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Changing the face of STEM with stormwater research

机译：通过雨水研究改变STEM的面貌

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Background The University of Maine Stormwater Management and Research Team (SMART) program began in 2014 with the goal of creating a diverse science-technology-engineering-math (STEM) pathway with community water research. The program engages female and underrepresented minority high school students in locally relevant STEM research. It focuses on creating educational experiences that are active and relevant to students that build confidence, connect knowledge and skills directly to solving problems in local communities, and support student cultural identities. The core tools of the SMART program are resources and relationships: university-designed or commercial water data collection equipment, data loggers and chemistry supplies, on-campus science and engineering training for teacher-mentors and students, and a community mentor network. The program supports an annual summer institute that trains both students and teacher-mentors and academic-year student research projects. SMART groups are formed at local schools or community centers. Activities revolve around engaging students in citizen-science to expand their understanding of the environment, developing community strategies to address the complex problem of stormwater pollution, and using the tools of science, engineering, and technology effectively. In addition, the program supports teachers and students in reaching out to local science and engineering professionals to form a mentor network for student research. Results Over 3?years, 220 students and 25 teachers have been trained in the science and engineering of stormwater, having taken and recorded over 4000 local water measurements (i.e., temperature, conductivity, pH). In all cohorts to date, over 75% of student participants have self-identified as either female or a racial minority. Of approximately 125 currently college-eligible former and current SMART students, more than 41% have been accepted or are enrolled in a secondary STEM degree program. In pre- and post-program surveys, female and underrepresented minority students reported that SMART activities and their relationship with mentors have increased their awareness of how stormwater affects the community and increased their interest in pursuing a STEM career. Conclusion With its focus on problem-solving at the community level, SMART supports students in active, local, and culturally relevant science and engineering experiences that contribute to building their confidence and affirming their decision to pursue post-secondary STEM careers.
机译：背景缅因大学雨水管理与研究团队（SMART）计划于2014年开始，其目标是通过社区水研究创建一条多样化的科学技术工程数学（STEM）途径。该计划让女性和代表性不足的少数民族高中学生参与当地相关的STEM研究。它着重于创造活跃且与学生相关的教育经验，以建立信心，将知识和技能直接联系到解决当地社区的问题并支持学生的文化认同。 SMART计划的核心工具是资源和关系：大学设计或商业用水数据收集设备，数据记录器和化学用品，针对教师和学生的校园内科学和工程培训以及社区导师网络。该计划为每年的暑期培训机构提供支持，该培训机构既培训学生，教师导师，又培训学年的学生研究项目。 SMART小组在当地学校或社区中心成立。活动围绕使学生参与公民科学活动以扩大他们对环境的了解，制定社区战略以解决复杂的雨水污染问题，并有效地使用科学，工程和技术工具。此外，该计划还支持教师和学生接触当地的科学和工程专业人士，以形成用于学生研究的导师网络。结果在3年的时间里，已经对220名学生和25名教师进行了雨水科学和工程方面的培训，他们已经采集并记录了4000多个局部水测量值（即温度，电导率，pH）。迄今为止，在所有队列中，超过75％的学生参与者已将自己标识为女性或少数民族。目前大约有125名符合大学条件的以前和现在的SMART学生中，超过41％的人已被接受或正在接受中学STEM学位课程。在课程前和课程后调查中，女性和代表性不足的少数民族学生报告说，SMART活动及其与导师的关系提高了他们对雨水如何影响社区的认识，并增加了他们从事STEM职业的兴趣。结论SMART致力于解决社区一级的问题，为学生提供活跃，本地和与文化相关的科学和工程经验，以帮助他们建立信心并申明他们从事大专STEM事业的决定。

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