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The Undergraduate Science Research Experience (USRE) and its Transformative Nature for Houston Community College Students

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  17 March 2011

Bartlett M. Sheinberg
Bartlett M. Sheinberg*
Affiliation:
The West Houston Center for Science and Engineering, Houston Community College-Northwest, Houston, TX 77084, U.S.A.
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Abstract

Since 2005 the author has provided community college science and engineering students the opportunity to conduct substantive summer research projects in the areas of materials science, physical sciences, engineering disciplines and other multidisciplinary research areas. To date, nineteen students have participated in research experiences at regional universities and NASA-Johnson Space Center. This paper will examine the genesis of the program, providing an overview of the program structure, the role that materials research has played in the success of the various student experiences, and thoughts on future directions and improvements.

Keywords

educationeconomicsgovernment policy and funding
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Research Article
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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 1320: Symposium XX – Materials Education Development and Outreach—From K-Grad , 2011 , mrsf10-1320-xx03-03
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 2011

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