STEM fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics are growing rapidly but not enough students are pursuing careers in these areas. There is a need for more American students to develop skills in STEM to meet workforce demands and keep the country competitive globally. The document provides an overview of each STEM field, examples of careers, and resources like NovaLabs and EMSI Career Coach for students to explore opportunities and get involved.
Why Are Less Women in Computer Science - Data Science ProjectSana Nasar
This is my Data Science course final project presentation. This data analysis was done using Python, SciPy, Seaborn, iPython notebook and Linear Regression
Closing the Gender Gap in Engineering - Nov 2010Meagan Pollock
This presentation was designed for Education is Freedom College Counselors. This specific workshop was presented on Nov 30, 2010 by Meagan Ross (mail@meaganross.com).
Abstract:
A ninety minute interactive and engaging session where participants will learn about careers in engineering & the gender gap within this field. Participants will learn that life takes engineering, engineers help shape the future, and engineers are creative and collaborative problem-solvers. We will discuss gender bias in the classroom and how to use this awareness to help reach gender parity in engineering. Upon completion of the workshop, participants will be prepared to advocate careers in engineering to all students, and will have tools to recognize and address gender bias in their environment.
STEM education consists of a curriculum based on the idea of educating students in four specific disciplines — science, technology, engineering and mathematics — in an integrated, interdisciplinary approach to learning that provides hands-on and relevant learning experiences for students. STEM education is vital to Mitchell County because the majority of industry and business in our area need and require employees with STEM skills.
STEM to STEAM: Where Art and Design meet Science, Technology, Engineering and...Christine Miller
This presentation highlights the importance of adding the Arts to a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) curriculum as well as the beginning steps to incorporate the Arts.
Why Are Less Women in Computer Science - Data Science ProjectSana Nasar
This is my Data Science course final project presentation. This data analysis was done using Python, SciPy, Seaborn, iPython notebook and Linear Regression
Closing the Gender Gap in Engineering - Nov 2010Meagan Pollock
This presentation was designed for Education is Freedom College Counselors. This specific workshop was presented on Nov 30, 2010 by Meagan Ross (mail@meaganross.com).
Abstract:
A ninety minute interactive and engaging session where participants will learn about careers in engineering & the gender gap within this field. Participants will learn that life takes engineering, engineers help shape the future, and engineers are creative and collaborative problem-solvers. We will discuss gender bias in the classroom and how to use this awareness to help reach gender parity in engineering. Upon completion of the workshop, participants will be prepared to advocate careers in engineering to all students, and will have tools to recognize and address gender bias in their environment.
STEM education consists of a curriculum based on the idea of educating students in four specific disciplines — science, technology, engineering and mathematics — in an integrated, interdisciplinary approach to learning that provides hands-on and relevant learning experiences for students. STEM education is vital to Mitchell County because the majority of industry and business in our area need and require employees with STEM skills.
STEM to STEAM: Where Art and Design meet Science, Technology, Engineering and...Christine Miller
This presentation highlights the importance of adding the Arts to a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) curriculum as well as the beginning steps to incorporate the Arts.
Powerpoint of talk given to QSITE Conference, at Siena College, Sippy Downs, Sunshine Coast, Australia on 30th Sept. 2013.
This is almost identical to the ELH presentation so if you have listened to that SlideCast don't worry about this one - I didn't record the audio this time, though in hinddight I should have as the conversation after the talk was great and the emphasis was different.
Ed net insight | stem: mainstreaming career and technical education (cte)Jim "Brodie" Brazell
Jim Brazell, CEO and Founder, ventureRAMP, Inc. — Friday, March 12, 2010
Fueled by Washington’s focus on STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) and U.S. competitiveness, Career and Technical Education (CTE) is emerging as a platform for systemic education reform in Texas, New York, California, Florida, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Georgia, North Carolina, Kansas, and Arizona. The implication for the educational technology and publishing industry is a wave of change enabling educational technology and textbook budgets to include CTE curricula and infrastructure. The rise of STEM broadens the definition of educational technology to support high-technology “shop” classes and broadens the market for kits, labs, simulations, and software and “hands-on” projects in K-12 schools.
416. STEAM Education and The Uncommon Core
This presentation will focus on the integration of STEAM educational principles into core subjects. Although our school offers a very successful Exploratory STEM class, I believe the true strength of this educational model is in its' potential to incorporate relevant project based learning and bring the Common Core Curriculum to life for every student.
Presenter(s): Phil Brittain, Tony Campbell
Location: Meadowbrook
Implementing successful ed tech projects don't forget the pedagogyRich McCue
Are new educational technologies more effective in helping students achieve learning objectives than the old technology they replace? How IT professionals implement educational technologies, and how instructors use the technology can mean the difference between no impact on student achievement, and higher grades with more engaged students.
While some educational technology projects aim to lower costs and others to increase access to education, this session will explore the intersection of educational technology and pedagogy (teaching methods). We will look at the relative effectiveness of educational technology implementations as varied as: Digital Textbooks, Clickers, Streaming Video Lectures, Mobile Learning, Virtual Labs, Collaboration Suites, and Learning Management Systems (LMS). Session participants will leave with a better understanding of how to assess the value of educational technology / pedagogy pairings. They will also have a better understanding of what key features make for successful EdTech projects.
