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'Translating Applied STEM Research into Secondary Science (TASRs) ' |
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The TASRs program provides an opportunity for high school science teachers to collaborate with faculty and graduate students engaged in applied STEM research around agriculture and natural resources. The program goals include developing innovative high school STEM instructional materials based upon contemporary applied science, enhancing teachers’ disciplinary knowledge, and enhancing pedagogical knowledge of STEM faculty and graduate students. During the pilot year, teams developed a series of high-school level lesson plans focused on biotechnology, pollinators and invasive species. These lessons align with science standards (Nebraska and Next Generation Science Standards) and are suitable for use in secondary science classrooms. Workshop Session (all workshops will be 75 minutes) | |
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| Jennifer Keshwani | |
| Email: | jmelander7@unl.edu |
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| Speaker Order: | 1 |
| Author Order: | 1 |
| Person Type: | Presenter 2 |
| State: | Nebraska |
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| Main Phone: | (402) 472-9614 |
| Biosketch: | Jenny Keshwani is an Assistant Professor of Biological Systems Engineering and Science Literacy Specialist in the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She is also the coordinator for the National Center for Agricultural Literacy. She is active in promoting science and engineering education in both formal and informal settings through her research, extension, and outreach activities. Dr. Keshwani is actively engaged in several cross-disciplinary regional and national efforts related to STEM education and outreach. Most recently, she was part of a team that received NSF funding to engage youth in STEM through wearable technologies. She is also involved in organizing and promoting FIRST Lego League, and FIRST Tech Challenge robotics competitions. |
| Organization/Affiliation: | University of Nebraska-Lincoln |
| Molly Brandt | |
| Email: | molly.brandt@huskers.unl.edu |
| Speaker Order: | 2 |
| Author Order: | 1 |
| Person Type: | Presenter 2 |
| State: | Nebraska |
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| Main Phone: | n/a |
| Biosketch: | Molly Brandt is a graduate student at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln. She is seeking a Masters degree in Applied Science. Molly is working an assistantship with the National Center for Agricultural Literacy where she is interested in the agricultural knowledge of upper elementary students. Molly received her undergraduate degree from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln in Agricultural Education in May 2014. Molly is passionate about 4-H, youth development, and agricultural literacy. |
| Organization/Affiliation: | University of Nebraska-Lincoln |
| Cory Forbes | |
| Email: | cforbes3@unl.edu |
| Speaker Order: | 3 |
| Author Order: | 1 |
| Person Type: | Primary Presenter |
| State: | Nebraska |
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| Main Phone: | 402.472.7844 |
| Biosketch: | Cory Forbes is an Associate Professor of Science Education in the School of Natural Resources and serves as IANR Science Literacy Coordinator and Director of the National Center for Agricultural Literacy. Forbes holds a B.S. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and M.S. in Science Education from the University of Kansas and M.S. in Natural Resources and Ph.D. in Science Education from the University of Michigan. He directs multiple externally-funded projects that involve regional, national, and international partnerships with education researchers, STEM faculty, teachers, and other stakeholders. Through these projects, Forbes pursues an active educational research program and is involved in science curriculum development, teacher professional development, and assessment design. Forbes was awarded the 2014 Early Career Research Award by the National Association for Research in Science Teaching. |
| Organization/Affiliation: | University of Nebraska-Lincoln |
| Tyler Wolken | |
| Email: | wolken34@yahoo.com |
| Speaker Order: | 4 |
| Author Order: | 1 |
| Person Type: | Presenter 2 |
| State: | Nebraska |
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| Biosketch: | Tyler Wolken is a first year graduate student at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. In December of 2014, Tyler received his Bachelors of Animal Science degree at the University of Nebraska. He wants to become an Extension Educator and specialize in 4-H and youth development as well as livestock production systems management. Tyler hopes to inspire youth toward becoming more knowledgeable leaders that will become advocates for agriculture. |
| Organization/Affiliation: | University of Nebraska-Lincoln |
