defense, Army Research Office		Cliff Chancey Professor of Physics University of Northern Iowa 319-273-2425
35.	Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI) Professional Learning Community - Ames and Nevada, IA	Teachers volunteered to partake in a professional learning community organized by Dr. Jenna Seymour, Dr. Corey Drake, and Veteran CGI teacher Deb Grummer. Members engaged in activities similar to those who participated in Department of Education CGI Summer Institutes. Organizers co-taught and met with teachers throughout the school year in schools, and across school meetings. AEA and Drake credit were offered at minimum costs. Research data is being analyzed. Collaborations continue and are expanding. Grant money is being sought to expand the learning community. Project Status: Current	none	Ames Community School District	Jenna Seymour Assistant Professor Mathematics Education Iowa State University 515-294-5763
36.	College Career Academies	CCollege Career Academies are a comprehensive STEM initiative. Academies initiated during 2006-2007 included the following: Medial Health (5 academies, 14 high schools, 98 students per semester), Information Technology (9 academies, 19 high schools, 174 students per semester), and Project Lead The Way-Engineering (3 academies, 5 high schools, 180 students per semester). For 2007-2008, new academies and courses will be added. An education academy will begin in 2008-2009 following a planning year. For 2007-2008, all but one of the regions 26 high schools will participate in one or more of these academies. A key for College Career Academies is a strong professional development component. With each career and technical course offered (most are concurrent enrollment), five days of professional development are required for every teacher for each course taught. All career and technical teachers teaching academies courses must attend to be certified to teach these courses and they must attend annual recertification sessions. Because a background in math and science is critical for success in college career academies, this project also has a professional development component designed for these content areas. To date, all of the region's teachers of anatomy and physiology, chemistry, biology, and algebra II have undergone three days of professional development. During the summer of 2008, the entire region's algebra I, geometry, and physics teachers will participate in three days of professional development. The focus of these sessions is curriculum alignment with emphasis on rigor and relevance. The project also includes a one-stop agency for related student and teacher workplace experiences (classroom speakers, workplace tours, job shadows, internships, and teachers in the workplace). To date, 60 businesses have signed partnership agreements. Project Status: Current	Iowa West Foundation ($2.4 million through AY 2007-2008), Kern Foundation, (for 5 PLTW sites), Tech Prep, Perkins.	Loess Hills AEA 13, local businesses and industry, all of the region's high schools.	Richard Christie Director College and Career Academies IWCC - 13 712-366-0503 ext. 237
37.	College Career Academies	The College Career Academies have been developed to provide students interested in a career in health, engineering, or education with opportunities and experiences that provide seamless transition from high school to college. Project Status: Current	Iowa West Foundation	Iowa Western Community College Council Bluffs Public Schools Missouri Valley Public Schools Woodbine Public Schoools Griswald Public Schools AEA 13	Richard Christie Director College Career Academies 712-366-0530
38.	Competition Days	Iowa Central Community College's Career and Technical Programs host a Competition Day on the Iowa Central Campus every year in the spring. In each program, area students participating in a dual credit class take a written test prior to competition day. This test is created and graded by an Iowa Central instructor and they work with the high school instructors to determine the contestants. During competition day, students compete in related areas in hands-on activities. Competition day is a way to assure that the students in the high school dual credit classes are learning the appropriate materials in an applied atmosphere. Project Status: Current	ICCC	Industry partners	Department Chair ICCC - 5
39.	Computer Science/Information Technology Programs	NIACC offers an Associate of Arts (A.A.) and Associate of Science (A.S.) program that prepares students for transfer to a four-year institution. Students who plan to major in computer science and related fields can complete a sequence of courses at NIACC that will prepare them for junior-level work in their field of study. NIACC also offers Information Technology career programs in E-Commerce, Web Design, Graphic Communications, Information Systems Technology, Management Information Systems, PC Technician, Network Administration, Cyber Security, and Software Testing. Project Status: Current			Mary Mosiman Program Leader, Information Technologies NIACC - 2 641-422-4149
40.	Connecting Childrens Mathematical Thinking to Community and Family Funds of Knowledge in Elementary Mathematics Methods Courses	This one-year conference grant will bring together elementary mathematics teacher educators from across the country for a conference in Tucson, Arizona, in May, 2008. The conference will seek to address the following questions: What are the relationships between childrens mathematical thinking and their cultural, linguistic, family, and community-based funds of knowledge? How do we incorporate ideas about childrens cultural, linguistic, family, and community-based funds of knowledge into elementary mathematics methods courses? Products of the conference will include a conceptual framework and an instructional module to be piloted in elementary mathematics methods courses across the country in the Fall, 2008 semester. Project Status: Current	National Science Foundation	University of Arizona	Corey Drake Assistant Professor Iowa State University (515) 294-3701
41.	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
42.	CRISTAL	CRISTAL (Chemistry Resources & Instructional Strategies for Teaching All Learners) is a high school chemistry resource manual developed at Price Laboratory School by a group of Iowa's top chemistry teachers. The manual contains over 100 activities/labs and employs the learning cycle teaching strategy. Validity studies were conducted showing that the students in CRISTAL classrooms had greater gains in content and process skills than did students in more traditional chemistry courses and that teachers using the CRISTAL materials had a more positive attitude toward teaching chemistry than did teachers of more traditional chemistry. The program was validated by the National Diffusion Network. Project Status: Current	Iowa Eisenhower money		Jody Stone Assoc. Professor of Teaching & Science Education University of Northern Iowa 319-273-6466
43.	CSI Biotechnology Summer Camp	This is a four day workshop for high school students who have completed at least one high school biology course. Students learn about forensic science by collecting and analyzing evidence from a fictitious crime scene. DNA fingerprinting, chemical analysis of a powder and fiber, blood, hair, and latent fingerprint analyses are part of the workshop. Project Status: Current	Department of Labor grant, student fees	Heartland AEA	Jane Bradley Chair, DMACC Biotechnology Program DMACC - 11 515-964-6379
44.	DataStreme: Oceans	This is a 3 credit hr. online course for teachers offered by the American Meteorological Society (AMS). Offered fall and spring semesters. Project Status: Current	AMS	Credit through State Univ. of New York at Brockport.	Jane Suiter Iowa Implementation Team Leader Kennedy High School, Cedar Rapids 319-398-2251
