1. Center for STEM Education Also, Peter D. Marle and Lisa L. Decker
Teachers STEMing Out! Lessons Learned from a University and K-12 Educator Collaboration
Presented By
David H. Khaliqi, M.A.
Center for STEM Education
Also, Peter D. Marle and Lisa L. Decker
Teachers STEMing Out!

2. Focus of Presentation The Need STEM Student Enrichment
Fewer students gaining STEM degrees in the US
Fewer students matriculating into STEM careers
Many students who once typically followed STEM pipeline no longer do
STEM Student Enrichment
STEM programs at school
Programs after school
Programs hosted by museums, libraries, etc.
Programs hosted by STEM-specific centers
Teachers STEMing Out!

3. Center for STEM Education
Mission:
To energize, equip, and expand the next generation of STEM professionals using
comprehensive models of inquiry
CSTEME professionals take a systemic approach to enhance and reform STEM
education by
Developing innovative curricula, resources, and materials for students, parents, and educators
Providing academically rigorous STEM pre-collegiate support for middle and high school students
Conducting research in STEM teaching and learning
Providing professional development opportunities for educators, parents, and communities
Building strong community partnerships
Teachers STEMing Out!

4. Center for STEM Education Student Programs
For elementary students
STEM by Me
For middle school students
MindQuest
Jumpstart
FLITE
For high school students
Math Bridge
Teachers STEMing Out!

5. Center for STEM Education Professional Development Programs
Center for STEM Education Teacher Programs
For math teachers
Pikes Peak Math Teachers’ Circle
For science teachers
PIPES Science Teachers Academy
Other teacher professional development
Workshop Facilitator Training
Site Coordinator PD
Teachers STEMing Out!

6. Center for STEM Education
The Research Model
Peer Influence
Teacher Influence
Other Influences
Student and Family Characteristics
Age/
Grade
Gender
Race/ Ethnicity
Family Attitudes
SES
Motivation
Self-Efficacy
Attitudes
Knowledge
Social Niche
Achievement
Student Variables
Trajectory
Major Choice
Career Choice
Interests
Intentions
Decisions
STEM Interventions
STEM workshops and
camps
Teacher PD
PCDP
Intensity
Duration
Breadth
Other STEM programs
Teachers STEMing Out!

7. Center for STEM Education Center for STEM Education
The Collaboration Model
Parents
Psychology Department
Education Department
Biology Department
Chemistry Department
Engineering Department
Mathematics Department
Dissemination
Peer-Reviewed Journals
Conferences
Educational Literature
Grant Reports
Internal Reports
Research
Program
Development
Student STEM
Outreach
Teacher
Professional
Development (PD)
Industry
Military
Findings
Curriculum Development
External Program Evaluations
External Curriculum Developments
Relevant Literature
Scientists, Mathematicians, and Engineers
On-Site
Programs
Social/Behavioral Researchers
Center for STEM Education
School-Based
Programs
Educators
Program Feedback
Replication
Sites
Science
Teacher PD
Online Programs
Pre-Collegiate Development Program
School Districts
Math Teacher PD
Teachers STEMing Out!

8. Center for STEM Education Center for STEM Education
The Collaboration Model
Parents
Psychology Department
Education Department
Biology Department
Chemistry Department
Engineering Department
Mathematics Department
Dissemination
Peer-Reviewed Journals
Conferences
Educational Literature
Grant Reports
Internal Reports
Research
Program
Development
Student STEM
Outreach
Teacher
Professional
Development (PD)
Industry
Military
Findings
Curriculum Development
External Program Evaluations
External Curriculum Developments
Relevant Literature
Scientists, Mathematicians, and Engineers
On-Site
Programs
Social/Behavioral Researchers
Center for STEM Education
School-Based
Programs
Educators
Program Feedback
Replication
Sites
Science
Teacher PD
Online Programs
Pre-Collegiate Development Program
School Districts
Math Teacher PD
Teachers STEMing Out!

9. University / School District Collaboration Model
DISDD
PROGRAMMANAGER
PROJECT COORDINATOR
REGISTRAR
CSTEME
RESEARCHER /EVALUATOR
MS1
MS2
DIRECTOR
SCHOOL-BASED STEM OUTREACH
SITE COORDINATORS
ADMINISTRATOR HS
SCHOOL DISTRICT

10. Student Data/Results Teachers STEMing Out!
“I enjoyed the scientific research and problem solving abilities that were tested by these projects”
“One thing I did well at this activity was figuring out how to make the car work after hours of being lost and confused on how pieces went. For example, the wheels wouldn’t work at first, and I made some adjustments, and they worked”
Teachers STEMing Out!

11. Teacher Data/Results
Above are student responses regarding the teachers and the activities.
Teacher quotes are taken from later activities with the same collaborating district
“They seemed to really enjoy the whole day. One group REALLY loved the forensics and didn't like the math so much. The other group REALLY enjoyed the math and didn't like the forensics so much.”
“I loved this!! Thank you for this opportunity!! Strawberry DNA worked better than human DNA. Students got to take home DNA necklace.”
“Students can do quite a bit of independent learning in a non-pressured, non-tested environment.”
Teachers STEMing Out!

12. How Teachers Can Implement Similar Programs
Contact the Center for STEM Education at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
Teachers STEMing Out!

13. Sample Activities Activities students participated in last year:
Solar Cars
Drawdio
Crime Scene Investigation
Rube Goldberg
Computer Game Design
Teachers STEMing Out!