Resources included in these libraries were submitted by ITEST projects or STELAR and are relevant to the work of the NSF ITEST Program. PDFs and/or URLs to the original resource are included in the resource description whenever possible. In some cases, full text publications are located behind publishers’ paywalls and a fee or membership to the third party site may be required for access. Permission for use must be requested through the publisher or author listed in each entry.
Profile of the Data Practitioner
Curricular MaterialsIn April 2016, a panel of Big Data experts identified the big data skills, knowledge and behaviors of a "Data Practitioner" that are needed in the workplace. The panelists represent a diverse array of industries, including biotechnology, finance, law enforcement, health care, agriculture, and public policy.This profile will be used by the Oceans of Data Institute and its community college partners–Bunker Hill Community College (MA), Normandale Community College (MN), Johnson County Community College (KS) and Sinclair Community College (OH)–to design and build course and programs leading to big
STELAR Webinar: NSF Funding for Life STEM (Life Sciences and Biosciences) 10/24/16
VideoSTELAR is pleased to host NSF Program Officer Celestine Pea as she presents a webinar on National Science Foundation funding for eligible research organizations to submit proposals to one of five existing NSF programs (DR-PreK-12, ITEST, AISL, HBCU-UP, and/or IUSE) on the topic of Life STEM (Life
STELAR Webinar: National Science Foundation Funding for Maker Education and SBIR/STTR Projects
VideoOn Tuesday, October 18, STELAR hosted NSF Program Officers David Haury and Robert Russell as they presented a webinar on National Science Foundation funding for research, development, and small business proposals for Maker-focused projects. During this webinar brief overviews were provided of the
ITEST Data Brief: Research Methods in ITEST
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ITEST Data Brief Volume 3, Issue 3, September 2016The ITEST program requires that all proposals include a research component. This data brief examines the 63 projects that described their research between September 1, 2014 and August 31, 2015 as reported in the 2015 Management Information System (MIS) survey. Questions addressed include: - What kinds of study designs do projects use?- Which tools do projects use to measure outcomes?- What kinds of instruments do projects use to measure outcomes?- What data do projects intend to collect from participants after funding is over?- How do ITEST
Promising Approaches to Broadening Youth Participation in STEM
PublicationThis paper, based on a review of over 200 publications related to approximately 110 ITEST projects, seeks to respond to the broadening participation question in the ITEST solicitation. While all ITEST projects include “broadening participation” as a central goal, we found that publications relating to 43 projects contained specific information on broadening participation. Of those, publications relating to 25 projects had “broadening participation” as the primary focus. Here, we present the range of strategies that project teams employed by highlighting some of those 25 projects.
Engaging Teachers in Supporting Next Generation STEM Learning
PublicationThis synthesis paper highlights projects funded by the National Science Foundation’s Innovating Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST) grant program that are either primarily designed to support teacher learning or that incorporate teacher learning in a significant way.
Authentic Inquiries into Local Issues: Increasing Engagement and Building a Sense of STEM Identity and Agency
PublicationThis paper focuses on ITEST projects that center on authentic inquiries into locally relevant issues.
STEM Learning Games and Game Design in ITEST Projects
PublicationThis synthesis is based on a review of publications from ITEST projects, specifically relating to STEM learning games and game design experiences for students.
Watch the new FUSE video!
VideoWhat is FUSE? This new video explains our program through the words of those that know it best- the students and teaches who interact with it every day. Learn more on the STELAR project profile page or the FUSE website.
Principal Investigator’s Guide: Managing Evaluation in Informal STEM Education Projects
PublicationAn initiative of the Visitor Studies Association, produced in partnership with the Center for Advancement of Informal Science Education (CAISE).This Guide is designed to help principal investigators and other leaders of informal STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education projects integrate evaluation into all phases of project design, development, and implementation. Such projects include exhibits, media projects, websites, community science projects, afterschool programs, festivals, family activities, online games, citizen science projects, and other efforts to help people