2015 Conference Archive (Archived)

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Schedule
Thursday, January 1st

2015
12:00 PM	Georgia Scholarships of STEM Teaching & Learning Conference Program [2015] Georgia Scholarships of STEM Teaching & Learning Conference 12:00 PM
Thursday, March 5th
12:00 AM	Launching a Peer Supplemental Instruction Program for an Introductory Biology Course Cindy Achat-Mendes, Georgia Gwinnett College Allison D'Costa, Georgia Gwinnett College Latanya Hammonds-Odie, Georgia Gwinnett College Jennifer Hurst-Kennedy, Georgia Gwinnett College Holiday Inn 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
7:00 PM	Analyzing NGSS Scientific Practices in Action. Robert C. Idsardi Jr, University of Georgia Barbara A. Crawford, University of Georgia Jaclyn K. Murray, University of Georgia James F. Ammons, University of Georgia Holiday Inn 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Presentation Materials Available
7:00 PM	Application of Self Determination Theory in Motivation Studies of Students in Chemistry and Anatomy/Physiology Shainaz Landge, Georgia Southern University Diana Sturges, Georgia Southern University Dawn Tysinger, Georgia Southern University Jessica N. Orvis, Georgia Southern University Holiday Inn 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
7:00 PM	Comparison of Success Rates for Peer Instruction and Drop In Tutoring Kimberly Shaw Tim Howard, Columbus State University Cindy Ticknor, Columbus State University Holiday Inn 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
7:00 PM	Enhancing Student Engagement and Student Learning in STEM fields at GGC Through Course-Embedded Research and Service Learning Internships: An Update Judy Awong-Taylor, Georgia Gwinnett College Thomas Mundie, Georgia Gwinnett College Clay Runck, Georgia Gwinnett College Allison D'Costa, Georgia Gwinnett College David Pursell, Georgia Gwinnett College Tirza Leader, Georgia Gwinnett College Bernadette Peiffer, Georgia Gwinnett College Holiday Inn 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
7:00 PM	Examining the Influence of Internships on Teacher Recruitment Tim Howard, Columbus State University Kimberly Shaw, Columbus State University Deborah Gober, Columbus State University Cindy Ticknor, Columbus State University Holiday Inn 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
7:00 PM	Experimental Methods in Biology Course Engages Students in Authentic Research on Phage SuperInfection Immunity Testing Latanya Hammonds-Odie, Georgia Gwinnett College Diane Dorsett, Georgia Gwinnett College Holiday Inn 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Presentation Materials Available
7:00 PM	Investigating the Influence of the CSU Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program on College Students' Teaching Plans Leigh A. Mathis, Columbus State University Cindy Ticknor, Columbus State University Deborah Gober, Columbus State University Timothy Howard, Columbus State University Kimberly Shaw, Columbus State University Holiday Inn 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Presentation Materials Available
7:00 PM	Positive impacts of a STEM-centered university service-learning course Gretchen D. Perkins, University of Georgia Ashley Collins, University of Georgia David Knauft PhD, University of Georgia Nick Fuhrman PhD, University of Georgia Holiday Inn 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Presentation Materials Available
7:00 PM	STEM Apps for Android Devices Daniel E. Rivera Mr., Georgia Southern University Holiday Inn 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Presentation Materials Available
7:00 PM	STEM II @ Georgia College: Transition to Sustainability Ryan Brown, Georgia College and State University Charles Martin, Georgia College and State University Holiday Inn 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
7:00 PM	Teaching 21st Century Reasoning Skills through an Authentic Interdisciplinary STEM Research Experience Deborah Walker, Georgia Southern University Robert Mayes Dr., Georgia Southern University Holiday Inn 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Presentation Materials Available
7:00 PM	The DIY Data Collecting Computer Project: Integrating the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning and Scholarship of Community Engagement Joe Covert, University of North Georgia Jennifer Lindly, University of North Georgia Markus Hitz, University of North Georgia Paul F. Baldwin, University of North Georgia Holiday Inn 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Presentation Materials Available
7:00 PM	Two-stage Course Embedded Determination of Caffeine and Related Compounds by HPLC in caffeine containing Beverages xiaoping Li, GGC Holiday Inn 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday, March 6th
8:15 AM	Keynote Address: Educating the Future Work Force Shan Cooper, Marietta, GA Room 1603 8:15 AM - 9:00 AM
9:15 AM	Academic enhancement and retention efforts in mathematics designed to support and promote enhanced STEM education for adult learners at Mercer University Charles H. Roberts, Mercer University Greg A. Baugher, Mercer University Room 2908 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
9:15 AM	Another Use for Old National Geographics: Meeting Many K-12 GPS Science Standards with Mental Challenges Leslie S. Jones, Valdosta State University Room 2911 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