45.	Demonstration of Chick Embryo Development	To demonstrate formation of the vertebrate animal body, pre-incubated chicken eggs are transported to Hoover along with dissecting microscopes and other equipment. The director and two UNI students explain and demonstrate to groups of 4-6 students how to open an egg and remove the embryo. The students are assisted as they remove embryos and put them into a dish on a microscope stage. The embryos are cultured overnight and viewed again. One 'scope is connected to a video camera with monitor so that all can see successful, interesting embryos. Some eggs remain unopened to develop to hatching. Project Status: Planned for within a year	Personal donation of project director and teacher.	University of Northern Iowa Hoover Middle School, Waterloo	Darrell Wiens, PhD, and Lesley Taylorson Professor of Biology, Science Teacher University of Northern Iowa, Hoover Middle School 319-277-2699
46.	Department of Labor/ETA Advanced Manufacturing Grant	Promote advanced manufacturing training through innovative curriculum, mobile training centers, marketing, and high school career pathways. Project Status: Current	Department of Labor, Institutional	Department of Labor, regional industries, economic developers, and local high schools	Greg Strong Division Chair WITCC - 12 712-274-6400 ext. 1480
47.	Des Moines County School Enrichment Program	Hands-on science, math and engineering education in K-5 classrooms throughout Des Moines County. The program seeks to develop a clearer understanding of how science relates to everyday life and engender an interest in a science as a possible career choice. Currently 64 separate lessons are available (not all for all grade levels). During the 2005-2006 school years, 734 classes were taught resulting in 14,069 student contacts. These student contacts represent 2,310 unduplicated youth. The program is coordinated by Rhonda Coffey, Des Moines County School Enrichment Coordinator and certified elementary teacher. Project Status: Current	Des Moines County Extension Service budgeted funds	Iowa State University Extension, Extension Science Engineering and Technology Youth Initiative, Des Moines County Extension Service	Don Buzzingham County Extension Education Director Iowa State University Extension, Des Moines County 319-754-7556
48.	Developing Measures of Teachers' Pedagogical Content Knowledge	This research aims to a) develop measures of teachers pedagogical content knowledge for teaching two biology topics-photosynthesis and heredity-at grades 9 to 10, b) empirically test the validity and reliability of the measures, and c) refine the measures. The measures will take two different forms: a) rubric-type measure (i.e., both holistic and analytic rubrics) and b) survey-type measure (i.e., paper and pencil type test). The major purpose of this research is to provide a means to gauge teachers PCK growth and its contribution to student achievement. Project Status: Current	Iowa Measurement and Research Fund		Soonhye Park Assistant professor University of Iowa 319-335-5592
49.	Development of cutting-edge geoscience virtual reality applications for classroom instruction and pedagogical evaluation of the impact on learning of VR technology	This project critically investigates the most effective ways to incorporate virtual reality of geoscience phenomena in the classroom by testing two virtual activities on a diverse range of students in various demographic and classroom settings. The first activity is a virtual tornadic thunderstorm that has already been developed and tested as a proof-of-concept project. Also, a new, virtual volcano activity is being developed using some of the techniques and experience gained during the development of the virtual tornadic storm. Project Status: Current	National Science Foundation	Penn. State Univ. - Deleware County University of Texas at El Paso Fort Valley State Western Washington University University of Georgia	William A. Gallus, Jr. Professor of Meteorology Iowa State University 515-293-2270
50.	Differentiated Math Program	The purpose of this program is to provide high school students, who have advanced intellectual, academic, and/or creative capabilities, the opportunity to interact with peers of similar aptitude within a rigorous learning environment. The program aspires to enhance mathematical aptitude by emphasizing both theory and application of collegiate concepts using the latest technologies. Upon completion of the program, the students will have mastered concepts in the areas of Algebra, Calculus, Modern Geometry, Number Theory, and applications of those concepts across career aspirations. Project Status: Current	28e agreements	Sioux City Community School District	Cindy Zortman Division Chair WITCC - 12 712-274-6400 ext. 1351
51.	DIVA Tech	DIVA Tech is designed to encourage females to pursue fields in math, science, and technology career paths. This program targets middle school girls in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. They spend 3 days on campus and complete a variety of activities, such as building solar cars, building picnic tables, making bio-diesel, and learning about electricity all in a hands on lab atmosphere. The focus is to get the girls exposed and interested in technical fields and to get a sense of confidence and a realization that they are capable of pursuing a career in these fields where they would be considered a non-traditional employee. Project Status: Current	Department of Education minigrant	Any industry that is willing to conduct a session that would be technical in nature.	Dave Grosland Associate Vice President of Instruction and Advancement ICCC - 5 515-574-1149
52.	DMACC Biotechnology Career Academy	High school students in the Des Moines Public School System can complete the first year of the A.S. degree in Biotechnology through courses taught at the various schools in the district. Project Status: Current	State of Iowa	Des Moines Public School District	Jane Bradley Chair, DMACC Biotechnology Program DMACC - 11 515-964-6379
53.	Early College Pilot Program	Indian Hills Community College is offering an Early College Pilot Program that will allow high school juniors and seniors to earn college credit in selected technology programs at IHCC. Participating students can earn up to 40 college credits and complete a diploma in electronics/computer occupations. This program will provide STEM educational opportunities for secondary students and address workforce shortages in areas where there is a great demand for high skill, high wage employees. This program will include three mathematics courses, technology courses related to electronics and computers, and courses related to the science of electricity, electronic circuits, fluid power, and electro-magnetism. Project Status: Current	State of Iowa weighted funding, Tech Prep grant, local school districts, institutional	Ottumwa High School, Sigourney High School, Cardinal High School, Davis County High School, Eddyville-Blakesburg High School, Keota High School, Oskaloosa High School, Russell High School	Greg Kepner Department Chair, Industrial Technology Programs IHCC - 15 641-683-5284
54.	Earth Science Week Open House	An open house in the UNI Dept. of Earth Science to educate the public about the many components of the Earth Sciences. This will be held as a part of national Earth Science Week. This year's date for the Open House is Sunday, Sept. 30. Project Status: Planned for within a year	UNI Earth Science Dept. , BMC Aggregates	BMC Aggregates, Iowa Geological Survey (DNR), IOWATER, NRCS	Jim Walters Prof. of Geology UNI 319-173-2707
55.	Educational Outreach Programs to K-12 schools and business/industry	Activities offered to local middle and high school classes including presentations such as DNA extraction, finger printing, bioethics, and careers in biotechnology. Outreach to educators including workshops in Biotechnology, Biotechnology & Bioethics, Forensics for the Middle School and Junior High School Teacher, Forensics for the High School Teacher, General Chemistry and General Biology. Also develop and deliver training to business and industry in areas such as basic virology, basic chemistry, basic microbiology, lab techniques, and fermentation for ethanol production. Project Status: Current	U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration	Area high schools and educators, Business/Industry partners	Nihal Behrens/LeShawn Howard Science Instructor/Business and Industry Trainer NCC - 4 712-324-5061; 712-324-5061
