Bridging Qualitative & Quantitative Research to Make Sense of Community
My goal for this CURE is to strengthen the quantitative component of my English 2400: Composition II course. Throughout the semester, my students investigate a specific community issue by collecting interviews or observations, conducting surveys, and reading secondary research. In previous iterations, the survey data has been thin. Students typically relied on Google Forms, which […]
Communication Skills Training and Student Preparedness
Effective communication is widely recognized as a critical skill for success in both professional and personal settings. Research indicates that communication skills are not innate but can be developed through deliberate training and practice. Through my cure I hope to explore the connection between formal communication skills training provided in academic environments and students’ preparedness […]
Cohort 1: Successful Completion Across Disciplines
In its first year (2024-2025), the INTREPiD program at Kingsborough Community College supported five faculty members and one graduate teaching assistant from a range of disciplines, including environmental science, criminal justice, nursing, and social science/humanities, to embed authentic research experiences in their classes. Their CURE-based courses featured:• a field-based air-quality monitoring project in Brooklyn, where […]
The INTREPID Project gets funded
We applied for funding for this project in December 2023 and received the good news about 8 months later. Read more about the National Science Foundation’s Innovation in Two-Year College in STEM Education program by following the link below: U.S. National Science Foundation investing $14.5M in inaugural Innovation in Two-Year College in STEM Education awards
