Teachers STEMing Out! Lessons Learned from a University and K-12 Educator Collaboration

1. Presented By David H. Khaliqi, M.A. Center for STEM Education Also, Peter D. Marle and Lisa L. Decker Teachers STEMingOut!Lessons Learned from a University and K-12 Educator Collaboration Teachers STEMing Out!

2. Focus of Presentation • The Need • Fewer students gaining STEM degrees in the US • Fewer students matriculating into STEM careers • Many students who once typically followed STEM pipeline no longer do • STEM Student Enrichment • STEM programs at school • Programs after school • Programs hosted by museums, libraries, etc. • Programs hosted by STEM-specific centers Teachers STEMing Out!

3. Center for STEM Education • Mission: • To energize, equip, and expand the next generation of STEM professionals using • comprehensive models of inquiry • CSTEME professionals take a systemic approach to enhance and reform STEM • education by • Developing innovative curricula, resources, and materials for students, parents, and educators • Providing academically rigorous STEM pre-collegiate support for middle and high school students • Conducting research in STEM teaching and learning • Providing professional development opportunities for educators, parents, and communities • Building strong community partnerships Teachers STEMing Out!

4. Center for STEM Education Student Programs • Center for STEM Education student programs • For elementary students • STEM by Me • For middle school students • MindQuest • Jumpstart • FLITE • For high school students • MindQuest • Jumpstart • FLITE • Math Bridge Teachers STEMing Out!

5. Center for STEM Education Professional Development Programs • Center for STEM Education Teacher Programs • For math teachers • Pikes Peak Math Teachers’ Circle • For science teachers • PIPES Science Teachers Academy • Other teacher professional development • Workshop Facilitator Training • Site Coordinator PD Teachers STEMing Out!

6. Center for STEM Education • The Research Model Other Influences Peer Influence Teacher Influence Self-Efficacy Social Niche Motivation Attitudes Knowledge Achievement Student and Family Characteristics Student Variables Career Choice Major Choice Trajectory Family Attitudes SES Age/ Grade STEM Interventions Race/ Ethnicity Gender Interests Intentions Decisions Intensity STEM workshops and camps Other STEM programs Teacher PD Duration PCDP Breadth Teachers STEMing Out!

7. Center for STEM Education • The Collaboration Model • Peer-Reviewed Journals • Conferences • Educational Literature • Grant Reports • Internal Reports Chemistry Department Parents Biology Department Industry Relevant Literature Dissemination Findings Engineering Department External Curriculum Developments Curriculum Development Scientists, Mathematicians, and Engineers Social/Behavioral Researchers External Program Evaluations On-Site Programs School-Based Programs Student STEM Outreach Center for STEM Education Research Educators Replication Sites Program Development Science Teacher PD Education Department Program Feedback Psychology Department Teacher Professional Development (PD) Mathematics Department Online Programs Pre-Collegiate Development Program Math Teacher PD Military School Districts Teachers STEMing Out!

8. Center for STEM Education • The Collaboration Model • Peer-Reviewed Journals • Conferences • Educational Literature • Grant Reports • Internal Reports Chemistry Department Parents Biology Department Industry Relevant Literature Dissemination Findings Engineering Department External Curriculum Developments Curriculum Development Scientists, Mathematicians, and Engineers Social/Behavioral Researchers External Program Evaluations On-Site Programs School-Based Programs Student STEM Outreach Center for STEM Education Research Educators Replication Sites Program Development Science Teacher PD Education Department Program Feedback Psychology Department Teacher Professional Development (PD) Mathematics Department Online Programs Pre-Collegiate Development Program Math Teacher PD Military School Districts Teachers STEMing Out!

9. University / School District Collaboration Model HS MS2 MS1 PROGRAMMANAGER PROJECT COORDINATOR REGISTRAR CSTEME RESEARCHER /EVALUATOR DIRECTOR SCHOOL-BASED STEM OUTREACH SITE COORDINATORS ADMINISTRATOR SCHOOL DISTRICT

10. Student Data/Results “I enjoyed the scientific research and problem solving abilities that were tested by these projects” “One thing I did well at this activity was figuring out how to make the car work after hours of being lost and confused on how pieces went. For example, the wheels wouldn’t work at first, and I made some adjustments, and they worked” Teachers STEMing Out!

11. Teacher Data/Results “Students can do quite a bit of independent learning in a non-pressured, non-tested environment.” “They seemed to really enjoy the whole day. One group REALLY loved the forensics and didn't like the math so much. The other group REALLY enjoyed the math and didn't like the forensics so much.” “I loved this!! Thank you for this opportunity!! Strawberry DNA worked better than human DNA. Students got to take home DNA necklace.” Above are student responses regarding the teachers and the activities. Teacher quotes are taken from later activities with the same collaborating district Teachers STEMing Out!

12. How Teachers Can Implement Similar Programs • Contact the Center for STEM Education at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs • www.uccs.edu/~pipes • dkhaliqi@uccs.edu Teachers STEMing Out!

13. Sample Activities • Activities students participated in last year: • Solar Cars • Drawdio • Crime Scene Investigation • Rube Goldberg • Computer Game Design Teachers STEMing Out!