The Maury Project 2013 Annual Report

Abstract

The Maury Project is a graduate-level, teacher professional development program designed to promote the scientific literacy of young people by improving the background of in-service precollege teachers on the physical foundations of oceanography. This is accomplished through a process of training the trainers at a two-week workshop held at the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) and subsequently via single-topic modules that Maury peer trainers present in sessions throughout the United States. By increasing the scientific knowledge of teachers, the Maury Project is ultimately directed toward attracting precollege students, including underrepresented minorities, to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) studies. This is in close alignment with the ONR STEM2Stern commitment to nurture a world-class [STEM] workforce able to contribute to, and support, a culture of innovation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 2013
Accession Number
ADA598246

Entities

People

  • James A. Brey

Organizations

  • American Meteorological Society

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • California
  • Coast Guard
  • Distance Learning
  • Earth Sciences
  • Education
  • Geography
  • Instructors
  • Leadership Training
  • Marine Biology
  • Oceanography
  • Oceans
  • Professional Development
  • Schools
  • Students
  • Training
  • United States
  • United States Naval Academy

Readers

  • STEM Education