1. K-12 STEM Opportunities

2. PLTW K-12 STEM Opportunities Workshop March 31, 2016 Agenda

5. Engineering and Technology Literacy “Nationwide, most students are graduating with only a minimal understanding of one of the most powerful forces shaping society today.” - Report of the International Technology Education Association Essential 21 st century skills are needed for every American to make informed decisions

6. Systems Thinking Creativity Optimism Collaboration CommunicationCommunication Ethical Considerations Mental Toolkit: skillset needed to attack and solve problems

7. Feeding a growing global population

8. Nebraska Engineering Ambassadors Network: Develop Engineering Leaders–Boost K-12 Engineering Education Connect. Create. Change. http://engineering.unl.edu/engineering-clubs/engineering-ambassador-network /

10. Nebraska PLTW State Conference Tuesday, June 7, 2016 – Kearney, NE Pre conference to NCE Conference (Nebraska Career Education) June 6-9, 2016 Younes Conference Center, Keaney 9am-4pm Registration opens, April 15, 2016 http://nceconference.com/

11. Survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/pltw3_31 We would appreciate it if you would please take some time to fill out the survey. Thank You! Sally Wei swei2@unl.edu 402-472-2670 Kimberly Glenn PLTW kglenn@pltw.org 515.231.2440