TY - GEN
T1 - MAD Science
T2 - 6th International Conference on Mobile Ubiquitous Computing, Systems, Services and Technologies, UBICOMM 2012
AU - Heggen, Scott
AU - Omokaro, Osarieme
AU - Payton, Jamie
PY - 2012
Y1 - 2012
N2 - In this paper, we introduce the Mobile Application Development for Science (MAD Science) curriculum, which utilizes participatory sensing as a central theme to increase middle school students' engagement and interest in science and technology. Participatory sensing involves the general public in collecting and sharing information about the surrounding environment through the use of sensing (e.g., camera, GPS, accelerometer) and input capabilities on handheld mobile devices, such as smartphones. We present the results of a pilot offering of the MAD Science curriculum as part of a 10-week after-school program for middle school children. Our results indicate the potential for participatory sensing as a tool for increasing engagement in technology; after participating in the MAD Science program, students viewed technology more favorably, indicated increased enjoyment of technology, and indicated increased interest in pursuing education and careers in science and computing.
AB - In this paper, we introduce the Mobile Application Development for Science (MAD Science) curriculum, which utilizes participatory sensing as a central theme to increase middle school students' engagement and interest in science and technology. Participatory sensing involves the general public in collecting and sharing information about the surrounding environment through the use of sensing (e.g., camera, GPS, accelerometer) and input capabilities on handheld mobile devices, such as smartphones. We present the results of a pilot offering of the MAD Science curriculum as part of a 10-week after-school program for middle school children. Our results indicate the potential for participatory sensing as a tool for increasing engagement in technology; after participating in the MAD Science program, students viewed technology more favorably, indicated increased enjoyment of technology, and indicated increased interest in pursuing education and careers in science and computing.
KW - Broadening participation
KW - Education
KW - Participatory sensing
KW - Public participation in scientific research
UR - https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/84881420331
UR - https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/84881420331#tab=citedBy
M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:84881420331
SN - 9781612082363
T3 - UBICOMM 2012 - 6th International Conference on Mobile Ubiquitous Computing, Systems, Services and Technologies
SP - 87
EP - 96
BT - UBICOMM 2012 - 6th International Conference on Mobile Ubiquitous Computing, Systems, Services and Technologies
Y2 - 23 September 2012 through 28 September 2012
ER -