Innovative Initiatives and Services

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Innovative Initiatives and Services
Inspiring the Future
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STEM
The STEM initiative is growing in response to the
sense of urgency conveyed by national reports and
Oklahomas workforce challenges!
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Tapping Americas Potential
STEM

• Encouraged us to double the number of science,
  technology, engineering, and mathematics
  graduates by 2015.

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STEM

• Current STEM Initiatives
• Pre-Engineering
• Biomedical Sciences
• Biotechnology
• Environmental and Spatial Technology (EAST)
• Gateway To Technology - Technology
  Engineering (grade 6-8)
• Mathematics and Science

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CareerTech Was Compelled to Action!
STEM

• First Pre-Engineering Academy was started in
  2003, and it included math, science, and
  pre-engineering courses.

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Pre-Engineering
STEM
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STEM

• Pre-Engineering Goals
• Increase the number of students who pursue
  engineering degrees.
• Increase the diversity of students who pursue
  engineering degrees.
• Reduce the future college attrition rate.
• Help students make an informed career choice.
• Contribute to build Oklahomas and the nations
  economic prosperity.

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STEM

• Pre-Engineering Model
• Sequence of math courses
• Sequence of science courses
• Sequence of PLTW pre-engineering courses
• Intensive guidance and advisement strategies
• (First PLTW course taught in 2002, first PLTW
  pre-engineering academy began in 2003)

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Mathematics Course Sequence
STEM

• Algebra I (pre-req.)
• Pre-AP Geometry
• Pre-AP Algebra II
• Pre-AP Calculus/Trig
• Calculus/ AP Calculus

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Oklahoma State UniversityCalculus IAnalysis by
Dr. Virgil Nichol, CEAT Student Services
Director, 2003-2004

• 7 sections
• 352 Total Students enrolled in Calculus I
• 182 of those students were Engineering Majors
• 14 A
• 10 B
• 12 C
• 12 D
• 24 F 64 D,F, or W
• 28 W

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Science Course Sequence
STEM

• Pre AP Biology
• Pre AP Chemistry
• Pre AP Physics
• AP Biology, AP Chemistry, or AP Physics

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STEM

• PLTW Pre-Engineering Courses
• Foundational Courses
• IED - Intro to Engineering Design
• POE Principles of Engineering
• DE Digital Electronics
• Specialty Courses
• AE Aerospace Engineering
• CIM Computer Integrated Manufacturing
• CEA Civil Engineering and Architecture
• BE - Biotechnology Engineering
• Capstone Course
• EDD - Engineering Design and Development

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Pre-Engineering Sites Compete in FIRST Robotics
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STEM
Pre-Engineering Growth

• 10 Technology Center Districts with 22
  implementation sites in 08-09
• 42 Instructors trained in Pre-Engineering
• 900 students enrolled
• 3 new sites for 2009-10 (Meridian
  TC, Claremore HS, Memorial HS)

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New Sites
Existing Sites
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Biomedical Sciences
STEM
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Oklahoma Health Care Workforce Challenges
STEM

• Oklahomans have limited access to primary
  health care with 79.9 primary care physicians per
  100,000 population. Oklahoma Ranks 49th
• National average 120 primary care physicians per
  100,000 population
• Massachusetts 1 189 primary care physicians per
  100,000 population

United Health Foundation Americas Health
Rankings 2008
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STEM
Biomedical Science Goals

• Address impending critical shortage of qualified
  science and health professionals.
• Prepare students for rigorous post-secondary
  education at two and four-year colleges or
  universities.

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STEM
Biomed Targeted Careers

• Physician
• Dentist
• Veterinarian
• Pharmacist
• Paramedic
• Dietician
• Surgeon
• Nurse

• Physicians Assistant
• Research Scientist
• Health Information Manager
• Medical Technologist
• Radiologist
• Medical Technical Writer
• Biomedical Engineer

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STEM

• Biomedical Science Model
• Sequence of PLTW Biomedical Sciences courses
• Sequence of science courses
• Sequence of math courses
• Intensive guidance and advisement strategies
• (Pilot year for PLTW Biomedical Science sites
  was 07-08)

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STEM
PLTW Biomedical Science Courses

• Principles of Biomedical Science
• Human Body Systems
• Medical Intervention
• Biomedical Innovations

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STEM
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STEM
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STEM
Biomedical Sciences Growth

• 8 Biomedical Sites, 6 Technology Centers and 2
  Comprehensive High Schools, 2008-2009
• 15 Instructors trained in PLTW Biomedical
  Sciences
• 1 new sites for 2009-2010 (Central Tech)

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Existing Sites
New Sites
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Gateway to Technology
STEM

• Using the world of technology to strengthen
  science and mathematics, preparing for future
  careers

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Gateway to Technology
STEM

• Gateway to Technology (GTT) is a project and
  problem-based program designed to challenge and
  engage the natural curiosity of middle school
  students taught in conjunction with a rigorous
  academic curriculum.

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Gateway to Technology
STEM

• Gateway to Technology (GTT) currently has
  five independent, units that middle schools can
  use in nine week flexible delivery schedules
  throughout grades six eight.

