Transcript TORCH 101:How to Start, Fund, and Sustain Your TORCH Program

TORCH 101:
What is
TORCH?
Sarah Brown- TORCH Chair
Contents
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TORCH Objectives
Overview of TORCH
How to get started
TORCH Incentives
Resources & Training
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2011-2012 TORCH Objectives
• To stimulate working knowledge of TORCH
umbrella programs within the society’s
leadership and membership
• Publish member resources for TORCH
implementation in chapter level programs
• Increased exposure within and outside of the
society of TORCH programs
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Technical OutReach Community
Help
…Positively
Impacting the Community
A Walk For
Education
Informal Science
and Engineering
STEM Community
Training
Technical
Expertise Services
Traditional
Community Service
To provide introductory training to
members of the community in modern
technology, software and technical
knowledge
To provide science, engineering, technology and mathematics
exposure opportunities within Black communities
To stimulate enthusiasm about science,
engineering, technology and mathematics
within Black communities
Encourage greater Black participation in science, engineering,
technology and mathematics at all levels
Promote the value of science, engineering, technology and mathematics education at all levels
TORCH Goals
AWFE
ISE
STEM
•Measure Impact
•Follow-up
programming at
75% of sites
•Library of
Activities for FRCs
and Convention
•USA Science &
Engineering Fair
•Resource
development &
publishing
•Curriculum
design assistance
and support
TES
•Alumni
Participation
•Convention
Event(s)
Program Evaluation & Data Collection
Uniform data collection tools for chapters to use
Traditional
•Collect Data
•Events at FRCs
and Convention
STEM Community Training
• Traditional TORCH Projects
– Computer literacy
– Programming
– Software Training
– Supplemental Instruction (Students)
– Tutoring
– College Preparation
– Web development
• Stable location and volunteers
• Longer period of time
• Relationship building
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Informal Science and Engineering Education
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Usually one day, intervention style
Introduction level
Social context
Examples
– Kitchen chemistry
– Open house activities
– Demonstrations
– Engineering arts and crafts
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Technical Expertise Services
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NSBE members use engineering skills to meet community
needs
– Partner with community based organizations
– Senior Design projects
• Examples/Methods
– Enhancing daily use products for use by disabled
– Solar cell installation for Habitat house
– Project management for local non-profit
– IT services at neighborhood computer center
• Look for Tech Expertise Services opportunities in SIGs
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A Walk for Education
• Now a chapter based program
• Nationally Supported in October
• Start planning early, implementation guide
ready
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Traditional Community Service
Activities
• Drives
– Clothes, books, textbooks, food, toys, school supplies etc.
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Food serving or distribution
Clean-ups
Habitat for Humanity
Community Health Fairs
AIDS, Cancer walks, Relay for Life
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What does it take to start TORCH?
• Decide who you want to serve
– K- 8th grade
– 8th-12th grade
– Adults
– Seniors
– Community agency
• Decide what programs to offer
– What subsection do they fall?
– Check the TORCH website and handbook for ideas!
• Decide where to offer your programs
– At your college or university
– Community center
– Public Library
– School
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Volunteers, Funding and
Participation
• Get your chapter involved!
– Use membership incentive programs
– Do a volunteer challenge
– Integrate in regular chapter activities
• Fund your TORCH program
– Fundraise
– Apply to the National TORCH & Programs Funds
– Don’t be afraid to start small with no funds
• Community participation
– Work with community based organizations
– Advertise in local newspaper
– Visit schools, community centers, and churches
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TORCH Funding
• TORCH Program Funding
– Funds for Informal Science & Engineering and
STEM Community training
– Submit a proposal, budget and details to
[email protected]
– Template on the website, update likely
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TORCH Recognition
• NSBE gives awards for TORCH!
– Individuals
– Programs (Innovative TES, ISE, or STEM, Outstanding
AWFE)
– Chapters - $500
– Region - $1000
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Participation time in TORCH programs
Contributions to expanding TORCH
Dedication to the program and community
Degree of impact of programming
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What Next?
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TORCH 101 & Handbook: overall information
Implementation Guides
Best Practices
TORCH at FRCs
TORCH at Convention: workshops & service
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