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DCSS Division of Teaching and Learning STEM Initiatives August 2011 of 24

Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Initiatives

Name of STEM Activity, Initiative

or Project

Description Participating Schools

# of Students Impacted (Approx)

Competition Component

Y or N?

Partners Evidence of Success (How is Success

Measured?)

Desired Support or

Aspirations for Enhancing or

Expanding

Contact Person(s) and Information

1 Photography and Botany Partnership.

Students work with the Science Center to document and exhibit the surrounding Fernbank Forest flora and fauna.

Druid Hills 60 N Fernbank Science Center

Student work on Exhibit at the Fernbank Science Center

Doug Hrabe 678-874-7102

2 Science, Art, Experience and Collaboration

The collaboration between Georgia Tech NEST Lab and Tucker High School’s Science and Visual Art Departments will involve creating Transformative, Aesthetic Science Education.

Tucker HS N Georgia Tech Ms. Voss and Ms. Gaither will work hand-in-hand with Dr. Cola and his NEST Lab to develop lesson plans and curriculum that creatively integrates science and art to teach energy concepts on an Advanced Placement level. The research will commence during the summer for four weeks and continue over a five-year period.

Jamila Cola, Ph.D. 760 Spring Street Atlanta, GA 30308 www.ceismc.gatech.edu

3 STEM Consortium Science Technology Math and Dance and Art

DeKalb School of the Arts is conducting a two year STEM project through the STEM Consortium Dance/Video and Technology Program using a Motion Capture Suit to map body movements. Curricular correlates to dance, technical theatre, graphic design and

DeKalb School of the Arts

N 2 Year STEM Consortium

Movies, animation and other bodies of work created by students using this animation technology.

Susan McCauley 678-676-2502 Paula Schwartzberg 678-676-0023


animation. 4 Technology

and Art Ongoing use of Adobe Suite including Photo Shop, Dream Weaver and other digital software that visual art uses to create works and Motion Capture.

All 6-12 Schools N Student work that utilizes technology.

Elizabeth Eppes 678-676-0192

5 First Lego League Robotics

FIRST LEGO League (FLL) is a global program created to get students excited about science and technology. The program is geared toward late elementary and middle school age students. FLL utilizes theme-based challenges to engage students in research, problem solving, and engineering.

Elementary and Middle Schools

300 (each year)

Y First Lego League, Fernbank Science Center

Increase in science standardized test scores (CRCT). Increase in number of students participating in local, state and national competitions.

Continuous funding for registration and materials for elementary schools. Currently funded through the Race to the Top (RT3) grant.

Dr. Robinson 678-676-0226 Ms. McBean-Warner 678-676-0226

6 Future City Competition

The National Engineers Week Future City Competition is an example of problem based learning with computer simulation. It is an integrated, multidisciplinary, holistic approach to relevant issues and is a strong example of STEM education that addresses national and state academic standards. The program asks 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students from across the nation to team with engineer-volunteer mentors to

Middle Schools 200 (each year)

Y Southern Polytechnic University

Increase in science standardized test scores (CRCT)

$ 25.00 registration fee for each Middle School to participate – 20 middle schools.

Dawn Ramsey Georgia Regional Coordinator Future City Southern Polytechnic State University Academic Support Center 1100 South Marietta Parkway Marietta, GA 30060 678-915-4287 (office) 770-713-7337 (cell) Dr. Robinson 678-676-0226


create – first on computer and then in large, three-dimensional models – their visions of the city of tomorrow.

Ms. McBean-Warner 678-676-0226

7 DeKalb Regional Science and Engineering Fair

Students from our region display their research projects for competition in 17 categories representing fields in science, engineering, technology, and mathematics.

Elementary, Middle and High Schools

500 total students/

year

Y Various colleges, universities and individuals from industry.

Increase in science standardized test scores (CRCT, EOCT)

Continued funding to conduct regional events (awards, registration, etc.). Additional funding to send the top 3 high school projects to International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF – approximately $15,000 per year).


8 Zoo Atlanta (Zoo Mobile)

A trained educator presents an exciting program using live animals, biofacts like bones and fun activities for elementary and middle school students. This popular program gives students an in-class field trip connection to animals and conservation.

Elementary and Middle School Students

15,000 (each year)

N Zoo Atlanta Increase in science standardized test scores (CRCT)

Program for elementary and 7th grade students.

