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Ken Maguire, Ph.D.

Director, Upper Midwest Region

kmaguire@pltw.org

The State of the Nation

“… We projects an annual need of

400,000 college graduates in STEM

majors to remain competitive in the

global marketplace.”

National Business Roundtable

“ … Of the 4 million 9th graders who began

their high school careers in 2004, only

4% (167,000) will graduate in 2012 with

a bachelors degree in a STEM major.”

National Center for Education Statistics

The State of the Nation

Innovation For Everyone

Programs

Offer students real world

problem solving and

critical thinking skills

Students are highly

engaged and exposed to

areas of study which they

do not typically pursue in

HS and MS

They provide students with

strong foundation and

proven path to college and

career success

Programs are dynamic,

rigorous and emphasize

creativity

NATION’S LEADING PROVIDER OF

STEM EDUCATION

The PLTW Network of Partners

Students

Teachers

PLTW Master Teachers

Counselors

Administrators

School Districts

Affiliate Universities

State Agencies

College and University Partners

Business & Foundation Partners

PLTW Network

The Facts

• More than 4,200 schools in all 50

states and the District of Columbia

• More than 4,500 programs in all 50

states and the District of Columbia

• More than 700 new PLTW programs

– More than 140 BMS programs

– More than 250 PTE programs

– More than 300 GTT programs

• Over 12,500 teachers trained

• More than 100 University

relationships, such as: Iowa State

University, the University of Iowa,

Duke University and Eastern Michigan

University

More than 4500 PLTW programs

nationwide

Program Growth by Program 2011/12

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BMS 289 136 425 47.1 21

GTT 1257 322 1579 23.5 44

ENG 2321 251 2572 10.8 35

Total 3867 709 4586 18.3 100

State Biomedical Sciences Engineering GTT Grand Total

IN 73 239 110 422

TX 19 175 133 327

CA 34 170 104 308

WI 20 154 124 298

OH 43 166 88 297

NY 10 176 87 273

MN 8 114 99 221

SC 20 103 71 194

MO 27 97 53 177

MD 22 93 53 168

IA 0 122 43 165

IL 2 96 44 142

WA 21 57 45 123

KY 20 50 42 112

FL 22 53 36 111

Top 15 States by program

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The Facts

• More than 4,200 schools in all 50

states and the District of Columbia

• More than 4,500 programs in all 50

states and the District of Columbia

• More than 700 new PLTW programs

– More than 140 BMS programs

– More than 250 PTE programs

– More than 300 GTT programs

• Over 12,500 teachers trained

• More than 100 University

relationships, such as: Iowa State

University, the University of Iowa,

Duke University and Eastern Michigan

University

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Professional Development – High-Quality, Rigorous, Continuing, and

Course-specific teacher training, Curricula - Rigorous and Relevant • Middle and High School Engineering and

Biomedical Sciences courses (with college credit options) that use problem-based learning.

Partnerships – • Secondary Schools, Higher Education,

Business and Industry, State Agencies

PLTW’s Three Key Elements

Professional Development

An intensive and comprehensive training program

for teachers

• Self-Assessment and Pre-Core Training

• 2-week Core Training that PLTW teachers are

required to complete before teaching a PLTW course.

• Virtual Academy for Teachers, which provides

detailed materials for each lesson in every PLTW

course; many videos of PLTW Master Teachers

teaching actual PLTW lessons; and, collaboration

tools, including forums for teachers to use to ask

questions, to update each other on changes, and to

discuss PLTW lessons.

Professional Development

Outstanding Outcomes

Implications

• Correlation between PLTW and a students academic attainment in both Math and Science

• Causal interpretation of PLTW’s impact on college transition.

• PLTW research adds to the growing body of literature on the effectiveness of PBL.

• To the extent evaluated, PLTW seems to partially achieve a goal of increasing postsecondary attainment.

Flexibility

The PLTW program is designed to be flexible and customizable for schools. It allows teachers to use the PLTW curriculum and program training, along with their own ideas, experiences, and learning to ignite imagination and innovation in their own ways in the classroom.

Flexibility

Curriculum

Middle School

Gateway To Technology

• Design and Modeling

– Solid modeling software introduces students to the

design process.

• Automation and Robotics

– Students trace the history, development, and

influence of automation and robotics.

• Energy and the Environment

– Students investigate the importance of energy in our

lives and the impact that using energy has on the

environment.

• Flight and Space

– Aeronautics, propulsion, and rocketry.

