WCE STEM Learning Cooperative Supporting and Creating STEM Opportunities for Youth in Southeastern NC Synergy Conference 2020 July 28-31, 2020
Overview of the STEM Learning Cooperative Capitalizing on campus and community partnerships to develop and deliver aspirational STEM learning opportunities for students, families, and educators in Southeastern NC.
Intro The presenter will share the overall structure of our organization and how the partnership was developed to connect the four STEM units in the College. Strengthening the influence/impact of the units in supporting and working together to increase STEM efforts at the college and community. Dr. Angelia Reid-Griffin, Jr Seahawk Academy Director, is the workshop presenter.
Mission To enable and support STEM learning through the formation of cooperative and collaborative relationships with campus and community-based partners through a commitment to STEM learning for: PreK-16 learners in schools, community agencies, business and corporate contexts, and ➢ informal settings; Professional educators and students in pre-professional programs, in both informal and ➢ formal settings; Learners with exceptional and/or special needs; and, ➢ Inclusion of underrepresented and diverse populations/communities. ➢
Origin Existing STEM units in the Watson College of Education recognized the impact they could make if they collaborated on a larger scale. Together they formed the STEM Learning Cooperative . Although the units intentionally collaborate, each unit continues to have its own mission, goals, staff, etc.
STEM SENC: A Current Initiative STEM SENC (Southeastern North Carolina) The STEM LC is the lead organization for STEM SENC. The STEM SENC ecosystem includes organizations, schools, institutions, and businesses in surrounding counties (i.e., Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, Cumberland, Duplin, Harnett, Hoke, New Hanover, Onslow, Pender, Robeson, Sampson, and Scotland) who seek to provide access to STEM learning opportunities for all students regardless of geographic isolation, socioeconomic status, culture or ability. In a national competition, STEM SENC was one of twelve applicants selected to join Cohort 4 of the STEM Learning Ecosystems Community of Practice.
Center for The aim of the Center for Assistive Technology is to provide an Assistive avenue for educating persons on the availability and use of assistive technologies that can provide the freedom and Technology independence desperately sought by many persons who are faced with temporary or life-long challenges due to their Dr. Amelia Moody, Director disabilities. The Center serves as a Lending and Teacher and Student workshops Education Site for individuals with disabilities and those who provide education, therapy, intervention, and care for them. This facility is housed at the University of North Carolina Wilmington and offers materials and equipment, parent and student trainings, teacher education, and consultations to families. We focus in offering STEM educational opportunities to all children.
Center for Education in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (CESTEM) Dr. Carmen Sidbury, Director CESTEM provides professional development opportunities to regional K-16 instructors and educational opportunities to regional K-12 students to improve the quality of pre-college STEM education. CESTEM strengthens the university's regional engagement and outreach activities through events such as the Wilmington Regional Science Olympiad Tournament, Southeast Regional Science and Engineering Fair and SeaPerch, where over 1200 students participate annually. The Center also has a vibrant Technology Loan Program (TLP) where regional teachers and student teachers can borrow a range of STEM equipment and receive assistance with integrating technology into their classrooms.
STEAM Crafts Junior Seahawk Academy Dr. Angelia Reid-Griffin, Director Jr Seahawk Academy is an educational day program designed specifically for middle-grade students (ages 10-14). Targeting students from economically disadvantaged and underrepresented populations to develop interests in science, technology, engineering, math Working with Robotics (STEM), health, and education careers while participating in various fun, hands-on activities that promote learning. Activities each summer include exciting technology explorations, seminars, and creative projects designed and presented by students.
Summer Camp with Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington Youth Programs Youth Programs serves as a pipeline for engaged learning between the university and the preK-12 community by offering year round opportunities for youth to experience hands-on, problem-based STEM. Weekend Literacy Live! for preschoolers School Year Programs Weekend Programs Summer Camps Grant outreach Grant program Afterschool Engineering Outreach at DC Virgo Preparatory Academy supports STEM for rural counties
On-going activities offered by STEM LC & Partners: Summer: Due to COVID-19 outbreak, the University has restricted the use of campus facilities resulting in the cancellation and rescheduling of events for youth. Fall: TBA; Check our Program Websites Winter: TBA; Check our Program Websites Spring:TBA; Check our Program Websites Summer: TBA; Check our Program Websites
Thanks! Contact Us Email: stemlc@uncw.edu Phone: 910.962.3287 Mailing Address: STEM Learning Cooperative University of North Carolina Wilmington 601 S. College Road Wilmington, NC 28403-5976 Facebook Page : @uncwstemlc Website : https://uncw.edu/stem/ Dr. Van Dempsey, WCE Dean of Education Dr. William “Bill” Sterrett, WCE Associate Dean
Final point Our Community & School Partners: Brunswick County STEM Council ★ ROCAME ★ The STEM Learning Cooperative serves as the governing body for campus-based and community-based opportunities in Brunswick County Schools ★ PK-12 STEM outreach in Watson College of Education/UNCW Duplin County Schools ★ New Hanover County Schools ★ “ Expert providers of STEM activities” Pender County Schools ★ Sampson County Schools ★
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