This $298,351 project grant from the National Science Foundation's Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), will fund the development of a data sensing learning environment called DASLET to enhance middle school students' computational thinking skills. Over the four-year period from March 1, 2023 to February 28, 2027, the Rochester Institute of Technology will create an immersive virtual reality environment allowing approximately 40 teachers and 120 students tangible interactions with data sensing technologies. This aims to equip students with skills for addressing construction industry challenges and improve engagement with STEM careers in the built environment. Specifically, students will learn to work safely with sensors, translate sensor data into computational rules to extract meaningful information for decision-making on virtual construction sites. The grantee will develop curriculum and teacher strategies, then evaluate the program's impact on students' computational abilities, engagement with data sensing, and interest in STEM/construction fields.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $298.4k | 1/11/23 |