National Science Foundation project with West Aurora School District connects schools with researchers and communities and builds scientific understanding
Professor Pi-Sui Hsu’s collaboration with West Aurora School district was recently highlighted at the West Aurora district science fair. This project demonstrates how reciprocal, respectful community engagement creates benefits for the university, school district and West Aurora community and families.
Professor Hsu’s project is focused on enhancing the teaching of scientific argumentation. The project is funded by a National Science Foundation Grant and is grounded in a Research-Practice Partnership framework, which emphasizes long-term collaboration, mutual learning and co-construction of knowledge between K-12 teachers and NIU researchers.
At the recent science fair, the NIU team shared the preliminary findings of their study with the community through interactive games and activities. Congratulations to Dr. Hsu and her partners at West Aurora!