Jason Taylor, Manager of School & Family Programs Zoo Atlanta 800 Cherokee Avenue, SE Atlanta, GA 30315-1440 Phone: 404.624.5865 Fax: 404.624.5806

9 Science Engineering Computing and Mathematics Enrichment (SECME)

To increase the pool of historically underrepresented and under-served students who will be prepared to enter and complete post-secondary studies

Middle School and High School Students

1,000 (each year)

Y SECME Increase in science standardized test scores (CRCT, EOCT)

Program for middle and high school students.

Michele Williams Interim Executive Director SECME, Inc. 404-894-3325 [email protected]


in STEM; thus creating a diverse and globally competitive workforce.

10 Mathematics Science Partnership Grant

Two Teacher Academies composed of 30 teachers from 6th and 8th grade were formed to assist teachers in enhancing their content knowledge in the areas of Earth Science and Physical Science. The cohorts will remain the same over two years so that the cumulative total is 160 contact hours per teacher.

Selected Middle School sites based on standardized test data.

7,500 N Georgia Institute of Technology

Increase in science standardized test scores (CRCT)

Program funded through Mathematics and Science Partnership Grant (MSP) (2011-2013)

Dr. Vonzia Phillips 678-676-0212 Dr. Robinson 678-676-0226 Ms. McBean-Warner 678-676-0226

11 K-5 Science Endorsement

The K-5 Science Endorsement consists of the equivalent of four courses and an authentic residency/field experience when combined totals 200 contact hours. The endorsement provides candidates with the opportunity to increase their science content and pedagogical knowledge appropriate to K-5 teaching. The coursework is equivalent to graduate-level college courses.

Elementary Schools

Appx. 2500/year

Y MRESA Increase in science standardized test scores (CRCT).

Program for Elementary schools. 1st Cohort to include ~75 teachers Funding (~$68, 000) for 75 teachers to become endorsed in science.

Dr. Robinson 678-676-0226 Ms. McBean-Warner 678-676-0226 Donna Barrett [email protected] School Improvement Specialist K-5 Science Endorsement Coordinator Metro RESA 1870 Teasley Drive Smyrna GA 30080

12 Georgia Intern-Fellowships for Teachers (GIFT)

Founded in 1991 as a program of the Georgia Institute of Technology's CEISMC, the GIFT program is a paid 4-7 week summer internship for science,

Middle and High Schools

~15,000/20 years

Y Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University

Increase in science standardized test scores (CRCT, EOCT, ACT). Increase in the number of students participating

Continued support for advertising the opportunity to teachers

CEISMC 760 Spring Street NW Suite 102 Atlanta, GA 30308 Main: 404.894.0777 Fax: 404.894.9675

mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]


mathematics and technology teachers. GIFT offers teachers real world applications of the subjects that they teach. Teachers are exposed to inquiry and problem solving, cutting-edge scientific research, and data analysis. By offering business and industry internships and public science institute and research fellowships, teachers increase content knowledge and gain practical examples of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics applications for enriched instruction and teaching practices based on evidence-based experiences.

in scientific research. Increase in the number of students majoring in science field. Increase in the number of students participating in local, State and National Competitions.

13 DCSS Science Teachers’ Conference

The Science Teachers’ Conference provides an opportunity for K-12 science teacher leaders, science teachers and instructional coaches to focus on the Georgia Performance Standards, highlighting the soon to be adopted Common Core Standards in Science, embedded by Marzano's High Yield strategies. Instructional lessons, strategies and resources are

Elementary, Middle and High Schools

~33,200 students/ conference

N Metro Area Colleges and Universities

Increase in science standardized test scores (CRCT, EOCT, ACT). Increase in the number of students participating in scientific research. Increase in the number of students majoring in a science field. Increase in the number of students participating in local, State and

Continuous funding for materials and stipends.



corroboratively shared. The goal is to increase teachers' science content knowledge as well as to build a highly functional professional learning community.

National Competitions.

14 Emory Pre- College Research Education Partnership - PREP Program

A program for underrepresented minority students to participate in a 4-week residential summer experience.

