ERIC Number: ED543805
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2013-Jul-1
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Creative Collaboration between Chevron and CSUB: Research Experience Vitalizing Science -- University Program
Wang, Jianjun
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Since 2007, Chevron has funded the Research Experience Vitalizing Science -- University Program (REVS-UP), which lasts four weeks each summer to develop Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) projects at CSUB [California State University, Bakersfield]. Over the past six years, a total of 26 STEM professors have led the completion of 113 research projects with the support of 90 CSUB student assistants, 384 high school students, and 84 teachers from K-12 schools. The hands-on research experience has rejuvenated student interest in STEM discoveries and enhanced subject competency for K-12 teachers. In addition, professors received the team support to fulfill their research agendas, and CSUB student assistants gained service-learning experiences. This report concludes with five recommendations to sustain the trend of program enhancement. (Contains 30 footnotes and 23 figures.)
Descriptors: Student Interests, Elementary Secondary Education, STEM Education, Educational Research, Summer Science Programs, Science Course Improvement Projects, College School Cooperation, School Business Relationship, Partnerships in Education, Hands on Science, Educational Innovation, Student Motivation, Science Interests, College Preparation, Professional Development, Teaching Assistants, Instructional Leadership, Change Strategies, Achievement Gains, Program Effectiveness, Transcripts (Written Records), Portfolio Assessment, Teacher Effectiveness, Scientific Research
Publication Type: Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education; Higher Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: California
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