STEM Roadmap to the Future: Growing the STEM pipeline through innovative curriculum, hands-on technology, and work-based learning that builds problem solving and critical thinking skills.
Abstract
The STEM Roadmap to the Future Program seeks to build the science and engineering pipeline by developing and implementing a multi-faceted STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) menu of programs expanding from elementary school students and teachers to postsecondaryeducation, training, and work-based experiences. The Program will initially focus on Hawaii schools, with targeted outreach to underrepresented populations in STEM fields, including Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander students as well as young girls and women. Curriculum and professional development for educators will provide progressive inquiry-based and engineering design methodology, with cultural alignment, gender equity, and tools to enhance rural access. The Program will be evaluated and adapted for further scale and replication by communities across the nation and other parts of the Asia-Pacific. Post-secondary training will include traditional academic programs, accelerated training models or ~boot camps,~ industry certificates, and on-the-job experiences focused on in demand STEM fields. Further outreach will be developed to engage women veterans, including providing mentoring andinternship opportunities. The collection of STEM roadmap programs will broaden the STEM education-to-workforce pipeline through career exploration and hands-on training designed to attract a diverse and expanded talent pool, helping to address the critical shortages in STEM fields. All programcomponents will require participants to apply scientific inquiry and engineering design principles along with innovative technology tools in order to develop real-world sustainability solutions in their respective communities~~place-based~ and ~service-learning.~ STEM curriculum developed will integrate the use of cutting edge geospatial tools, programming, computer aided design, graphics, and animation software, including mobile handheld devices as tools to enhance real-time data collection, 3-D printing, drones, analysis, and problem solving. Expansion areas will focus on computer programming, coding, virtual reality, and cyber security. The STEM Roadmap to the Future proposal will leverage MEDB~s established and proven statewide STEM programs, curriculum and professional development as well as existing long term partnerships. Funding will sustain and expand the program reach to approximately 200 teachers and 10,000 students. Performance measures will track increased STEM career awareness, intent and persistence across diverse participant populations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- May 23, 2019
- Source ID
- N000141912315
Entities
People
- Leslie Wilkins
Organizations
- Maui Economic Development Board
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy