Awarded Grant: $10,000 Principal Investigator: Dr. Jinseok Heo, Buffalo State College This project will develop a Virtual Instrumental Analysis Laboratory (VIAL) for Buffalo State and SUNY campuses. Thanks to a newly built science building, the Department of Chemistry at Buffalo State is now equipped with major up-to-dated analytical instruments for use in advanced chemical analysis, forensic investigation, and materials characterization. We will examine how we might help students and others learn to successfully collect and analyze data obtainable on our analytical instruments. The VIAL platform will initially be used to provide online-based experiences for those who need training before they actually use an advanced instrument. We will assess the effectiveness of the VIAL for students’ gaining knowledge and skills in using the analytical instruments. Furthermore, we will also try to demonstrate that the analytical instruments can be remotely controlled, so that off-campus users can directly benefit from our advanced facilities. Co-PI’s and Key Partners: Dr. Alexander Nazarenko, Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, Buffalo State College Dr. M. Scott Goodman, Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Chemistry, Buffalo State College Dr. Jaime Kim, Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, Buffalo State College Reports and Resources: Project outcomes report Project outcomes report 2.0 CIT 2014 presentation 2014 IUCr Conference presentation Mid-project report Tutorial videos on how to use analytical instruments were created and used in several undergraduate classes. Raman tutorial 01, Thermo DXR Raman basics Raman tutorial 02, How to use OMNIC1 Raman tutorial 03, How to use OMNIC2 Raman tutorial 04, How to use Atlus Raman tutorial 05, How to use MCR How to use Brucker Avance III 400 MHZ NMR How to use Agilent GC 7890A How to use Agilent GC-MS How to use Shimadzu GC2014 Creative Commons License:   

Awarded Grant: $6,000 Principal Investigator: Mohammed Abdallah, SUNYIT Online learning is the optimal solution for many students. However, current online learning approaches in engineering curriculum may lack some of the components necessary for experiential “hands-on” lab-based learning.  This project will prove the concept of the possibility of separating the hardware from the software side by removing the software access burden to various tool components through campus-based hosting while maintaining the access to local hardware. Students will be able to interact with local hardware and learn from the device engagement and interacting in the same manner their on-campus peers do. Co-PI’s and Key Partners: Nick Merante, Instructional Support Assistant, Systems Administrator, Adjunct Lecturer, SUNYIT Reports and Resources: Mid-project report Project outcomes report Project outcomes report 2.0 PPT presentation Creative Commons License:

Awarded Grant: $20,000 Principal Investigator: Christopher Rigby, SUNY Orange The Applied Technologies Department will improve study of virtualization for Networking and Cyber Security majors by exposing students to a more extensive range of technologies and giving them relevant, applicable experience in a wider set of technology platforms. This will broaden student portfolios by exposing them to cutting-edge technology, prepare them for real-world employment, and help to propel them to success in industry. To achieve this goal, we will implement a small Openstack “cloud” system. Student learning outcomes include: • Provisioning virtual servers using industry standard tools and frameworks • Demonstrating knowledge of configuration and administration of variety of operating systems • Demonstrating an understanding of configuration and maintenance of several database platforms • Using virtual servers as a platform for network security testing and analysis Since the laboratory assignments developed would be modular, and the technology easily replicated, the program could be shared across SUNY. Co-PI’s and Key Partners: Cartmell Warrington, Interim Chair of Applied Technologies, SUNY Orange Reports and Resources: Project outcomes report 2014 CIT presentation Outline of project scope and materials Mid-project report Project outcomes report V2.0 Creative Commons License:  

Awarded Grant: $20,000 Principal Investigator: James M. Pitarresi, Binghamton University At Binghamton University, Calculus I is taught to over 1,000 students each Fall. The satisfaction and performance of students in this course is often poor. This can lead to students dropping their intended major or continuing through their curriculum with weakened advanced math skills and negative attitudes toward math, which can have a harmful effect on core subjects in their major. Given the critical role of mathematics in many majors, finding new, more effective approaches to ensure student success is critical. The Department of Mathematics and the Watson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences propose a powerful hybrid instructional method to address this problem. Our hybrid approach has three main aspects: (1) implement a flipped classroom model for Calculus I using best practices of our field, (2) employ a pre-calculus screening exam for early identification and focused remediation for students with weak skills, (3) develop targeted tutorials in conjunction with on-going skills assessment to address student weaknesses and keep students “on-track” during the semester. Co-PI’s and Key Partners: Laura Anderson, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Mathematical Sciences, Binghamton University Joseph Brennan, Ph.D., Visiting Assistant Professor, Mathematical Sciences, Binghamton University Daniel McKinney, Adjunct Lecturer, Binghamton University Reports and Resources: Project article Mid-project report Project outcomes report Project outcomes report 2.0 Creative Commons License: