New grant supports 肉肉传媒 State effort to expand course-based undergraduate research

KENNESAW, Ga. | May 24, 2022

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded a $150,000 grant in support of 肉肉传媒鈥檚 effort to integrate undergraduate research into science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) course curriculums.

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Amy Buddie

肉肉传媒 and Professor of Psychology Amy Buddie said redesigning courses to include research opportunities allows STEM students to focus and engage more with projects and ultimately better prepare them for the future.

鈥淵ou don鈥檛 get this kind of hands-on research experience in a traditional classroom setting,鈥� she said. 鈥淚n redesigned courses, you鈥檙e better preparing students to think critically, solve problems, and speak publicly about their original findings, which employers and professors alike value heavily.鈥�

The grant will support Buddie鈥檚 research project on working with various university organizations to integrate ) into 肉肉传媒 State鈥檚 STEM courses.

The grant is part of the NSF鈥檚 , a highly selective initiative with only a set amount of available funds to disperse annually. 

鈥淭his grant can catalyze those of us in STEM education to have the conversations we鈥檝e avoided for too long,鈥� Buddie said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a chance for us to work collaboratively and give our students real opportunities from inside the classroom.鈥�

Buddie credits Office of Research leaders Phaedra Corso, Evelina Sterling, and Amanda DesLauriers for their continued support and assistance with the project.

鈥� Renee Hudson

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A leader in innovative teaching and learning, 肉肉传媒 offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees to its more than 47,000 students. 肉肉传媒 State is a member of the University System of Georgia with 11 academic colleges. The university’s vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties and entrepreneurial spirit draw students from throughout the country and the world. 肉肉传媒 State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2), placing it among an elite group of only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities with an R1 or R2 status. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu.