STEM = Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
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Current News
- Publication Fee Chages - Janary 2007
Due to increasing costs, the publishers have to increase the publication fee per article to $295 effective Jan. 1, 2007. This fee will be charged for those articles that are submitted after Jan. 1, 2007. Authors who had submitted articles earlier to this date will be subject to the current publication fee. The authors can obtain reprints of their articles at an additional cost. - Status of Submitted Papers
- Announcement of New International Editorial Advisory Board Members
We are pleased to announce the following distinguished STEM Educators have agreed to join our International Editorial Advisory Board. We welcome them and look forward to their valuable input to the Journal.
Larry D. Benefield, Dean, Samuel Ginn college of Engineering, Auburn University, AL John D. Bransford, Centennial Professor Psychology, & Co-Director of the Learning Technology Center, Vanderbilt University, TN James Camerius, Professor of Marketing, Northern Michigan University, MI Richard M. Felder, Department of Chemical Engineering, North Carolina State University, NC James H. Lightbourne, Senior Science Advisor, Division of Undergraduate Education, National Science Foundation, Washington, D.C. Lillian C. McDermott, Professor of Physics, University of Washington, WA William H. Rauckhorst, Associate Provost & Professor, Physics Department, Miami University, OH Phillip Wankat, Clifton L. Lovell Distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering, Purdue University, IN
Journal Reviews & Reports
- Teresa Larkin-Hein, Ph.D.
Department of Physics, American University
The Journal of STEM Education: Innovations and Research is a quarterly, peer-reviewed publication for educators in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education. The journal emphasizes real-world case studies that focus on issues that are relevant and important to STEM practitioners. These studies may showcase field research as well as secondary-sourced cases. The journal encourages case studies that cut across the different STEM areas and that cover non-technical issues such as finance, cost, management, risk, safety, etc. Case studies are typically framed around problems and issues facing a decision maker in an organization.
In addition to case studies, the journal publishes research articles that discuss results of projects designed to improve STEM education. A unique feature of this journal is its emphasis on the use of color, photographs, charts, and other visuals that help to bring engineering and engineering education topics alive. Research articles focus on teaching and learning innovations that have been implemented in educational institutions. The research articles and case studies are intended to be used by educators in universities, two- and four-year colleges, and high schools.
The mission of the Journal of STEM Education: Innovations and Research is to meet the need for high-quality case studies and papers that integrate real-world issues with theories in engineering, business, mathematics, and science subjects. This journal is premiere journal in engineering education whose focus is truly unique. The journal allows faculty immersed in teaching and pedagogical scholarship a serious and respectable outlet for dissemination of case studies and research projects. A comparable publication does not currently exist within the domain of STEM education. The quality of the case studies and articles are very high as guaranteed by a blind-review by teachers, researchers, and practitioners in appropriate disciplines as well as by editorial board members. To insure a turn around time for publication, the editors are committed to working closely with the authors throughout all aspects of the review and publication process.
The organization of the journal is centered around its featured articles and case studies dealing with issues in STEM education. In addition, articles have also focused on the importance of bringing high quality topics in STEM education to non-majors. Secondary features include announcements of grant opportunities in STEM education, comprehensive lists of articles that appeared in other journals, and advertisements from companies.
The Journal of STEM Education: Innovations and Research takes pride in publishing articles and case studies that truly are on the cutting edge of what is currently taking place in STEM education. The journal's rigorous peer review process ensure that the articles and case studies published within its cover are of the highest quality as well as the widest applicability to practitioners with the domain of STEM education. Furthermore, the journal fulfills a long-overdue need for high quality, research-based articles and case studies that showcase instructional materials that have direct and immediate applicability in STEM classrooms.
The Journal of STEM Education: Innovations and Research is developed by the Laboratory of Innovative Technology and Engineering Education (LITEE). Its editors-in-chief are Dr. P.K. Raju and Dr. Chetan S. Sankar from Auburn University.
Taken from: http://www.library.ucsb.edu/ist1/01-spring/journals.html
Spring 2001
JSTEM. ISSN: 1557-5284