NMTC STEM Summit Update: Addressing Student Engagement in STEM Education
The NMTC STEM Summit Update on June 21, 2012, focuses on the crucial need to enhance student interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. With concerns regarding a diminishing technical edge and military preparedness, this summit brings together leaders from Aberdeen Proving Ground, businesses, and educational institutions. Strategies to engage students, develop teacher enrichment programs, and stimulate community participation will be discussed. The objective is to create a collaborative environment where schools have the necessary resources, and businesses can invest in STEM initiatives.
NMTC STEM Summit Update: Addressing Student Engagement in STEM Education
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WHY THE FOCUS Sci, Tech, Eng, Math Lack of student interest Loss of technical edge Military preparedness Regional Economy NMTC STEM Summit Update 21 JUNE 2012
STEM Summit Bring together the concerned leadership: Aberdeen Proving Ground , Business & Industry Community, K-Gray Education to focus on expanding STEM Education NMTC STEM Summit Update 21 JUNE 2012
Strategies Stimulate student participation Develop enrichment for teachers; Identify community participation; Communicate resources available NMTC STEM Summit Update 21 JUNE 2012
Student Participation STEM Night & Beyond NMTC STEM Summit Update 21 JUNE 2012
End Game Community has common vision Teachers have access to SMEs. Schools have the resources they need Business has a way to invest resources School systems understand STEM employers NMTC STEM Summit Update 21 JUNE 2012
STEM Summit VI July 26, 2012 12:30-4:30 PM Battelle Introduce ‘Summer of STEM’ NMTC STEM Summit Update 21 JUNE 2012