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TORCH 101: What is TORCH?

TORCH 101: What is TORCH? . Sarah Brown- TORCH Chair. Contents. TORCH Objectives Overview of TORCH How to get started TORCH Incentives Resources & Training. 2011-2012 TORCH Objectives. To stimulate working knowledge of TORCH umbrella programs within the society’s leadership and membership

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TORCH 101: What is TORCH?

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  1. TORCH 101: What is TORCH? Sarah Brown- TORCH Chair

  2. Contents • TORCH Objectives • Overview of TORCH • How to get started • TORCH Incentives • Resources & Training

  3. 2011-2012TORCH Objectives • To stimulate working knowledge of TORCH umbrella programs within the society’s leadership and membership • Publish member resources for TORCH implementation in chapter level programs • Increased exposure within and outside of the society of TORCH programs

  4. Technical OutReach Community Help …Positively Impacting the Community STEM Community Training Informal Science and Engineering A Walk For Education Traditional Community Service Technical Expertise Services • To provide introductory training to members of the community in modern technology, software and technical knowledge • To provide science, engineering, technology and mathematics exposure opportunities within Black communities • To stimulate enthusiasm about science, engineering, technology and mathematics within Black communities Encourage greater Black participation in science, engineering, technology and mathematics at all levels • Promote the value of science, engineering, technology and mathematics education at all levels

  5. TORCH Goals Program Evaluation & Data Collection STEM ISE AWFE TES Traditional • Resource development & publishing • Curriculum design assistance and support • Measure Impact • Follow-up programming at 75% of sites • Alumni Participation • Convention Event(s) • Library of Activities for FRCs and Convention • USA Science & Engineering Fair • Collect Data • Events at FRCs and Convention Uniform data collection tools for chapters to use

  6. STEM Community Training • Traditional TORCH Projects • Computer literacy • Programming • Software Training • Supplemental Instruction (Students) • Tutoring • College Preparation • Web development • Stable location and volunteers • Longer period of time • Relationship building

  7. Informal Science and Engineering Education • Usually one day, intervention style • Introduction level • Social context • Examples • Kitchen chemistry • Open house activities • Demonstrations • Engineering arts and crafts

  8. Technical Expertise Services • NSBE members use engineering skills to meet community needs • Partner with community based organizations • Senior Design projects • Examples/Methods • Enhancing daily use products for use by disabled • Solar cell installation for Habitat house • Project management for local non-profit • IT services at neighborhood computer center • Look for Tech Expertise Services opportunities in SIGs

  9. A Walk for Education • Now a chapter based program • Nationally Supported in October • Start planning early, implementation guide ready

  10. Traditional Community Service Activities • Drives • Clothes, books, textbooks, food, toys, school supplies etc. • Food serving or distribution • Clean-ups • Habitat for Humanity • Community Health Fairs • AIDS, Cancer walks, Relay for Life

  11. What does it take to start TORCH? • Decide who you want to serve • K- 8th grade • 8th-12th grade • Adults • Seniors • Community agency • Decide what programs to offer • What subsection do they fall? • Check the TORCH website and handbook for ideas! • Decide where to offer your programs • At your college or university • Community center • Public Library • School

  12. Volunteers, Funding and Participation • Get your chapter involved! • Use membership incentive programs • Do a volunteer challenge • Integrate in regular chapter activities • Fund your TORCH program • Fundraise • Apply to the National TORCH & Programs Funds • Don’t be afraid to start small with no funds • Community participation • Work with community based organizations • Advertise in local newspaper • Visit schools, community centers, and churches

  13. TORCH Funding • TORCH Program Funding • Funds for Informal Science & Engineering and STEM Community training • Submit a proposal, budget and details to torch@nsbe.org • Template on the website, update likely

  14. TORCH Recognition • NSBE gives awards for TORCH! • Individuals • Programs (Innovative TES, ISE, or STEM, Outstanding AWFE) • Chapters - $500 • Region - $1000 • Selection criteria • Participation time in TORCH programs • Contributions to expanding TORCH • Dedication to the program and community • Degree of impact of programming

  15. What Next? • TORCH 101 & Handbook: overall information • Implementation Guides • Best Practices • TORCH at FRCs • TORCH at Convention: workshops & service

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