56.	Engineering Transfer Program	NCC offers two-year technology programs (Computerized Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Instrumentation & Control Technology and Electrical Technology) that prepare students to transfer and earn a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology through Dordt College in two additional years of study. This is a cooperative 2+2 program. Project Status: Current	NCC	Dordt College	Steve Barslou Dean of Applied Technology NCC - 4 712-324-5061
57.	Engineering Transfer Program (A.A./A.S.)	NIACC offers an Associate of Science (A.S.) program that prepares students for transfer to Engineering programs at four-year institutions. The curriculum includes math, science, and introductory engineering courses that help prepare students for junior level work in their field of study. Project Status: Current			David Bernemann Instructor of Engineering and Mathematics NIACC - 2 641-422-4378
58.	Entomology Digital Library	The goal of this project is to provide teachers and learners with access to the high-quality, expert-reviewed entomology teaching materials. Examples of teaching materials are animations, audio files, field guides, laboratory exercises, online lectures and videos depicting insect biology and behavior. Each resource is classified in a manner interoperable with the standards set by the BiosciEdNet Collaborative, which is spearheaded by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and composed of professional societies and coalitions for biology education. Project Status: Current	National Science Foundation	North Carolina State University, Clemson University, the Entomological Foundation.	John VanDyk Adjunct Assistant Professor and Systems Analyst Iowa State University 515-294-7401
59.	Environmental Issues Instruction (eii)	Environmental Issues Instruction is: - A process - Experiential teaching/learning - A model of thematic instruction - Teaching ecological concepts by integrating disciplines - Analysis of issues - Responsible environmental action The EII program provides in-service training of K-12 teachers, classroom and field application and evaluation. The program leads teachers to integrate science, math and other curricula by using the EII model. The EII units are taught as a demonstration of this integration. Teaching is approached in a collaborative setting with hands-on activities in cooperative groups. Ecological foundations are investigated, questioned and analyzed. Mathematical data is collected, quantified and interpreted. Project Status: Current	REAP-CEP, Living Roadway Trust Fund, EPA and others	Univ. of Iowa, Iowa State Univ., Trees Forever, Keep Iowa Beautiful, Living Roadway Trust Fund, REAP-CEP and others.	Carl W. Bollwinkel Emeritus Professor of Teaching and Science Education UNI - CEEE 319-273-2783
60.	Evans Middle School Chemistry Initiative	6th grade students from Evans Middle School spend a day with our Chemistry faculty and students to learn new techniques in Chemistry. Project Status: Current	Institutional (equipment and supplies), School Districts (transportation)	Ottumwa Community School District	Doug Flournoy Chemistry Instructor IHCC - 15 641-683-5247
61.	Exemplary Science Programs (ESP)	This is an effort in cooperation with the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) to describe K-12 programs that have achieved the More Emphasis conditions of the National Standards. A dozen Iowa teachers have been cited as exemplary. Project Status: Current	National Science Teachers Association		Robert E. Yager Professor of Science Education University of Iowa 319-335-1189
62.	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
63.	Expanding Nanoscience Education in Northern Iowa	The Departments of Physics, Chemistry, Biology at UNI are jointly developing 1) lecture and lab materials for a nanoscience curriculum at the undergraduate level appropriate to pre-service high school science teachers; 2) a nanoscience outreach program to in-service high school science teachers. Project Status: Current	National Science Foundation	Denver High School (Denver, IA); Holmes Junior High School (Waterloo, IA)	Cliff Chancey Professor of Physics University of Northern Iowa 319-273-2425
64.	Farming for Energy: The Harvest of the Heartland	The Eastern Iowa Community College District will create learning experiences around emerging energy practices to educate all energy consumers. The goals include: 1) produce a documentary on the need for energy sustainability and renewable energy and examine the next generation of technology to expand sustainable energies; 2) develop an educational website and module for grades 6-8; 3) develop a traveling museum exhibit; 4) incorporate the project into a museum exhibit; 5) incorporate energy resources into the ATEEC digital library; 6) energy content experts from business and industry will present information for the general public on renewable/sustainable topics at area libraries. Project Status: Current	Institute for Museum and Library Services	Davenport Public Library, Bettendorf Public Library, Family Museum, Putnam Museum, Iowa Public Television, National Renewable Energy Laboratories.	Ellen Kabat Lensch, Ph.D. Executive Director, ATEEC EICCD - 9 563-336-3331
65.	First Lego League (FLL)	Introduces middle school students in our district to the fun and experience of solving real-world problems by applying math, science, and technology at MCC. Guided by adult IVCCD and other mentors and their own imaginations, FLL students solve real-world engineering challenges, develop important life skills, and learn to make positive contributions to society. Project Status: Current	IVCCD, local school districts.	Lenihan Intermediate School, Miller Middle School, Other local FLL teams.	Brenda Heitmeyer Computer Networking Instructor IVCCD - 6 641-752-7106
66.	Focus on Academics Workshop	Secondary vocational instructors meet with community college vocational instructors to discuss strategies to strengthen academic achievement in the science, technology, and math disciplines at the spring workshop hosted at Iowa Lakes Community College. Project Status: Planned for within a year	Tech Prep Consortium, Carl D. Perkins funds, Secondary Grant.	All high schools within the Iowa Lakes service area.	Kari Hampe Secondary Programs Director ILCC - 3 712-852-5228
67.	Food Irradiation Workshop	This workshop was conducted for teachers of agriculture science in Iowa's high schools. The teachers developed lesson plans for teaching about irradiation technologies and related issues of public concern. Project Status: Current	Course offered for credit through continuing education	n/a	Robert Martin Professor and Chair Iowa State University 515-294-5872
68.	Food Safety Workshop	This workshop was conducted for teachers of agricultural science in Iowa's high schools. The teachers developed lesson plans for teaching food safety issues to agriculture students (7th to 12th grade). Project Status: Current	Course offered for credit through continuing education	n/a	Robert Martin Professor and Chair Iowa State University 515-294-5872
