Paper ID #24706Sustainable Research Pathways: Collaborations across Communities to Di-versify the National Laboratory WorkforceDr. Mary Ann E Leung, Sustainable Horizons Instittute Dr. Leung is a nationally acclaimed leader in the design and implementation of innovative programs aimed at developing the next generation of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) leaders. As an accomplished scientist, Mary Ann honors and treasures the process of scientific discovery. As the director of major STEM-focused educational programs, Dr. Leung nurtured her passion for connecting students and science by
senior-level laboratory and desgnsequencesIn addition to the modules described above, early-stage, functional teaming curricula (e.g., teamnorming, conflict management, effective team communication, and team roles) evolved fromconversations in the PLC. These modules were piloted in senior laboratory and design sequences(Mallette, Bothwell, & Kelly, 2018), courses that have significant team components, whereweekly- and term-projects are completed by student teams of three. The students were providedwith teaming tools and instruction to enable them to engage in successful teaming practices. Forexample, we emphasized team norming during the team formation stage, which includedconstruction of a team-generated contract specifically outlining the
experiences of college. Other activities include student competition teams,such as the Formula SAE, ASME’s Human Powered Vehicle Challenge, ASCE’s Steel Bridge orConcrete Canoe, and several other national and international competitions.ADVANCE students also have opportunities to work with Mason faculty on research projectsand assist in real-world, hands-on laboratory and field studies. Research provides a foundationfor the advancement of critical thinking, project management and team skills as well asopportunities to practice oral and written communication skills. Early participation in research atMason will enable ADVANCE students to prepare competitive proposals for funding their ownresearch interests through Mason’s Office of Student Scholarship
best-practices available for students with physical or visible disabilities and those with non-visible disabilities for both lecture-based classrooms and active learning environments. Classroom and laboratory spaces are made physically accessible for a wide range of bodies. Accessibility options like extra time and providing multi-modal instructions via video or notes are achievable and have been widely implemented. Assessment like homeworks, tests, individual assignments can be adjusted to meet the needs of the individual student. Approaches like delivering content through multiple modes seeks to engage a (relatively) neurodiverse student body. ● Active learning