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GROWING LOCAL ENGINEERS

Overview. Program initially designed to address the shortage of engineers in the US.Curriculum developed by industry professionals.Goal is to engage, educate, attract, and prepare high school students for engineering careers. Pre-Engineering program currently active at 16 high schools in the Tri-County area. .

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GROWING LOCAL ENGINEERS

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    1. GROWING LOCAL ENGINEERS

    2. Project Lead The Way is Igniting Imagination and Innovation Through learning. The program is reenergizing STEM education at middle schools and high schools throughout the country and as a result, providing students with the skills they need to be successful in the 21st Century. From its humble beginnings more than 14 years ago, primarily as a CTE program, PLTW – a non-profit organization -- has evolved into the leading STEM education provider in the country because of grassroots support coming from hundreds of thousands of parents, teachers, school officials, businesses, philanthropic organizations, state education officials, post-secondary institutions, elected officials, parents, teachers and students. Project Lead The Way is Igniting Imagination and Innovation Through learning. The program is reenergizing STEM education at middle schools and high schools throughout the country and as a result, providing students with the skills they need to be successful in the 21st Century. From its humble beginnings more than 14 years ago, primarily as a CTE program, PLTW – a non-profit organization -- has evolved into the leading STEM education provider in the country because of grassroots support coming from hundreds of thousands of parents, teachers, school officials, businesses, philanthropic organizations, state education officials, post-secondary institutions, elected officials, parents, teachers and students.

    3. Profile of the Program Nationwide PLTW serves approximately 350,000 students in more than 3,400 schools located in all 50 states – and every type of community. PLTW classes are taught during the school day, giving more kids the opportunity to benefit from an innovative and rigorous STEM program. The vast majority of PLTW programs need to add or subtract only one or two students from any race/ethnic group to achieve proportional representation. PLTW has trained more than 13,000 teachers and counselors. PLTW has relationships with more than 100 colleges and universities and with numerous Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies. PLTW serves approximately 350,000 students in more than 3,400 schools located in all 50 states – and every type of community. PLTW classes are taught during the school day, giving more kids the opportunity to benefit from an innovative and rigorous STEM program. The vast majority of PLTW programs need to add or subtract only one or two students from any race/ethnic group to achieve proportional representation. PLTW has trained more than 13,000 teachers and counselors. PLTW has relationships with more than 100 colleges and universities and with numerous Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies.

    4. Examples of Successful Partnership Opportunities. In Milwaukee, GE Healthcare and Rockwell Animation participate as mentors in the classroom The Society of Manufacturing Engineers Education Foundation has committed funds for PLTW summer programs The California State University system launched an Engineering Academies Initiative Charleston CDCA: Donation of 3D Printer to Academic Magnet High School STEM – financial contributions and support PLTW programs are customized – the courses are the same, but the implementation is unique to each school. Here are just a few examples of how PLTW is customized throughout the country: In Milwaukee, GE Healthcare and Rockwell Animation participate as mentors in classrooms. In California, Chevron has committed funding to expand the number of PLTW schools near its facilities throughout the state. Kern Foundation recently committed $10 million to expand PLTW nationwide. The Society of Manufacturing Engineers Education Foundation has committed funds for PLTW summer programs throughout the country The California State University school system, the largest 4-year higher education system in the country, launched the CSU Engineering Academies Initiative which entails each of the 23 campuses to assist K-12 educational partners with the implementation of the PLTW curriculum. PLTW programs are customized – the courses are the same, but the implementation is unique to each school. Here are just a few examples of how PLTW is customized throughout the country: In Milwaukee, GE Healthcare and Rockwell Animation participate as mentors in classrooms. In California, Chevron has committed funding to expand the number of PLTW schools near its facilities throughout the state. Kern Foundation recently committed $10 million to expand PLTW nationwide. The Society of Manufacturing Engineers Education Foundation has committed funds for PLTW summer programs throughout the country The California State University school system, the largest 4-year higher education system in the country, launched the CSU Engineering Academies Initiative which entails each of the 23 campuses to assist K-12 educational partners with the implementation of the PLTW curriculum.

    5. PLTW Grads Intend to Stick with STEM A survey of PLTW seniors at the end of their senior year finds that 70% intend to study engineering, technology, or computer science. These results are consistent with results and conclusions for the past two years. (True Outcomes – 2009)

    6. PLTW College Freshmen Stick With Engineering In 2006-2007, first-year retention (freshmen to sophomore) was 76% (76% stayed with their declared major). In contrast, 100% of Milwaukee Schools of Engineering’s PLTW students remained in their declared major. (Milwaukee School of Engineering 2008 Report)

    7. Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) 3D computer modeling software; study of the design process Principles of Engineering (POE) Exploration of technology systems and engineering processes Digital Electronics (DE) Use of computer simulation to learn the logic of electronics The Pathway To Engineering (PTE) curriculum is designed as a four-year high school sequence. Foundation courses (Introduction to Engineering Design, Principles of Engineering, and Digital Electronics) are supplemented by a number of electives to create eight rigorous, relevant, reality-based courses. The Pathway To Engineering (PTE) curriculum is designed as a four-year high school sequence. Foundation courses (Introduction to Engineering Design, Principles of Engineering, and Digital Electronics) are supplemented by a number of electives to create eight rigorous, relevant, reality-based courses.