69.	General Education & Special Education Teachers Co-Teaching in the Mathematics Classroom	Teachers struggle with the question of how to meet the diverse needs of all the students in the general education classroom. Co-teaching with the special education teacher can provide some of these answers. Two teachers working together can provide differentiation of instruction through flexible grouping, sharing of resources, and planning for the big ideas. Assignments can be accommodated and alternative tests written to meet the individual needs of students. Accessing the general education curriculum in a meaningful and understandable way can happen with two teachers collaborating together. This project is modeled for pre-service teachers conducting field experiences at Price Laboratory School. It is also a model site for practicing teachers who want to see co-teaching in action. Project Status: Current	Price Laboratory School		Kim Miller and Anne DuChene Special Education and General Education Teachers UNI 319-273-3127
70.	General Science Programs	The UNI Museums offer a number of science-based programs to area educators and school groups free of charge. The programs last between 30 and 90 minutes, depending on the age group. The programs include lecture, student participation, and hands-on learning, and are designed to enhance what students have learned about the topic at school. Science programs currently offered by the UNI Museums include: "Bird Ballet", "Dino Stomp", "Ugly Bug Ball", "Animals, Animals, Animals", "Nature Detectives", "Dinosaur Clues", "The Giving Tree", "Rock Identification Tests", and "Ocean Invertebrates". Project Status: Current	education budget--UNI Museums	None	Diane Schupbach Education Coordinator UNI Museums (319) 273-3276
71.	Geology of Iowa for Teachers short course	An intensive one-week short course held in the summer at UNI and geological sites in eastern Iowa. Teachers receive 2 credit hours while exploring the geology of Iowa though hands on activities in the field and the lab. Project Status: Current	Iowa Limestone Producers Assoc.(ILPA)	ILPA, Iowa Geological Survey (DNR), IOWATER, USGS, NRCS	Jim Walters Prof. of Geology UNI 319-273-2707
72.	GEOMES	GEOMES (Geoscience Education for Motivating Every Student) is a high school curriculum program containing innovative labs for teaching students centered high school earth science. Developed at Price Laboratory School by a talented group of Iowa teachers, GEOMES uses the learning cycle instructional strategy to teach earth science in a relevant format. Project Status: Current	Iowa Eisenhower funds		Jody Stone & Aaron Spurr Assoc. Professor of Teaching & Science Education and Instructor University of Northern Iowa 319-273-6466
73.	Graduate Work in Biorenewables via Distance-Ed	Iowa State University established the first graduate program in biorenewable resources in the United States several years ago, and has graduated over two dozen students from the program already. To extend the availability of this program outside the bounds of the ISU campus, both MS and graduate certificate programs are being made available online. The Biorenewable Resources and Technology program offers students from a wide variety of science and engineering backgrounds advanced study in the use of plant- and crop-based resources for the production of biobased products, including fuels, chemicals, materials, and energy. Project Status: Current	Internal	NA	D Raj Raman Associate Director, Educational Programs, Office of Biorenewables Programs Iowa State University 515.294.0465
74.	Growing in the Garden	Through a partnership with The Garden Growers, Quad Cities Community Gardening and Davenport Community Schools we provide six sessions of Growing in the Garden, specifically chosen and modified to address Davenport Schools' science standards and benchmarks. This program is offered to first through third grade classrooms in Davenport Schools. Project Status: Current	Sub-contract through The Garden Growers	The Garden Growers Davenport Community Schools	Jennifer Best Scott County Extension Educator Scott County Extension 563-359-7577
75.	Hansen/Lincoln ES First Lego League team	This FLL team consists of children from 3rd - 6th grade in Hansen and Lincoln Elementary School. FLL is an international competitive program requiring teams to creatively program a Lego NXT robot to perform 9 missions and to present their research for a solution to a thematic topic. Last year's team won third place overall in statewide championship. Project Status: Current	various donors, including UNI and Rockwell Collins	University of Northern Iowa, Rockwell Collins, Unitarian Universalist Church (Cedar Falls), Hansen Elementary School, and Lincoln Elementary School	Bill Harwood Team Co-coach University of Northern Iowa 319-273-2052
76.	Helping Iowa Teachers Promote Critical Thinking and Inquiry in Science and Literacy in K-8 Classrooms	This project is a three-year professional development project for teachers that will promote their students critical thinking and inquiry skills through embedding language practices into K-8 science classrooms. The Science Writing Heuristic (SWH) approach, a scientifically-based research approach, will be introduced to K-8 science teachers. Professional assistance and training will be provided to help these teachers implement the SWH in their classrooms. Teachers will participate in a long-term professional development program carefully designed to improve their content knowledge, teaching skills and understanding of how to embed language practices as critical components of inquiry. Project Status: Current	Iowa Department of Education - Math Science Partnership	Iowa State University, Area Education Agency 13, school districts in rural western Iowa.	Brian Hand Professor University of Iowa 319-335-5324
77.	Helping Iowa Teachers Promote Critical Thinking and Inquiry in Science and Literacy in K-8 Classrooms	This professional development project for teachers will promote their students critical thinking and inquiry skills through embedding language practices into K-8 science classrooms. Teachers will implement Science Writing Heuristics in their classrooms. Teachers will participate in long-term professional development designed to improve content knowledge, teaching skills and understanding how to embed language practices as critical components of inquiry. Assessment is included in the proposal. Project Status: Current	MSP	University of Iowa; Iowa State University; AEA 13, high needs school districts in western Iowa	Brian Hand Professor aeas/leas 319-335-5608
78.	High School and Middle School Teacher Training in Biotechnology Through Project SEMI	DMACC provides teacher training and support in biotechnology through workshop and advising activities. Workshops have been conducted in DNA gel electrophoresis and polymerase chain reaction. The skills support curricula developed specifically for Project SEMI. Project Status: Current	DMACC	Heartland AEA	Jane Bradley Chair, DMACC Biotechnology Program DMACC - 11 515-964-6379
79.	High School Student Summit for Math & Science	This Summit has been organized to gather student perspectives on high school math and science as well as their perceptions on math and science related careers. The Summit is scheduled for Nov. 7th, 2007 at Price Lab School. Fifty student teams from high schools across the state, along with their faculty sponsors, have already been accepted to the Summit. Student teams will return to their home schools, where they will develop and implement projects designed to accomplish one of three objectives: 1)increase enrollment in high school math & science courses, 2) increase student achievement in high school math & science or 3) increase the number of students choosing math or science related careers. Project Status: Current	Iowa Math and Science Coalition		Joan Duea and Jody Stone Iowa State Department and the University of Northern Iowa 319-273-6466
80.	IMPACT (Impacting Achievement with Collaborations and Technology)	The focus of the IMPACT program is to integrate the science-based programs of STORM and GLOBE along with educational technology materials into existing PreK-12 science curriculum. Included in this initiative is a two-week Summer Institute for 45 teachers followed by ongoing support during implementation. The activities are aligned with the Iowa Professional Development Model. Project Status: Current	MSP	University of Northern Iowa; Diagonal; MFL MarMac; S. Winneshiek	Doreen Hayek IT Project Administrator aeas/leas 319-273-7300
