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Science, Math, Engineering, and Technology (SMET) Program A Partnership

Science, Math, Engineering, and Technology (SMET) Program A Partnership. Charles M. Lovas. P. E., Ph. D. I nstitute for D iversity in E ngineering A nd Society (IDEAS). Mission promote the valuing of diversity in engineering and society Issues workplace, higher education, K-12.

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Science, Math, Engineering, and Technology (SMET) Program A Partnership

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  1. Science, Math, Engineering, and Technology (SMET) ProgramA Partnership Charles M. Lovas. P. E., Ph. D. Institute for Diversity in Engineering And Society (IDEAS) IDEAS

  2. Mission promote the valuing of diversity in engineering and society Issues workplace, higher education, K-12 Institute for Diversity in Engineering And Society IDEAS

  3. IDEAS - PROGRAMS • Improving Team Performance (Industry) • Teaching Engineering to Teams (University Faculty) • Designing for Individuals with Disabilities-SMU, TRC, KWNPF (University Students) • Digital Divide -Urban League (K-12) • SMET Program -SAE (K-12) Science, Math, Engineering and Technology IDEAS

  4. Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) • Society of Automotive Engineers International • Texas Section of SAE • SAE Foundation • Non-profit, Technical Society • Mobility Industry Issues • Technical and Educational Programs IDEAS

  5. SAE - Collegiate Design Activities • Aeroplane • Clean Snowmobile • Formulae SAE • Mini-Baja • Super-mileage • Walking Machine IDEAS

  6. Mini-Baja IDEAS

  7. SAE A World In Motion Program • Mathematics and Science Program • Grades 4-8 • Inquiry-based Design Projects • Integrates Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Science, and Technology • Meets National and Texas Education Standards • Complete Learning/Teaching Package IDEAS

  8. The Engineering Design Experience • Set Goals • Build Knowledge • Design • Build and Test • Finalize the Model • Present IDEAS

  9. A World In Motion • Challenge 1 • Skimmer - 4th • Jet Car - 5th • Can Rover - 6th • Challenge 2 • Motorized Toy - 7th • Challenge 3 • Glider Manual - 8th IDEAS

  10. SAE A World In Motion Program • Turn-key Operation • Project Hardware • Teacher’s Curriculum Materials • Student Booklets • Instruction Module Videos • Classroom Posters IDEAS

  11. Challenge 1 - Jet Car IDEAS

  12. Jet Car - Testing IDEAS

  13. Jet Car - Recording Data IDEAS

  14. Challenge 1 - Jet Car Presentation IDEAS

  15. Jet Car- Competition Results IDEAS

  16. Challenge 1 - We Won! IDEAS

  17. Challenge 2 - Competition IDEAS

  18. Challenge 2 Class - Irving, Texas IDEAS

  19. Presenting Student Certificates IDEAS

  20. Presenting Teacher Award IDEAS

  21. Women in Science and Engineering IDEAS

  22. The SMET Program • Supply Hands-on Projects • Provide Project Hardware and Curriculum • Identify and Screen Volunteers • Train Volunteers • Train Teachers • Provide Incentives and Rewards • Communicate with Teachers and Volunteers • Evaluate Progress IDEAS

  23. SMET Program Plan IDEAS

  24. SMET Participating Organizations • School Districts • Dallas, Denton, Garland, Irving, • Lewisville, Richardson, Southlake • Volunteers • Volunteer Centers (Four Counties) • Senior Citizens Centers • PACCAR Corporation • Bell Textron • SMU School of Engineering IDEAS

  25. SMET Advisory Board • Lorton Trent, P. E., Vice Chair for Math and Science K-12, Texas Section SAE • Sherrie Prague, Ph. D., Science Coordinator, Irving Independent School District • Kathy Hargrove, Ph. D., Director of The Center for Teacher Education, SMU • Kent Waldrep, CEO, Kent Waldrep National Paralysis Foundation IDEAS

  26. The Deans Circle • Dr. Bill Carroll, Dean of the College of Engineering, University of Texas-Arlington, Arlington • Dr. William P. Osborne, Dean of the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science, University of Texas-Dallas, Richardson • Dr. Warren W. Burggren, Dean of the College of Arts and Science, University of North Texas, Denton • Dr. Stephen Szygenda, Dean of the School of Engineering, Southern Methodist University, Dallas • Dr. Michael D. McCracken, Dean of the College of Science and Engineering, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth IDEAS

  27. SMET Progress (6/00-3/01) IDEAS

  28. SMET Demographics IDEAS

  29. SMET Demographics IDEAS

  30. SMET Program Projections IDEAS

  31. The Future? • Declining numbers of graduates • Declining engineering enrollments • Life style • National security • Changing demographics • New Approaches IDEAS

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