Goal 1: Expand the number of students who ultimately pursue advanced degrees and careers in STEM fields and broaden the participation of women and minorities in those fields.

Goal 2: Expand the STEM-capable workforce and broaden the participation of women and minorities in that workforce.

Goal 3: Increase STEM literacy for all students including those who do not pursue STEM-related careers or additional study in the STEM disciplines.

The Warren Travis White Academy of Engineering will prepare all students for world-changing engineering opportunities through project-based learning and will provide a technology driven educational environment to allow for life-changing experiences.

Students take engineering courses prescribed by the Project Lead the Way curriculum. Core teachers will collaborate with Academy Of Engineering teachers during projects to connect and integrate all core subjects.

Rule 1:  Show excitement with sense of efficacy.

Rule 2:  Exploring with real-world virtual reality.

Rule 3:  Prepare and inspire future engineers.

Based on Dr. Ejiwale's paper, Facilitating Teaching and Learning in the STEM Disciplines, which practices of teaching should be employed by a STEM educator in order to facilitate learning?

Integrated STEM Education programs applying equal attention to the standards and objectives of 2 or more of the STEM fields.

Enabling student’s learning involves teacher motivation.

In addition to STEM teachers being well educated, teacher’s attitudes toward teaching and self-efficacy are crucial to promoting an enabling learning environment for students.

What are Mr. Ramsey's three rules to spark learning in the classroom?

Rule 1:  Curiosity Comes First

Rule 2:  Embrace the Mess

Rule3:  Practice Reflection