81.	Important Mathematics and Powerful Pedagogy (IMP2): Deepening Teacher Content Knowledge and Using a Lesson Study Approach to Effectively Implement Iowas High School Mathematics Initiative	Summer content workshops will focus on deepening teacher knowledge of the specific mathematical content recommended in the Mathematics Model Core Curriculum. The project will use a lesson study approach to help teachers gain skill in developing and teaching effective lessons that are built around problem-based instructional tasks. Lessons will be collaboratively planned, taught, debriefed, revised and retaught. Project Status: Current	MSP	University of Iowa; Maharishi University of Management; Southern Prairie AEA; Oskaloosa and Fairfield Community School Districts	Cos Fi Professor 319-335-5432
82.	Improving Elementary Science by Connecting Science Inquiry and Language Arts	This partnership project seeks to improve student performance in both science and language arts on standardized tests by linking science inquiry activities to the reading/writing programs within elementary schools by using the Science Writing Heuristic, which attempts to replicate authentic science activities by scaffolding students' critical thinking and problem solving strategies. Instead of the traditional laboratory format, the Science Writing Heuristic asks students to write statements about their research questions followed by the process of making claims and framing evidence from their investigations. A key component in this process is dialogue where students are asked to comparing their findings. Project Status: Current	Iowa Department of Education, Math & Science Partnership	University of Iowa Area Education Agency 11 Area Education Agency 13 Iowa Space Grant Consortium Several Iowa School Districts	Lori Norton-Meier Asssistant Professor Iowa State University 515-294-1224
83.	Industrial Technology Programs	NIACC offers Industrial Technology degree programs in the following fields: Automotive Service Technology, Building Trades, Climate Control Technology, Electromechnical Systems Technology, Tool and Die Technology, and Welding. Project Status: Current			Josh Byrnes Chair, Industrial Technology Division NIACC - 2 641-422-4202
84.	Infinity Scholars (Scholarship program Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math students)	This project will annually provide up to $4,000 in financial assistance, academic support, and career exploration to 30 full-time STEM transfer and related career-focused degree program majors. Internships and job shadow experiences have historically been reserved for upper-level undergraduate and career-focused students. Local industry partners have eagerly embraced the potential employment pool to be available at the end of the first project year. In addition, alignment of curricular competencies and strengthening articulations with neighboring transfer universities. Project Status: Current	National Science Foundation Grant		Michael Bosch/Dr. Robert Klepper Mathematics Professor/Chemistry Professor ILCC - 3 712-362-7997; 712-362-7959
85.	Infinity Scholars Academic Competition Day	Recruitment activities for this scholarship program include a Math Day Competition for high school juniors and seniors. Project Status: Current	National Science Foundation Grant	High schools currently visited by ILCC counselors have been invited to participate.	Michael Bosch/Dr. Robert Klepper Mathematics Professor/Chemistry Professor ILCC - 3 712-362-7997; 712-362-7959
86.	Information Technology Career Academy	Students are provided with a foundation in basic technologies of computer networking and will work with beginning coursework in hardware and software maintenance in a career academy setting. Project Status: Current	Tech Prep, Perkins, General Funds.	Multiple K-12 schools.	Randy Gabriel Director, Program Development DMACC - 11 515-965-6011
87.	Inquiry Geographic Information Systems in Science Teaching (IGISST)	The project will provide professional development for 50, 7-12 grade teachers, to improve Earth Science teaching incorporating inquiry and problem-based learning and GIS data analysis tools into a learning instructional framework. The teacher development will include: Summer Institutes, curriculum planning, academic year seminars, on-site lesson implementation assistance, student learning showcases, and a collaborative mentor network. Project Status: Current	MSP	AEA 10; University of Iowa Science Education Center; Geography Dept. and Center for Evaluation and Assessment; IOWATER Project; eight LEAs	Christopher Soldat Science Curriculum Consultant aea10 319-399-6406
88.	Inquiry Institute	One week institute to explore teaching science using an inquiry approach. Focused on what inquiry teaching is, learing theory in support of inquiry teaching/learning, and curricula that support inquiry teaching. Introduced teachers to the 5Es learning cycle, provided time for lesson preparation and peer teaching. The course is meant to support the Iowa state science intitiative, Every Learner Inquires. It is also a collaborative effort with AEA 267. Project Status: Current	none (tuition)	Area Education Agency 267	Cherin Lee Chair, Science Ed.; Asst. Prof. Biology University of Northern Iowa 319-273-7357
89.	Insect Biology and Prairie Ecology for Elementary Schools	I regularly give one or two talks/year about insect biology and prairie ecology to Ames elementary school classes. This is an entirely voluntary activity on my part. Project Status: Current	none	none	Diane Debinski Professor, Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology (515) 294-2460
90.	Instructional Innovations in Math, Science, and Technology	NIACC regularly seeks to enhance teaching and learning in math and science. At the present time, math and science faculty have received NIACC Innovation Grants to (1) incorporate new instructional technology into classroom math and science courses and (2) to incorporate new instructional technology into online math courses. Project Status: Current	NIACC Innovation Grants		Kathy Rogotzke/Brent Hamilton/Craig Zoellner Instructors of Math and Science NIACC - 2 641-423-1264
91.	Integrating Geospatial Technology into the Iowa Middle and High School Curriculum	Geospatial technology (GST) refers to any technology designed for the collection, storage, retrieval, or dissemination of geospatial information that facilitates better spatial decision-making. The use of GST is growing at an astounding rate and GST related job form the third fastest growing occupational sector in the United States. This tremendous growth is spurring the need to integrate GST into K-12 and higher education curriculum to prepare students for future academic demands and career opportunities. This has recently been underscored by articles in publications ranging from Occupational Outlook Quarterly to Nature. However, although spatial thinking is included as an underlying principle in the National Standards for Science and Mathematics, it has not been systematically incorporated into the K-12 curriculum in Iowa or elsewhere. A number of challenges exist to its successful incorporation: teacher training, curriculum integration, equipment purchase, and availability of curriculum material. Our project addresses each of these challenges. The goal of our project includes 1) the design, development, implementation, and testing of GST curriculum for grades 7-12; 2) GST education for Iowa teachers; and 3) the development of a web-portal for disseminating the materials developed in this project to others. The project also assists teachers in acquiring the hardware and software they need to implement GST curriculum. Project Status: Planned for within a year	Carver Foundation (awaiting result)	Price Laboratory School (UNI) and Four other school districts across Iowa	Ramanathan Sugumaran Associate Professor and GeoTREE Director University of Northern Iowa 319-273-3816