    8. Aerospace Engineering (AE) Aerodynamics, astronautics, space-life sciences, and systems engineering Biotechnical Engineering (BE) Biomechanics, genetic engineering, and forensics. Civil Engineering and Architecture (CEA) Students collaborate on the development of community-based building projects Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) Robotics and automated manufacturing; production of 3-D designs. Engineering Design and Development (EDD) Teams of students, guided by community mentors, research, design, and construct solutions to engineering problems. The Pathway To Engineering (PTE) curriculum is designed as a four-year high school sequence. Foundation courses (Introduction to Engineering Design, Principles of Engineering, and Digital Electronics) are supplemented by a number of electives to create eight rigorous, relevant, reality-based courses. The Pathway To Engineering (PTE) curriculum is designed as a four-year high school sequence. Foundation courses (Introduction to Engineering Design, Principles of Engineering, and Digital Electronics) are supplemented by a number of electives to create eight rigorous, relevant, reality-based courses.

    9. Local High Schools with PLTW Pre-Engineering Academic Magnet HS Goose Creek HS Ashley Ridge HS Hanahan HS Berkeley HS James Island Charter HS Cane Bay HS Stratford HS Charleston Charter School Summerville HS for Math & Science Wando HS Cross HS West Ashley HS Fort Dorchester HS Woodland HS Garrett Academy As the nation’s leading provider of rigorous and innovative STEM education, PLTW’s vision is to ignite the spark of ingenuity, creativity and imagination within all students. By partnering with middle schools and high schools to prepare students to become the most innovative and productive in the world, PLTW is helping to ensure that America succeeds in the increasingly high-tech and high-skill global economy. PLTW’s goal is to reach more than 1,000,000 students and growing to 10,000 PLTW schools by the 2015-16 school year. To find more about Project Lead The Way, and how you or your organization can get involved and become a part of a driving force for imagination, innovation and learning, visit our website at www.pltw.org. As the nation’s leading provider of rigorous and innovative STEM education, PLTW’s vision is to ignite the spark of ingenuity, creativity and imagination within all students. By partnering with middle schools and high schools to prepare students to become the most innovative and productive in the world, PLTW is helping to ensure that America succeeds in the increasingly high-tech and high-skill global economy. PLTW’s goal is to reach more than 1,000,000 students and growing to 10,000 PLTW schools by the 2015-16 school year. To find more about Project Lead The Way, and how you or your organization can get involved and become a part of a driving force for imagination, innovation and learning, visit our website at www.pltw.org.

    10. Sign Up Today to Help these Schools: Speaker – Career Day, Guest speaker, etc. Judge for presentations Mentor for technical projects Member on an Engineering Advisory Board Champion for setting up an internship at your company Host Shadow students Host on-site student tours and field trips As the nation’s leading provider of rigorous and innovative STEM education, PLTW’s vision is to ignite the spark of ingenuity, creativity and imagination within all students. By partnering with middle schools and high schools to prepare students to become the most innovative and productive in the world, PLTW is helping to ensure that America succeeds in the increasingly high-tech and high-skill global economy. PLTW’s goal is to reach more than 1,000,000 students and growing to 10,000 PLTW schools by the 2015-16 school year. To find more about Project Lead The Way, and how you or your organization can get involved and become a part of a driving force for imagination, innovation and learning, visit our website at www.pltw.org. As the nation’s leading provider of rigorous and innovative STEM education, PLTW’s vision is to ignite the spark of ingenuity, creativity and imagination within all students. By partnering with middle schools and high schools to prepare students to become the most innovative and productive in the world, PLTW is helping to ensure that America succeeds in the increasingly high-tech and high-skill global economy. PLTW’s goal is to reach more than 1,000,000 students and growing to 10,000 PLTW schools by the 2015-16 school year. To find more about Project Lead The Way, and how you or your organization can get involved and become a part of a driving force for imagination, innovation and learning, visit our website at www.pltw.org.

    11. Visit the PLTW table, stage right, for: Additional information on PLTW Pre-Engineering & Forms to indicate your interest You can volunteer for the school of your choice or your interest will be matched up with one that needs your expertise by: Patricia Ferguson, director Trident Regional Educational Center 843-364-1793 PFerguson@scpathways.org

    12. CDCA Points of Contact on PLTW Pre-Engineering Rebecca Ufkes, CDCA Board of Directors UEC Electronics, LLC, (843) 552-8682 UfkesR@uec-electronics.com Park Dougherty, CDCA Education Committee Wells Fargo Advisors, (843) 805-6452 Park.Dougherty@wfadvisors.com Dave Hamburger, CDCA Education Comm Chair Harris Corp, (843) 323-6567 DHamburg@harris.com

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