CIESE: Creating the CIESE: Creating the Next Generation ofNext Generation of

Engineers and InnovatorsEngineers and Innovators

CIESE Mission

1988-2008

To motivate and support educators and students to pursue and succeed in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) study and careers through innovative, research-based instructional strategies and use of novel technologies.

CIESE Focus

Engaging students in higher-order thinking, authentic problems, 21st century skills through:

• Use of software in middle and high school mathematics

• Internet-based real time data in science and mathematics

• K-12 engineering curricula

Program and Capabilities• Curriculum development

• Teacher professional development

• Education research (how students learn STEM)

• Student programs

• Research & Innovation in Engineering Education (faculty initiative)

Impact• 19,000 K-12 educators (NJ, NY, AZ, OH, FL)

• International programs and collaborations; model for geographically-distributed programs

• ~9 million students

• 238 community college faculty at 41 institutions in 21 states

• 100,000 students from 35 countries annually participate in online projects

International RecognitionInternational Recognition

““Unique and Compelling”Unique and Compelling”Internet-based real time data and global telecollaboration provides opportunities for students to engage in critical thinking, application of learning, use of 21st century skills, in the context of authentic, real-world problems.

UniqueUniqueCannot be done without Internet

technology

CompellingCompellingProvides students with

real world learning experiences

Use of Cyberinfrastructure for 21st Century Learning• Real time data (e.g., Earthquakes)

• Telecollaborative projects (e.g., International Boiling Point Project)

• Primary Source data (e.g., Historic Photos Google Earth)

• Student Publishing (e.g., Lab reports)

• 100,000 students use online projects

Examples…

International Boiling Point Project

Musical Plates

External Evaluations

Harcourt Student Impact Study:

“86% of classrooms showed noteworthy gains in science and mathematics learning objectives”

External EvaluationsETS Teacher Study:

-less time lecturing -more comfortable with small group

activities -more cooperative learning -better instruction for different learning

styles -better teacher of problem-solving skills -better able to present complex materials