92.	Integrating Math into the Study of Agriculture Workshop	This workshop was held in conjunction with the Iowa Association of Agricultural Educators Summer Conference, 2007. Lesson plans were developed to integrate math into selected units of instruction in agriculture at the 7th to 12th grade level. Project Status: Current	Course offered for credit through continuing education	In cooperation with the Iowa Association of Agricultural Educators. This was a one time workshop.	Robert Martin Professor and Chair Iowa State University 515-294-5872
93.	Interactive Constructivist Science Workshops	This series of science workshops for teachers of children pre-K through 2nd grade consists of seven workshop modules focusing on topics of physical science, including ramps and pathways, bubbles, water dynamics, cooking, air dynamics, spinning, and the physics of sound. Each 3-hour workshop, taught by experienced early childhood educators, provides principles of teaching, theoretical background, video examples of children in real classrooms engaging in the activities, and opportunities for teachers to experiment with classroom materials. Project Status: Current	Self-supporting		Betty Zan Associate Professor University of Northern Iowa 319-273-2101
94.	Intro to Biotech/Biofuels	This science initiative was set into motion to meet the needs of area employers in the provision of biofuels and biotechnology education. Working together with high schools and providing training and equipment for advancing student interests and skills, the course "Intro to Biofuels/Biotechnology" was developed. Schools interested in pursuing the training and offering the course were given equipment designed to follow the labs and topics discussed in the workshop that they attended. Project Status: Current	Federal funding Title III, Grow Iowa Values Fund	High schools in Area V, Fort Dodge Animal Health, Vera Sun.	Donald Heck Program Coordinator - Biotech/Biofuels ICCC - 5 515-574-1243
95.	Introductory Robotics Outreach Initiative	The Physics and Computer Science Departments at UNI are jointly developing an outreach program to introduce robots and artificial intelligence to elementary and middle school students, girls in particular. Project Status: Planned for within a year	UNI College of Natural Science; UNI Physics; UNI Computer Science	Iowa Academy of Sciences; UNI Upward Bound Math and Science; Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois	Cliff Chancey Professor of Physics University of Northern Iowa 319-273-2425
96.	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
97.	Iowa Biotech Workforce Development Project	This project's goals are to grow the biotechnology workforce base through several activities (all have some STEM applications): Outreach to middle and high school students and the public about the biotech field utilizing a 3D virtual reality, DNA activities, and bioprocessing presentation. Offer professional development opportunities with activities to educators in the areas of science and technology (biotechnology). Develop and deliver training opportunities for person in the bioprocessing and ethanol industries. Develop curriculum for biotechnology technicians in the area of proteomics. Project Status: Current	U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration	DMACC, Iowa Biotech Association, industries (Cargill, Ajinomoto Food Ingredients, Wacker Chemical, Monsanto, Pioneer Hi-Bred International, etc.), Great Prairie and Heartland AEAs, Iowa Workforce Development, and others.	Janet Paulson Iowa BioDevelopment Project Coordinator IHCC - 15 800-726-2585 ext. 1985
98.	Iowa Chautauqua	A program at the UI that assists K-12 Iowa teachers to improve their teaching in ways advocated by the National Science Education Standards. It opens with a three week summer workshop and continues for two academic years with a 3 day short course in the Fall and a similar one each year in the Spring. Project Status: Current	National Science Foundation		Robert E. Yager Professor of Science Education University of Iowa 319-335-1189
99.	Iowa Chautauqua for Korean Teachers	A similar program as offered for Iowa teachers that enrolls 20 to 40 Korean teachers and matches them with Iowa teachers; cultural exchanges and a focus on diversity and other features. Project Status: Current	Korean Government		Robert E. Yager Professor of Science Education University of Iowa 319-335-1189
100.	Iowa Childrens Water Festival	Environmental Education regarding recycling, water quality, and health. Project Status: Planned for within a year	Funded through contributions raised by active members and several companies who make in-kind donations.	Iowa Association of Water Agencies is the coordinating entity while the steering committee is made up of several associations and agencies; U.S. Geological Survey, Des Moines Area Community College, University of Northern Iowa, Des Moines Water Works, Iowa Groundwater Association, America Water Works Association and Iowa Rural Water Association.	Laura Ceretti Festival Corrdinator Des Moines Water Works 515-283-8705
101.	Iowa Core Curriculum Math Example Units	Working for the Department of Education to develop example units illustrating the Iowa Core Curriculum in mathematics. Project Status: Current	Department of Education	University of Northern Iowa	Megan Balong and Julie Hukee Instructor and Heartland Area Education Agency Math Consultant University of Northern Iowa and Heartland Area Education Agency (319)273-3912
102.	Iowa Core Curriculum Sample Units	This IA Department of Education initiative is designed to develop sample units illustrating how to incorporate the Iowa Core Curriculum into the Rigor and Relevance Framework. This committee is charged with developing 5 sample units for teaching high school science that will serve as models for Iowa schools looking to implement the Iowa Core through rigor and relevance. The project runs from Sept. 07 through Dec. 07. Project Status: Current	Iowa Department of Education	Other Iowa High Schools and Heartland AEA	Jody Stone (co-director) Assoc. Professor of Teaching & Science Education University of Northern Iowa 319-273-6466
103.	Iowa Electrathon	The Iowa Electrathon program and competitions involve high schools and colleges throughout Iowa and adjacent states in research, design, building, and racing Electrathon cars. These cars are one-person electric vehicles powered by batteries. Our goal is to bring attention to the environmental problems of conventional cars and to demonstrate the viability of electrics. The program encourages students to consider careers in science, engineering, and industrial technology. Project Status: Current	Iowa Energy Center	Alliant Energy, University of Northern Iowa	Jeff Beneke Iowa Electrathon Program Director Center for Energy and Environmental Education 319-273-3850
104.	Iowa Energy Education Outreach	Outreach programs with games and activities to educate students about energy efficiency and renewable energy. Available for grades 1-8. Project Status: Current	UNI and Iowa Energy Center		Pat Higby Energy Educator University of Northern Iowa 319-273-6012
105.	Iowa Energy Poster Contest	Project Status: Current	Iowa Energy Center	University of Northern Iowa	Pat Higby Energy Educator Center for Energy and Environmental Education 515-273-3850
106.	Iowa IMPPACT (Investigating the Meaningfulness of Pre-service Programs Across the Continuum of Teaching)	A research effort designed to determine the impact of features of teacher education programs on future science teachers. The effort includes the following four Cohorts for five years: 1) persons entering a program; 2) persons completing a program; 3) persons completing 1-4 years of teaching; and 4) persons teaching five plus years. Project Status: Current	National Science Foundation	Syracuse University North Carolina State University	Robert E. Yager Professor of Science Education University of Iowa 319-335-1189
