stem, careers, and technology
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Innovation Competitiveness Creativity. STEM, Careers, and Technology. Nancy Hastings, Ph.D., Instructional and Performance Technology Karen Rasmussen, Ph.D., Engineering and Computer Technology Lakshmi Prayaga, Ed.D., Computer Science/Engineering and Computer Technology. FETC 2009. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Nancy Hastings, Ph.D., Instructional and Performance TechnologyKaren Rasmussen, Ph.D., Engineering and Computer TechnologyLakshmi Prayaga, Ed.D., Computer Science/Engineering and Computer Technology
STEM, Careers, and TechnologyFETC 2009
InnovationCompetitiveness
Creativity
STEM is…
“… knowledge and skills needed by future researchers, educators, and technologists; students pursuing postsecondary education in other disciplines; and individuals directly entering the technological workforce.”
NSF Division of Elementary, Secondary, and Informal Education
FACTS
US students are consistently outscored by students around the world
Ranked 16th in the world in science and engineering degrees per capita
Women represent only 25% of the STEM workforce We MUST integrate STEM at all levels of education
and we must make it fun! UWF has some cool ways to do this!
Focus on Math and Science
The critical lack of technically trained people in the United States can be traced directly to poor K-12 mathematics and science instruction. Few factors are more important than this if the United States is to compete successfully in the 21st Century.
National Academies, 2005
Purpose of STEM
"With increasing demands on our economy, workforce, and national security, STEM education is more important than ever. . . A strong education in science, technology, engineering and math skills equip our students not just to hold their own, but to advance the frontiers in fields important to our economy and security."
NSDL Whiteboard Report, June, 2005
STEM Priorities
“Strong public support for the value of STEM education
High quality teaching workforce Appropriate opportunities to learn for all
students Effective guidance counseling on STEM
education and careers Assessment tools that reinforce learning in
STEM fields”America’s Pressing Challenge– Building a Stronger Foundation
Education and STEM
K-12 Students Teachers
University Enhance STEM-related skills Instructional Strategies Research and Development Partnerships with K-12, Workforce
Development, Continuing and Professional Development, and Industry
… critical issue in successful STEM education (i.e., recruiting, retaining, and properly training STEM undergraduate students who want to pursue teaching or who become TAs) is quality, not quantity
House Science Committee on STEM teacher education
STEM Careers
Engineers (all kinds) Technicians Computer Scientists
(Programmers, Analysts) Medical/Health-related Accounting and Finance Actuarial Statistics Mathematics/Modeling Scientists Information Technology
Networks and Telecommunications
Construction Market Researcher Economist Environmental Scientist Meteorologist Urban Planner Scientific Illustrator Teachers in math, science,
technology, engineering
… and many more
STEM and the Panhandle: Fastest-Growing Occupations (2006-2014) – Top 10
Region 1 Computer Software Engineers,
Systems Software Network Systems and Data
Communications Analysts Computer Software Engineers,
Applications Court Reporters Physician Assistants Graders and Sorters,
Agricultural Products Pharmacy Technicians Bill and Account Collectors Home Health Aides Network and Computer Systems
Administrators
Region 2 Computer Software Engineers,
Systems Software Pharmacy Technicians Medical Assistants Network Systems and Data
Communications Analysts Logisticians Network and Computer Systems
Administrators Computer Software Engineers,
Applications Aerospace Engineering and
Operations Technicians Database Administrators Industrial Engineers
Responding to the challenges …
STEM Resources BEST House Siemen’s We Can Change the World Challenge Cool Web Links
STEM and Careers Math Matters Career Academies Workforce Development
STEM Resources
The BEST House
BEST House for Kids
Opportunities for K-20 students Construction, energy and information technology Hands on activities integrating all elements of STEM Tours, field trips and demonstrations http://uwf.edu/besthouse
We Can Change the World Challenge
National Siemens Corporation and National Science Teachers Association
Challenge to 6th-8th grade students Identify issue, research it and create a replicable
green solution using Web-based curriculum tools UWF is sponsoring and mentoring eight sixth grade
participants The students and their projects: http://
uwf.edu/besthouse/SiemensChallenge.cfm
Cool Web Links
Department of Labor Career Explorations What do you like? STEM Resources for Teachers and Experiments for
Kids STEM Resources and Games Science Experiments You Can Do At Home
STEM and Careers
Math Matters
Collaborative project between UWF and the Escambia County School District, supported by a Florida DOE grant
4 games integrating algebra concepts within a career framework
Comprehensive supporting materials and teacher resources
Targeted toward 7th and 8th grade middle school students taking Career and Technical Education survey courses.
Providers
Sustainers
Outbreak Unknown
Towers of Zahlen
Teacher Resources for Math Matters
Video Clips Trading Cards Curriculum Guide Sample Brochures Presentations
http://uwf.edu/mathmatters
Career Academies
Ford PAS Next Generation Learning Community Next Generation Leadership Community
Workforce Development
http://www.fordpas.org/
Articulation
Students graduating from career academy Early identification of academic
opportunities Career Paths presented Interaction with specialization faculty Campus visits
Earn up to 12 hours of lower division credit to be used for specialization
Portfolio Awarded after 12 hours of credit at
UWF
Initiatives: Career Awareness and Preparation
Tech Night Job Fairs Speaker Series
At University Outreach to educational partners
Internships/Co-Operative Education Student Research and Senior Projects Program Alignment to Standards High Expectations Close articulation with education and industry
partners Common Marketing and Recruitment Increasingly complex content and experiences
Initiatives: The Future
Promotion of STEM careers in terms of regional economic development
Linkages with educational partners Alignment to Workforce Needs High quality educational experiences throughout
system Support to workforce development through continued
skill development
References
America’s Pressing Challenge – Building a Stronger Foundation, February, 2006 http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/nsb0602/letter.htm
Finch, K., McLeod, S. & Bronman, J. Did You Know? The Fun Works … for Careers You Never Knew Existed
http://thefunworks.edc.org House Science Committee on STEM teacher education
http://www.asanet.org/cs/root/leftnav/advocacy/house_science_committee_on_stem_teacher_education
National Center on Education and the Economy, Tough Choices or Tough Times, Executive Summary http://www.skillscommission.org/pdf/exec_sum/ToughChoices_EXECSUM.pdf
NSDL Whiteboard Report, June, 2005, http://content.nsdl.org/wbr/Issue.php?issue=75