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Learn about the NC STEM Community Collaborative's mission to support sustainable STEM projects in NC communities. Explore the role of MCNC in bridging industry, education, and policy for innovation. Discover the next-generation model for 21st-century teaching and learning.
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NC STEM Community Collaborative A Structured Approach to Innovation October 30, 2014
Agenda • Introduction • Economic Impacts, Education Focus • NC STEM Community Collaborative • Mission & Role • What does it mean for NC Communities? • Ready To Launch, Emerging & Incubating • 21st Century Teaching & Learning • Next Steps
NC STEM Community Collaborative NC STEM Community Collaborative facilitates a coordinated approach by diverse leadership providing knowledge capture, advocacy, and connections across regional, state & resource networks for locally sustainable, innovative projects serving the economic and academic STEM needs in communities around the State.
Why MCNC? MCNC: • Bridges the Industry, Education, & Policy landscape • Extensive Network at all levels of Leadership • Delivers NCREN to a diverse client set • History of Innovation & Foundation in STEM
What is 21st Century Teaching & Learning? Community Response 21st Century Teaching & Learning Figure 1 The next-generation model adopted by the Gates Foundation centers on student needs. SOURCE: Jim Shelton, BMGF
Community Self-Determination • All Regions Have Access! • Ready to Launch • Emerging • Incubating
Earliest Communities – Collaborative Phases 2010 2009 Now Build Community Buy-in & Vision 3-5 Communities Enter and Become Examples (“Hubs”) for others Commitment Commitment Commitment Interest & Leadership Capacity Dedication Transparency Support Innovation Equality Sustainability Expertise Communication 2010 - All Communities Begin Process Based on Learnings of Hubs
Thank You Karl T. Rectanus NC STEM Community Collaborative Leader Ph: 919-248-1107 karl@mcnc.org