107.	Iowa Initiative for College Mathematics and Statistics Education	This initiative is primarily concerned with student transitions from high school to community college to Regents universities. Currently a large number of students interested in STEM fields have difficulty when they arrive at ISU and take calculus as part of the requirements for their major. This initiative intends to address the transitions, from a multi-pronged approach, including an information system to track student data from high school to community college to their ISU mathematics courses, and also downstream courses in STEM fields. Another part of the initiative addresses issues in teacher education and a third area addresses the way calculus is taught. The information system is already underway. Project Status: Current	Dean, LAS	UNI, U of I	Justin R. Peters (Wolfgang Kliemann is on FPDA) Professor and Chair, Department of Mathematics ISU (515) 294 - 1752
108.	Iowa Jr. Solar Sprint	Borrow or buy model solar car kits that provide hands on learning opportunities related to renewable energy (solar), electrical circuits, gear ratios, friction, and problem solving. Students can work individually or in pairs. A tool kit may also be borrowed by the instructor. Many great curriculum materials are available on the world wide web. Project Status: Current	UNI and Iowa Energy Center		Pat Higby Energy Educator University of Northern Iowa 319-273-6012
109.	Iowa Junior Academy of Science	Membership in IJAS includes ability to participate in the Starr Student Research Grant Program, science mentors, visiting scientist program, Outstanding Science Student Award, and Iowa Academy of Science IJAS Competition. Tips and support for individual research projects, presentation, meeting judges, etc. School and individual memberships. Project Status: Current	Iowa Academy of Science	Iowa Space Grant Consortium, Iowa Science Teachers' Section of the Iowa Academy of Science, Frank Starr, American Academies for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).	Craig Johnson Executive Director Iowa Academy of Science 319-273-2021
110.	Iowa Science Teachers' Section Fall Conference	The Iowa Science Teachers' Section (ISTS) Fall Conference is a day of professional development opportunities for all Iowa science educators. Held annually on or about the 3rd Thursday in October. Activities include keynote speaker, exhibit hall and over 100 presentations. Project Status: Current	Varies	Varies	Craig Johnson & Current ISTS Conference Chair Executive Director & ISTS Conference Chair Iowa Academy of Science 319-273-2021
111.	Iowa State University E-SET	The Extension-Science, Engineering and Technology program (E-SET), is sponsored by 4-H Youth Development of Iowa State University Extension and Iowa Space Grant Consortium. E-SET reaches out to the formal and informal educators and youth of Iowa to provide resources for hands-on science and technology education. E-SET provided professional Development, educational SET Kits, curriculum and programming in SET. Project Status: Current	Iowa State University Extension, Iowa Space Grant Consortium, Iowa 4-H Foundation, private donations, grants and contracts	University of Iowa, University of Northern Iowa, Drake as ISGC Academic Affiliates.	Jay Staker Director, E-SET and Associate Director for Education for ISGC Iowa State University 515-294-8417
112.	ISU Biotechnology Public Education Program	Iowa State University Office of Biotechnology Public Education program has been conducting biotechnology training for teachers in summer workshops since 1988. K-16 teachers, pre-service teachers, extension professionals, and other educators who want to teach about the science that leads to new biotechnology developments and the issues surrounding them can improve their skills at the Biotechnology Outreach Education Center (BOEC). Established in 2000, the BOEC hosts education workshop and mini-courses throughout the school year for educators. All Iowa teachers who have completed workshop courses are entitled to free materials to conduct one or more of 26 classroom activities and 9 curriculum units. Project Status: Current	ISU Biotechnology Council, ISU Extension, Iowa Biotechnology Ass.		Mike Zeller Biotechnology Outreach Education Coor. Iowa State University 515 294-5949
113.	ISU-DMACC Engineering Partnership	This is a project to incorporate joint training opportunities for DMACC tool and die, and pre-engineering students and ISU engineering students to take place in the new Hunziker Center in Ames. State of the art equipment will be used with students to allow for connectivity for the students with business and industry. Project Status: Current	DMACC and Iowa State University	Iowa State University, businesses in the Ames area.	John Neumayer Instructor DMACC - 11 515-964-6416
114.	IWCC Math Day	Area high school students are invited to campus to take the American Mathematical Contest exams, followed by a double elimination Quiz Bowl event. Project Status: Current	Institutional		Lori Higby Math Program Chair IWCC - 13 712-325-3301
115.	IWCC Program Days	Area high school students are invited to participate in hands-on activities in various technical programs, such as architectural, civil, and electronics engineering technology, building trades, and computer skills. Project Status: Current	Perkins		Open Director of Secondary Programs IWCC - 13
116.	IWCC Tech Daze	Tech Daze is an annual two-day summer camp for middle school students. Campers participate in hands-on activities in various STEM-related programs and activities such as nursing, civil engineering technology, electronics, programming an robot, computer game creation, web design, build a computer, forensic science, photoshop, technical theater, etc. Project Status: Current	Registration fees		Carol Huffman Dean, Fine Arts, Math, Engineering Technology, and Computer Studies IWCC - 13 712-325-3320
117.	Junior Solar Sprint	Junior Solar Sprint is an activity that middle school students participate in to learn about renewable energy. Middle school students build model solar powered cars in a variety of locations around Iowa. Some of them are built in after school programs and then raced within the school. Others hold local competitions around Iowa against other schools. Project Status: Current	Iowa Energy Center	University of Northern Iowa	Pat Higby Energy Educator Center for Energy and Environmental Education 319-273-3850
118.	Lab Technician Program for Bioscience/Biotechnology Careers	NCC has developed an A.A.S. Biotechnology Lab Technician program designed to meet the increasing demands of businesses and industries seeking skilled lab technicians for employment in laboratory and industrial settings and as quality control/quality assurance technicians. Students who complete the program will possess the necessary skills to work in laboratories in a variety of biotechnology fields, or have the option of transferring to a 4-year program. Project Status: Current	U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration	Business/Industry partners, local K-12 school districts, 4-year institutions, Iowa Workforce Development, Northwest Iowa Developers Coalition	Brian Albrecht BioTech Lab Technician Program Chair NCC - 4 712-324-5061
119.	Learning Communities in Math, Science, and Technology	NIACC is seeking to enhance student learning through the use of learning communities. Recent examples involving math and science courses include: (1) A learning community on environmental policy and environmental science; (2) a learning community between engineering and composition I, to assist students in writing engineering reports; and (3) a learning community between math and elementary teachers and inquiry into life science. Project Status: Current			Jason Friday/Craig Zoellner/David Bernemann Instructors for Biology and Engineering NIACC - 2
