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Board 156: Curricular-Modules Development Based on Summer Research Experiences for Teachers on Solar Energy (Work in Progress)

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Portland, Oregon

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June 23, 2024

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June 23, 2024

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July 12, 2024

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

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Daniel Garza

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Cory Andrew Scarborough

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Lovekesh Singh Texas A&M University, Kingsville

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Marsha Sowell Texas A&M University, Kingsville

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Mohammad Motaher Hossain Texas A&M University, Kingsville

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Mohammad Motaher Hossain is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. His research mainly focuses on structure-property relationship in polymers, surface engineering, polymer tribology, contact mechanics, and fracture and failure analysis of polymeric materials. He received his Doctorate degree in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University. Dr. Hossain is a frequent peer reviewer for a number of journals and served as a Technical Program Committee Co-Chair, and Session Chair for various technical conferences.

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Abstract

This paper discusses how the summer research experiences for high school STEM teachers enable them to develop innovative curricular modules to improve their students learning. The summer research activities focused on investigating the solar energy output throughout a year by analyzing the solar radiation big data available on the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Solar Position and Intensity (SOLPOS) website, and which solar panel installation angles can provide the maximum output for a common house plan in South Texas. How the introduction of surface texture on a photovoltaic cell can increase the efficiency of the cell was also studied. Based on the research findings, several curricular modules have been developed for grades 9-12 following the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) guidelines. These curricular modules are designed to help students understand different facets of renewable energy, specifically solar energy, and data science. The curricular modules are expected to inspire the students’ interests in STEM fields and careers.

Garza, D., & Scarborough, C. A., & Singh, L., & Sowell, M., & Hossain, M. M. (2024, June), Board 156: Curricular-Modules Development Based on Summer Research Experiences for Teachers on Solar Energy (Work in Progress) Paper presented at 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Portland, Oregon. https://peer.asee.org/46717

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