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getSTEM © Copyright 2009 MINNESOTA HIGH TECH ASSOCIATION

A commitment to STEM … a focus on connections

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What is STEM Education? Science Technology Engineering Math

STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math and is the economic currency and makes students employable in the global economy.

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Why STEM Education?

Workforce Need Economic forecasts project 20-33% increase in scientific and

technical occupations in Minnesota in ten years. (Source: DEED) 18 out of the 20 fastest growing occupations will be tied to the

STEM disciplines. (Source: DEED)

Improved Academic Performance Students who complete Algebra II in high school more than double

their chances of earning a four-year college degree. (Source: Achieve Inc.)

80% of current jobs require education beyond high school. (Source: MnSCU)

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Why Social Computing?

Social Computing is a new concept in K-12 Education

The STEM education message is broadcast faster and to more people using Social Computing

Use of Social Networking tools will build partnerships between local STEM businesses and K-12 educators

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What did we create? getSTEM web portal

WWW.getSTEM-mn.com First social computing site

specific to K-12 STEM in the nation

Project development started fall 2007 and officially launched February 2, 2009

getSTEM is a partnership between the Minnesota High Tech Association and the Minnesota Department of Education. It is supported by contributions from Microsoft, Thomson Reuters, Inetium, 3M, and Ecolab

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Just Ask, Just Offer… It Just Makes Sense! Teachers use the website to create

postings to ASK for community assistance and volunteers for their classroom

Local businesses use the website to OFFER their K-12 outreach programs that teachers may incorporate into their classroom

Popular getSTEM connections: guest presentations, informational interviews, basic material donations (notebooks & pencils)

Most connections consist of one hour volunteer time or $25 donation to K-12 education

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The TeacherShe needs help in a number of ways

Field TripsField Trips

SoftwareSoftware

MentorsMentors

Guest speakersGuest speakers

Materials / SuppliesMaterials / Supplies

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The EmployeeHe has a lot he can offer

Facility visitsFacility visits

Day in the lifeDay in the life

Mentoring studentsMentoring students

SoftwareSoftware

Materials / SuppliesMaterials / Supplies

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getSTEM VisionThe portal for Minnesota Educators and Businesses to connect and collaborate to build

relationships to match STEM needs with STEM resources.

“Looking to coordinate a manufacturing plant visit for a field trip“


“We have a facility in Fridley along with an R&D lab “










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Why is this connection so important?

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getSTEM Networking Features Users build profile

indicating their STEM interests

getSTEM provides matching algorithm of postings that match user’s profile and interests

getSTEM provides metrics on postings so users may monitor their postings

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Upcoming Development: Tag Cloud Search Feature

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Social Networking to Promote getSTEM

• Facebook– Fan Page– Facebook Group

• Twitter – Program Manger Tweets– Real Time Twitter Integration

• Linked In– getSTEM Linked In Group

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First Grader with Leukemia Aided by getSTEM

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