This federal Project Grant award for $214,976 over 3 years, funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076), aims to provide professional development and networking opportunities for 50 two-year college chemistry faculty across the Northeast region. The primary objectives are to:
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Assemble a regional community of two-year college chemistry faculty and increase their pedagogical self-efficacy and satisfaction.
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Provide access to chemistry-specific professional training and collaborative opportunities.
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Support faculty in incorporating evidence-based practices through a community of practice and discipline-specific action steps.
The project, led by Adirondack Community College, a state-controlled institution of higher education, will deliver two annual in-person workshops followed by the creation of virtual communities of practice using an online learning platform and ongoing peer mentoring. The impact of these activities on faculty and their students will be assessed to refine project efforts. The goal is to transform teaching practices in introductory chemistry courses and ultimately improve student learning and broaden participation in STEM academic pathways.
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