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

2. Agenda Why STEM? Career and Technical Education & STEM
Academic Planning Guide
Carroll STEM Program
Computer Science
Engineering
Robotics
Clubs & Extracurricular Activities
Questions
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3. 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

4. What is STEM?
Science
Technology
Engineering
Math

5. 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.

6. Academic Planning Guide STEM 2018-19

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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.

10. 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

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

12. 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.

13. 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

14. 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

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

16. Engineering
Computer Lab &
3D Printing

17. Engineering
STEM Shop

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

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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

22. Questions @STEMdragons @DragonsCTE @slcrobotics @carrollcompsci