Problem Based learning focused classes in biology, chemistry and mathematics (led by faculty and graduate students). Sessions on critical thinking and study skills, SAT preparation. Evening and weekend seminars and workshops focused on the college admissions process, financial aid, scholarships, family contribution, interviewing techniques and skills, etiquette, time management, study skills, health and science career opportunities, and financial principles (budget, credit cards, buying a car, scholarships).

High schools 200/five year period

Y National Institutes of Health and Emory University

Increased enrollment in AP/IB courses in the sciences. Increasing the number of African American/Latino high school graduation rates and college enrollment in the sciences. Increased standardized test taking skills and academic competitiveness of rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors. Increased college admission/enrollment amongst minorities (African American and Latino men and women). Increased underrepresented minority enrollment/retention in the sciences.

Program for high schools. Funding from the National Institutes of Health (grant proposal submitted)

Center for Science Education at Emory University 1399 Oxford Road, Atlanta, GA 30322 phone 404.712.9242 fax 404.727.9702 Dr. Robinson 678-676-0226 Ms. McBean-Warner 678-676-0226


Emory undergraduates will serve as role models and will tutor and mentor participants.

15 Neuroscience K-12 Education Program

A five-year neuroscience education program that will provide professional development in the form of neuroscience content, inquiry-based pedagogy, and follow-up support.

Middle and High schools

24,750 Y National Institutes of Health and Emory University

Changes in teachers’ content knowledge and retention, implementation of standards-based and inquiry-based neuroscience lessons and understanding of science and science careers. Increase in science standardized test scores - 7th grade Life Science CRCT and Biology EOCT.

Program for middle and high schools. Funding from the National Institutes of Health (grant proposal submitted)

Center for Science Education at Emory University 1399 Oxford Road, Atlanta, GA 30322 phone 404.712.9242 fax 404.727.9702 Dr. Robinson 678-676-0226 Ms. McBean-Warner 678-676-0226

16 NIH SEPA Curriculum and Multimedia Education in Clinical Trials and Drug Development Program

A multi-year cancer quest program to improve inquiry-based science instruction in our high schools by supporting teacher professional development in the biomedical sciences. The development of curricula addressing cancer, drug development, and clinical trials that will lead to improved student understanding of clinical research.

High schools 6400 Y National Institutes of Health and Emory University

Improved student understanding of clinical research. Increased standardized test scores (EOCT, SAT, ACT). Increase in the number of students participating in scientific research. Increase in the number of students majoring in a science field.

Program for high schools (grant proposal submitted). Support opportunities for the SEPA teachers to redeliver the lessons they create in the program to other district teachers through in-service workshops.

Dr. Gregg Orloff Emory University Department of Biology O. Wayne Rollins Research Center 1510 Clifton Road NE Atlanta, GA 30322 Center for Science Education Emory University 1399 Oxford Road, Atlanta, GA 30322 phone 404.712.9242 fax 404.727.9702


Work with the local school principals to provide support for these teachers throughout the duration of the project


17 Program for Research in Science and Mathematics - PRISM

Program provides professional development to teachers to inspire instructional practices to be more engaging and student-centered.

Middle and High School

4800 Y National Science Foundation and Emory University

Increase in science standardized test scores (CRCT, EOCT, and ACT). Changes in teachers’ content knowledge , retention, implementation of standards-based and inquiry-based lessons, and understanding of science and science careers.

Continued support for advertising the opportunity to teachers.

Center for Science Education at Emory University 1399 Oxford Road, Atlanta, GA 30322 phone 404.712.9242 fax 404.727.9702

18 Title II-D ARRA-funded STEM Lab Grant

Competitive Title II-D grant award designed to promote STEM education awareness, student achievement, and stakeholder partnership for students in middle and high school.

Cedar Grove HS Cedar Grove MS DeKalb School of the Arts Chamblee MS Dunwoody HS Peachtree Charter MS

1,500 N Kennesaw State University, Georgia Tech, Nokia, DeVry, Yale, Fernbank and NASA

Student Technology Assessment Teacher Technology Assessment EOCT CRCT Grades

Sustain and expand through local or grant funds and new, expanded, or leveraged partnerships.

Mindy DiSalvo 678-676-1113

19 Title II-D AP Mobile Computing

Competitive Title II-D grant award designed to promote AP success as measured by increased enrollment, diverse enrollment, and scores of 3 or greater on AP exams for high school

Columbia Dunwoody McNair Miller Grove MLK Stone Mountain Southwest Cross Keys

480 N Kennesaw State University

AP enrollment AP exam scores




students. 20 WeatherBug A comprehensive

weather instrumentation kit that allows teachers and students to analyze real time weather data in collaboration with other WeatherBug stations across the world.

