>>> STEM Educate to Innovate P
resident Obama has launched an “Edu- cate to Innovate” campaign to improve the participation
and performance of
America’s students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). This campaign will include efforts not only from the Federal Government but also from leading companies, foundations, non- profits, and science and engineering societ- ies
„ Expand STEM education and career opportunities for underrepresented groups, including women and girls.
The First Steps America is already stepping forward to
to work with young people across America to excel in science and math. As part of the campaign, this Adminis-
tration hopes to do a series of events, an- nouncements and other activities that build upon the President’s “call to action” and address the key components of national priority.
Why This is Important We have many great schools, excellent teachers, and successful students in Ameri- ca. But there are also troubling signs that, overall, our students should be doing better in math and science. In the 2006 Programme for Internation-
al Student Assessment (PISA) comparison, American students ranked 21st out of 30 in science literacy among students from de- veloped countries, and 25th out of 30 in math literacy.
On the 2009 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) math tests, 4th graders showed no signs of progress for the first time in many years, and 8th grad- ers tallied only modest evidence of prog- ress. We are not advancing as we must.
What We Must Do Through “Educate to Innovate” and
other efforts, we must: „ Increase STEM literacy so that all students can learn deeply and think critically in science, math, engineering, and technology.
„ Move American students from the middle of the pack to top in the next decade.
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meet these challenges. As part of the “Edu- cate to Innovate” effort, five major public- private partnerships are harnessing the power of media, interactive games, hands- on learning, and community volunteers to reach millions of students over the next four years, inspiring them to be the next generation of inventors and innovators. Time-Warner Cable, Discovery Com- munications, Sesame Street, and other partners will get the message to kids and students about the wonder of invention and discovery.
National Lab Day will help build com-
munities of support around teachers across the country, culminating in a day of civic participation. National STEM design competitions
will develop game options to engage kids in scientific inquiry and challenging de- signs.
Change the Equation is a non-profit or- ganization
dedicated to mobilizing the
business community to improve the quality of STEM education in the United States. Middle school and high school students from across the country descended on the State Dining Room at the White House for the first White House Science Fair. These student
projects represent most cutting
edge science, technology and engineering. Source:
whitehouse.gov
Is Engineering the Right Fit? M
any high school students struggle during their senior year with the many decisions they face. They have to decide what sort of career they would like to pursue and where and how they intend to pursue it. Sometimes, figuring out which job is right for you is difficult. One industry attractive to a growing number of students is engineering. The first step to becoming an engineer is de- ciding whether it’s the right choice for
you. Being an engineer takes training, but it also takes a person with certain charac- teristics. Someone who dislikes math and science would also
dislike engineering.
They may be able to learn the trade, but it wouldn’t be something they enjoyed. Those who really do love math and sci- ence—often people who are very detail- oriented—have a better chance of becom- ing a good engineer. Contrary to popular belief, engineers do get to have fun. In fact, another strong characteristic of a good engineer is creativ- ity. Engineers look for new ways to do things and new solutions to problems, both of which require innovation. A potential engineer should also enjoy building things and communicate well with others, as they often are required to work in teams with other engineers, scientists, or technicians. Engineers focus on many different ar-
eas, some more specialized than others. Find your scientific interest and follow it
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