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Sharpening the S.A.W.

M. E. Sharpening the S.A.W. T. S. Increasing STEM Awareness in Underserved Populations.

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Sharpening the S.A.W.

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  1. M E Sharpening the S.A.W. T S Increasing STEM Awareness in Underserved Populations

  2. "Whether it's improving our health or harnessing clean energy, protecting our security or succeeding in the global economy, our future depends on reaffirming America's role as the world's engine of scientific discovery and technological innovation. And that leadership tomorrow depends on how we educate our students today, especially in math, science, technology, and engineering.” --President Barack Obama

  3. Donna Falk • Manalapan Englishtown Middle School • 8th Grade Forensic Science & PBL • Bob Lochel • Hatboro-Horsham High School • 9-12 Math • Kris Bybee-Finley • Hurricane High School • 9-12 Special Education & Science Arshunda Washington Alief Taylor High School Grades 10-12 Chemistry & AP Environmental Science

  4. Project Goals • To introduce the concept of STEM to students in traditionally underserved populations • To demonstrate how STEM permeatesevery career, regardless of field of choice • To develop a tangible STEM resource for teachers, students, and the public at-large

  5. Students need STEM to grow.

  6. WEBINARS Our Tools Our Tools

  7. TIMELINE FOR THE SAW Now! Collaborate to build Wiki. Includes links to external sites Soon! Student interest inventories. Share possibilities with peers on the Wiki! Later! House events on the Wiki! Encourage ongoing visits and contributions from students. Eventually! Celebrate increased visibility of math and science opportunities in all students!

  8. EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITIES!

  9. NETWORK WITH PROFESSIONALS

  10. COMMUNICATE WITH KIDS FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS!

  11. CONTRIBUTE YOUR IDEAS!

  12. Acknowledgements Many, MANY thanks to Discovery, Siemens, ORAU, and College Board for allowing us to share in this unique experience! Images by: Google, Skype screen captures, Engineer Girl, Be an Actuary, and personal cameras. Music by: “ABC” by The Jackson 5

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