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Gateway to Technology Units
STEM

• Design and Modeling
• The Magic of Electrons
• The Science of Technology
• Automation and Robotics
• Flight and Space
• Environmental and Energy (Fall 2009)
• Biomedical Sciences (TBD)

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STEM

• Gateway to Technology Advantages
• Excite students about math, science, engineering
  and technology earlier.
• Encourage the application of math and science
  concepts, increase math/science scores.
• Increase female and minority student interest in
  STEM.
• Create a talent pipeline for high school STEM
  initiatives.
• Increase the number of STEM degree seekers/
  completers in Oklahoma.

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STEM
GTT School Commitments

• Implement four GTT units (over 3 years)
• Support teachers in Professional Development
• Counselors participate in conferences
• Provide teachers with specified labs
  equipment
• Form a teacher-led partnership team
• Participate in evaluation of PLTW
• Commit to on-going training opportunities
• Interact with Technology Engineering Staff

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Teacher Qualifications
STEM

• In Oklahoma, teachers for the Gateway to
  Technology program may hold a mathematics,
  science, and/or Technology Education
  certification.

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STEM

• Gateway to Technology Sites 2009-2010
• Bartlesville Central MS
• Bartlesville Madison MS
• Blackwell
• Boone Apache
• Cache
• Carnegie
• Claremore
• Edmond Central MS
• Edmond Cimarron MS
• Edmond Summit
• Oklahoma City Northeast Academy
• Oologah
• Riverside Indian School
• Tulsa Byrd MS
• Tulsa Carver MS
• Tulsa Clinton MS
• Tulsa Hamilton MS
• Tulsa Madison MS

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Program Resources
STEM

• Funded as Technology Engineering program, ODCTE,
  (program dollars and teachers stipend)
• Carl Perkins Supplemental Grant, ODCTE, (25,000
  for start-up or program conversion)
• Gateway Academy Funding summer camp funding
  from SME for one-week camps targeted at
  increasing female and underrepresented
  populations (Funding varies)
• Carl Perkins Supplemental for Pre-Engineering,
  Biomedical, Biotechnology, etc 50,000

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Implementation Costs
STEM

• Summer Institute (professional development)
• PLTW Cost Estimate will provide
• Wall to wall estimate that includes
• Computer lab
• Equipment needed by unit
• Software agreements
• Inventory Guide www.pltw.org
• (Schools with existing Tech Engineering programs
  have equipment that can be used to cut costs.)

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3-Phase Professional Development
Core Training Summer Training Institute (STI)
Pre-STI Assessment Remediation
Continuous Training
Level II Training

• Gateway To Technology (Middle School)
• Principles Of Engineering
• Introduction To Engineering Design
• Digital Electronics
• Computer Integrated Manufacturing
• Civil Engineering/Architecture
• Aerospace Engineering
• Biotechnical Engineering
• Engineering Design and Development

Virtual Academy
Ready for teaching
Ready for core training
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Biotechnology
STEM
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Biotechnology Careers Include
STEM

• Biomedical Engineers
• Environmental Scientists
• Biological Technicians
• Chemists
• Agriculture and Food Science Technicians
• Microbiologists
• Medical and Clinical Lab Techs

• Chemical Technicians
• Computer Specialists
• Biochemists
• Bioprocessing Technicians
• Quality Control Analyst
• Senior Research Scientist

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STEM
Biotechnology Academy Model

• Sequence of biotechnology courses
• Sequence of science courses
• Intensive guidance and advisement strategies
• (Piloted at SOTC in partnership with the Noble
  Foundation in 07-08, Moore Norman 09-10)

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STEM

• Biotechnology Academy Courses
• Survey of Biotechnology
• Biotechnology I
• Biotechnology II
• AP Biology
• Advanced Biotechnology
• Capstone Biotechnology Course
• AP Environmental Science

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STEM

• Biotechnology Benefits for Students
• Higher level training/experience/practice
• Connections/contacts
• Inspired to pursue science as a career
• College credit
• Technical Skills to for lab assistant positions
• Learn self-directedness necessary for
  higher-level science courses.
• Puts meaning and application in their math,
  biology and chemistry

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Environmental and Spatial Technology (EAST)

• EAST is a unique program environment in which
  students gain exposure to innovative technology
  and equipment to complete real-world projects.

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STEM

• EAST Career Major
• Introduction to Project Management
• Interactive Technology and Digital Applications
• Principles of Information Exchange
• Collaborative Research and Problem Solving
• Advanced Project Management
• Technical Composition
• Principles of Visual Communication
• EAST Capstone
• (Piloted at Indian Capital Technology Center,
  Sallisaw Campus, 2008-2009, added Northeast
  Technology Center, Claremore Campus 2009-2010)

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STEM
Mathematics and Science

• Math and Science Courses at 54 tech center campus
  sites
• Mathematics Courses above Algebra I
  Science Courses above Biology I
• Geometry Biology II
• Algebra II Chemistry
• Algebra III Physics
• Trigonometry and/or Trig/Pre-Calc Anatomy
  and Physiology
• Calculus Microbiology
• AP Calculus AP Biology
• AP Statistics AP Physics
• AP Chemistry
• AP Environmental

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Questions??
Robin Schott rschot_at_okcareertech.org Becki
Foster bfost_at_okcareertech.org