Integrated Science Teaching in Atmospheric Ice Nucleation Research: Immersion Freezing Experiments.

ABSTRACT: This paper introduces hands-on curricular modules integrated with research in atmospheric ice nucleation, which is an important phenomenon potentially influencing global climate change. The primary goal of this work is to promote meaningful laboratory exercises to enhance the competence of students in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) by applying an appropriate methodology to laboratory ice nucleation measurements. To achieve this goal, three laboratory modules were developed with 18 STEM interns and tested by 28 students in a classroom setting. Students were trained to experimentally simulate atmospheric ice nucleation and cloud droplet freezing. For practical training, this work utilized a simple freezing assay device called the West Texas Cryogenic Refriger

SUBMITTER: Wilbourn EK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10100551 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature