1. Turning Stamford into
STEMford!
Dr. Carrie Chiappetta, Director for School Improvement/PD
Jim Forde, Science Teacher, Cloonan Middle School
Stamford Public Schools
April 1, 2016
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4. Almost all of the 30 fastest-growing occupations in the next
decade will require at least some background in STEM.
http://www.changetheequation.org/why/why-stem/
It helps us make critical decisions about our
health care, our finances and our retirement.
A literate nation not only reads. It computes, investigates and innovates.
Why does STEM learning matter?
STEM jobs are the jobs of the future.
5. How is STEM different?
• A great STEM lesson, or unit, integrates all of the disciplines
together.
• In some cases S, T, E and M are utilized simultaneously as
student solve engaging authentic real world problems.
• Problem solving, inventing, collaborating, innovating
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Explore the Mill River with SoundWaters
Pedal a Watt
WHS Agr Program –
Hydroponics and Aquaponics
Aquarion Water: Water Treatment & Conservation
Face-painting
Girls Inc.
Queen Bee Racing
Connecticut Science Center
Connecticut Invention Convention
Stamford Sport & Spine
Learn to Play Chess!
Explore Patterns
Rubik’s Rumble
Audubon
Robotics
Norwalk Community College
FleetFeet of Stamford Stamford Hospital
Kites
Gears
Solar Ovens
Mobius Strips
Ramps & Rolling Objects
Stamford Museum & Nature Center
Jumpin’ Huskies
STEM + ART= STEAM
Towers & Tennis Balls
Society of Professional Hispanic Engineers
National Society of Black Engineers
Young Mariners of Stamford
44. Survey to Participants and Presenters
• 100% stated that it should continue next year
• 100% said goals were achieved
• 100% said they liked the location
Suggestions
• Have a breakfast so that presenters can meet ahead of
time
• Have a STEMball the week of the event
• More presenters – the more, the better
• Make the rain stop
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46. 1. Participate in This Year’s STEMfest
• Do an activity
• Help out with an activity
• Help set up the day/take down the day
• Publicize the day at your school, in your
district, at your university/college, etc.
• Twitter (@CTSTEMfest)
• Facebook (Stamford STEMfest)
• Instagram (Stamford STEMfest)
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47. 2. Do Your Own STEMfest
• In Your Classroom
• At Your School
• In Your Town, District, at Your University/College
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49. Orgs that can help!
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• Universities and colleges
•Science Centers and Museums from State
•By kids and for kids
•NSBE
•NSPHE
•Local Hospitals
•Local library
•Local businesses
•Girls Inc.
•Women in Aviation
•Jr. Scientists of the Sea