Luncheon Keynote by Dr. Keith T. Miller STEM:an Entrepreneurial Approach by Keith Miller

7/20/2011

2011 ASQ Advancing the STEM Agenda in Education, the Workplace and Society at the University of Wisconsin-Stout July 29, 2011 1

Keith T. Miller, Ph.D.Presentation @ STEM ConferenceUniversity of Wisconsin‐StoutJuly 20, 201112:30 p.m. 1 2

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Luncheon Keynote by Dr. Keith T. Miller STEM:an Entrepreneurial Approach by Keith Miller

7/20/2011

2011 ASQ Advancing the STEM Agenda in Education, the Workplace and Society at the University of Wisconsin-Stout July 29, 2011 2

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There may not be any other way.

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• Culture of Mathematics

• Self‐fulfilling prophecy.  It doesn’t matter how long it takes.

• Young children liking math

• Best class she ever had; high IQs/Locker #s

• What can you do in college to change the mindset?

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Luncheon Keynote by Dr. Keith T. Miller STEM:an Entrepreneurial Approach by Keith Miller

7/20/2011

2011 ASQ Advancing the STEM Agenda in Education, the Workplace and Society at the University of Wisconsin-Stout July 29, 2011 3

• Specific STEM Courses• STEM cases and perspectives within courses

• Psychology of Science & Technology• Politics of Science & Technology• Economics of Science & Technology• Business of Science & Technology• Sociology of Science & Technology

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• Quality of Life/Earnings in a lifetime

• Job security

• Entrepreneurship –MBA, MS/MA, etc.

• Leadership skills in flat organizations

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• Summer Programs/Camps (Math, English, Science Classes)

• School Partnerships/Regional Partnerships

• Mentoring with Technology & Engineering Professionals

• Involve Business Stakeholders 

• Set‐Up Incubator During School Year

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• Every other Saturday school programs; 

• Have Speakers;

• Students Work on Projects;

• Visit Companies; 

  o Museums/Institutes –A good xample is BEAM at UB and Ron 

McNair Program at UB12

Luncheon Keynote by Dr. Keith T. Miller STEM:an Entrepreneurial Approach by Keith Miller

7/20/2011

2011 ASQ Advancing the STEM Agenda in Education, the Workplace and Society at the University of Wisconsin-Stout July 29, 2011 4

• Provide Counseling to ensure students enroll in high school courses that will prepare them for college career courses;

• Have M.S./H.S. liaison to work with schools (similar to dual enrollments

• Get sponsorship from corporations to help kids with funding for transportation to programs; 

• Provide wages/stipend for students during  summer (pay staff, etc.) 

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• Apply for Grants• Develop Curriculum with Future College & Employment in mind, but schools (H.S. & M.S.) must be involved.

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• STEM across the curriculum

• Practical Applications

• The STEM Entrepreneur

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