Science Reading Response 4 - Why STEM Matters by Katie https://padlet.com/kshaw9707/eu6qqpwcvzn Katie Troff en-us 2016-09-12 18:52:49 UTC 2016-09-12 19:50:15 UTC hello@padlet.com STEM = Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math kshaw9707 https://padlet.com/kshaw9707/eu6qqpwcvzn/wish/123269506 2016-09-12 19:03:52 UTC https://padlet.com/kshaw9707/eu6qqpwcvzn/wish/123269506 STEM will provide students with readiness for the future. kshaw9707 https://padlet.com/kshaw9707/eu6qqpwcvzn/wish/123270039 2016-09-12 19:05:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kshaw9707/eu6qqpwcvzn/wish/123270039 Sow STEM Seeds Early kshaw9707 https://padlet.com/kshaw9707/eu6qqpwcvzn/wish/123270527 If students experience exciting and engaging STEM activities early on - they will be more likely to show interest towards those areas later.]]> 2016-09-12 19:07:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kshaw9707/eu6qqpwcvzn/wish/123270527 Show Students Why STEM Careers Matter kshaw9707 https://padlet.com/kshaw9707/eu6qqpwcvzn/wish/123270931 Provide role-models/examples for unrepresented groups like women and minorities to spark their interest in STEM and help them realize that this is a real option for them.]]> 2016-09-12 19:08:42 UTC https://padlet.com/kshaw9707/eu6qqpwcvzn/wish/123270931 Explain That STEM Education Provides Opportunity kshaw9707 https://padlet.com/kshaw9707/eu6qqpwcvzn/wish/123271877 "More than 1 million additional graduates with STEM degrees will be needed to fill the growing number of jobs that require those skills."]]> 2016-09-12 19:11:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kshaw9707/eu6qqpwcvzn/wish/123271877 Improved STEM studies will help improve America's global competitiveness. kshaw9707 https://padlet.com/kshaw9707/eu6qqpwcvzn/wish/123272477 2016-09-12 19:13:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kshaw9707/eu6qqpwcvzn/wish/123272477 Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) kshaw9707 https://padlet.com/kshaw9707/eu6qqpwcvzn/wish/123273054 Helps develop programs and initiatives to provide services that improve educational opportunities across the country.]]> 2016-09-12 19:15:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kshaw9707/eu6qqpwcvzn/wish/123273054 CalSERVES kshaw9707 https://padlet.com/kshaw9707/eu6qqpwcvzn/wish/123273676 Operates an after-school program with members of "123 AmeriCorps" and other volunteers to provide small-group tutoring in STEM subjects.

]]> 2016-09-12 19:17:51 UTC https://padlet.com/kshaw9707/eu6qqpwcvzn/wish/123273676 Citizen Schools kshaw9707 https://padlet.com/kshaw9707/eu6qqpwcvzn/wish/123280762 Citizen Schools works to expand the learning day for low-income middle schools around the country. They connect volunteer professionals with students to improve math studies and increase enthusiasm for STEM careers.

]]> 2016-09-12 19:42:59 UTC https://padlet.com/kshaw9707/eu6qqpwcvzn/wish/123280762 VISTAs kshaw9707 https://padlet.com/kshaw9707/eu6qqpwcvzn/wish/123281300 Our VISTAs connect students with STEM professionals through groups like "Tomorrow's Aeronautical Museum" in Compton, CA, and the Greater Valdosta United Way and Boys and Girls Clubs in Georgia.

]]> 2016-09-12 19:44:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kshaw9707/eu6qqpwcvzn/wish/123281300 We need to increase awareness and the quality of STEM education TODAY! kshaw9707 https://padlet.com/kshaw9707/eu6qqpwcvzn/wish/123281908 2016-09-12 19:46:54 UTC https://padlet.com/kshaw9707/eu6qqpwcvzn/wish/123281908