The College of Science and Mathematics is participating in the National Science Foundation’s STEM for All Video Showcase: Innovations in STEM Education, which features online video presentations of projects that aim to improve Science, Technology, Engineering and Math and computer science education.

The college will present "Equips — Enhancing the Quality of Undergraduate Investigations in Physical Science." Dr. Dermot Donnelly, assistant professor of chemistry, will also be featured.

"Young children never stop asking questions about the world around them — why, why, why? Our project, EQUIPS, is supporting future elementary school teachers to foster such natural curiosity and love of science," Donnelly said.

"We guide our future teachers in planning and conducting their own investigations of scientific phenomena. In turn, these teachers can model such experiences for their students," Donnelly said. "The STEM for All Video Showcase is a terrific opportunity to share our current work, both positives and challenges, and to receive input from the community in order to enhance our future teachers' experiences of science. I have presented as part of previous video showcases and found it helpful in learning about and discussing others exciting work, and receiving input on my own work."

Now in its fifth year, the annual showcase, held Monday, May 13 to Monday, May 20, will feature over 240 innovative projects that have been funded by the National Science Foundation and other federal agencies.

During the weeklong event, researchers, practitioners, policy makers and members of the public are invited to view the short videos, discuss them with the presenters online and vote for their favorites.

Click here to watch the videos and vote.