Kingsley Arabia Oakcliff Avondale Middle now at Bethune Peachtree Middle Rainbow AIC

School wide implementation at each listed school.

N AWS, WeatherBug, CBS , Georgia Tech, Fernbank and NASA

Informal assessment including teacher and student surveys.



21 Small Fry to Go

An outdoor "labitiat" designed for students, teachers, and community to use scientific instrumentation and practice scientific inquiry methods while they maintain and sustain living habitats in which they raise rainbow trout, catfish, and frogs twice a year. This program was developed in DeKalb and selected by the 2009 US Congress as the #1 after school science program in the country.

Kingsley Oakcliff McLendon Narvie Henderson Mill Oak Grove Browns Mill Glen Haven Avondale Middle Stone Mt. Middle Evansdale

School wide implementation at each school listed.

N Technology Solutions, Solution Works, UGA, Skidway Island, Georgia Tech, Marine Education Association, Portland Water District, Boston Aquarium, Georgia Aquarium, Department of Natural Resources, and the Department of Forestry

Informal assessment including principal, teacher, student, and parent surveys Science projects topics and level of detail and understanding, and Science grades.



22 Summer Extravaganza

A summer applied learning program for students and teachers hosted at Georgia Tech for the past 13 years. Students and teachers work in labs and classrooms with GT scientists, professors, researchers, and graduate students to

Avondale Elem Avondale Middle St. Mt. Middle St. Mt. HS Oakcliff Austin Kingsley Glen Haven Rainbow Wynbrooke

Rising 4,5,7,8, 10, 11,12 th

grade students

N Georgia Tech Foundations for the Future CEISMC, NASA Technology Solutions, and the Department of Natural Resources

Informal assessment including principal, teacher, student, and parent surveys Science projects topics and level of detail and understanding, and Science grades.




study current STEM issues.

23 Direct to Discovery

Using technology to team teach through videoconferencing as part of a collaborative team with Georgia Tech.

Arabia Mountain, Dunwoody,MLK, and Lakeside

12,000 N Arthur Vinings Grant, DeKalb Schools and Georgia Tech

Increased student awareness of other cultures measured by improved interpersonal and interpretive skills.

We have previously used videoconferencing in the WL program and would like to provide opportunities for all our schools to have access.

Rhonda L. Wells 678-676-0227

24 Learning Power

In-class field trips for 3rd, 5th, & 8th grade students have the opportunity to learn about energy and energy efficiency.

TBD TBD N Georgia Power Co.

Improved student performance at participating school.


25 Science, Engineering, Mathematics and Aerospace Academy (SEMAA)

The NASA Science Engineering Mathematics and Aerospace Academy, or SEMAA, is a national innovative project designed to increase participation and retention of historically underrepresented K-12 youth in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM. The goals of the NASA SEMAA project are to inspire a more diverse population of students to pursue careers in STEM; engage students, teachers and parents by incorporating emerging technologies into the project; and

All schools ~1200 / year N Fernbank Science Center NASA

Increased interest in Science measured through informal assessment.

Expand program to elementary schools through after school programs.

Joyce Gamble 678-874-7104 Fernbank Science Center


provide a challenging curriculum that meets state math, science and technology standards. SEMAA proactively addresses these goals by delivering a "hands-on, minds-on" curriculum, a state-of-the-art Aerospace Education Laboratory, and an innovative Family Café.

26 Elementary Science Olympiad

Science Olympiad is a national non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of K-12 science education, increasing male, female and minority interest in science, creating a technologically-literate workforce and providing recognition for outstanding achievement by both students and teachers. These goals are achieved by participating in Science Olympiad tournaments and non-competitive events, incorporating Science Olympiad into classroom curriculum and attending teacher training institutes.

All Elementary Schools

400 Y Science Olympiad Fernbank Science Center

Number of participants and number of DCSS elementary schools participating.

Expand to include teams from all of the Elementary Schools in DCSS.

Michael Dowling 678-874-7104 Fernbank Science Center

27 Scientific Tools and Techniques Program

STT is a program for ninth graders from throughout DCSS. The students are exposed to

Ninth graders 200 N Fernbank Science Center

Scores on standardized tests.

