Argentina Action Plan Intel ISEF 2009 Educator Academy May 2009 María Marta Sciarrotta Sandra Luz Martinez

2 High Level Goals Long term goals (3-5 years) –Improve the academic quality of the science and technology projects within the classroom in K12 –Promote a mentor system with the support of researchers, professionals and university students to assist students in the preparation of their projects. –Strengthen capacities of technical teams in the 24 provinces Short term goals (1-2 years) –Establish courses to increase the ability of teachers in developing experimental methods. –Promote interaction between teachers, students and researchers. –Promote the use of scientific and technology experimentation in the schools. –Provide incentives for children to continue studies of sciences and mathematics –Improve scientific review and judging

3 Measuring Results Student participation in National Fairs to increase 50% in next three years Gradual insertion of science fair projects in curricular activities – 2400 schools involved in 2009 with participation of 500 scientists. Implement new National Science Fair Rules to ensure successful participation of students in international fairs Increase by 20% number of teachers and pre-service trained in implementing scientific projects Increase enrollment in scientific careers by 15% in next two years

4 Action Plan ActionMeasure of Success Who's Responsible By When Prepare new National Science Fair Rules Approval by all provinces M.M.Sciarrott a Jul.09 Secure Budget for National Science Fair Get budget approved M.M.Sciarrott a/ S.Martinez Oct.09 Secure institutionalization and sustentability of the National Science Fair National Science Fair Officially institutionalized - Financing secured M.M. Sciarrotta Oct.09 Support Provincial Fairs that feed into National Fair Increased number and quality of projects participating in National Fair M.M. Sciarrotta & Provincial Coordinators Sep.09

5 Action Plan ActionMeasure of Success Who's Responsible By When Define logistical arrangements and organization of National Science Fair in Sgo del Estero Successful organization of event S.MartinezOct.09 Arrange special activities in the margins of the National Science Fair Participation of scientists, public media (Canal Encuentro), companies in activities during fair that will secure high visibility and increased reputation M.M.Sciarrott a & S.Martinez Nov.09 Organize an Argentine Educators Academy during Santiago del Estero's National Fair Event organised successfully in margins of National Science Fair M.M. Sciarrotta M.Iribarne Nov.09 Secure private sector sponsorship for the national Science Fair At least five main sponsors of National Science Fair C.BottinelliOct.09

6 Action Plan continued ActionMeasure of Success Who's Responsible By When Successful implementation of Scientists go to the schools Incorporation of science fair projects in curricular activities in 2400 schools M.M.Sciarrott a- L.Notto - H.Tignanelli Oct.09 Implementation of Bicentennial Scholarships for students of low income background enrolled in scientific careers 30,000 students registered with a budget of AR$ 150 M for 2009 Pablo Elizegui 5 yr project. Began Jan 09 Secure participation logistics for ISEF 2010 Students Registered, Forms completed M.M.Sciarrott a Dec.09 Support students for their participation at ISEF 2010 Students trained on speakign skills, displays, reaserch support provided, translation support provided.B5 M.M.Sciarrott a Dec.09

7 Intel ISEF Educator Academy Reflection –Key Learning Triggered many new ideas Excellent networking opportunity Good to see common problems across many countries We were impressed by the organization and experiences from different countries –Best Speeches: Jack Franchetti and Dr Lederman –Best Shop Talks: Dan Barbour, Javier Firpo

8 The Argentina Team at the Educators Academy 2009