Carroll STEM Program February 15, 2018 @STEMdragons @DragonsCTE @slcrobotics @carrollcompsci www.carrollcompsci.org

Agenda Why STEM? Career and Technical Education & STEM Academic Planning Guide Carroll STEM Program Computer Science Engineering Robotics Clubs & Extracurricular Activities Questions A link to this presentation can be found at www.carrollcompsci.org/resources

Why STEM? The world faces an unprecedented need for new innovators, thinkers, and problem solving leaders. 20% of all U.S. jobs are STEM-related jobs 28% of U.S. companies say at least half of new entry-level hires lack basic STEM literacy 75% of the fastest growing occupations require significant mathematics or science preparation The Carroll STEM Program employs real world problem solving which effectively motivates and engages students while teaching critical 21st century career skills

What is STEM? Science Technology Engineering Math

Carroll Career and Technical Education Carroll STEM is a subset of the CTE program that includes courses in Engineering, Robotics and Computer Science. ​ CTE Mission Statement: Our CTE programs will empower college and career readiness among students for a global economy. Our mission is to focus on student-centered learning and provide experiences that promote creative, critical, and analytical thinking. Rigorous & technologically-enhanced curriculum will be provided so students can make connections to real-world applications.

Academic Planning Guide STEM 2018-19

STEM Endorsement & Graduation Cords Students can earn a STEM endorsement by earning 4 STEM credits Can be a combination of Engineering, Computer Science &/or Technology courses Student can also earn a STEM endorsement by earning 5 Math credits or 5 Science credits STEM Graduation Cords Students can earn STEM honor cords to wear at graduation by achieving the following: 4 credits of STEM courses 95 GPA STEM extracurricular activity

STEM Program Teachers Computer Science Engineering Robotics Chad Jurecka: AP Computer Science Principles Linda Woessner: AP Computer Science Principles, AP Computer Science 1, Computer Science 2, Independent Study in Computer Science Engineering Steve Nathman: Introduction to Engineering Design Chris Patino: Principles of Engineering, Engineering Design and Presentation II, Practicum in STEM: Rockets Robotics Leah Schwedler: Robotics 1 & 2

Why Computer Science? Computing is part of everything we do! Expertise in computing enables you to solve complex, challenging problems. Computing enables you to make a positive difference in the world. Computing offers many types of lucrative careers. Computing jobs are here to stay, regardless of where you are located. Expertise in computing helps you even if your primary career choice is something else. Computing offers great opportunities for true creativity and innovativeness. Computing has space for both collaborative work and individual effort. Computing is an essential part of well-rounded academic preparation. Future opportunities in computing are without boundaries.

Computer Science Principles NO experience necessary! Designed to be an introductory course (with AP bonus)! Can Lead to 130 Career Areas and 48 College Majors Not all about code, it’s about solving real-world problems together You can use it to pursue your interests, showcase your creativity, and even make a difference in your community

AP Computer Science A SOME experience recommended! AP Course for students interested in STEM careers! Essential for Robotics teams Recommended strong math grades

Robotics Carroll Robotics teams participate in the VEX Robotics Competition, the largest and fastest growing middle school and high school robotics program globally Each year, an exciting engineering challenge is presented in the form of a game. Students, with guidance from their teachers and mentors, build innovative robots and compete year-round.

Robotics Robotics 1 is the first year class and Robotics 2 is the second year. Pre-reqs are 2 years of Engineering or 2 years of Computer Science Students work in teams (during class, off blocks & after school) to design, build, code, test & compete their robots. Students participate in multiple local competitions on Saturdays between November and February

Robotics Teams consist of Engineering & Computer Science students Team follow the Engineering Design Process Students use robotC programming language to control their robot Students present to judges at each competition

Engineering Year 1 : Introduction to Engineering Design Year 2 : Principles of Engineering Year 3 : Engineering Design & Presentation II Year 4 : Practicum in STEM - Rockets

Engineering Computer Lab & 3D Printing

Engineering STEM Shop

Engineering Year 1 : Introduction to Engineering Design Field Trip to: OSHA Certification - General Industry Engineering Career Research Project Based Lessons (PBL) Autodesk Inventor Certification

Engineering Year 2 : Principles of Engineering Year 3 : Engineering Design & Presentation II Year 4 : Practicum in STEM - Rockets Rocket Launch in Houston May 11 Certifications

What do our STEM graduates say? Allows opportunities for creative problem solving Requires students to manage their own time Gives students real world experience working in teams Allows for hands-on application of math, physics and computer science Prepares students for a college research lab Prepares students for multiple college STEM majors in engineering and computer science

Clubs & Extracurricular Activities Computer Science Club/Competition Teams National Computer Science Honor Society National Technical Honor Society Women in Technology Club Engineering Club Women of Engineering Club Biomedical Engineering Club FPV Drone Racing Club

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