120.	Level III Early Childhood Education practicum	Pre-service project that support future teachers of STEM disciplines: Early childhood education majors, many of whom have been badly served in their own math and science education, learn how to design, implement, assess, and build on "beginning physics" instruction, integrated with math and literacy, to meet developmentally appropriate learning standards for children from birth through primary grades. Many of them are placed in programs serving low-income and ethnically diverse children. Project Status: Current	funded strictly as a preservice teacher course (210:192g)	none	Linda Fitzgerald and Judith Finkelstein Associate Professor and Professor, Dept. of C&I University of Northern Iowa 273-2214 and 273-2197
121.	LINE - LInear algebra in New Environments	(LINE) supports the development and implementation of local change toward a reflective, collaborative culture of teaching and learning among STEM discipline faculty. The integration of mathematical content, applications, and math learning theories will provide an enhanced learning experience for students not only in linear algebra, but also in the reflection of their own learning processes. This form of study will be made possible through co-teaching and collaboration among faculty with expertise in mathematics, computer science and mathematics education. The LINE model includes professional development of college faculty, forming professional learning communities to support incorporation of these teaching modes. Project Status: Current		"Brooklyn College (CUNY), DMACC, Georgia State University, Grand View College, North Dakota State University. "	Sergio Loch, Ph D Math & Comp Sci Dept, Grand View College DMACC - 11 515-263-2922
122.	M.E.S.S. (Museum Explorations through Science and Stories)	M.E.S.S. is a monthly science-and-story based program offered free of charge to area daycare and preschool facilities by the UNI Museums. Free books for each classroom are provided monthly by Child Care Resource and Referral. Children explore a science topic, add five words to their vocabularies, listen to books and stories, complete a project, and explore the Museum during their visit. New this year are activity boxes ("M.E.S.S. Kits"). Also available free of charge to the centers, they are designed to help teachers expand what was taught at the Museum, once back at in their classrooms. Project Status: Current	education budget--UNI Museums , literacy grants--Child Care Resource & Referral	Child Care Resource & Referral (Becky Elson)	Diane Schupbach Education Coordinator UNI Museums (319)2 73-3276
123.	Magnetic Properties of Disordered Rare-Earth Nanostructures	Two sets of summer activities were developed for Upward Bound Math Science rising seniors. The first included hands-on experiments involving the properties of magnets and compasses, the magnetic effects of an electric current, and magnetic induction. The second set of activities included a tour of the Dr. Shands research laboratory, demonstration experiments of superconductivity and diamagnetic levitation, and a question-and-answer period during which the students were able to ask Dr. Shand and undergraduate research students questions about magnetism, research, and careers. In addition to these activities, two UBMS rising seniors were involved in pedagogically-oriented research projects with Dr. Shand over a 5-week period. Posters were prepared and presented at the end of the research period. Project Status: Current	National Science Foundation	UNI Upward Bound Math & Science	Paul Shand Professor of Physics University of Northern Iowa 319-273-2930
124.	Marine Biology Curriculum	Students can complete 8 college credits in marine biology through a dual enrollment program with Des Moines Public School's Central Campus. Project Status: Current	State of Iowa	Des Moines Public School District	Karen Stiles Chair Food, Fiber and Environmental Science and Marine Biology Instructor DMACC - 11 515-242-7963 or 7808
125.	Master of Arts in Science Education	This masters level graduate program provides pedagogy, theory, and science content for teachers seeking professional development in science teaching. It is designed for teacher practitioners, though people with bachelors degrees can pair it with teacher preparation and gain post baccalaureate licensure/endorsement (it just takes a little longer). The program is flexible enough to accommodate elementary as well as secondary science teachers. A portion of it is offered on the ICN at remote sites across the state. We are currently on cohort #3 with 6 sites, one in NW IA and one in SW IA. Project Status: Current	none (tuition); it is part of university programs		Cherin Lee Chair, Science Education; Graduate Coordinator University of Northern Iowa 319-273-7357
126.	MAT in Science Education	The MAT program is a 15 month intensive science teacher education program preparing students for licensure in grades 7-12 science areas. Project Status: Current			Michael Clough and Joanne Olson Associate Professors, Science Education Iowa State University 515-294-7010
127.	Materials Engineering Demonstrations	Materials Demonstrations possible title Cool Stuff Live demonstrations on properties of materials will be performed. The focus is on the atomic structure of the material and how the properties of the material change when the atomic structure is changed. The changes usually are made through the use of extremely hot or cold temperatures. Materials will be set on fire or cooled in liquid nitrogen. They will be broken, shattered, or made stronger. Examples from real-world events such as the Challenger and Columbia Shuttles and the Titanic will be explained. Project Status: Current	MSE Department, ISU		Lawrence J. Genalo Professor and Associate Chair, MSE Department Iowa State University 515 294 4722
128.	Math and Science for Elementary Teachers	NIACC has created a Math for Elementary Teachers course and an Inquiry into Life Science course to strengthen the math and science skills of students preparing to teach the elementary level. The courses were developed with the help of a National Science Foundation grant, and they have been recognized by the NSF and Phi Theta Kappa as a "Best Practice in Teacher Education. Project Status: Current	National Science Foundation Grant		Kacy Larson/Craig Zoellner Instructors of Education and Biological Science NIACC - 2 641-423-1264
129.	Math and Science Instructor Team Project	An academic summit will be held fall 2007 at the Iowa Lakeside Laboratory. A pilot group of 20 secondary teachers will participate in this professional development project and submit documentation as to strategies introduced and/or how pedagogical elements will be utilized in the classroom. Training sessions will focus on ways to increase student outcomes utilizing technology to increase student proficiency in the math and science disciplines. Integrating technology and constructivist learning strategies will relate specifically to Every Student Counts and Every Student Inquires curriculum and align with the competency-based curriculum focus of higher education. Project Status: Planned for within a year	University of Iowa	Prairie Lakes AEA 8, University of Iowa, and the following schools districts: Algona, Armstrong-Ringsted, Emmetsburg, Estherville, Graettinger-Terrill, North Kossuth, Sentral, Okoboji, Spirit Lake, Spencer.	Amy VerMulm Human Services and Disabilities Studies Program Coordinator. (Including Education Transfer Program) ILCC - 3 712-362-7977
130.	Math and Science Teacher Education Transfer Program (A.A.)	NIACC offers and Associate of Arts (A.A.) program that prepares students for transfer to a four-year institution. Students who plan to major in Math or Science, with the goal of becoming a teacher, can complete a sequence of courses in Math, Science, and Education that will prepare them for junior-level work in their field of study. Project Status: Current			Kacy Larson Instructor of Education NIACC - 2 641-422-4236