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2022 Inaugural Annual Report STEM for Success

James Lipuma, Bruce G. Bukiet, and Cristo León

Welcome to the Inaugural Annual Report of STEM for Success at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). Discover how we are promoting success for all through STEM education in this comprehensive report. As a project of the Collaborative for Leadership, Education, and Assessment Research (CLEAR) housed in the College of Science & Liberal Arts (CSLA), our efforts focus on broadening participation in STEM. Explore our initiatives, partnerships, and our impact in our region. Despite the challenges posed by the global pandemic, we have remained active and dedicated to supporting K-20 learners and stakeholders interested in making a positive impact through STEM. Join us on this inspiring journey of innovation and progress.
Disclosure of Support Statement (DSS): Reflection tool for students

James Lipuma and Cristo Leon

The Disclosure of Support Statement (DSS) is a tool used to increase the transparency of sources used to create written works. It acknowledges human and software sources, accessed during all process phases, creation, revision, editing, and proofreading.
DISCLOSURE OF SUPPORT STATEMENT (DSS) TEMPLATE

James Lipuma and Cristo Leon

This document outlines a framework for transparently acknowledging both human and software contributions in content creation, extending beyond cited sources to include AI assistance and varied author roles in collaborative processes.
Reflections on Communication, Collaboration, and Convergence: Strategic models for STEM education and research

James Lipuma, Cristo Leon, Víctor Hugo Guzmán Zarate, and John Wolf

This book explores over five years of research experience and practice around learning and education systems especially related to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). It is a collection of ideas on how to Communicate with stakeholders to increase Collaboration and impact Convergence. The following collection of articles is based on primary empirical research, which, taken together, spans several years and numerous sponsored research endeavors, presents frameworks for thinking about STEM knowledge transfer and student character building as well as practical suggestions for everyday praxis. Through its pages, the reader will explore strategic models for STEM education and research, analyzing the communication processes and their relationship with language while considering their impact on Trans-Disciplinary Collaboration for innovation.
Kiki Says Good Bye [eBook]

Katherine Chang Lipuma, James Lipuma Dr., Cristo Leon, Hanyun “Sandy” Chang, Jimena Serret, Pedro Leonetti, Paola Cabrera, and Camila Arias

From the time Katie was a toddler, we would sing and play together.

We hope everyone will enjoy sharing the things Katie created as she played, sang, and colored her fantastic drawings.

Have fun and good laughs as you make your own creations like we did making these rhymes come to life.
Credits

Authors: Katherine Chang Lipuma & James Lipuma

Coordinator: Cristo Leon

Executive Producer: Hanyun “Sandy” Chang

Project Director: Jimena Serret

Editor: Pedro Leonetti

Illustration: Paola Cabrera

Graphic Design: Camila Arias

This is dedicated to Katie’s grandparents, who supported her creativity and made this book possible.
3D Shapes by Folding Paper

Admin STEM for Success

In this video students discover geometry by folding a 2-Dimensional sheet of paper into a 3-Dimensional shape.
Egg Drop Challenge

Admin STEM for Success

This interactive activity plan challenges students to build a container using limited materials that will protect a raw egg from a 4-6 foot drop.
Egg in a Bottle

Admin STEM for Success

Students use chemistry principles to make an egg fit into a bottle that is too small.
Financial Literacy and Popsicle Stick Bridges

Admin STEM for Success

These two videos teach students how to build a structurally sound popsicle stick bridge then uses this lesson to teach the importance of budgeting.
Greenhouse Effect

Admin STEM for Success

This is an educational video to demonstrate the Greenhouse Effect.
How does a DC Motor Work?

Admin STEM for Success

This instructional video teaches students how DC Motors turn electrical energy into mechanical energy.
How to Build a Simple DC Motor

Admin STEM for Success

This demonstrative video teaches students simple electricity by building a DC motor using common household items.
How to Clean Pennies

Admin STEM for Success

This video uses the process of cleaning pennies to teach students chemistry.
How to create a demonstration video

Admin STEM for Success

Demonstration videos are an important and accessible way for students to learn. This tutorial gives advice on how to create the best possible demonstration video.
How to Create Powtoon Videos

Admin STEM for Success

This teacher resource video demonstrates how to create educational videos using Powtoon.
Conferencia "Definición y características de las Mega-Campañas en el Contexto de los Juegos de Rol"

Marcos O. Cabobianco and Cristo Leon

Presentación realizada durante el 6º Coloquio de Estudios sobre Juegos de Rol (CEJR) el 18 de noviembre de 2022 en Mérida, Yucatán, México.
Conferencia: Prospección del Marketing: ¿Cómo pensar sobre el futuro del marketing ahora?

Cristo Leon

La Escuela de Negocios de la Konrad Lorenz invita a la comunidad Konradista y a la comunidad en general a participar en el ciclo de charlas, en el marco del evento regional de mercadeo bajo la Asociación de Escuelas de Negocios (ACBSP) y en alianza con la Universidad Continental de Perú, el Instituto San Ignacio de Loyola (ISIL) de Perú y la Universidad las Américas de Ecuador.
El juego de rol como definición operativa del juego

Cristo Leon

Conferencia presentada dentro del Seminario de Investigación: "El Juego Como Transformador Social V 2.0"
Elementos Constitutivos de los Juegos de Rol: Una Revisión Sistemática de la Literatura [AJ non-peer reviewed]

Cristo Leon and Marcos O. Cabobianco

Los autores analizan las ideas encontradas en la revisión de la literatura referentes al diseño de experiencias lúdicas, la narratología y los mundos ficcionales dentro del contexto de los Juegos de Rol (JdR).
Collaborative Convergence: finding the language for Trans-Disciplinary Communication to occur

Cristo Leon and James Lipuma
Framing and mapping a project to the five elements and systems change while developing a project proposal

Cristo Leon and James Lipuma

Presentation at the “Office Hour Featuring Caitlin Howley and Cristo Leon”

NSF INCLUDES National Network
Proceedings State of STEM 2022: How does Virtual Hands-on STEM Work?

Cristo Leon; James Lipuma; Michele Rittenhouse; Louis Wells; Edgar Meritano; Ricardo Morales-Carbajal; Miguel Angel Bastarrachea Magnani; Ten80 Education, LLC; New Jersey School Boards Association; InterNational STEM League, Inc (INSL); and Red de Investigadores de Juegos de Rol

Proceedings of the "State of STEM 2022: How does virtual hands-on STEM work?"
STEM for Success Inaugural Annual Report

James Lipuma, Bruce G. Bukiet, and Cristo Leon

Report on the work done in 2022 by STEM for Success
Constructively Aligned Instructional Design for Oral Presentations

James Lipuma and Cristo Leon

The work described here was implemented at NJIT an R1 polytechnic University in New Jersey by Dr. James Lipuma and Cristo Leon MBA in oral presentation and senior seminar courses offered by the Humanities and Social Science department for engineers.
Future Ready Schools -NJ Collective Impact Success Story

James Lipuma and Cristo Leon

Dr. James Lipuma, a faculty member in the Humanities and Social Sciences department, and Cristo Leon (PhD. Graduate Student) director of research at NJIT College of Science and Liberal Arts have a new article entitled: "Future Ready Schools—NJ Collective Impact Success Story"