what does stem mean to you? how does stem play a role in your life? academically? leisure? what...
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STEM Dual EnrollmentOrientation
Wednesday, August 28,2013
STEM Questionnaire:
What does STEM mean to you? How does STEM play a role in your life?
Academically? Leisure? What Major do you intend to pursue
when you begin college? What influences, i.e., parents, teachers,
mentors, friends, news, etc. helped make this decision?
STEM definition by the National Science Foundation
Fields that are collectively considered core technological underpinnings of an advanced society.
A country’s strength in their STEM workforce is viewed as an indicator of a nations ability to sustain itself.
Agricultural Sciences Biological Sciences
Chemistry Computer Science
Engineering Geological Science
Mathematics Physics/Astronomy
STEM Program at PCCC
PCCC received a 4.1 million dollar 5 year grant from the U.S. Department Of Education in Washington D.C. to recruit, support and motivate students into STEM fields.
This goal will be achieved through, dual enrollment, workshops, tutoring, field trips, special guest speakers, research, mentoring, etc.
What is Dual Enrollment
Provides High School students an opportunity to obtain college credits
Part of their normal High School Curriculum
Earn College Credits before graduating high school
STEM fully funds books and tuition
Advantages
You will earn high school and college credits simultaneously
Great Introduction to college courses, provides a smooth transition from high school to college
AP college credits is based on a test, Dual Enrollment is based on your performance throughout the full semester
Student, their families and the community all benefit from Dual Enrollment
Research states that students that earn college credits before HS graduation; increase their odds of continuing into higher education
Students and their families save money by earning college credits free of charge from STEM
Helps build a closer relationship between the college and ESHS
Some Course Offerings for Dual Enrollment
MA 103, Basic Statistics MA 108, College Algebra MA 109, Pre-Calculus GD 110, Intro To Graphic Design CIS 101, Computer
Concepts/Applications ES 101, Intro To Engineering SC 105, Principles of Astronomy and
Space
College Placement Test Required (Math Portion)
College Course Format
Courses are taught by college faculty/professors
Enrolling into a college level course automatically generates a college transcript in your name
This transcript can be transferred to another college or built on if you matriculate into PCCC after HS graduation
Course duration is 15/12 weeks, 3 hours a week.
STEM Support Services
We provide tutoring to all STEM students free of charge to ensure adequate support
Provide advisement on possible STEM Career Tracks to select› Our motto is: “There is a STEM career for
everyone!” Special Guest Speakers, NASA, IBM, etc. One on one mentoring for a full year for
qualifying candidates.
Important Points to Note About STEM Dual Enrollment
Enrolling in a college course is a serious commitment
There are add, drop, withdrawal deadlines, that you must adhere to just like college students
Some courses require an Accuplacer math test to ensure that math preparedness
STEM offers Accuplacer Math support services
STEM Student Workshops
Provide after school and summer workshops on various STEM subjects
Hands on- Engaging sessions Previous workshops include:
› Physics of Crashing› Programming utilizing Python› Lego Robotics› Programming Arduino circuit boards, (Computer
Engineering)› Microbial Worlds› Bridge Building› Auto-Cad/3D Printer
STEM Tutoring
We offer free professional tutoring for PCCC and Dual-Enrolled high school students in STEM areas 6 days a week,
M-F 9:00-9:35, Saturday 10:00-3:00 Accuplacer Preparation Dual Enrollment Orientation
Accuplacer Preparation RESULTS
82% Passed in 5 week Accuplacer Prep in June
75% Passed in 6 Days Booster Class in August
Average score for passing students is 100/120
Final Words-
! Education is the most powerful weapon... Which you can use to change the world” Nelson Mandela