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The Future of STEM

The Future of STEM. What are STEM careers?. Careers that focus on: S cience T echnology E ngineering M ath Any field or career that creates, discovers or applies new knowledge to make life better for all!. Atkins Highlights. Small School High Expectations Dedicated Magnet

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The Future of STEM

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  1. The Future of STEM

  2. What are STEM careers? Careers that focus on: Science Technology Engineering Math Any field or career that creates, discovers or applies new knowledge to make life better for all!

  3. Atkins Highlights Small School High Expectations Dedicated Magnet STEM Clubs (Science Olympiad, TSA, Forensics, Robotics, etc.) STEM Electives (with lots of cool “toys”) SMOD 2.58 Miles to the new Career Center PLUS – Everything the “other” schools can offer (AP courses, Band, Sports, etc.)

  4. Each Strand has 2 Career Pathways Biotechnology Biotechnology Health Science Scientific & Technical Visualization Computer Technology Computer Game Design Pre-Engineering (PLTW) Pre-Engineering Industrial System Technology

  5. Biotechnology Students will learn about the cell, its processes and products and how they can be used to improve the human condition. Biotechnology Possible Careers Research & Development Quality Control Clinical Research Manufacturing & Production Regulatory Affairs Information Systems Administration Finance & Investment • High emphasis on lab skills and research • Biotech Industry • Medical Research • CSI • Agricultural, Industrial and Environmental Applications

  6. Biotechnology Strand 9th 10th 11th 12th Biomedical Technology Biotech I Biotech II Advance Studies Internship Forensic Science

  7. Biotechnology Students will learn about skills that will lead them into a career in the medical profession Possible Careers Doctors Nurses Physician’s Assistants Lab technicians Therapists Dentists Forestry Veterinarians Agriculture Sales Reps Administrators EMS Biomedical • Emphasis on Health Care • Human Anatomy • Personal Care • Technology • Team Relations

  8. Health Science Strand 9th 10th 11th 12th Biomedical Technology Health Team Relations Medical Sciences I Medical Sciences II Internship

  9. Computer Technology • Students will get hands-on experience with the latest industry design software. Focus on 2D, 3D graphics, animation, video production, and webpage design. Scientific Visualization Possible Careers Medical Imaging Architectural Design Engineering & Manufacturing Scientific Imaging Graphic Design Informational Visualization Film & Gaming

  10. Scientific and Technical Visualization 9th 10th 11th 12th Fundamentals of Technology SciVis I SciVisII Advanced Studies Internship Communication Systems

  11. Computer Technology Students in this career strand will learn about how to design, create, and develop computer games and art. Computer Game Art & Design Possible Careers Computer Game Design Digital Effects and Animation 3D Graphics Graphic Design Multimedia Special Effects

  12. Computer Game Art & Design 9th 10th 11th 12th Fundamentals of Technology Scientific Visualization I Computer Game Art & Design I Advanced Studies Communication Systems Computer Game Art & Design II Internship

  13. Pre-Engineering Students will be learning basic concepts of Pre-Engineering while preparing for a college engineering program Pre-Engineering Possible Careers Chemical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering Environmental Engineering Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering

  14. Computer Integrated Manufacturing* Civil Engineering & Architecture* Aerospace* or Bio-Engineering* Choose one as a Concentrator course Pre-Engineering (PLTW) 9th 10th 11th 12th Introduction to Engineering Design* Principles of Engineering* Engineering Design & Development Digital Electronics* Internship *Students may be eligible to receive College Credit for these Courses Computer Engineering Technology I & II

  15. Pre-Engineering Students will be learn basic principles of manufacturing such as hydraulics, pneumatics, & computer integrated engineering Industrial Systems Technology Possible Careers Industrial Engineering Plant Management CNC Programmer/Operator Tool & Die Maker

  16. Industrial Systems Technology 9th 10th 11th 12th Fundamentals of Technology Manufacturing Systems Computer Integrated Manufacturing Advance Studies Introduction to Engineering Design Internship

  17. STEM Clubs and Competitions CSI Club

  18. Scientific & Technical Visualization Industrial System Technology Computer Game Art & Desgin Pre-Engineering (PLTW) Biotechnology Health Science Computer Technology Pre-Engineering Biotechnology Focus on STEM Courses

  19. Possible Majors at Atkins

  20. Possible Majors at Atkins

  21. Possible Majors at Atkins

  22. Possible Majors at Atkins

  23. Possible Majors at Atkins

  24. Thank You! For more Information: Atkins Academic & Technology High School Complex 3605 Old Greensboro Rd. Winston-Salem, NC 27284 336-703-6754 Principal: Joe Childers – jwchilders@wsfcs.k12.nc.us BioTechnology: Terry Howerton – thowerton@wsfcs.k12.nc.us Computer Technology: George Eckart – gdeckart@wsfcs.k12.nc.us Pre-Engineering: Kevin Hamilton – kdhamilton@wsfcs.k12.nc.us

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