9:15 AM	Building an Interdisciplinary Partnership to Improve Math Skills in the Science Classroom Greta A. Giles, University of North Georgia Paula H. Krone, Georgia Gwinnett College Room 2903 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM Presentation Materials Available
9:15 AM	High-performance Empirical Learning platform with Inexpensive Off-the-shelf Systems (HELIOS) Seung Yang, Georgia Gwinnett College Hongsik Choi, Georgia Gwinnett College Room 2904B 9:15 AM - 9:35 AM Presentation Materials Available
9:15 AM	How to Conduct Cloud-Based Student Labs in Your Classroom Russell Thackston, Georgia Southern University Ryan C. Fortenberry, Georgia Southern University Room 1909 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM Presentation Materials Available
9:15 AM	Post-Secondary Partnerships: Utilizing Resources Kania Greer Room 2901 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
9:15 AM	STEM Labs that can be done at little or no cost Richard L. McCombs, Statesboro High School Room 2905 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
9:15 AM	Teach with Passion, Manage with Compassion! Pamela A. Bouie Dr. Room 1601 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
9:40 AM	Implementing Cutting-Edge Devices To Make Programming Course “Fun” For STEM Students Evelyn R. Brannock, Georgia Gwinnett College Mai Yin Tsoi, Georgia Gwinnett College Robert J. Lutz, Georgia Gwinnett College Room 2904B 9:40 AM - 10:00 AM Presentation Materials Available
10:15 AM	Autonomous Underwater Vehicle STEM Activity/Giant Board Game for grades 5-9 Mare Timmons, University of Georgia Mary Sweeney-Reeves, University of Georgia Room 2911 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
10:15 AM	Building the DIY Data Collecting Computer: A Hands-on Activity at the Intersection of Computer Science and Science Education Joe Covert, University of North Georgia Jennifer Lindly, University of North Georgia Markus Hitz, University of North Georgia Room 1909 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
10:15 AM	Can Computational Thinking Predict Academic Performance? Rami Haddad, Georgia Southern University Youakim Kalaani, Georgia Southern University Room 2904B 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM Presentation Materials Available
10:15 AM	Create STEM Student Success With Differentiated Instruction! Pamela A. Bouie Dr. Room 1601 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
10:15 AM	Cross Disciplinary Perceptions of the Computational Thinking among Freshmen Engineering Students Rami Haddad, Georgia Southern University Youakim Kalaani, Georgia Southern University Room 2904B 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM Presentation Materials Available
10:15 AM	Teaching 21st Century Reasoning Skills through an Authentic Interdisciplinary STEM Research Experience Deborah Walker, Georgia Southern University Robert Mayes Dr., Georgia Southern University Room 2905 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM Presentation Materials Available
10:15 AM	Teaching IT system track courses using train emulation kit Hongsik Choi, GGC Seung S. Yang Room 2904B 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
10:15 AM	The Transformation from Traditional to STEM of a K-6 Elementary School: Three Perspectives-Adminstration, Curriculum, and Technology Dr. Dianne B. Steinbeck, Cherokee County School District Lisa Naliwajka, Cherokee County School District Sandi Adams, Cherokee County School District Room 2901 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
10:15 AM	Transformation from Standards to STEM Pamela G. Jenkins-Sanford Layla Cantlebary, Woodland Elementary Room 2903 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM Presentation Materials Available
10:15 AM	Visual Modeling of Fractions and Ratio Arsalan Wares, Valdosta State University Room 2908 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM Presentation Materials Available
11:15 AM	Creating a STEM Study Center at Georgia Perimeter College Cynthia Y. Lester Dr., Georgia Perimeter College Room 2905 11:15 AM - 11:35 AM
11:15 AM	Designing Small Group Activities Based on Medieval Guilds to Engage Honors Program Students in a First Year Chemistry Course. Michael S. Morton Dr., Georgia Gwinnett College Room 2911 11:15 AM - 11:35 AM
11:15 AM	Develop Creative lab skills through student self-designed activities Qing Shao, Georgia Gwinnett College Joseph D. Ametepe Dr., Georgia Gwinnett College Room 2904A 11:15 AM - 11:30 AM
11:15 AM	Finding the connection between Game-Design and Problem-Solving: Game-Design and Learning Programs Mete Akcaoglu Ph.D., Georgia Southern University Room 2904B 11:15 AM - 11:35 AM Presentation Materials Available
11:15 AM	How STEM Can Gain Some STEAM: Crafting Meaningful Collaborations between STEM Disciplines and Inquiry-Based Writing Programs Rebecca L. Harrison, University of West Georgia Brooke Parks, University of West Georgia Room 2903 11:15 AM - 11:35 AM
11:15 AM	Promoting STEM in high schools through community service Juan R. Mora, Cobb County School District Iesha Harrison, Cobb County School District Angela Shull, Cobb County School District Room 1601 11:15 AM - 11:35 AM
11:15 AM	Purposeful Professional Development for STEM Sandi Adams, Cherokee County School District Room 2901 11:15 AM - 11:35 AM Presentation Materials Available
