ITEST Projects

CAREER: Teachers Learning to be Technology Accessibility Allies to Blind and Low-Vision Students in Science

2024 - 2029

To enter STEM career pathways, blind and low-vision students need equitable access to the learning that occurs in high school science classes. Teaching and learning in science classrooms are increasingly mediated by technology. Tragically, the use of technology has perpetuated inequities in science

Biology Meets Engineering: Expanding Transdisciplinary STEM Education

2024 - 2029

The University of Cincinnati will scale a unique model for transdisciplinary learning inspired by cross-innovation in both biology and robotics. The project will expand the University of Cincinnati’s transdisciplinary innovation hub to student populations across three states (Ohio, Kentucky, and

Developing and Testing Innovations: Computer Science Through Engineering Design in New York

2024 - 2028

This Developing and Testing Innovations project aims to serve the national interest by broadening capacity and participation in secondary school Computer Science (CS) education across New York State. There is presently a severe shortage of CS teachers that will be exacerbated as more schools embrace

Creating a Lasting LEGACY - Scaling a Peer-learning Community Model to Provide AP CS Preparation and Career Awareness for Black Young Women

2024 - 2028

Careers in Computer Science (CS) related areas represent many of the best-paid jobs in the nation. However, Black women comprise less than 1% of the workforce at the most popular U.S. software companies. Low participation of Black students in CS areas is often attributed to a lack of “preparatory

Using Artificial Intelligence to Personalize Mathematics Instruction to Students Interests

2024 - 2028

This Developing and Testing innovations project aims to explore the impacts and opportunities that emerge when using Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) to construct personalized algebra problems for 7th grade students. Middle school algebra is targeted because research has shown that algebra

SEI: Creating a Lasting LEGACY - Scaling a Peer-learning Community Model to Provide AP CS Preparation and Career Awareness for Black Young Women

2024 - 2028

A Semiconductor Curriculum and Learning Framework for High-Schoolers Using Artificial Intelligence, Game Modules, and Hands-on Experiences

2024 - 2028

Semiconductors are essential components of electronic devices, enabling advances in all important applications and systems such as communication, healthcare, and national security. In order to sustain the U.S.’s global competitiveness in the semiconductor industry, there is a growing demand for

Supporting Elementary Students’ Computer Science Skills and Interest through Engagement with Low-cost, Adaptable Robots

2024 - 2028

Reflecting increasing calls at the national and state-levels for computer science (CS) to be integrated into elementary school classrooms, this design and development project will develop low-cost, adaptable physical computing tools to provide equitable opportunities for elementary students to learn

Connecting Indigenous Culture and Integrated STEM in Hawaii Through Smart AgTech

2024 - 2028

Aquaculture is an important part of Native Hawaiian heritage and culture. Fishponds were essential for community food production and held special cultural significance. Land use was managed through a traditional approach called the Ahupua’a system. Each ahupua’a was self-sufficient for the community

MyTurn: An Afterschool Social Robotics Program to Promote Interest in Computing Among Middle School Students

2024 - 2027

Computational thinking and robotics are increasingly essential to many scientific and technological careers of the future, yet youth often do not have opportunities to practice broad and diverse applications of computing beyond basic programming. This project will address this issue through

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