Virtual Environment for Communication: Teaching, Outreach and Research The mission of the Virtual Environment for Communication: Teaching, Outreach and Research (VECTOR) is to support Embry-Riddle students and faculty in teaching, learning and research related to written, spoken, visual and digital communication. VECTOR provides communication support for all Worldwide students, including tutoring in the Virtual Communication Lab (VCL), workshops and online resources. Tutors help with any communication-related project and support any stage of the composition process — from identifying speech-writing topics to revising a draft of an essay to helping design effective visuals for a website or e-portfolio. In addition to one-on-one tutoring, the VCL also offers a variety of resources with tips on topics such as grammar, presentation techniques and APA formatting guidelines. VECTOR further supports faculty teaching and research in communication through workshops, a writing group, research collaboration and communication across the curriculum program. The VCL as well houses instructional material related to all forms of communication, including writing academic essays, delivering speeches and preparing job search criteria. EagleVision synchronous online class visits and workshops are also included.
Humanistic STEM Humanistic STEM (H-STEM) is an innovative interdisciplinary area that seeks to develop an understanding of the humanities through the lens of the STEM disciplines (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) that would not exist without human progress in rhetoric, literature, history, philosophy, art, religion and ethics. H-STEM is defined as a path blending the study of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (known as STEM) with interest in, and concern for, human affairs, welfare, values or culture. H-STEM faculty and students integrate ideas and issues that expand capacity for analysis and critical thinking, learning the languages and methodologies commonly associated with individual disciplines and enabling an understanding of the commonalities and an appreciation of the differences. Additionally, H-STEM courses provide opportunities to improve communication skills and develop an interdisciplinary mindset. Learning across the meta-disciplines of humanities and STEM demonstrates to employers that students can think beyond academic silos, using a variety of perspectives in creative problem-solving.
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