Research at California DREAMS

Focus

California DREAMS is utilizing innovative research initiatives to generate measurable outcomes and rapid feedback loops that bridge education and industry needs. Our research focuses on workforce development, skill enhancement, and math identity in middle-school students.

Projects

TECHNO

Transformative Education of Chips through Hands-On Novel Opportunities (TECHNO)” is a survey instrument to evaluate the importance of experiential learning on math identity.

SUCCESS

Survey on Upgrading Cleanroom Competencies and Expertise in Semiconductor Skills (SUCCESS) is an instrument to evaluate the structure of a hands-on “earn and learn” course.

Meridio

Meridio (Greek for “share”) is a powerful web-based system for middle-school students to solve math problems together with social media-like interactions, with teachers providing important input to spark student interest.

JobPulse

JobPulse applies big data analysis of job postings in the semiconductor industry to provide real-time insight into workforce demand, skill mismatches, and employer needs in Southern California.

LLMs in STEM Education

ChatGPT for Middle School Mathematics Teachers explores how large language models can assist educators in generating and solving math problems, helping integrate AI into classroom practice.

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