Presentation about SCOPE

1. Powering your future through science and technology: connect, learn, achieve…pass it on.

2. The World

3. 70% surveyed in Missouri believed things “are fine the way they are now.” Important But Not for Me Public Agenda 9/18/07 Research

4. Education According to Table 1.8. State high school policies for college and work readiness, by state: 2009 he National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Yes for 12 states Yes for 10 states Yes for 21 states Yes for 23 states MO-Yes MO-No MO-No MO-Developing Developed P-20 longitudinal data systems Developed college-and career-ready assessment systems High school graduation requirements align with college and workplace expectations High school standards align with college and workplace expectations

5. Apprehension “… people today are raising all kinds of alarms about technology…’It's been going on as long as innovation has been going on ,’ says Clinton Andrews, past president of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Society on Social Implications of Technology.” – USA TODAY 6/21/2005

6. Asia's college-age cohort is far larger than those of the EU and the United States. To illustrate: the combined total of only three Asian countries—China, India, and Japan—is projected to be five times as large as the combined EU and U.S. total from 2000 to 2020 Competition

7. The saturation of technology in most fields means that ALL STUDENTS - not just those who plan to pursue a Science and Technology profession - will require a solid foundation in Science and Technology to be productive members of the workforce . The National Center of Education and Economy Message

8. Proposal “… not since the time of Sputnik has the focus on national science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) reform been so strong… National Research Council [NRC] 2003; National Academy of Sciences et al. , 2005 Education • Business • Civic • Policy

9. Work in communities, focusing on parents and adults, through events and forums to relay the positive force of science, technology and innovation for today and the future. Science Quad is new for ’08 “ Technology and science move so quickly today, and this gives people a chance to connect and break down the intimidation barrier” The Rolla Daily News - May 30, 2008 Reached 500 people in only five hours. Mission

10. Connect SCOPE gathers resources and highlights them to communities. We provide a streamlined pathway towards success.

11. We p rovide a easy to use website that connects communities to organizations with Science and Technology resources. Effortless

12. Contributions Missouri contributions to the world in Aerospace, Engineering, and Earth and Life Sciences?

13. Collaborate

14. SCOPE works throughout the state. Outreach

15. Invest your time and support to help SCOPE’s grassroots movement as we secure Missouri’s place as a leader in innovation. Support

16. Powering your future through science and technology: connect, learn, achieve…pass it on. Thank You! Contact us at: scopemissouri.org SCOPE PO Box 410348 St Louis, MO 63141