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PROJECT LEAD THE WAY

Attend Oregon’s Project Attend Oregon’s Project Lead the WayLead the Way

-2007--2007-Summer TrainingSummer Training

Institute (STI)Institute (STI)

Dates: July 8 - 20Dates: July 8 - 20

What is Project Lead the Way?What is Project Lead the Way?AN OVERVIEWAN OVERVIEW

• PLTW has developed a four year sequence of courses which, PLTW has developed a four year sequence of courses which, when combined with college preparatory mathematics and when combined with college preparatory mathematics and science courses in high school, introduces students to the scope, science courses in high school, introduces students to the scope, rigor and discipline of engineering and engineering technology rigor and discipline of engineering and engineering technology prior to entering college.prior to entering college.The courses are: The courses are:

• Introduction to Engineering Design Introduction to Engineering Design

• Digital Electronics Digital Electronics

• Principles of Engineering Principles of Engineering

• Computer Integrated Manufacturing Computer Integrated Manufacturing

• Civil Engineering and Architecture Civil Engineering and Architecture

• Biotechnical EngineeringBiotechnical Engineering

• Aerospace Engineering (in development)Aerospace Engineering (in development)

• Engineering Design and DevelopmentEngineering Design and Development

PROJECT LEAD THE WAYPROJECT LEAD THE WAYPLEASE SEE THE NATIONAL PROJECT LEAD THE WAY WEBSITEPLEASE SEE THE NATIONAL PROJECT LEAD THE WAY WEBSITE

• www.pltw.org/www.pltw.org/Why should you be interested in Project Lead The Way? Because we have developed a hands-on, project based approach to learning that better prepares students for the rigors of college. Our program incorporates  math, science, English, and technology skills needed for success. Our professional development program will also help to improve your teachers skills and provide you with classes that students come to early, leave late and  truly enjoy.

TEACHERS & TEACHERS & ADMINISTRATORSADMINISTRATORS• TO BEGIN REGISTRATIONTO BEGIN REGISTRATION

www.pltw.org/teachreg.shtml

Remember your school must first have a signed Remember your school must first have a signed agreement with PLTW before you can register as a agreement with PLTW before you can register as a

PLTW teacher. PLTW teacher.

PLTW COURSES OFFERED

At Oregon Institute’s Summer Technical Institute

•Introduction to Engineering Design-

•Principles to Engineering

•Digital Electronics

•Computer Integrated Manufacturing

• Arrival: Sunday, July 8th

ScheduleSchedule

Check-In / Software DownloadCheck-In / Software Download(12:00-3:00 pm)(12:00-3:00 pm)

Local educational tours scheduled during free Local educational tours scheduled during free daysdays

July 14 & 15July 14 & 15

Departure: July 20 (by 1:00 pm)Departure: July 20 (by 1:00 pm)

BRING YOUR DAUGHTER TO TWIST

• TWIST is a one-week residential career exploration program for teen women who will enter grades 9-12 in the fall of 2006.  

• Participants will be introduced to different technical career areas and the excitement of science and technology through hands-on laboratory and field exercises. 

• At TWIST you will meet positive, professional role models, friendly faculty, undergraduate

• Oregon Tech students, make new friends with other young womenwho share your interests, live in a college dormitory for a week, and explore technology and science as a career. 

• We go on fieldtrips around the Klamath Basin, including a ride and ice cream social on the Klamath Belle, a historic paddleboat located on beautiful upper Klamath Lake, the largest natural fresh water lake in the western United States. 

• Participants also have the option to earn 1 OIT credit in career exploration.

Oregon Institute of TechnologyTeen Women in Science and TechnologyResident Camp July 15 – 20th.

What is TWIST?

For additional information, please contact Wendy Powless at (541) 885-1278 orE-mail: powlessw@oit.edu

When is TWIST?When is TWIST?

• When is TWIST? July 15-20, 2007

• Where is TWIST?

Oregon Institute of TechnologyKlamath Falls Campus 3201 Campus Drive

• Klamath Falls, Oregon 97601

• Limited scholarship funds are available and will be awarded based upon academic success and/or financial need.  Students and parents are encouraged to seek out alternate sources of funding as well.  To apply for a scholarship fill out the Financial Aid Application form and return it WITH your other application materials.  You will not be considered for financial assistance or participation in the program if your application is not accompanied by the $25 application fee.

• For additional information, please contact Wendy Powless at (541) 885-1278 or

• E-mail: powlessw@oit.edu

Things to do in the Klamath Things to do in the Klamath CountyCounty

• Fishing, Rafting, Bird WatchingFishing, Rafting, Bird Watching

CRATER LAKECRATER LAKE

-TOUR of CRATER LAKE-

ACCOMMODATIONSACCOMMODATIONS• SHILO INNSHILO INN

Oregon Institute of Technology- across the streetKlamath Lake-3 miles

Klamath Falls Fairgrounds - 5 milesFavell Museum - 5 miles

Kla-Mo-Ya Casino- 25 milesLake of the Woods - 35 miles

Crater Lake - 62 miles

Klamath Falls International Airport (LMT/KLMT): Approximate driving time is 15 minutes and distance is 7

miles.

Affiliate Director for PLTWAffiliate Director for PLTW

• Professor: Tim BrowerProfessor: Tim Brower

• E-Mail: E-Mail: timothy.brower@oit.edutimothy.brower@oit.edu

• Phone: (541) 885-1405Phone: (541) 885-1405

PROJECT LEAD THE WAY COORDINATORPROJECT LEAD THE WAY COORDINATOR

PLTW Coordinator: Barbara MetcalfPLTW Coordinator: Barbara Metcalf

E-Mail: barbara.metcalf@oit.eduE-Mail: barbara.metcalf@oit.edu

(541)-885-1494 (voice)(541)-885-1494 (voice)

(541)-885-1855 (fax)(541)-885-1855 (fax)

TEACHERSTEACHERS

HOPE TO SEE YOU HOPE TO SEE YOU

AT OREGON’SAT OREGON’S

SUMMER TRAINING INSTITUTE (STI)SUMMER TRAINING INSTITUTE (STI)