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CREATING A STEM HuB

CREATING A STEM HuB. David Chalif, Dean of Natural Science & Mathematics Beth Nichols, Executive Director of Grants & Strategic Initiatives Deann Leoni, PI for NSF STEP and S-STEM Grants/Math Faculty. Edmonds Community College; Lynnwood, WA.

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CREATING A STEM HuB

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  1. CREATING A STEM HuB David Chalif, Dean of Natural Science & Mathematics Beth Nichols, Executive Director of Grants & Strategic Initiatives Deann Leoni, PI for NSF STEP and S-STEM Grants/Math Faculty Edmonds Community College; Lynnwood, WA

  2. Washington State Board of Community & Technical Colleges

  3. About Edmonds Community College • 12,000 Students per quarter • 1,689 International Students from 72 Countries • 34% Students of Color • 29 is the Average Student Age • 10% Corporate Training and Continuing Education • 40% Academic Transfer Students • 30% Professional-Technical Students • 20% Basic Skills

  4. Edmonds CC 2010-11 Budget

  5. Edmonds CC- A Strategic Direction • A key strategic direction approved by the College’s Board of Trustees is to “serve the community as a hub of math, science and engineering” and our staff, faculty, and administration are committed to preparing students to enter and succeed in STEM fields.

  6. hub (h b). n. 1. The center part of a wheel, fan, or propeller. 2. A center of activity or interest; a focal point. 3. A focus on STEM at Edmonds Community College

  7. The Need for STEM in Washington Washington State leads the nation with a STEM driven innovation economy:  • Washington ranks second in the U.S. on the 2010 “New Economy” index for innovation and entrepreneurship • Washington ranks fourth in the U.S. for technology-based corporations • 67% percent of Washington jobs will require a two or four-year degree by 2018

  8. The Need for STEM in Washington However... • Washington ranks 46th in the US for participation in science and engineering graduate programs • Washington is the second largest importer of bachelor’s degree recipients • Washington only produces 29 engineers per 1000 hired and 21 computer scientists per 1000 hired • Less than 5% of STEM postsecondary degrees are earned by students of color in Washington • Over 60% of Washington community college students enroll in remedial courses, most often math

  9. National Science Foundation Grants • (9) Advanced Technological Education (ATE) Projects • (2) Advanced Technological Education (ATE) National Centers • (2) STEM Talent Expansion Program (STEP) • (2) Transforming Undergraduate Education in Science (TUES) • (3) Scholarships: S-STEM and CSEMS Programs TOTAL: $11 million

  10. New STEM Program Development BE INNOVATIVE! TAKE RISKS! • CHEMCORE • Materials Science • SPRITE – Animation • Energy Management • Undergraduate Research • Math Across the Curriculum

  11. Math Across the Curriculum (MAC)From Concept to National Project GREAT IDEA! NSF CCLI Adapt & Implement Grant $135,000 NSF-CCCI National Dissemination Partnering with American Mathematical Assn. of Two-Year Colleges (AMATYC) $100,000 of $700,000 Dept. of Education Federal Approp. $100,000 MAC Nat’l Project • 100% Match • EdCC Foundation • K-12 Articulation Council • State Board for Comm. & Tech Colleges • Puget Sound Center for Teaching & Learning Every Step of the Way…

  12. LEVERAGING! Materials Science ATE Grants 2000 Materials Technology in Manufacturing ($1.05 million) 2004 Planning Grant for National Resource Center ($72,480) 2005 National Materials Education Resource Center ($1.5 million) 2006 Certificates in Advanced Manufacturing ($810,000) 2009 National Materials Education Resource Center II ($1.1 million) 2010 Technician Education in Additive Manufacturing ($641,100) 2011 National Educators Workshops ($353,316)

  13. 3 Current STEM Student Support Projects

  14. STEP Grant:RELATIONSHIPS IN SCIENCE EDUCATION (RiSE) $1 million over 5 Years

  15. RiSE Teams • Core Team • 9 STEM faculty plus project director meet weekly • Internal Advisory Committee • External Advisory Committee • Data Team

  16. RiSE Project’s five main objectives:

  17. How Will RiSE Accomplish These?

  18. How Will RiSE Accomplish These?

  19. Edmonds STEM Scholarship Program (EdSTEM$) EdSTEM$ $592,000 over four years Scholarships of up to $5000/year awarded to low-income STEM students Suite of student support services

  20. MATHEMATICS, ENGINEERING, AND SCIENCE ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM (MESA) $55,000 per year for 3 years Established a MESA Center The center aims to increase the numbers of women and underrepresented minorities receiving bachelors degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics Serves a cohort of 50 low-income under-represented and educationally disadvantaged students Provides a suite of support services

  21. KEY Factors of Success • Leadership at all levels • Innovation • Faculty Buy-In • Extensive Partnerships • Flexibility • Strong Grants Office • Risk-taking!

  22. KEY Factors of Success • Access to and Analysis of Data • Title III, Strengthening Institutions Grant • Achieving the Dream • Success Breeds Success • Experienced Business Office • Communication with NSF • HUMOR!

  23. QUESTIONS? NSF Grant Narratives: http://www.edcc.edu/grants/nsf.php David Chalif, dchalif@email.edcc.edu Beth Nichols, bnichols@email.edcc.edu DeannLeoni, dleoni@email.edcc.edu

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