Transcript Amelia Courts - Governor`s STEM Council

Governor’s STEM Council
WV Economic Development Council
September 23, 2014
Overview
• Governor’s Charge
• Structure and Process of STEM Council
• Council Observations
STEM Council Member’s Perspective
Governor Tomblin’s Charge
March 2014 – Governor issues Executive Order
and designates STEM Council membership
STEM Council Members
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Chair: Charles Patton, President and COO, Appalachian Power
Mike Carroll, Allied Logistics
David Claudio, Dupont
Mark Hall, Braskem
Arria Foster Hines, Alleghany Science & Technology
Millie Marshall, President, Toyota Motor Mfg. West Virginia
Stephen McCoy, Bombardier
Shawn Patterson, Columbia Pipeline Group
Keith Burdette, Secretary of the Department of Commerce
Paul Hill, Chancellor of the Higher Education Policy Commission
James Skidmore, Chancellor of the Community and Technical College
Mike Green, Vice President of the West Virginia Board of Education;
The State Superintendent of Schools or designee
Governor Tomblin’s Charge
STEM Council Goals
• Improve STEM outcomes
• Improve STEM
instruction
• Increase public
engagement
• Engage with STEMcentric business partners
• Increase number of degrees
in STEM
• Enhance post-secondary
training for STEM workforce
• Explore SREB STEM career
sequence
• Tailor programs for energy,
natural gas in petrochemical
industry
25,000 STEM Jobs in WV by 2018
High
High School
School
Graduates
Dropouts
Computer &
Math Science
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Architects &
Technicians
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Engineers &
Technicians
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Life & Physical
Scientists
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Social
Scientists
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1,000
Some
College
2,000
Associate’s Bachelor Graduate
Degree ’s Degree Degree
1,000
4,000
Total
1,000
9,000
1,000
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2,000
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1,000
2,000
4,000
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8,000
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2,000
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6,000
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http://usinnovation.org/state/pdf_cvd/CVD2014WestVirginia.pdf
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25,000
Structure and Process of
STEM Council
Council Structure
• Many good STEM programs are in existence- how do we build
on that work?
• Councils work cannot occur in Charleston – How do we support
STEM across regions of state?
• We need support for change among parents, students,
educators, community- How do we engage the public?
• Taking an Evolutionary approach
STEM Council Process
March
2014
April
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June
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August
2014
Sept-Nov.
2014
• Governor’s Executive Order Issued
• STEM Council Convenes – Reviews Goals and Key Strategies
• STEM Council Convenes – National Strategies & Iowa Presentation
• STEM Stakeholder Committee Convenes – Ohio and TN Presentation
• 2 more council meetings and Report to the Governor Finalized
Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory
Council System
West Virginia- Monday June 2, 2014
Iowa STEM Effects
2011
2013
STEM Stakeholder Committee
August 19th, 2014
Advanced Technology Center
Discussion Points
General definitions of STEM
Discussion of WV Assets
Measurable Outcomes of STEM
CHALLENGES and
SOLUTIONS for executing
Regional STEM HUBs
CHALLENGES and
SOLUTIONS for
Public
Engagement
Other
Suggestions
What is STEM Education?
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Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics
Way of teaching and learning:
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Educate the whole student, emphasizing innovation, problem solving,
critical thinking, and creativity
PK-20 (*start early)
Project based
Collaborative
Cross-curricular
Focused on solving real-world problems
Council Observations
National Trends
David Burns, Battelle Director
STEM Innovation Networks
Wesley Hall, Director
Tennessee STEM Innovation Network
Regional STEM Innovation Hubs
The nucleus of regional STEM
activity, the hub represents a
formal partnership among school
districts, post-secondary
institutions, STEM businesses, and
community organizations.
Committed to amplifying and
accelerating the impact of STEM
programs in their region.
Discussion
What are some
challenges and
solutions for
executing a STEM
HUB network
model in WV?
Rurality/Regional diversity
Sustainability/Early
success with tangible
economic results
Discussion
What are the challenges and solutions for
engaging the public in WV?
Understanding long-term / STEM opportunities
Geography/Natural resources
Timeline
March
2014
April
2014
June
2014
August
2014
Sept-Nov.
2014
• Governor’s Executive Order Issued
• STEM Council Convenes – Reviews Goals and Key Strategies
• STEM Council Convenes – National Strategies & Iowa Presentation
• STEM Stakeholder Committee Convenes – Ohio and TN Presentation
• 2 more council meetings and Report to the Governor Finalized
Questions/Comments?
Thank you!