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Prof. Ricardo ValerdiSystems & Industrial EngineeringUniversity of [email protected]
Global R&D Investments
Data for 2002
Source: Science and Engineering Indicators, NSF 2008
R&D Expenditures and Share of World Total
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First Engineering Degrees(thousands)
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S. Korea
US
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First Engineering Degrees(China Rises)
Source: NSF Science and Engineering Indicators 2010
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JapanUS
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How do we compare with the Rest of the World?
Source: NSF Science and Engineering Indicators 2010
NAE GRAND CHALLENGES
Arizona Science of Baseball Objectives
1. Increase Student Awareness of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Fields as a Future Education and Career Option
2. Motivate Students to Excel Despite Obstacles3. Provide a Measurable Opportunity for Individual
Transformation4. Establish a Framework for Sustainable Change
STEM Topics in the context of Baseball
Biology Mathematics PhysicsSports safety Base running High altitude baseballReaction time for batters and runners
Geometric angles on the baseball field
Temperature effects on baseball flight
Heart rate Finding the sweet spot of the bat
Bat materials
Muscle fatigue Batting averages Swing mechanics
Nutrition Baseball statistics/sabermetrics
Hitting a ball in motion
Stress Batter/pitcher matchup Home run distances at different ballparks
Assessment PlanMeasure Instrument/Method Frequency Comparison group Notes
Math competencies 5-question math quiz based on common core standards
Before program begins
Self
Attendance in school Data from school Weekly Other Mansfeld students
Discipline Data from school Weekly Other Mansfeld students
Math scores on standardized test
Data from school Quarterly Other Mansfeld students
Attitudes towards STEM
Math Personality Profile
Week 1 and week 6 Self Pre and post test
Effectiveness of mentorship program
Interviews/surveys 6, 9, 12 months after the program
Other STEM programs
Ask parents, teachers, students
Graduation rate Data from school Upon completion of High School
Other Mansfeld students
Rate of matriculation to tertiary education
Data from individuals Upon enrollment in Community College/University
Other Mansfeld students
Selection and completion of STEM degree
Data from individuals Upon graduation from University
Other Mansfeld students
