Funded Projects
NSF - Developing a Learning-centered Environment for Algebra-based Physics, 2008 - 2011
LEAP is a three year course development initiative generating a coherent, inquiry-based, algebra-based physics course sequence for medium enrollment, general education settings. LEAP addresses the unique needs of small regional universities and community colleges by using the general pedagogical structure of the Physics for Elementary Teachers curriculum as a coherent framework within which the conceptual and mathematical aspects of the algebra-based sequence are integrated. The initiative enables students to attain an understanding of the major conceptual themes of force, motion and energy as they apply to mechanical, electrical and magnetic contexts, optics and select modern physics concepts.
Project Director: Dr. Paula V. Engelhardt
Project Co-Director: Dr. Stephen J. Robinson
Project Support: Mrs. Jill Debord
Pre-Engineering Math Science Partnership, July 2008
The Tennessee Pre-Engineering Math Science Partnership Program is a comprehensive, three-year, research and professional development program for math, science, and career-technical teachers. The program is administered by the Millard Oakley Center for Teaching and Learning in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics at Tennessee Tech University.
Project Director Mr. Ken Hunter, Associate Professor, Basic Engineering
Project Co-Director Dr. Roy Loutzenheiser, Associate Dean, College of Engineering
Project Co-Director Dr. Margaret Phelps, STEM Center Director
Faculty Dr. Jessica O. Matson, Industrial & Systems Engineering
Dr. Jeffery Austen, Electrical & Computer Engineering
Dr. Sandi J. Smith, Curriculum & Instruction
Dr. Holly Anthony, Curriculum & Instruction
Mr. Terry Webb, Dir./Career Tech. Teacher
