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The Department of Energy has also created a website resource, Women@Energy, showcasing talented and dedicated employees who are helping change the world, ensuring America's security and prosperity through transformative science and technology solutions. View profiles of women across the country, sharing what inspired them to work in STEM, what excites them about their work at the Energy Department, sharing ideas for getting more underrepresented groups engage in STEM, offering tips, and more.
Libraries as STEM Education Centers
Libraries are essential to STEM education efforts because of their strong connections to families and communities. This white paper includes information about STAR_Net education programs that were created to inspire lifelong learning through inquiry and play and resources for librarians. STAR_Net's Discover Earth and Discover Tech programs provide an example of the impact that a public library can have on its community by offering exciting and engaging STEM experiences.
New website for Women in STEM resources. Free sign in.
FREE Course for students: GAMEIT - Intro to Game Design
McREL STEM Legislation Brief - Policy brief on proposed legislation to promote and strengthen STEM education
Fond du Lac STEM Academy is exemplary P21 school - http://www.fonddulac.k12.wi.us/school/stem-academy/30
Is There a STEM worker shortage? Article about the Bayer Survey.
A STEM FUSE Video Contest
From now until 12/16/13 STEM Fuse wants you to create an original viral video. It’s not complicated, Follow a few rules, record, promote and win. Mention Stem Fuse and use their logo. Win up to $3000 for your school.
National Girls Collaborative Project:
NGCP is in the process of increasing online presence. We encourage you to "Like" their new NGCP Facebook Page and follow on Twitter to receive ongoing girl-focused information, updates about national and Collaborative networks, and events. In March, they will launch a blog, featuring Collaborative activities and partnerships, and exemplary practices in collaboration and informal education.
Notes from STEM Conference June 2011
National STEM Video Game Challenge
Inspired by the Educate to Innovate campaign, President Obama's initiative to promote a renewed focus on STEM education, the National STEM Video Game Challenge aims to motivate interest in STEM learning among America's youth by tapping into students' natural passions for playing and making video games. The Challenge usually features two competitions, a Youth Prize (grades 5-8) and a Developer Prize (open to emerging and experienced game developers). Deadline: Usually in March, with winners announced in July.
Details: http://www.stemchallenge.org/Default.aspx
STEM EQUITY PIPELINE WEBINARS
All STEM Equity Pipeline webinars are archived. Past titles include:
STEM420 Inspire Elementary Students with Engineering, Grades PreK-6, 30 HR
Learn to inspire elementary students by integrating engineering principles in your classroom. This course will familiarize you with the engineering design process and development of model eliciting activities, which will help you engage students with hands-on, problem-solving engineering activities. You will learn how to effectively integrate engineering into your science and math curriculum to meet national standards and why it is important to pique children's interest in engineering at a young age. Note: various start dates Cost: $295 Register
Next Generation Science Standards Released April 2013
The JASON Project: science curriculum and resources that are available free for teachers to use. (http://jason.org) The Jason project has some amazing streaming sessions coming up this year and has a host of free, downloadable materials that teachers can use to help integrate the project info into their curriculum. Great STEM stuff! View an archive of a JASON workshop for teachers that was taped in Nov. 2010.
If you'd like immediate information, you may contact Jerry Novak, a former GB schools principal and JASON project trainer directly at jlno7@aim.com
Classroom Gender Gaps: http://newsroom.ucla.edu/portal/ucla/teachers-can-close-gender-gap-164441.aspx
Women in Engineering scarce: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/ct-perspec-0822-engineer-20100822,0,1738375.story
Shortage of engineers and scientists predicted: http://www.dailytech.com/US+Tech+Industrys+Growing+Demand+for+Talent+Draws+Concern/article19387.htm
Transforming American Education: Learning Powered by Technology
Christine Rogers
CESA 7 Educational Technology Services Director
CESA 7, Green Bay, WI
Office: 920-465-2744
Cell: 920-639-8464