This document discusses Project Lead The Way (PLTW), an organization that prepares K-12 students for STEM careers through technology and engineering courses. It provides statistics on PLTW's middle school Gateway to Technology and high school Pathway to Engineering programs. Key points: - PLTW has over 10,000 students enrolled across 80 middle schools in its Gateway to Technology program. - At the high school level, Pathway to Engineering has grown from 2 schools in 2001 to 96 schools and over 10,000 students in 2011-12 across 59 districts. - PLTW students are more likely to pursue postsecondary STEM degrees than the national average.

1. Mr. B.T. MartinMr. B.T. Martin
Education Associate, StateEducation Associate, State
Department of EducationDepartment of Education
Office of Career and Technology EducationOffice of Career and Technology Education
PLTW StatePLTW State
Leader, Engineering ProgramLeader, Engineering Program
Dr. Donald GriffithDr. Donald Griffith
College of Engineering and ComputingCollege of Engineering and Computing
University of South CarolinaUniversity of South Carolina
PLTW Affiliate DirectorPLTW Affiliate Director
Engineering and Biomedical ProgramsEngineering and Biomedical Programs

2. PLTW prepares students for
the global economy through
its world-class curriculum,
high quality professional
development and an
engaged network of
educators, students,
universities and
professionals.

3. Engineering National Affiliates
Upper
Midwest
Midwest
South
Central
NortheastWest Coast Southeast

4. “Of the 4 million 9th
graders who
began their high school careers in
2004, only 4% (167,000) will graduate
in 2012 with a bachelors degree in a
STEM major.”
- National Center for Education Statistics

5. Middle School
Gateway To Technology
• Design and Modeling
• Automation and Robotics
• Energy and the Environment
• Flight and Space
• Science of Technology
• Magic of Electrons
• Green Architecture
• (2013 Medical Detectives)

6. Gateway to TechnologyGateway to Technology
Sites for 2011-12Sites for 2011-12
EnrollmentEnrollment
10,000+10,000+
80 registered GTT sites80 registered GTT sites

7. High School
Pathway To Engineering
• Introduction to Engineering Design
• Principles Of Engineering
• Aerospace Engineering
• Biotechnical Engineering
• Civil Engineering and Architecture
• Computer Integrated Manufacturing
• Digital Electronics
• Engineering Design and Development
• (2013 Computer and Software Engineering)

8. Pathway To EngineeringPathway To Engineering
Sites in 2001Sites in 2001
EnrollmentEnrollment
8080
2 High Schools2 High Schools

9. EnrollmentEnrollment
10,000 +10,000 +
59 Districts59 Districts
96 High Schools96 High Schools
Pathway To EngineeringPathway To Engineering
Sites in 2011-12Sites in 2011-12
AffiliatedAffiliated
PostsecondaryPostsecondary
InstitutionsInstitutions

10. Program Statistics
• 95% intend to pursue a post-secondary degree
– Vs. 67% nationally (National Center for Education Statistics)
• 70% say they will study a STEM-related post-
secondary degree program
– Vs. 32% nationally (Center on Education and Work)
• The percentage of female students in PLTW
engineering programs continues to be about 19%
– Vs. 18% nationally (American Society for Engineering Education)

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