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Arkansas STEM Policy Summit

Arkansas STEM Policy Summit. WELCOME APRIL 10-11, 2012. The future of Arkansas depends on a commitment to excellent STEM education involving government, the education system, teachers, students, families, and employers. 2011 STEM Coalition Actions.

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Arkansas STEM Policy Summit

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  1. Arkansas STEM Policy Summit WELCOME APRIL 10-11, 2012

  2. The future of Arkansas depends on a commitment to excellent STEM education involving government, the education system, teachers, students, families, and employers.

  3. 2011 STEM Coalition Actions • Developed a three-year (2012-2014) Strategic Plan

  4. STEM Strategy What can we do to affect change in the STEM pipeline regarding these groups? • TEACHERS • STUDENTS • PUBLIC • PARTNERSHIPS • JOBS

  5. STEM Impact in Established Industries Food and Agriculture Retail Manufacturing Transportation Health Finance

  6. STEM based Entrepreneurial Businesses

  7. STEM Strategic Plan STEM COALITION ACTIONS TO PROMOTE STEM ISSUES AND IMPROVE THE PIPELINE • CONVENING • REPORTING • FACILITATING • ORGANIZATION BUILDING

  8. 2011 STEM CoalitionOrganization Building • Developed a three-year (2012-2014) Strategic Plan • Strengthened Partnerships and Finances

  9. Building Partnerships

  10. Contributing Partners • Accelerate Arkansas • Arkansas Community Foundation • ARCF IMPAC Endowment • Arkansas Committed to Education Foundation • Arkansas Department of Career Education • Arkansas Department of Education • Arkansas Department of Higher Education • Arkansas Science & Technology Authority • AT & T • Chamberlin Family Foundation • Molex • Power Technology, Inc. • Walton Family Foundation • Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation • Winthrop Rockefeller Institute

  11. 2011 STEM Coalition Organization Building • Facebook page www.facebook.com/arstemcoalition • Developed the Arkansas STEM Coalition Website www.ArkansasStemCoalition.com

  12. 2011 STEM Coalition Convening • First Statewide STEM Policy Summit – April 2011 • Quarterly Coalition meetings • Quarterly STEM Center Director Meetings

  13. Arkansas Network of Centers for STEM Education Center for Math & Science Education NASA Educator Resource Center Ms. Lynne Hehr University of Arkansas 346 N. West Avenue Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-3875 Center for Mathematics & Science Dr. Tony Finley Harding University Box 12254 Searcy, AR 72149 (501) 279-4242 NEA Rural Institute Math/Science Ms. Julie Grady Arkansas State University P.O. Box 3891 State University, AR 72467-2350 (870) 972-3059 Institute for Math and Science Education Ms. Darlynn Cast University of Arkansas - Fort Smith 5210 Grand Avenue, Box 3649 Fort Smith, AR 72913 (479)788-7257 NEA Delta Institute Math/Science Dr. Cynthia Miller Arkansas State University P.O. Box 3891 State University, AR 72467-0184 (870) 972-3436 Satellite location at East Arkansas Community College, Forrest City, AR Arkansas Center for Math & Science Education Dr. Uma Garimella University of Central Arkansas UCA Box 5103, 201 Donaghey Avenue Conway, AR 72035-5005 (501) 450-5663 South Arkansas Math & Science Center Ms. Betty Ramsey Henderson State University Box 7663 Arkadelphia, AR 71999-0001 (870) 230-5417 Center for Math/Science Education Dr. Shelton Fitzpatrick University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 1200 North University, Mail Slot 4978 Pine Bluff, AR 71601 (870) 575-8051 Center for Teaching Excellence in Math & Science Education Dr. Scott White Southern Arkansas University P.O. Box 9397 Magnolia, AR 71754 (870)235-4290 Math & Science Partnership Dr. Angela Sewall University of Arkansas at Little Rock 2801 South University Drive Little Rock, AR 72204 501-569-8938 Center for Math & Science Education Ms. Pam Beard University of Arkansas at Monticello 397 University Drive, P.O. Box 3480 Monticello, AR 71656 (870) 460-1062

  14. “Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” Benjamin Franklin

  15. 2011 STEM Coalition Convening to Facilitating • Forum to discuss elements of STEM Works • Advocacy Role to Promote STEM Works • Administrative Role with UTeach

  16. UTeach & New Tech High Schools Gravette SD Northark Technical Center Prairie Grove SD UAF Jonesboro SD Lincoln SD ASU-J Russellville SD Cross Co. SD Riverview SD ATU UCA UALR Star City SD

  17. Project Lead the Way Sites

  18. 2011 STEM Coalition Facilitating Grants • Arkansas Community Foundation STEM Center Grants • Arkansas Committed to Education Grants for Elementary Science . $4,000 for equipment . Professional Development . 32 School Districts

  19. Elementary Science Grants

  20. Current and New Board Members • Jerry Adams • Walter Burgess • John Chamberlin • Melinda Faubel • Ed Franklin • Mike Gealt • Collis Geren • Julie Grady • James Hendren • Gail McClure • Cecil McDermott • Dennis Plyler • Steve Runge • Andrew Sustich • Charles Watson

  21. For More Information Contact: SUZANNE MITCHELL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR executivedirector@arkansasstemcoalition.com Website: www.ArkansasStemCoalition.com

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