Project Based Learning in STEM Classes

Our long term goal is to design a STEM First Year Experience (FYE) learning community for at risk students with an identified interest as a STEM major. Our approach is to use cross disciplinary learning modules on regionally relevant issues as the core of our FYE learning community that will build the foundational critical and quantitative thinking skills required for success in typically high-failure rate STEM gateway classes including CHEM 1A and BIOL 1A. Technology will be used to facilitate timely peer-review, included community professionals in class discussions, and reinforce skills with supplementary videos.