1996-1998 Grants

This grant will provided funding for 5 graduate students in Science Education, Physics, and Forestry for the next five years. These graduate students form an interdisciplinary group whose primary research emphasis is on the use of instructional technology. This grant began in the Fall of 1996 and will continue through the Spring of 2001.

This grant was used to collect computer-based instructional resources to include on a CD-ROM. The CD was created in May 1997, and the resulting 1000 copies have been distributed free to science teachers around the country.

Haase, D. G., Park, J. C., and Banks, A. J. Empower Science. A proposal to the National Science Foundation. Amount Funded = $622,813.

This project is a three year project to equip and teach middle school science and mathematics teachers how to effectively use technology to promote inquiry learning. The major technology emphasis is on the use of Microcomputer-Based Laboratory and Calculator-Based Laboratory equipment, and the general effective use of the computer in the science learning environment. This project will conclude in the year 2000.

Park, J. C. and Haase, D. G. The Science Junction. A proposal to the NCSU Provost office, College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, and College of Education and Psychology to establish a professionally designed web site for science teachers and students.Ý Amount Funded = $281,478.

This project was granted funding to establish a professionally designed web site for science teachers and students. It is to be a highly interactive web site which promotes scientific investigations and communication.