Proposal
Name:
Creating a dynamic and engaging learning environment in Organic Chemistry Labs through SMART board technology.
FiscalYear:
2023
Audience:
Science, College of
Submitter:
Stawikowska, Roma
Budget Manager:
Blanchard, Dominique
Project Manager:
Stawikowska, Roma Danuta
Proposal Approvers
Dept. Chair:
Terentis, Andrew C.
Local IT:
Paredes, Jaime A.
Dean:
Rezler, Evonne
Facilities:
N/A
OIT:
Bagdonas, Joseph A.
Proposal Funding
Year 1:
$ 12,218.00
Year 2:
$ 0.00
Year 3:
$ 0.00
Total:
$ 12,218.00
Proposal Funding versus Average
Questionnaire
Narrative
The Organic Chemistry Laboratory course has student enrollment of 600+ STEM majors per year, most of whom also identify as being in the pre-health track at FAU. We are seeking funds to purchase two 86-inch, interactive SMART boards. Organic chemistry concepts are tested on medical and other health-related graduate school application exams such as MCAT, DAT, PCAT, and GRE. FAU pre-health students need to be better prepared. The primary goal of this project is to enhance the learning experience in our chemistry laboratory classroom. Smart boards will enable interactive teaching methods, making complex chemical reactions and concepts more engaging and understandable for students. The smart boards will enable instructors to create dynamic, visually appealing presentations that will capture students' attention, leading to increased participation, enthusiasm, and comprehension of the subject matter. Smart boards will also allow instructors to display real-time experiments, molecular structures, IR and NMR spectra and other scientific data, facilitating real-time discussion and analysis. This will help students grasp the practical application of theoretical knowledge. The total cost of the requested two smart boards and wall mounts, is $12,218.
Facilities
Not applicable
Hardware Requirements
Standard computer setup for Smart boards is requested from the College of Science OIT Dept.
Software Requirements
Standard computer setup for Smart boards is requested from the College of Science OIT Dept.
Personnel Costs
None requested
Other Costs
None Requested
Timeline
Roma Stawikowska, Organic Chemistry Lab coordinator will coordinate the purchase and the installation as soon as the funds will be available.
Sustainability
Roma Stawikowska will be responsible for training of Teaching Assistants in the use of SMART boards.
Implementing Organization
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry will implement the project
Proposal Budget
|
Fiscal Year 1 |
Fiscal Year 2 |
Fiscal Year 3 |
Total |
| Hardware One-Time |
$ 12,218.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 12,218.00 |
| Hardware Recurring |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
| Software One-time |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
| Software Recurring |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
| Personnel One-time |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
| Personnel Recurring |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
| Other One-time |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
| Other Recurring |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
| Totals |
$ 12,218.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 12,218.00 |
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