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Cleveland, Ohio October 1-2, 2014

Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) National Defense Industry Association (NDIA) Ohio STEM Call-to-Action Forum. Cleveland, Ohio October 1-2, 2014. Welcome & National Overview of STEM Initiatives. Aimee Kennedy Vice President Education and STEM Learning Battelle. Edward M. Swallow

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Cleveland, Ohio October 1-2, 2014

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  1. Aerospace Industries Association (AIA)National Defense Industry Association (NDIA)Ohio STEM Call-to-Action Forum Cleveland, Ohio October 1-2, 2014

  2. Welcome & National Overview of STEM Initiatives Aimee Kennedy Vice President Education and STEM Learning Battelle Edward M. Swallow Chair NDIA STEM Division Pete Larson The Boeing Company Chair, AIA STEM Working Group

  3. Why? Aerospace & Defense Industry Aging Workforce Anticipated Skill Gaps Flat Supply; Growing Demand National Security Industrial Base Security Clearances Innovation, Economic Growth, & Competitiveness

  4. Purpose • Enhance and expand the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) future workforce by: • Fostering regional and statewide communication, • Developing operational concepts for collaboration, • Identifying opportunities for multi-industry collaboration and alignment to advance STEM education and cultivate the 21st century workforce • Provide guidance and resources for other states looking to establish or grow a STEM network

  5. Working Together Network

  6. 6 • AIA/NDIA State STEM Meetings Past Meetings 2014 2015 Proposal • Virginia • Ohio • Alabama • Kansas • New York • Utah Providing Leadership at State & Local Levels

  7. Proven Approach • Stakeholder / partner engagement • Local challenges & opportunities • Break-out sessions for collaboration & action plans • Thought-provoking & inspirational speakers • National, regional & local proven practices • Make new connections = new opportunities • Student interactions = inspire & encourage Bias towards identifying & committing to actions that will bring near-term results to Ohio

  8. Team America Rocketry Challenge (TARC) • 13th annual competition • 2014 = 4,000 students in 48 states • 60,000 students have participated since 2003 • Survey of past participants gave encouraging findings • 96% plan to complete a college degree and 68% also expect to attend graduate or professional school • 71% plan to pursue a career directly related to STEM • 42% very likely to pursue a career in aeronautic/aerospace engineering TARC has become AIA’s model STEM program

  9. Outcomes

  10. National Overview of STEM Initiatives Aimee Kennedy Vice President Education and STEM Learning Battelle Edward M. Swallow Chair NDIA STEM Division Pete Larson The Boeing Company Chair, AIA STEM Working Group

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