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Algebra is considered the gateway to advanced math classes and also has been shown to correlate with the likelihood of students\u2019 pursuing continued education and careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) subjects.<\/p>\n

To help strengthen high school students\u2019 confidence and skills in algebra, Johns Hopkins\u2019 schools of Engineering and Education are partnering with Notre Dame of Maryland University, Morgan State University, and Baltimore City Public Schools on a new initiative: the Baltimore Online Algebra for Students in Technology program, which is being supported through a $2.36 million grant from the National Science Foundation. Launching in fall 2021, BOAST will combine online lessons, hands-on projects, and activities.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe goals of the program are to help students to develop an abiding interest in engineering and to support these students in building confidence in their mathematical capacities,\u201d says Michael Falk<\/a>, BOAST\u2019s principal investigator and vice dean for undergraduate education at the Whiting School.<\/p>\n

Another important aspect of BOAST is the program\u2019s focus on diversity, including that of its instructors and staff.<\/p>\n

\u201cResearch studies have revealed the importance of students having same-race teachers, mentors, and role models,\u201d says Christine Newman, assistant dean of engineering educational outreach at the Whiting School and co-principal investigator.<\/p>\n

Other BOAST partners include the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, Building STEPS, Northrop Grumman, and Expanded School Behavioral Health Services.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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