Engaged Opportunity Grants
Critical Reflection in STEM Service-Learning Internships
Fostering deep learning through international service-learning internships at the Roatan Institute of Marine Sciences, Honduras
Science research internships have well-documented positive effects on student comprehension, self-efficacy, motivation and confidence; but how does learning change when you combine traditional STEM curricula with reflections on self-identity, values and intercultural communication? This project team is finding out by engaging students in a STEM discipline while fostering students’ intercultural sensitivity, intellectual development, reflections on their own identity and sense of global citizenship.
While many programs offer students the opportunity to participate in either a service-learning experience or an internship, this program combines features from both while fostering deep learning through reflection and community engagement.
Grant category: Other
Topics: Access, Equity and Justice; Education
The Team
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Elizabeth Balko, Center for Teaching Innovation
Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education
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Kimberly Williams, Center for Teaching Innovation
Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education
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Melina Ivanchikova, Center for Teaching Innovation
Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education
- Community partner: Roatan Institute of Marine Sciences
Engaged Opportunity Grants
Supporting a wide range of community-engaged learning projects, from student leadership programs and partnership building to events and conference travel. Open to all faculty and staff.