John Dugger, Ph.D. Professor, School of Technology Studies Affiliate Director, PLTW- Michigan jdugger@emich.edu

1. Statewide Partnership for Developing the Michigan STEM Workforce Paul Kuwik, Ph.D. Emeritus Professor, School of Technology Studies State Director, PLTW- Michigan pkuwik@emich.edu John Dugger, Ph.D. Professor, School of Technology Studies Affiliate Director, PLTW- Michigan jdugger@emich.edu

2. The State of the Nation “… We projects an annual need of 400,000 college graduates in STEM majors to remain competitive in the global marketplace.” National Business Roundtable

3. The State of the Nation “ … Of the 4 million 9th graders who began their high school careers in 2004, only 4% (167,000) will graduate in 2012 with a bachelors degree in a STEM major.” National Center for Education Statistics

4. Defining STEM Education Mathematics • Integrative • Content • Activity/Problem Based Technology Science Engineering

5. Graduates by Field

6. STEM Mission Statements • Integrative is consistent with most mission statements. • Michigan STEM Hub Mission: …refers to the teaching and learning of the STEM disciplines in an integrated, intensive and applied fashion..

7. STEM Mission Statements • New York: …refers to the interdisciplinary teaching and learning of the STEM disciplines…to a level of rigor sufficient to produce critical thinkers and problem solvers… • California: …an interdisciplinary and applied approach that is coupled with real-world problem-based learning…

8. Elements of a True STEM Program • Exploratory/Preparatory • Outcomes Based • Multi-disciplinary (inclusive of all 4 disciplines) • Assessment - state standards and benchmarks • Professional Development • Partnership Teams w/key constituents • Accommodate diverse backgrounds and abilities

9. Important Research Directions • Influence STEM Career Choice • Persistence once on a STEM Career Path • Math Achievement • Science Achievement • Technology Achievement

10. Criteria for Rating STEM Programs • Outcomes based • Integrated disciplines including Math, Science, Technology, and Engineering • Cross walked with the state curriculum • Length of delivery of the STEM program • Flexibility of delivery systems

11. Criteria for Rating STEM – Cont. • Assessment • Curriculum review and updating • Active partnership team • Accommodation for students with diverse backgrounds and abilities

12. Current Status of Michigan STEM Efforts • Fragmented • No specific state funding • Lags Surrounding States and Nation • Number of Implementations • Overall Planning • Lack of career pathway funding by CTE (Michigan)

14. Comparison of Largest Regional STEM Implementations

15. Need for Michigan STEM Leadership Team • Multiple groups with an interest and commitment to STEM • Mich. Dept. of Ed. • Mich. Economic Development Corp. • Math/Science Centers • Business and Industry • Five Michigan STEM Hubs • Higher Education Interests • Professional Associations

16. Identification of Key Initial Partners • State Department of Education • Affiliate University and University Partners • Michigan Economic Development Corporation • Math-Science Centers in Michigan

17. Development of Executive Team • Planning steps • Identify key state agencies, educational entities, & private sector members • Charter for Team • Mission, vision, goals • Membership and structure • Operational plan

18. Activities • Advocate for state funding for STEM • State-wide STEM Conference • System for awarding STEM grants • Engaging other STEM players • Coordinate proposals to industry and foundations for STEM

19. Vision for the Future • Broadening membership to include community college leadership • Expanding business and industry involvement • Securing state support for STEM implementations • Focus of the overall research results regarding STEM programs

20. Presenter Contact Information John Dugger, Ph.D., Michigan Affiliate Director, PLTW jdugger@emich.edu Paul Kuwik, Ph.D., Michigan State Director, PLTW Paul.kuwik@emich.edu