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 * Strand 5 **


 * 3:45 – 4:45 PM Conference Conclusions: Research on Reform in Undergraduate Entry-Level Science Coursework: Working Session 2 **


 * Working Session 2 - Development of a Research Agenda and Action Plan: ** Bryant Conference Center • Room: RAST B

This session will focus on developing a research agenda. The outcome of this conference discussion will be the identification of collaborative groups of higher education faculty whose intent is to develop and seek funding regarding research on reform of undergraduate entry-level science coursework. Wikis will be used to enable participant interaction on the construction of initial conference papers.

// (1) //// Development of an action plan describing future development of the research agenda, along with ascertaining commitments of researchers (including research area, timeline, and initial project plan). // // (2) //// Establishment of online research groups across higher education institutions to implement specific research agendas at their home institutions. // // (3) //// National dissemination of the priorities, research agenda, action plans, and conference proceedings via multiple venues. // // (4) //// Funding opportunities for collaboration in research on undergraduate science - NSF Transforming Undergraduate Education in Science, Technology (TUES). //

Moderators: Cynthia Szymanski Sunal, Curriculum and Instruction, University of Alabama and Cheryl L. Mason, Biology and Science Education, San Diego State University


 * 4:45 – 5:00 PM Closing Comments **** and One-Minute Wiki Response: ** Bryant Conference Center • Room: RAST B

Moderator: Dennis W. Sunal, Science Education, University of Alabama


 * Articulation of the next steps
 * Discussion regarding dissemination through a volume in the //Research in Science Education// series

Participants are encouraged to sit with the online research group to which they initially committed. // The night’s dinner entertainment will be presented by // // Alan J. McCormack, Immediate Past-president, National Science Teachers Association // **// Title: “Science is Magical” //**
 * 6:30 - 8:30 PM Wrap-Up Dinner: ** Hotel Capstone