• Science of Technology

– Impact of science on technology throughout history.

• Magic of Electrons

– Students unravel the mystery of digital circuitry.

Gateway To Technology MS

Unit 4: Flight & Space

Key Concepts:

• History of Flight & Space

• Aeronautics

• Traveling & Living in Space

Projects:

• Aerospace Infomercial

• Airfoil Design

• AstroEngineer Serious Game

Gateway To Technology MS

Unit 5: Science of Technology

Key Concepts:

• Applied Chemistry

• Nanotechnology

• Applied Physics

Projects:

• Oil Spill

• Nano Products

• Rube Goldberg

Gateway To Technology MS

Unit 6: Magic of Electrons

Key Concepts:

• What is Electricity?

• Electronics

• Digital Electronics

Projects:

• Generators

• Circuit Design

• Logic Problems

Gateway To Technology MS

High School

Pathway To Engineering

• Introduction to Engineering Design (IED)

– 3D computer modeling software; study of the

design process

• Principles of Engineering (POE)

– Exploration of technology systems and

engineering processes

Pathway To Engineering HS

• Aerospace Engineering (AE)

– Aerodynamics, astronautics, space-life sciences, and systems engineering

• Biotechnical Engineering (BE)

– Biomechanics, genetic engineering, and forensics.

• Civil Engineering and Architecture (CEA)

– Students collaborate on the development of community-based building

projects

• Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)

– Robotics and automated manufacturing; production of 3-D designs.

• Digital Electronics (DE)

– Use of computer simulation to learn the logic of electronics

• Engineering Design and Development (EDD)

– Teams of students, guided by community mentors, research, design, and

construct solutions to engineering problems.

Pathway To Engineering HS

Pathway To Engineering - 8 Courses

• High school curriculum (grades 9-12)

• 175 instructional days per course

• 8-Course offering

– Introduction to Engineering Design

– Principles Of Engineering

– Digital Electronics

– Aerospace Engineering

– Biotechnical Engineering

– Civil Engineering & Architecture

– Computer Integrated Manufacturing

– Engineering Design & Development

Pathway To Engineering HS

Unit 1: Introduction to Design

Example Projects:

• Evolution of a Product

• Puzzle Cube Design

Key Concepts:

• Design Process

• Technical Sketching & Drawing

• Measurement & Statistics

• Model Creation

Pathway To Engineering HS

Unit 2: Design Solutions

Example Projects:

• Shape and Measurement Madness

• Miniature Train Creation

Key Concepts:

• 3D Solid Modeling Skills

• Geometric Shapes

• Dimensions & Tolerances

• Teamwork

Pathway To Engineering HS

Unit 3: Reverse Engineering

Example Projects:

• Product Disassembly

• Product Improvement

Key Concepts:

• Visual Analysis

• Functional Analysis

• Structural Analysis

Pathway To Engineering HS

Unit 4: Virtual Design Project

Example Projects:

• Virtual Design Challenge

Key Concepts:

• Product Lifecycle

• Ethics

• Virtual Design Teams

Pathway To Engineering HS

Pathway To Engineering - 8 Courses

• High school curriculum (grades 9-12)

• 175 instructional days per course

• 8-Course offering

– Introduction to Engineering Design

– Principles Of Engineering

– Digital Electronics

– Aerospace Engineering

– Biotechnical Engineering

– Civil Engineering & Architecture

– Computer Integrated Manufacturing

– Engineering Design & Development

Pathway To Engineering HS

Unit 1: Energy and Power

Example Projects:

• Energy Distribution Lab

• Solar Hydrogen System

Key Concepts:

• Mechanisms

• Energy Sources

• Energy Applications

Pathway To Engineering HS

Unit 2: Materials & Structures

Example Projects:

• Truss Design

• Product Analysis

Key Concepts:

• Statics

• Materials Properties

• Material Testing

Pathway To Engineering HS

Unit 3: Control Systems

Example Projects:

• Pneumatic Brake Design

• Material Sorter

Key Concepts:

• Machine Programming

• Laws of Fluid Power

• Flowcharting

Pathway To Engineering HS

Unit 4: Statistics & Kinematics

Example Projects:

• Ballistics Device

• Self Propelled Vehicle

Key Concepts:

• Linear Motion

• Projectile Motion

• Visual Data Analysis

Pathway To Engineering HS

Pathway To Engineering - 8 Courses

• High school curriculum (grades 9-12)