Expand STT curriculum to biology classes throughout the

Doug Hrabe 678-874-7104 Fernbank Science


(STT) an integrated science curriculum in both Biology and Earth Systems.

district through professional development opportunities

Center

28 Advanced Studies

The courses offered under the Advanced Studies program are in-depth science courses for juniors and seniors. The courses are field courses or lab courses designed to enrich the science offerings for the district.

Juniors and Seniors in high school

200 N Fernbank Science Center

Number of participants Expanded to include students from all high schools.

Joyce Gamble 678-874-7104 Fernbank Science Center

29 MSTT Program

The Math and Science Transition to Teaching Grant assists DeKalb County stakeholders with at least an Associate’s degree in becoming highly- qualified math and /or science middle school teachers in Title I DeKalb County middle schools.

Title-I Middle Schools

300-700 (Over 3 years)

(This depends on the class size. We currently have 7 candidates in the program that will all begin teaching within the next three years. So if they impact 100-120 students each year, this number could be on the high end.)

N Georgia State University

Attraction and retention of highly-qualified beginning math and science middle school teachers.

Continued funding through Federal Transition to Teaching Grant. Desired outcome of recruitment efforts to include 30 new participants each year over the next 3 years. Expansion to include recruiting DCSS stakeholders with a Bachelors degree to matriculate through the program and earn a Master’s degree.

Dr. Sonja Alexander 678-676-0215 Professional Learning) Dr. Chris Jett (Georgia State University)

30 STT Scientific Tools and Techniques- Biology

All DeKalb High Schools

180 per year N End of Course Biology Test

Desire to provide Teacher

Doug Hrabe 678-874-7104


and Earth Systems component for 9th Grade Teachers

31 SEMAA NASA Science, Engineering, Mathematics and Aerospace Academy

Open to all DeKalb and local area schools K-12 Academic year and summer.

500

800

N NASA Retention and repeat attendance

Infusion of NASA curriculum aligned to GPS for grades K-12.

Joyce Gamble 678-874-7104

32 Summer of Innovation

STEM Summer Programming

Open to all DeKalb and local area grades 4-9.

231 N Kennedy Space Center

NASA evaluation Use of DeKalb Facility


33 STEM Careers College Day

Georgia Colleges with STEM programs invited to provide information for interested middle and high school students.

Open to all DeKalb and local area grades 6-12.

200 N NASA SEMAA Student and parent participation.

Use of DeKalb Facility


34 STS-135 Final Shuttle Launch Party

Students and the community of DeKalb invited to a planetarium show and viewing of the final space shuttle launch.

Open to all DeKalb and local area.

575 N Summer of Innovation

Attendance

Use of Planetarium


35 Lockheed-Martin Aviation Camp

Students participated in 3 levels of aviation instruction.


250 N Lockheed Martin

Attendance Use of DeKalb Facilities

Doug Hrabe 678-874-7104

36 NANO-Technology Day

National celebration of NANO technology. Student participates in activities hosted by Fernbank Advanced Placement Chemistry Students.


250 N NASA SEMAA/Georgia Tech


Joyce Gamble Vashonda Davis 678-874-7104

37 National Chemistry Week

Students and the community of DeKalb and beyond invited to participate in Chemistry based activities.


250 N Attendance Use of DeKalb Facilities

Vashanda Davis Mary Breen 678-874-7104

38 National Astronomy Day

Students and the community of DeKalb and beyond invited to


200 N Attendance Use of DeKalb Facilities

April Whitt 678-874-7104


participate in Astronomy based activities. The Buice observatory is open for viewing and a telescope is given away.

39 Science Makers (2012)

National Organization for infusing knowledge about science and minority scientists.

Open to all DeKalb and local area

625 (anticipated over the two day event)

N The History Makers


Joyce Gamble Terri Brown 678-874-7104

40 STEM Afterschool program

Students in the McNair Cluster are provided additional activities.

Clifton Elementary/ McNair Middle School

50 N Morehouse School of Medicine

Increase interest in science.

Terri Brown

41 SEMAA Outreach

Students receiving treatments at Egleston Hospital have science lessons.

Egleston Hospital 50 Different students

N NASA SEMAA Increase interest in science.

