Mr. B.T. Martin Mr. B.T. Martin Education Associate, State Education Associate, State Department of Education Department of Education Office of Career and Technology Education Office of Career and Technology Education PLTW State Leader, PLTW State Leader, Engineering ProgramEngineering Program

Dr. Donald Griffith College Dr. Donald Griffith College of Engineering and Computing of Engineering and Computing University of South Carolina University of South Carolina PLTW Affiliate Director PLTW Affiliate Director Engineering and Biomedical Programs Engineering and Biomedical Programs

PLTW prepares students for the global economy through its world-class curriculum, high quality professional

development and an engaged network of educators, students,

universities and professionals.

Engineering National AffiliatesUpper

Midwest MidwestSouth

CentralNortheastWest Coast Southeast

“Of the 4 million 9th graders who began their high school careers in

2004, only 4% (167,000) will graduate in 2012 with a bachelors degree in a

STEM major.”

- National Center for Education Statistics

Middle School

Gateway To Technology

• Design and Modeling

• Automation and Robotics

• Energy and the

Environment

• Flight and Space

• Science of Technology

• Magic of Electrons

• Green Architecture

• (2013 Medical Detectives)

Gateway to Technology Gateway to Technology Sites for 2011-12Sites for 2011-12

EnrollmentEnrollment10,000+10,000+

80 registered GTT sites80 registered GTT sites

High School

Pathway To Engineering

• Introduction to Engineering Design

• Principles Of Engineering

• Aerospace Engineering

• Biotechnical Engineering

• Civil Engineering and Architecture

• Computer Integrated Manufacturing

• Digital Electronics

• Engineering Design and Development

• (2013 Computer and Software Engineering)

Pathway To Engineering Pathway To Engineering Sites in 2001Sites in 2001

EnrollmentEnrollment8080

2 High Schools2 High Schools

EnrollmentEnrollment10,000 +10,000 +59 Districts59 Districts

96 High Schools96 High Schools

Pathway To EngineeringPathway To Engineering Sites in 2011-12Sites in 2011-12

Affiliated Affiliated PostsecondaryPostsecondary

InstitutionsInstitutions

Program Statistics

• 95% intend to pursue a post-secondary degree– Vs. 67% nationally (National Center for Education Statistics)

• 70% say they will study a STEM-related post-secondary degree program– Vs. 32% nationally (Center on Education and Work)

• The percentage of female students in PLTW engineering programs continues to be about 19%– Vs. 18% nationally (American Society for Engineering

Education)

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