ncc stem outreach presentation
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Overview of STEM Outreach at Normandale Community CollegeTRANSCRIPT
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STEM Outreach STEM Outreach atat
Normandale Community CollegeNormandale Community CollegeSummer 2008 – Winter 2010
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BackgroundBackground
Normandale instructors train in Project Lead the Way curriculum (2007, 2008)
Shakopee High School PLTW Instructor Brad Thorpe suggests Normandale host a STEM event for middle school girls
$7500 funding for STEM outreach initiatives provided by the Minnesota Center for Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence (MNCEME) Summer 2008
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STEM GirlZZ Rock!STEM GirlZZ Rock!
42 girls entering grades 6 – 8 fall of 2008Workshop Theme: Biotechnical
EngineeringBreakout Sessions: Biomedical Devices;
Yeast Mobile; EKG – Signature of the Heart STEM Faculty Panel DiscussionPlant Tour to Starkey Labs, Eden Prairie
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WATT’S Up? STEM Energy!WATT’S Up? STEM Energy!
62 boys and girls in grades 6 – 8Workshop Theme: EnergyKeynote Speech on Wind TurbinesBreakout Sessions: Solar Cars, Wind Turbines,
Coating Glass, Energy MeasurementSTEM Faculty and Engineering Panel
Discussionhttp://animoto.com/play/rxeboe0MIgHjcxJq06wiSg
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Introduction to AutomationIntroduction to Automation
13 Normandale TrIO participants from Richfield High School (grades 10 – 12)
Theme: Simple Automation and Robotics featuring use of PLTW materials and equipment
5 afterschool sessions in AprilPlant Tour to MTS in
Eden Prairie
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Wind Up Your Day with Wind Energy!Wind Up Your Day with Wind Energy!
52 boys and girls entering grades 5 – 9 fall 2009
Workshop Theme: Wind TurbinesGuest Speaker from KidWind ProjectBreakout Sessions: Simple Motors,
Windmills, Wind TurbinesGuest Speaker from
KidWind Project
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ZAP GirlZZ EnergiZe the Future!ZAP GirlZZ EnergiZe the Future!
35 girls entering grades 5 – 9 fall 2009Workshop Theme: Wind TurbinesWomen’s STEM Faculty and Engineering
Panel Discussion and Society of Women Engineers
Breakout Sessions: Simple Motors, Gears, Wind Turbines
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Wind Up Your Day … Wind Energy! (2)Wind Up Your Day … Wind Energy! (2)
22 boys and girls in grades 5 – 8Workshop Theme: Wind TurbinesKeynote Speech by KidWindBreakout Sessions included: Simple
Motors, Simple Generators, Wind TurbinesGuest Speaker from
KidWind Project
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Bright Futures Start with STEM!Bright Futures Start with STEM!
57 boys and girls from Indian Mounds Elementary (Bloomington) ESL program in grades 2 – 5
Workshop Theme: EngineeringSessions led by The Works: Basic
electricity, boat design, bridge design
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FeedbackFeedback
Positive responses!Student – “I think this was a well-planned, well-laid out
camp.”Small group leader – “I hope this camp is continued for
several years to come because when I see girls gain confidence, it makes the whole camp worthwhile.”
Small group leader – “I think you did a fantastic job of giving each of these kids an opportunityto see how fun and important a career in the STEM field could be for them!”
Parent – “I was very impressed by the program and look forward to similar programming in the future that my daughters can be involved in.... Kudos!!!!”
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FindingsFindings
Survey Results Summer 2009 Favorable attitude about science
◦ 92% Boys/Girls 91% Girls-only Favorable attitude about math
◦ 88% Boys/Girls 75% Girls-only Increase in favorable interest in Engineering / Tech
◦ 90% (+6) Boys/Girls 93% (+20) Girls-only Increase in favorable interest in Wind Energy
◦ 86% (+6) Boys/Girls 88% (+32) Girls-only Parents promote STEM careers
◦ 61% Boys/Girls 53% Girls-only Frequent hands-on learning experiences in school
◦ 55% Boys/Girls 50% Girls-only
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Workshop Expense ~$5.5KWorkshop Expense ~$5.5K
GirlZZ Workshop Costs Breakdown◦$4000 Compensation (100 hours faculty time, 8 hours
MS teacher time, KidWind Presentation, Society of Women Engineers Presentations, Recognition for assistants and small group leaders)
◦$750 Materials/Equipment (KidWind Wind Turbine Kits, equipment purchased for July workshop re-used at Girls’ workshop)
◦$450 Food (Breakfast snacks, lunch)◦$700 Souvenirs (bag, t-shirt, notebook, marker)◦$300 NCC Administration Costs (5% for Business
Office, IT, Security, Duplicating Services)◦$800 Registration Fees Collected
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Best PracticesBest Practices
Hiring middle-school teachers to lead presentations ◦ WATT’S UP? (Shakopee HS and JHS)◦ Wind Up Your Day! (Bloomington MS and Elementary)
Collaborations with outside STEM Organizations◦ KidWind Project, Society of Women Engineers, The Works
Support from Normandale Students ◦ Pre-Education Students, Multicultural Services
Support from Normandale faculty◦ Keynote, Panel Discussions, Lead Presenters
Support from Industry Participants◦ Lead Presenters, Adult Room Helpers, Panel Discussions
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IssuesIssues
AUDIENCE RECRUITMENT◦ ESL and TrIO student group events were easiest to plan and coordinate◦ Collaboration with schools has not produced the numbers anticipated
COLLEGE BUSINESS PROCESSES◦ Payment arrangements have been tricky and frustrating
STEM FACULTY SUPPORT◦ Attempts to bring in other STEM faculty challenging
SUSTAINABILITY◦ Financial: Future of STEM events dependent on varying levels of grant
support◦ Personnel: STEM Event coordinator not a college funded position
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SummarySummary
STEM workshop formats demonstrated:Positive STEM learning experience for studentsEffectiveness of Elementary, Middle-School and
High School Teachers as workshop presentersParent enthusiasm to connect their child with
more opportunities related to STEMIndustry participants welcome and enjoy these
opportunities for involvement