Stacy Byrd Joyce Gamble 678-874-7104

42 Science In Your Community

Thursday nights during the summer Mr. Tate provides a community class to anyone who wants to come to learn with their children.


100 N Increase interest in science

Use of DeKalb Facilities

Dr. Al Tate 678-874-7104

43 Science Night Out

One Friday a month during the school year this program is offered for grades 3-6 from 7-9 pm where students in the LINKS program guide themed science activities supervised by Dr. Debi Huffman.


150 N Use of DeKalb Facilities

Dr. Debi Huffman 678-874-7104

44 Science Olympiad

County Elementary Science Competition

Open to Elementary Schools in DeKalb.

1200 Y NASA SEMAA Increase interest in science.


Michael Dowling Joyce Gamble 678-874-7104

45 First Lego League Regional Competition

Local competition Open to all DeKalb and local area.

750 Y Increase interest in science.



46 Removal of Exotics and

Help with the removal of exotic, invasive plant

All interested high school students.

350 N Increased interest in maintaining the

Dr. Larry Wilson 678-874-7104


Invasive Species

species (English Ivy, etc.) and other labor. DeKalb students will receive community service hours required for graduation! Last Saturday of every month.

Fernbank Forest.

47 LINKS LINKS is an Aerospace and Engineering extension to the SEMAA program for students in grades 9-12 who have been in SEMAA or other programs at Fernbank Science Center, and just can't get enough. Led by Dr. Deborah Huffman, students participate in opportunities outside of the SEMAA curriculum and may include independent projects, robotics and Science Night Out. Parental involvement is encouraged.

Open to Graduates of SEMAA and others interested in aerospace and robotics. This group competes in BEST Robotics.

20 Y LINKS/SEMAA Increased interest in science and engineering.



48 School Master gardener Program

The DeKalb Extension has partnered with Fernbank Science Center and several other educational organizations to help schools grow environmental youth leaders through school and community partnerships, sustainable gardening practices and interdisciplinary, hands-on curricula. The School

Open to interested Teachers in DeKalb.

20 N DeKalb Extension/ UGA

Increased interest in the environment and gardening at their school.


Trecia Neal, Dr. David Collins, Doug Hamby 678-874-7104

http://www.fernbank.edu/sceincenightout.html

http://www.fernbank.edu/sceincenightout.html


Master Gardener Program of the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension provides community-minded teachers and gardeners with practical horticultural training that can be taken back and shared in their schools and communities. This training is an introductory course in horticulture and school-related topics that provide a foundation for Learning more through volunteer activities. “Putting Knowledge to Work” to grow a better school community is the commitment of a School Master Gardener.

49 Technology Student Association Officer Retreat

This STEM program is designed to provide Georgia TSA local chapter officers with an opportunity to develop interpersonal and leadership skills, gain necessary knowledge and abilities to carry out the duties of their individual offices, and prepare a Chapter Program of Work for the upcoming year.

All Middle and High Schools

450 Y GATSA, GADOE

Increase in number of students participating in local, State and National Competitions.

Funding for materials, transportation, and registration.

Dr. Paul Camick 678-676-0129

50 Technology Student Association Technology

This STEM program provides Georgia TSA (Technology Student Association) members


750 Y GATSA, GADOE

Increase in number of students participating in local, State and National Competitions




Day with an opportunity to compete in various STEM competitions to win money for their schools and participate in a motivational rally.

as well as impact school attendance, and achievement.

51 Technology Student Association Fall Conference

This STEM program is designed to provide Georgia TSA members and advisors the opportunity to increase their leadership, communication, and teambuilding skills by attending hands-on STEM workshops, seminars and general sessions. This conference also provides for chapter members and advisors to gain knowledge and skills in relation to our STEM Competitive events Program by attending hands on workshops, seminars, and sessions during our Technical Sessions.


300 Y GATSA, GADOE

Increase in number of students participating in local, State and National Competitions as well as impact school attendance, and achievement.



52 VEX Robotics World Competition

This STEM program is specifically tailored to bring the magic of robotics competition into the classroom. Robotics is an engaging way to integrate all facets of STEM education into the classroom and head-to-head competition is a natural way to capture students' attention. During the excitement

All High Schools 500 Y GATSA, GADOE, VEX Robotics





that comes with building and competing with their robots, students will be having too much fun to realize they're learning important STEM concepts and life skill.

