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STEM K-12 Programs Update. Col. Neal Barlow VP-Education. Program Name Change. January 2010 : Precollege Outreach Committee changed its name to STEM K-12 Outreach committee to more accurately reflect its mission. STEM K-12 Teacher Programs. Revamped materials promoting benefits to teachers
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STEM K-12 Programs Update Col. Neal Barlow VP-Education
Program Name Change • January 2010 : Precollege Outreach Committee changed its name to STEM K-12 Outreach committee to more accurately reflect its mission
STEM K-12 Teacher Programs • Revamped materials promoting benefits to teachers • Have partnered with the FAA,NASA,Air Force NDEP,NASM, and US Navy to develop short localized teacher workshops • April 24 2010: The National Air & Space Museum, Steven F. Udvar Hazy Center hosted workshop (50) • July 15-16 & 19-20 US Air Force Academy will host workshop(80)
K-12 STEM Student Impact • Real World Design Challenge: • March 27, 2010 National Air & Space Museum • 150 students representing 25 states competed for top prize. Dr. Mark Lewis presented student and educator associate memberships to winning team • Conrad Foundation Spirit of Innovation Awards • April 9-10 2010 NASA Ames Research Center • 150 students competed for top prizes in 4 categories. • Dr. Skip Fletcher presented 4 $500 Coaches Awards educator associate and student memberships to winning teams