There is an acute and well-documented need for image processing of microscopy data in materials science regarding, for example, the characterization of the structure/property relationship of a given materials system. In our work, image processing has been used as a framework for conducting interdisciplinary team-based research that effectively integrates programs within the Center for Research on Interface Structures and Phenomena (CRISP) Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC), e.g. research experiences for undergraduates (REU), teachers (RET) and high school fellowships. This research resulted from a five-year long collaboration between CRISP and the Physics and Computer Science Departments at Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU). This paper will focus on the implementation of team-based research experiences as a vehicle for interdisciplinary science and education. Representative results of several of the studies are presented and discussed.
A comparative study investigating the integration of supplemental teaching resources in materials science education was developed for the purpose of determining the effectiveness of teaching strategies. Digital stories created by students, excerpts from the Nova Making Stuff documentaries, YouTube educational videos and student generated demo-kits were used as part of the investigation whereby two 9th grade science classes (n~26) were evaluated. Each participant in the study received one period (40-min) of a traditional lesson on Materials Science including specific content, vocabulary, and a pre- and post- lesson assessment. Additionally, the students in each class participated in a 30-min supplemental component, e.g. video or activity-based demonstration using aforementioned kits or video compilation. Pre- and post- evaluations (e.g. open-ended and likert questions) were administered to all of the participants. As hypothesized, the students’ feedback and performance on assessment activities reveal that the use of multimedia and activity-based resources may be equally effective teaching methods as traditional methods.
SouthernConnecticut State University (SCSU). The overarching goal of CRISP EO is to use interdisciplinary science (e.g. materials science) as a vehicle for enhancing the education of future scientists, educators, K-12 students, parents and the general public. The educational goals and resulting signature programs were designed to optimize integration of the research and educational strengths of CRISP through high impact EO activities. One such program is the MRSEC Initiative for Multidisciplinary Education and Research (MIMER) [1]. The MIMER program provides opportunities for team-based interdisciplinary research experiences to students and teachers by integrating the CRISP research experiences for undergraduates (REU), teachers (RET) and high school fellowship programs. A MIMER team assembles researchers with different backgrounds including a faculty member/CRISP researcher, graduate students and/or post-docs, undergraduates, teachers and high school students. The collaborative and interdisciplinary nature of the MIMER team encourages synergy and fosters the formation of mentoring relationships among team members. 2146
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