11:15 AM	Sustaining STEM Leaders: Induction of New STEM Teachers at a PDS Partnership High School Sandra M. Webb, Georgia College and State University Victoria Deneroff, Georgia College and State University Tara Jones-Lawrence, Northeast High School Kizzie Lott, Northeast High School R. Steven Jones, Northeast High School Room 1909 11:15 AM - 11:35 AM
11:15 AM	Using Mathematics Literature with Prospective Secondary Mathematics Teachers Christopher Charlie Jett Room 2908 11:15 AM - 11:35 AM Presentation Materials Available
11:30 AM	“My Grandmama Really Throw it Down”: Learning from Twenty-first Century Middle School Students in an Urban Agricultural Science Class Heather A. Rudolph, University of Georgia Room 2904A 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM
12:30 PM	Luncheon Keynote Address #1: An Engineer's Education and It's Use in Aerospace Vu Nguyen, Gulfstream Aerospace Room 1603 12:30 PM - 12:50 PM Presentation Materials Available
12:55 PM	Luncheon Keynote Address #2: Why Study Statistics Jeremy Dickerson, State Farm Insurance Company Room 1603 12:55 PM - 1:15 PM
1:20 PM	Luncheon Keynote Address #3: Purposeful Internships: Matching Students with Employers Meaghan Thomson, Georgia Southern University James Shaw, Georgia Southern University Room 1603 1:20 PM - 1:40 PM
1:50 PM	A Chemistry Major's Discovery of Passion for Teaching Leads to a Woodrow Wilson Fellow Connie Rickenbaker Melissa Youngs, Georgia College and State University Room 2903 1:50 PM - 2:35 PM
1:50 PM	An Activity Theory Analysis of an Early College’s Journey into a STEM-focused School Rui Kang, Georgia College and State University Runee Sallad, Georgia College, Early College Room 2901 1:50 PM - 2:35 PM
1:50 PM	How 3-D Printing/Modeling Can Change the Way We Teach in the Elementary Classroom Matt Smith, White Oak Elementary - Gwinnett County Public Schools Room 1909 1:50 PM - 2:35 PM
1:50 PM	Moving Full STEAM Ahead Debra D. Collins Dr., Henry County Schools Room 2905 1:50 PM - 2:35 PM Presentation Materials Available
1:50 PM	Rescue Mission: STEM Models and Practices in Special Education Tereni Wade Nickeva Jones Room 2904B 1:50 PM - 2:35 PM
1:50 PM	SPLASH 2.0: An updated look at aquaponics in the K-12 classroom Matt R. Harris, Walker County Schools Room 1601 1:50 PM - 2:35 PM
1:50 PM	University–School Partnerships: outcomes, products and lessons learned from a long-standing STEM initiative Laura B. Regassa, Georgia Southern University Missy Bennett, Georgia Southern University Room 2904A 1:50 PM - 2:35 PM
1:50 PM	USG MATH 1113 Emporium: Insights from an Online Precalculus Course Nathan W. Moon Dr., Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus Kris Biesinger Dr., University of Georgia Chuck Kutal Dr., University of Georgia Room 2908 1:50 PM - 2:35 PM Presentation Materials Available
1:50 PM	What Should Undergraduates Learn about the Nature of Science? Leslie S. Jones, Valdosta State University Room 2911 1:50 PM - 2:35 PM
2:45 PM	3.14 Things to Do When starting a STEM School, or STEM's Not Easy as Pi Peter L. Ulrich, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System Room 2908 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM
2:45 PM	E-Commerce Teaching Via Project-Based Learning at Open Access College Advances USG STEM Goals Kamal M. Kakish, Georgia Gwinnett College Yaquan Xu, Georgia Gwinnett College Room 2904B 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM Presentation Materials Available
2:45 PM	FREE STEM Apps for Common Core Daniel E. Rivera Mr., Georgia Southern University Room 1909 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM Presentation Materials Available
2:45 PM	From STEM to STEAM: The Impact of an Interdisciplinary Capstone Curriculum on Student Learning and Pedagogical Implications Rui Kang, Georgia College and State University Nikki Grimes, Georgia College, Early College Sharon Hood, Georgia College, Early College Nicholas Matteen, Georgia College, Early College Dawson Roberts, Georgia College, Early College Runee Sallad, Georgia College, Early College Room 2904A 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM
2:45 PM	Making Science Count in your Schools-Increasing Academic Performance through Integration across the Curriculum Dr. Bertina M. Banks, Atlanta Public Schools Room 2901 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM Presentation Materials Available
2:45 PM	Peer-Led Team Learning at the University of West Georgia Lucille Garmon, University of West Georgia Dusty D. Otwell, University of West Georgia Casey M. Brown, University of West Georgia Brandon M. Rittgers, University of West Georgia Dylan R. Downes, University of West Georgia Zach B. Robinson, University of West Georgia Rebecca Geisler, University of West Georgia Room 2905 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM Presentation Materials Available
2:45 PM	Sisters in Science Tynisha Harris, Georgia College and State University Room 2903 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM
2:45 PM	STEM Initiative S. Swamy Mruthinti, University of West Goeriga Rebecca Harrision, University of West Goeriga Scott Sykes, University of West Georgia Farooq Khan, University of West Georgia Myrna Gantner, University of West Georgia Room 2904B 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM
2:45 PM	Understanding Students’ Scientific Thinking via Non-Traditional Assessments Victoria M. Deneroff, Georgia College & State University Rosalie A. Richards, Stetson University Room 2911 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM

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