Moving Computational Science into the Undergraduate Curriculum K' Stewart

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Moving Computational Science into the
Undergraduate CurriculumK. Stewart R. Landau,
Coord.

• Overview NPACI EOT-PACI undergraduate level
• Background for continued discussion with Thrust
  Area members
• Gateways for NPACI tools - fit into the
  curricula.
• Lively discussions with other NPACI thrust
  members
• Mutual interest in incorporating computational
  science into the undergraduate curriculum
• Next generation of scientists engineers are
  motivated and prepared to make effective use of
  NPACI resources.

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What is Computational Science?

Science Discipline Physics, Chemistry, Biology,
etc.
Applied Mathematics Numerical Analysis, Modeling,
Simulation
Computer Science Hardware/Software
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What is Computational Science?

Teamwork and Collaboration
Science Discipline Physics, Chemistry, Biology,
etc.
Computer Science Hardware/Software
Applied Mathematics Numerical Analysis, Modeling,
Simulation
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• The mission of EOT-PACI is to develop human
  resources through the innovative use of emerging
  information technologies in order to understand
  and solve problems in education, science,
  business, government, and society.

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Education sample
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Goal Support a national level systemic impact
on CSE education (k-12, undergrad,
grad/training, informal science)
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Moving Computational Science into the
Undergraduate Curriculum - panel discussion

• Professor Rubin Landau
• Developing a Research-rich Undergraduate
  Computational X Curriculum
• NPACI Undergraduate Team
• Oregon State University
• Professor J.P. Bayard
• The Institute on Learning Technology, a Resource
  for Reform-ready Instructors
• Teaching in the Areas of Science, Technology,
  Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
• Bridging the Chasm between Educational Research
  and STEM Instruction
• NPACI Fellow to the U Wisconsin ILT/NISE, CSU
  Sacramento
• ASK ABOUT ABET2000 Accreditation

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Moving Computational Science into the
Undergraduate Curriculum - panel discussion

• Professor Kris Stewart
• Steering Undergraduate Curriculum Development
  Before After Assessment
• Director, NPACI Education Center on Computational
  Science Engineering
• San Diego State University
• Professor Roscoe Giles
• The Scales of Interaction of Undergraduate
  Faculty with Alliance EOT Activities
• EOT-PACI Co-leader
• University of Boston
• Professor Greg Moses
• Pathways from On-campus to Distance Learning of
  Computational Science
• NPACI-EOT Team Leader
• University of Wisconsin, Madison

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NPACI UG-Panel - Landau

• On to you, Rubin

Developing a Research-rich Undergraduate
Computational X Curriculum NPACI Undergraduate
Team Oregon State University