• 175 instructional days per course

• 8-Course offering

– Introduction to Engineering Design

– Principles Of Engineering

– Digital Electronics

– Aerospace Engineering

– Biotechnical Engineering

– Civil Engineering & Architecture

– Computer Integrated Manufacturing

– Engineering Design & Development

Pathway To Engineering HS

Unit 1: Project Management

Example Projects:

• Product Assessment

• Design Problem Example

Key Concepts:

• Engineering Notebook

• Intellectual Property

• Product Lifecycle

• Project Planning

Pathway To Engineering HS

Unit 2: Define a Problem

Key Concepts:

• Problem Statements

• Patent Research

• Market Research

• Math, Science & Technology in Engineering

Example Projects:

• Create a Problem Statement

• Create a Project Proposal

Pathway To Engineering HS

Unit 3: Design a Solution

Example Projects:

• Design Specifications

• Choose a Solution

• Begin a Business Plan

Key Concepts:

• Design Specifications

• Decision Matrix

• Business Plans

• Ethics

Pathway To Engineering HS

Unit 4: Prototype Solution

Example Projects:

• Identify subsystems & testing opportunities

• Design & build a prototype

Key Concepts:

• Virtual Solutions

• Prototypes

• Resource Planning

Pathway To Engineering HS

Unit 5: Test, Evaluate and Refine

Design

Example Projects:

• Create a test procedure

• Test and evaluate results

• Design Improvement

Key Concepts:

• Prototype Testing

• Design Reviews

Pathway To Engineering HS

Unit 6: Communicate the Process &

Results

Example Projects:

• Project Portfolio

• Solution Presentation

Key Concepts:

• Communication of Results

• Protecting Your Design

• Technical Writing

Pathway To Engineering HS

• Engineering Design and Development (EDD)

– Teams of students, guided by community mentors, research, design, and

construct solutions to engineering problems.

Pathway To Engineering HS

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Problem Solving in Teams

Juried Presentations

50

Problem: a fast method of clearing the air passageway of a

patient while in transit should he/she begin to “drown”

Solution: A gurney that tilts in place while in the ambulance

Patent Granted

Problem & Solution:

Cell Phone-activated Car Starter Year Created:

2006 Sarah Dodge At the Age 18

18 year old Sarah Dodge is the inventor of a cell phone-

activated car starter. Sarah can call her car from her cell phone,

punch in a three-digit command and the vehicle responds by

revving up. She has also programmed the car to call her back to

let her know the engine is running.

Sarah says her starter can start a car from anywhere not just

the 500-foot to 2000 foot range offered by traditional remote

starters. The device can also be programmed to include

security codes to lock and unlock doors and to activate and

deactivate a security system. Problem & Solution: Hearing Aid

Adaptor for ipod Headphones

By Megan Stevens & Katie Wether

Provisional Patent

High School

Biomedical Sciences

Biomedical Sciences - 4 Courses

• High school curriculum (grades 9-12)

• 175 instructional days per course

• 4-Course sequence

– Principles of the Biomedical Sciences

– Human Body Systems

– Medical Interventions

– Biomedical Innovation

• Principles of the Biomedical Sciences (PBS)

– Study of human body systems and health

conditions

• Human Body Systems (HBS)

– Exploring science in action, students build organs

and tissues on a skeletal manikin and play the

role of biomedical professionals to solve medical

mysteries.

• Medical Interventions (MI)

– Investigation of interventions involved in the

prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease.

• Biomedical Innovation (BI)

– Students design innovative solutions for the

health challenges of the 21st century

Biomedical Sciences HS

PBS – Topics

• Literary research skills

• Human body systems

• Basic chemistry

• Laboratory techniques

• Structure and function of DNA

• Protein structure

• Causes of infectious diseases

• Grant proposals

:

Principles of Biomedical Sciences

HBS – Topics

• Relationship between structure and

function

• Maintenance of health

• Defense against disease

• Communication within the body and

with the outside world

• Movement of the body and of

substances around the body

• Energy distribution and processing

Principles of Biomedical Sciences

Specialization

Course

Physics

Biology

Capstone

Course

Chemistry

Foundation

Course

Foundation

Course

Algebra

Geometry

Algebra 2

Pre-Calculus

Science

Elective 12

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10

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S T E M

Ken Maguire, Ph.D.

PLTW Regional Director,

kmaguire@pltw.org

Alvin Tessmer, Ph.D.

Eastern Michigan University

atessmer@emich.edu

Paul Kuwik, Ph.D.

Eastern Michigan University

pkuwik@emich.edu