1. XLR8 STEM Academy

2. Welcome to the STEM Academy!
Today you will learn more about the STEM Academy, what we do and what makes us unique.
I’d like to begin with a brief picture tour of the STEM Academy which is housed here at CVCC in the AREVA Technology Building.

3. XLR8 STEM Academy
Lynchburg Regional Governor’s XLR8 STEM Academy opened for classes on August 15th, 2013
The STEM Academy is a public-private
Partnership

4. Why STEM Education?
The reality is that by 2018, STEM jobs are expected to grow 17%
Other job areas (non-STEM) are projected to trail at half that amount.

5. Why STEM Education?
One million job openings in STEM fields will occur over the next 10 years.
ONLY 16% of college graduates have studied in STEM-related fields
80% of the jobs will require a technical skill in the next decade.
These jobs will average a 26% higher salary than in non-STEM related fields

6. Field Trips & Speakers AECOM AMTI AREVA BWXT Centra Simulation Center
Delta Star
Lynchburg General Hospital
Master Engineers & Designers, Inc.
Moore’s Mechanical & Electrical
The STEM Academy works with their business partners to share with students the opportunities available to them in the Region 2000 area. Students are able to network, learn about companies in their community and learn about potential internship placements for the spring of their senior year.

7. Junior Year

8. Junior Year
Students in their Junior year take all their classes as a cohort, and all classes are dual-enrolled with CVCC.
The Engineering classes are part of the Project Lead the Way Curriculum. PLTW is a nationally recognized curriculum which emphasizes critical thinking, creativity , innovation and real-world problem solving.
The hands -on learning engages students on multiple levels, exposes them to areas of study that they may not otherwise pursue

9. Junior Year Classes Introduction to Engineering Design (PLTW)
Principles of Engineering (PLTW)
College Algebra & Elementary Statistics
College Chemistry for Engineers
College Success Skills

10. Junior Engineering Class

11. Engineering Design Classes

12. Senior Year

13. Mechatronics/Engineering
Mechatronics combines mechanical engineering, electronics and computing.
◦Mechatronic engineers use computers and other digital control systems to control industrial processes.
Prepares students for careers in computer, electrical, mechanical, and nuclear engineering fields
Examples of Mechatronics:
◦Home: Digital home thermostat, washing machines, cameras, photocopiers, digitally controlled combustion engines, automated guided vehicles(self-park) and anti-lock car brakes.
◦Industry: Robots, machine tools with self-adaptive tools, powerful and precise computer-controlled machine tools used in manufacturing.

14. Senior Year- Mechatronics
Computer Integrated Manufacturing (PLTW)
Digital Electronics (PLTW)
Precalculus 1/Precalculus 2
Physics 1/Physics 2
Internship
In their Senior year, students take 2 of their 5 classes in their specialty area.
Students take Precalculus & Digital Electronics as a cohort.

15. Senior Engineering

16. Biotechnology & Health Science
Biotechnology is the use of living systems and organisms to develop or make useful products
Types of Biotechnical Engineering: Biomechanics, cardiovascular engineering, genetic engineering, agricultural biotechnology, biomedical devices and forensics
Prepares students for emerging careers through topics such as genetic engineering, biofuels, and bio-manufacturing.
Examples: Drought tolerant plants, biodegradable plastics, biofuel, gene therapy/testing, development of antibiotics & new treatments for: cancer, bone fractures, heart disorders

17. Senior Year-Biotechnology
Introduction to Medical Terminology
Digital Electronics (PLTW)
Precalculus 1/Precalculus 2
Human Anatomy & Physiology 1 & 2
Internship

18. NEW for !
Senior Specialization area in Cybersecurity during their Senior year at the STEM Academy

19. Senior Internship Experience
Spring of Senior Year at STEM Academy
60 hour Internship on Wednesdays each week for 16 weeks
Fourteen companies in Region2000 currently support mentors for the seniors
In 2015, five internship students completed an additional paid internship, were offered employment and/or college tuition assistance

20. Internship Sponsors AECOM AMG AMTI AREVA Centra Health Delta Star EDM
Harris Corp.
Master Engineers & Designers
Moore’s Electrical & Mechanical
Swissomation
WW Associates
VDOT

21. STEM Academy-Highway with multiple exit ramps
The students will have an opportunity to earn up to 44 dual enrollment credits while attending the STEM academy.
The students can use those credits towards career studies certificate(s) from CVCC
Apply them towards an associate’s degree from CVCC
Transfer them to a 4 year college or university to be applied towards a bachelors degree.

22. Graduation 2015 23 STEM Academy students graduate in inaugural class
17 Career Studies Certificates in Engineering Fundamentals awarded
23 Career Studies Certificates in Mechatronics awarded
Inaugural graduation class of 2015
Graduated from CVCC in May 2015

23. Where are they now? Class of 2015
Central VA Community College: 9
Concord College: 1
Emory & Henry: 1
George Mason University: 1
Lynchburg College: 3
Old Dominion University: 4
University of Kentucky: 1
Virginia Military Institute: 2
Virginia Tech: 1
100% of the STEM Academy graduated from their base high schools and received a certificate from CVCC
100% of STEM Academy graduates are continuing their education and training in a STEM-H field

24. Who should apply? Students who are technically gifted
Students who are interested in learning about applied math and science
Students interested in Engineering, Mechatronics, Biotechnology and Health Science & CyberSecurity
Students who like active /kinesthetic learning
Students with a strong work ethic

25. How is it different from CVGS?
STEM Academy differs from CVGS in type of curriculum and courses offered.
STEM Academy offers courses in advanced career and technical education
STEM Academy courses are driven by the needs and projected growth of the regional industry
Two schools complement each other

26. Application Prerequisites
GPA 2.0 or above
Completed Algebra 1, Geometry with a grade of “C” or better. Algebra 2 preferred but not required
Completed two(2) years of a lab science with a grade of “C” or better. These can be from Earth Science, Biology 1, Biology 2 or Chemistry.
Must take Virginia Placement tests in Math and English. Must place into MTH 157 and ENG 111

27. Application Process
Interested students may apply in the spring of their sophomore year
April 1st- All applications due to the STEM Academy
May 1st- Official notification of acceptance to school counselors and student’s home
June 15th – Final Acceptance List

28. Application Process
Attend STEM Academy Open House on February 11th, 2016
Four different types of documents are required to apply:
Application (completed by student)
School Counselor Form (completed by school counselor)
Teacher Recommendation Forms (1 math teacher, 1 science teacher and 1 other teacher)
Test results from the Virginia Placement Tests in Math and English (student must apply to CVCC and take the placement tests in Math and English)

29. CVCC Admission Process & Placement Testing
1.Complete the online CVCC application.
2. Write down or print the SIS ID number that is automatically generated after you complete your application
3. Bring your SIS ID number and photo ID to your designated testing site.
4. Your results will be given to you when you complete your test
5. Attach a copy of these results to your XLR8 application.

30. Placement Testing Information

31. XLR8 Application Selection Committee
Applications are reviewed by the XLR8 STEM Academy selection committee, which includes a representative from each school division as well as representatives from local business and industry.
The Selection committee will meet to determine which students will be offered acceptance for the following year.
Selection is based upon: quality of application content, attendance, discipline, academic achievement, as well as teacher and counselor recommendations.

33. XLR8 Website

34. Questions? Susan Cash, Director XLR8 STEM Academy Phone: 434-832-7731
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