The BRBytes research program is currently supported by two Federal grants:
- The BRBytes Researcher-Practitioner Partnership - National Science Foundation (NSF)
- A Modern Approach to the Integration of Programming and Mathematics - US Dept. of Education (USDOE)
The US Dept. of Education granted LSU $4M to study the impact of Computational Thinking in the learning of Mathematics. If successful, this study will inform development of future courses nationwide that integrate the two subjects. This is a high-stakes study with possible long term benefits.
- Recruit a teacher to teach the BRBytes courses
- The teacher will attend summer and year-long training if needed
- Offer at least one full section of the BRBytes course for two years
Teachers will receive a $4,100 stipend per year for participating.
Teachers will:
- Attend the 2 and 1/2 virtual summer training for the BRBytes courses
- Participate in monthly Community of Practice sessions
- Agree to on-site follow-up for two years
- Maintain an open line of communication with the BRBytes staff
1: The stipend is subject to state-mandated deductions.
The BRBytes computing track provides a computer science, computational thinking and computational science program for both TOPS University and TOPS Tech diploma-seeking students. Read more by taking a look at the Recommended Order of Courses or the BRBytes computing track brochure.
There are many attractive careers for students taking the BRBytes courses. Read more about these careers.
