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STEM INOVATIONS: RECRUITMENT

STEM INOVATIONS: RECRUITMENT. Phyllis Pelzer, PLTW Teacher Orangeburg Consolidated School District Five. HOW WE GAIN STUDENT INTEREST IN ENGINEERING. We utilize several strategies to recruit and maintain students in engineering.

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STEM INOVATIONS: RECRUITMENT

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  1. STEM INOVATIONS: RECRUITMENT Phyllis Pelzer, PLTW Teacher Orangeburg Consolidated School District Five

  2. HOW WE GAIN STUDENT INTEREST IN ENGINEERING We utilize several strategies to recruit and maintain students in engineering. Over the 2009 -2010 School year, we participated in many activities that raised the community awareness of: “Who We Are” and “What We Do” Here is a snapshot!

  3. SUCCESSFUL STRATEGIES • Middle and Elementary schools recruitment (Grades 4-8) • Students are the primary recruiters • Hands-on classes and activities • Middle and Elementary Student Events • Coast Guard/ NSBE Fun Day • Saturday Academy • Back To School Bash • Wednesday Tutoring Sessions for Middle and High School • Student Organizations • Workshops & Competitions • Community Service • Annual Awards Banquet • Job Shadowing • Parental Involvement

  4. SCHOOL VISITS • Middle and Elementary students see older students in a career path they may choose to follow. • The students describe their personal reflections dealing with engineering and the many competitions and accomplishments they’ve had within this field. • One-on-one interaction with teachers and students • Share upcoming events • Disseminate information • Students know what to take • 9th grade year

  5. PLTW CLASSES • 15 hours dual credit at Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College • Problem-based learning • Projects • Guest speakers

  6. FUN ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES Coast Guard Fun Day

  7. FUN ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES Back to School Bash • Middle School Students • Dance • Xbox Game Tournament • WII Dance • Recruited 50 new NSBE Students Saturday Academy • Fun & Pizza • Baseball Math Game • Quiz Bowl

  8. FUN ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES AFTER-SCHOOL TUTORING IN MATH & SCIENCE YES We do have fun! ROBOTICS CLUB 1stPlace in Design in SCSU Robotics Competition

  9. National Society of Black Engineers • Conventions, Workshops and competitions: • Toronto, Canada • St Louis, MO • Pittsburgh, PA • Greensboro, NC

  10. National Society of Black Engineers Community Service • Teens for Jeans • Helped homeless youth in local community by donating 255 pair of gently used jeans • Nike “Re-Use a Shoe” Campaign • Rubber soles recycled and used for athletic surfaces • Habitat for Humanity • Helped move and donate Christmas gifts

  11. National Society of Black Engineers • Chapter of the Year – 2010-2011 • Featured on the Cover of the International Bridge Magazine • 118 members • Highest % APEX Members • (GPA 3.0+) • Try-Math-A-Lon Region 2 Winners • TMAL World - 5th Place • TMAL USA – 3rd Place • Three NSBE Golden Torch Scholarship Winners • Save-Our-Kids Scholarship Winner • Awards Banquet

  12. NOBCChE • National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers • 10 students selected to attend by SCSU 1890 • Science Bowl • Science Fair • Tutoring by Administrators and Teachers

  13. Job Shadowing • SCDOT Engineers • Civil Engineering and Architecture Students • Expanded from 3 hours to entire work day

  14. PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT OUR PARENTS SHOW UP! • PLTW Parent-Teacher Conferences • PTO • NSBE Parent Meetings • Help with Fundraising • Chaperones

  15. A LITTLE SOMETHING EXTRA! • Displaying enthusiasm and excitement everyday – Teachers and students • Allow students to express themselves • Using Incentives • Encourage their achievements • Single-gender Activities • Have fun Learning!

  16. QUESTIONS

  17. THANK YOU! Dr. Johnny Murdaugh, Director Orangeburg Consolidated School District Five Technology Center Ms. Angel Hightower, Curriculum Coordinator Orangeburg Consolidated School District Five Technology Center Dr. Bob Couch, Director SCDOE Office of CATE Mr. B.T. Martin, Education Associate SCDOE Office of CATE OCSD5 PLTW Teachers & Students

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