raising the bar on computer science, math & science in our schools the supercomputing challenge!
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Raising the Bar onRaising the Bar onComputer Science,Computer Science,
Math & Science in our SchoolsMath & Science in our Schools
The Supercomputing Challenge!The Supercomputing Challenge!
ObjectivesObjectives
Promote science, math, and computing Scientific enquiry and process Encourage teamwork Support independent research Reward excellence:
Cash, equipment, scholarships Prepare students for careers Engage students in project-based learning
Time LineTime Line July: Summer Teacher Institute September: Teams form and register October: Kickoff Conference November: School Visits December: Interim Reports due January: Peer Reviews February: Project Evaluations April: Final Judging, Awards Ceremony
Summer Teacher InstitutesSummer Teacher Institutes
Professional development in science, mathematics, and computing
Offered each summer since 1995 Prepares teachers to lead Challenge teams Stipends, textbooks, graduate credit Camaraderie, supportive community
Participation from 1990 to 2014Participation from 1990 to 2014
Students enrolling in the Challenge
2014 Participation Map2014 Participation Map
Map of Map of schools schools since since 19901990
EthnicityEthnicity
47%
26%
12%4 1 6%
4%White
Hispanic
American Indian
Asian
Black or AfricanAmericanDeclined to say
Multi
Gender Gender ~65% male, 35% female~65% male, 35% female
2004-2005 Winners2004-2005 Winners
2005-2006 Winners & Finalists2005-2006 Winners & Finalists
2006-2007 Winners & Finalists2006-2007 Winners & Finalists
2007-2008 Winners & Finalists2007-2008 Winners & Finalists
2008-2009 Winners & Finalists2008-2009 Winners & Finalists
Finalists Scholarship
winners
1st-3rd Places
2009-2010 Finalists2009-2010 Finalists
2009-2010 Winners 2009-2010 Winners
2010-2011 Finalists2010-2011 Finalists
2011-2012 Finalists2011-2012 Finalists
and Scholarship Winners
2012-2013 Finalists2012-2013 Finalists
and Scholarship Winners
2013-2014 Finalists2013-2014 Finalists
and Scholarship Winners
2014-2015 Finalists2014-2015 Finalists
and Scholarship
Winners
Superintendent endorsementSuperintendent endorsement
Rigor
Relevance
Relationships
Challenges for the ChallengeChallenges for the Challenge
Maintaining student involvement
Maintaining teacher involvement
Providing ongoing teacher professional development
Primary SponsorsPrimary Sponsors Los Alamos National LaboratoryLos Alamos National Security, LLCState of New Mexico
Educational PartnersCCL, CNM, CHECS, ENMU, MIT Starlogo, NM EPSCoR, NMHU,NM Tech, NM Public Education Dept, NMSU, NNMU, San Juan College, Santa Fe Community College, Santa Fe Institute, UNM
Gold Partners
Albuquerque Journal, CAaNES, Fourth Watch Software, Innovate Educate NM, LANL Foundation, NM Business Weekly,NM Tech Council, Qforma, Redfish Group, Technology Integration Group
Abba Technologies/HP , DataONE, Google CS4HS, Lockheed Martin, MathWorks
Silver Partners
Bronze PartnersCray Inc, Gulfstream Group & bigbyte.cc, VanDyke Software, Inc.
Platinum PartnersSandia National Laboratories
How can YOU help?How can YOU help?
Project Advisor (mentor) Contributor Sponsor Judge Mid/High School Teacher Mid/High School Student Connect us with principals/superintendents Other
ChallengeChallengeWeb pageWeb page
http://www.supercomputingchallenge.org
Visit usVisit us
http://www.supercomputingchallenge.org [email protected] Let’s talk:
David, 505-667-2864