53 First Lego League/Lego Robotics

FIRST LEGO League (FLL) is a global program created to get students excited about science and technology. The program is geared toward late elementary and middle school age students. FLL utilizes theme-based Challenges to engage kids in research, problem solving, and engineering.

All Middle Schools 200 Y First Robotics, GATSA, GADOE




54 Technology Student Association State Conference

Georgia TSA's annual program of leadership development and STEM competitive events provide students opportunities beyond the traditional classroom/laboratory setting which add to their increased knowledge and understanding of an ever-changing technical world.


700 Y GATSA, GADOE

Increase in number of students participating in local, State and National Competitions as well as impact school attendance, and achievement



55 Technology Student Association National Conference

The TSA national conference is packed with STEM themed competitive events and challenging activities


50 Y GATSA, GADOE

Increase in number of students participating in local, State and National Competitions as well as impact




that foster personal growth and leadership development. Each year TSA members are offered these and many more opportunities at the national conference.

school attendance, and achievement.

56 VEX Robotics Engineering Curriculum (REC)

(REC) is a two-year robotics program for applied science, technology, engineering and mathematics. REC maps to national STEM Standards and custom-maps to any local standard. Real-time per-student basis available using the LearnMate Learning Management System.

All High School Engineering and Technology Education programs

5000 N Learning Labs Increased student achievement within the STEM areas by helping today's high school students understand the ways in which they will engineer the world of the future — whether or not they choose to pursue technical careers.



57 Engineering by Design Curriculum

The EbD™ Program is a model used by schools developing themes in the STEM and IT Clusters that are seeking to increase all students' achievement in technology, science, mathematics, and English through authentic learning. The program is built on constructivist models and creates awareness and competence over time as it builds on learned knowledge and skills--aligning closely with the Cluster Knowledge and Skills in both the STEM and IT Clusters.

Any interested elementary school and All Middle and High School Engineering and Technology Education Programs.

10000 N International Technology and Engineering Education Association

Increased student achievement within the STEM areas by helping today's high school students understand the ways in which they will engineer the world of the future — whether or not they choose to pursue technical careers.

Funding for materials, transportation, and registration



58 Engineering

the Future Curriculum

Engineering the Future: Science, Technology, and the Design Process™ is a full-year course designed to introduce students to the world of technology and engineering, as a first step in becoming technologically literate citizens. Additionally, the course will help beginning high school students answer the question: "Why should I study math, science and engineering if I don't plan on a technical career?" Through this course's practical real-world connections, students have an opportunity to see how science, mathematics, and engineering are part of their every day world, and why it is important for every citizen to be technologically and scientifically literate.

All Engineering and Technology Education Students at the High School Level

5000 N Boston Museum of Science

Increased student achievement within the STEM areas by helping today's high school students understand the ways in which they will engineer the world of the future — whether or not they choose to pursue technical careers.



59 Engineering is Elementary Curriculum

The Engineering is Elementary® (EiE) project fosters engineering and technological literacy among children. EiE is creating a research-based, standards-driven, and classroom-tested curriculum that integrates engineering

Elementary Education

100 N Boston Museum of Science, ITEEA

Promotion of K-12 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) learning that connects with literacy and social studies.

Funding for curriculum, equipment, and training.



and technology concepts and skills with elementary science topics.

60 Carnegie Melon Lego Robotics Academy Engineering Curriculum

The Robotics Academy develops tools for teachers that make it easier to implement robotics curriculum into today's classrooms. The curriculum is research-based, aligns with standards, and focuses on the development of 21st century skill sets in students.

All Engineering and Technology Middle School Students

5000 N Carnegie Melon

Enhanced Mathematical competency and Technological literacy by focusing on STEM understanding with emphasis on demonstrating mathematical concepts and the development of technological literacy.

Funding for curriculum, equipment, and training.


61 American Society of Engineering Educators -Annual Conference

The ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition is the only conference dedicated to all disciplines of engineering education. It is committed to fostering the exchange of ideas, enhancing teaching methods and curriculum, and providing prime networking opportunities for engineering and technology education stakeholders such as deans, faculty members and industry and government representatives.