Powerpoint of talk given to QSITE Conference, at Siena College, Sippy Downs, Sunshine Coast, Australia on 30th Sept. 2013.
This is almost identical to the ELH presentation so if you have listened to that SlideCast don't worry about this one - I didn't record the audio this time, though in hinddight I should have as the conversation after the talk was great and the emphasis was different.
Ed net insight | stem: mainstreaming career and technical education (cte)Jim "Brodie" Brazell
Jim Brazell, CEO and Founder, ventureRAMP, Inc. — Friday, March 12, 2010
Fueled by Washington’s focus on STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) and U.S. competitiveness, Career and Technical Education (CTE) is emerging as a platform for systemic education reform in Texas, New York, California, Florida, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Georgia, North Carolina, Kansas, and Arizona. The implication for the educational technology and publishing industry is a wave of change enabling educational technology and textbook budgets to include CTE curricula and infrastructure. The rise of STEM broadens the definition of educational technology to support high-technology “shop” classes and broadens the market for kits, labs, simulations, and software and “hands-on” projects in K-12 schools.
416. STEAM Education and The Uncommon Core
This presentation will focus on the integration of STEAM educational principles into core subjects. Although our school offers a very successful Exploratory STEM class, I believe the true strength of this educational model is in its' potential to incorporate relevant project based learning and bring the Common Core Curriculum to life for every student.
Presenter(s): Phil Brittain, Tony Campbell
Location: Meadowbrook
Implementing successful ed tech projects don't forget the pedagogyRich McCue
Are new educational technologies more effective in helping students achieve learning objectives than the old technology they replace? How IT professionals implement educational technologies, and how instructors use the technology can mean the difference between no impact on student achievement, and higher grades with more engaged students.
While some educational technology projects aim to lower costs and others to increase access to education, this session will explore the intersection of educational technology and pedagogy (teaching methods). We will look at the relative effectiveness of educational technology implementations as varied as: Digital Textbooks, Clickers, Streaming Video Lectures, Mobile Learning, Virtual Labs, Collaboration Suites, and Learning Management Systems (LMS). Session participants will leave with a better understanding of how to assess the value of educational technology / pedagogy pairings. They will also have a better understanding of what key features make for successful EdTech projects.
2. What is STEM?
S.T.E.M.- Science, Technology, Engineering,
Mathematics
Jobs in the above fields are considered STEM
Growing need, growing fields
Future depends on STEM
"... Leadership tomorrow depends on how we educate
our students today—especially in science, technology,
engineering and math."— President Barack Obama,
September 16, 2010
4. Why STEM?
According to the US Department of Education
(http://www.ed.gov/stem):
16% of high school seniors in the U.S. are interested in a
career in STEM/proficient in math- ONLY 16%!
President Barack Obama wants Americans to develop these
skills
American students must “move from the middle to the top of
the pack in science and math” within a decade
(http://www.ed.gov/stem) – Barack Obama
So few students and workers for a field so quickly growing…
Data from US Department of Labor:
http://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2007/jun/wk4/art04.htm
5. Science
According to the Merriam-Webster
Dictionary, science is:
• Science can focus on a variety of areas
• Each of these areas can lead to a difference career
• Why is science important?
7. PBS NovaLabs
• According to PBS ,“NOVA Labs is a new digital platform
where "citizen scientists" can actively participate in the
scientific process. From predicting solar storms and
designing renewable energy systems to tracking cloud
movements and learning cybersecurity strategies, NOVA
Labs participants can take part in real-world investigations
by visualizing, analyzing, and sharing the same data that
scientists use.”
(http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/labs/about/)
• Check it out at http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/labs/
8. How can I use NovaLabs?
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/labs/video_popup/1
/10/
10. Meet the Experts: NovaLabs
Interdisciplinary
Solar Changes
Research
Physics
11. Technology
According to the Merriam-Webster
Dictionary, technology is:
• Technology is a field that is constantly
changing
• Like computers? Technology may be for
you
• Why is technology important?
16. Engineering
According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary,
engineering is:
• Engineering is a field where you can apply
mathematical, scientific, or creative skills
to build things as you see fit
18. PBS Nova Engineering
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/tech/floating-
buildings.html
Here’s an example of some of the things engineers are
working on right now.
20. Why should I consider this?
GIRLS: Check out engineeryourlife.org!
21. Mathematics
According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary,
mathematics is:
• Mathematics is a field where you can apply
your logical skills to solve problems.
26. What do these jobs have in
common?
Animator
Special Effects Director
Computer Scientist
Video Game Designer
Forensic Scientist
Astronaut
Statistician
Architect
Medical Doctor/Surgeon
30. Let’s Check out EMSI Career
Coach…Grab a computer!
http://www.adworks.org/index.php/job-seekers/our-
services
Try searching jobs in STEM fields for more information
on these fast growing career fields! Keywords:
information technology, programming, computer
science, coding, mathematics, engineering, etc.
