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Forging new generations of engineers

Forging new generations of engineers. What is Project Lead The Way?. PLTW is a not-for-profit organization. PLTW partners with public schools, higher education institutions and the private sector to grow the nation’s technology workforce.

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Forging new generations of engineers

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  1. Forging new generations of engineers

  2. What is Project Lead The Way? PLTW is a not-for-profit organization. PLTW partners with public schools, higher education institutions and the private sector to grow the nation’s technology workforce.

  3. Curricula - Rigorous and Relevant high schoolengineering courses that use project-based learning. It’s free to participants PLTW Accomplishes This With: • Professional Development – High-quality, continuing, and course-specific teacher training.

  4. Why Do We Need PLTW? Our Workforce Has Changed. 1960 2000

  5. Are we training the engineers and technicians we need? • There are currently 1.3 M engineering/engineering technology jobs available in the U.S. without trained people to fill them. • According to the Federal Government we will need 15 million engineers and technology workers by 2020.

  6. What Does the Pipeline of Engineers Look Like? SOURCE: American Association of Engineering Societies (2002)

  7. Science and Technology in Society Manufacturing Test and Evaluation Routine Design Development Complex Design Production Operation, Service, And Maintenance Complex Analysis Distribution and Sales Research Our colleges and universities are well aligned with this… But how is this connected to our high schools?

  8. Science and Technology in Many High Schools: Chemistry, Physics, & Biology Wood shop, Auto shop, Machine shop & Drafting

  9. What Can We Do? Make a small change in the culture of American high schools by: • Strengthening the core academic curricula, (e.g. English, math, science, social studies, etc.) • Adding a rigorous, technical, standards-based program of study in engineering and technology, leading to jobs, trade schools, 2-year, 4-year and post graduate degrees.

  10. Middle School Curriculum: Gateway To Technology • Design and Modeling • The Magic of Electrons • The Science of Technology • Automation and Robotics • **Environmental Engineering • **Energy and the Environment • **Aerospace Technology (NASA funded) Seven, Nine-week Modules: **in development

  11. High School Course Program Foundation: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Specialization: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Capstone: • Principles Of Engineering • Introduction to Engineering Design • Digital Electronics • Computer Integrated Manufacturing • Civil Engineering and Architecture • Biotechnical Engineering (New this Year) • Aerospace Technology (New this Year) • Engineering Design and Development Note: Course program requires college prep mathematics each year.

  12. Foundation Course: Principles Of Engineering A Hands-on, project-based course that teaches: • Engineering as a Career • Materials Science • Structural Design • Applied Physics • Automation/Robotics • Embedded Processors • Drafting/Design

  13. Foundation Course: Introduction To Engineering Design

  14. If you want someone to learn…Teach what they’re interested in.

  15. Foundation Course: Introduction To Engineering Design

  16. Foundation Course: Introduction To Engineering Design

  17. Foundation Course: Digital Electronics Theory-> Design-> Simulate-> Fabricate-> Test

  18. Specialization Course:Computer Integrated Manufacturing

  19. Specialization Course:Civil Engineering and Architecture • Soils • Permits • Design • Structural analysis Cuban Restaurant Project

  20. Specialization Course:Civil Engineering and Architecture • Interior design • 3D walkthrough • Architectural drawings

  21. Redesign Their Neighborhood Park

  22. Civil Engineering & Architecture Redesign Their Own Classroom

  23. Capstone Course:Engineering Design and Development Problem Solving in Teams Juried Presentations

  24. Participant Growth 1997 - 2006 • 1996-1997 1 School • 2004-2005 800 Schools • 2006-2007 1600+ Schools

  25. How Well is PLTW Working? Student Performance in Reading, Mathematics and Science

  26. What Students do Well in PLTW? The student who is: • Creative- Likes to design things. • In the upper 80% of their class • A hands-on learner. • An underachiever who might get “hooked” by an interesting, project-based class. • Interested in computers, science, or technology. • Good in math and science.

  27. What Else Makes PLTW Unique? Transcripted college credit is available to students enrolled in the following courses: • Principles Of Engineering • Introduction to Engineering Design • Digital Electronics • Computer Integrated Manufacturing This makes a transcript with PLTW courses on it attractive to Universities.

  28. What’s New in California? Increased Collaboration & Support • QUALCOMM - awarded $1.4M to SDSU/PLTW for school support and increased enrollment (>2x) • Small Manufacturers Institute – selected PLTW as its educational initiative. • San Diego Regional EDC - Scholarships, in-class programs, fund raising, recruiting and lobbying • SME – Developed and supports summer camps • SD Building & Construction Trades – Funded and built Kearny High’s Construction Tech Acad. • UC Recognition– “A-G” approval for courses

  29. What’s New in California? Increased Collaboration & Support • CA Community College Chancellor’s Office – Two, $450k grants to create better K-16 linkage.SDCC and El Camino are offering PLTW classes. • AeroSpace Industries in the Antelope Valley – Offer internships, mentors & grants to schools. • NASA - Paid to develop the Aerospace curriculum. • SME – Developed and supports summer camps • Philanthropic Organizations – Irvine Foundation, Gates Foundation support for manyof the small schools with PLTW.

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