Engineering and Technology Education Instructors

3 N K12 Division of ASEE

Increased student achievement within the STEM areas as a product of increased teacher knowledge and skills through the ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition. ASEE Annual Conference hosts over 400 technical sessions, with peer-reviewed papers spanning all disciplines of engineering education. Attendees include deans, faculty and researchers, students, and retirees. Distinguished lectures run throughout the conference, starting with the main plenary.

Funding for Travel


62 International Technology and Engineering

The ITEEA Annual Conference is committed to providing technological study in

Engineering and Technology Education Instructors

12 N ITEEA Increased student achievement within the STEM areas as a product of increased

Funding for Travel



Education Association –Annual Conference

facilities that are safe and facilitate creativity, enabling all students to meet local, state, and national technological literacy standards. Students are prepared to engage in additional technological study in the high school years and beyond. Students will be prepared with knowledge and abilities to help them become informed, successful citizens who are able to make sense of the world in which they live. The technology program also enables students to take advantage of the technological resources in their own community.

teacher knowledge and skills through the ITEEA annual conference The ITEEA Annual Conference develops themes in the STEM Clusters that are seeking to increase all students' achievement in technology, science, mathematics, and English through authentic learning. The program is built on constructivist models and creates awareness and competence over time as it builds on learned knowledge and skills--aligning closely with the Cluster Knowledge and Skills in both the STEM and IT Clusters.

63 Health Occupations Students of America Fall Leadership Conference

This STEM program is designed to provide Georgia HOSA members with an opportunity to develop leadership and teambuilding skills as it relates to Healthcare Science and their co-curricular student organization.

All high schools with Healthcare Science programs.

100 Y GA HOSA, GADOE

Increase in number of students participating in local, State and National Competitions as well as impact school attendance and achievement.


Tim Schmitt 678-676-0129

64 Health Occupations Students of America State Leadership Conference

This STEM program is held to showcase the leadership and skills training students have obtained as a part of their Healthcare Science program. Fifty-Four (54)


200 Y GA HOSA, GADOE





different competitive events occur during this conference.

65 Health Occupations Students of America National Leadership Conference

The HOSA national conference offers STEM themed competitive events and challenging activities that foster personal growth and leadership development. Each year HOSA members are offered these and many more opportunities at the national conference.


15 Y GA HOSA, GADOE




66 Healthcare Science Technology Educators Association – Annual Conference

The Georgia HSTEA conference provides healthcare science instructors with valuable STEM professional learning opportunities to see how new and emerging technologies and practices are impacting the Healthcare Science Industry and Educational Initiatives.

Healthcare Science Technology Education Instructors

13 N HSTEA Increased student achievement within the STEM areas as a product of increased teacher knowledge and skills through the HSTEA annual conference.

Funding for Travel


67 Family, Community, and Career Leaders of America Fall Leadership Conference

This STEM program is designed to provide Georgia FCCLA members with an opportunity to develop leadership and teambuilding skills as it relates to Family and Consumer Science and their co-curricular student organization.

All Middle and High Schools with Family and Consumer Science Programs

250 Y GA FCCLA, GADOE

Increase in number of students participating in local, State and National Competitions as well as impact school attendance and achievement

Funding for materials, transportation, and registration


68 Family, Community, and Career

This STEM program is held to showcase the leadership and skills

All Middle and High Schools with Family and


Increase in number of students participating in local, State and

Funding for materials, transportation,



Leaders of America State Leadership Conference

training students have obtained as a part of their Family and Consumer Science program. Fifty-Four (54) different competitive events occur during this conference.

Consumer Science Programs

National Competitions as well as impact school attendance and achievement.

and registration.

69 Family, Community, and Career Leaders of America National Leadership Conference

The FCCLA national conference offers STEM themed competitive events and challenging activities that foster personal growth and leadership development. Each year FCCLA members are offered these and many more opportunities at the national conference.

All Middle and High Schools with Family and Consumer Science Programs





70 Georgia Association of Family and Consumer Sciences – Annual Conference

The Georgia FCS conference provides family and consumer science instructors with valuable STEM professional learning opportunities to see how new and emerging technologies and practices are impacting the Family and Consumer Science Industry and Educational Initiatives.

Family and Consumer Science Instructors

25 N GAFCS Increased student achievement within the STEM areas as a product of increased teacher knowledge and skills through the GAFCS annual conference.

Funding for Travel


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