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Adventures in Technology “Partnerships for real-world experience” Presented by: Maureen A. Ryan Manager, Education Init

Adventures in Technology “Partnerships for real-world experience” Presented by: Maureen A. Ryan Manager, Education Initiatives. Adventures in Technology. What is Adventures in Technology?

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Adventures in Technology “Partnerships for real-world experience” Presented by: Maureen A. Ryan Manager, Education Init

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  1. Adventures in Technology “Partnerships for real-world experience” Presented by: Maureen A. Ryan Manager, Education Initiatives

  2. Adventures in Technology What is Adventures in Technology? The Adventures in Technology project is an industry-focused business, education and community partnership designed to increase the visibility of regional career opportunities in southwestern Pennsylvania. The project brings more visibility to careers in: • Manufacturing • Information technology • Biomedical/biotechnology • Finance • Marketing • Information services Funding: The project is sponsored in part by the Pittsburgh Technology Council and Catalyst Connection and the Grable Foundation.

  3. Adventures in Technology The Adventures in Technology project engages high school students in an 8-week hands-on project to design and build a product or re-engineer an existing product, process or system. Project Goals: • Explore career opportunities • Promote education and industry relationships • Provide students with a real-world business challenge • Provide mentoring by industry professionals, business leaders and academic advisors. • Provide students with the opportunity to exhibit project at showcase event. Students from Indiana County Technology Center in Indiana County at Aeptec Microsystems, February 2004.

  4. Adventures in Technology Student Learning Objectives • Define business and industry terminology • Utilize time management techniques • Work as a team member to solve business problems • Read and process technical information • Demonstrate the ability to communicate and interact with industry professionals • Learn and understand technical concepts and principles • Gain knowledge about the materials, equipment, technology and processes used by a specific company • Utilize teamwork, decision-making and technical aptitude skills • Develop a professional presentation to illustrate project solutions Students from Northern Westmoreland CTC in Westmoreland County, discuss project with Hamill Mfg. employee, February 2004. Students from Fayette County Area Vocational & Technical School in Fayette County take a company tour with ICMI, Inc. employee, February 2004.

  5. Adventures in Technology Project Samples Kennametal (Westmoreland) (2004) “Production Floor Layout” “Titanium Recycling” “Production Flow Task Study” “Blue Box Storage” Hamill Manufacturing Co., Inc. (Allegheny) “Shipping Container Design” (2003) Berkley Surgical Berkley Surgical (Fayette) “Mask Flow Chart” (2004) Seagate Technology, Inc. (Allegheny) Automobile Disk Drive – “SeaDrive” (2004)

  6. TABLE 3: ACADEMIC STANDARDS ASSESSMENT DATA Academic Standard Average “YES” response Average “NO” response Reading, Writing, Speaking & Listening Learning to Read Independently Reading Critically Types of Writing Speaking and Listening Research 93.3% 95.0% 45.0% 98.0% 96.7% 06.7% 05.0% 55.0% 02.0% 03.3% Average 85.6% 14.4% Mathematics Measurement and Estimation Mathematical Problem Solving and Communication Statistics and Data Analysis Probability and Predictions Algebra and Functions 47.5% 67.5% 50.0% 65.0% 22.2% 52.5% 32.5% 50.0% 60.0% 77.8% Average 50.4% 54.6% Science and Technology Unifying Themes Inquiry and Design Technology Education Technological Devices 64.0% 66.6% 72.5% 79.1% 36.0% 33.4% 27.5% 20.9% Average 70.6% 29.4% TOTAL 68.9% 32.8% Alignment to PA Standards:

  7. Adventures in Technology Project Impact

  8. Adventures in Technology Download more information at: http://www.catalystconnection.org/Workforce/ait.aspx

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