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Science• Life Sciences:

• Health Professions (Scripps Health + Research Institute)

• Chemistry• Biochemistry (Life Technologies)

• Physics/Astronomy• Physics (TaylorMade-adidas)• Astronomy (ViaSat, Inc)

• Geosciences• Oceanography (Scripps Institute)• Gemology (Gemological Institute of America)

• Environmental Science• Biofuels Technology

(San Diego Center for Algae-based Biofuels)• Conservation

(San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research)

Technology• Software development (Qualcomm)• Computer animation (San Diego Supercomputer Center)• Network support (Carlsbad Unified School District)

Engineering

Math

• Mechanical Engineering (Nordson Asymtek)• Aerospace Engineering (General Atomics)• Electrical Engineering (Hewlett Packard)• Systems engineering (SAIC)

• Risk Management (AutoClaims Direct)• Statistics (San Diego Padres)

"Our nation's success depends on strengthening America's role as the world's engine of discovery and innovation. And that leadership tomorrow depends on how we educate our students today -- especially in science, technology, engineering and math. We know how important this is for our health. It's important for our security. It's important for our environment. And we know how important it is for our economy.”

--- President Barack ObamaSeptember 16, 2010

“SDSA is the trusted point of access and conduit to the best STEM resources for students, teachers and families.”

• High Tech Fair – Local companies offer inspiring interactions

• STEM Professionals with Class – Connects volunteers w/ classrooms

• Health Science Initiative – Supports Health Career Academy programs

WHAT DOES IT TAKE?Technical Skills

• Mathematics• Scientific knowledge• Problem-solving

Non-Technical Skills

• Communication / Teamwork

• Logical Thinking• Curiosity• Creativity• Time management• Organization

COMMON COMPONENTS OF STEM-BASED SCHOOLS

Activities-, Project-, and Problem-based Learning:

• Periodic projects with various components including:

• Written essays• Websites• PowerPoint presentations• Photo essays

• Authentic, real-world challenges

• Individual, partner, or group projects

• Oral presentations to classmates, teachers, parents, staff, business & community reps

COMMON COMPONENTS OF STEM-BASED SCHOOLS (CON’T)

• Career and Technical Education (CTE) + College Prep

• Small-school feel w/ tight social structure (i.e. Academies)

• One-to-one computing ratio

EXTENDED ACADEMIC OPTIONS

• Online course offerings• Mira Costa & Palomar Community

College courses• STEM Camp at Mira Costa College• California State Summer School for

Math and Science (COSMOS) @ UCSD

EXTRACURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES

• Alternative Energy Organization• Amateur Scientists• Green Club• Robotics Club• Science Olympiad

STEM-BASED SCHOOLS IN CA• High Tech High, San Diego

• New Technology High School, Napa

• Foothill Technology High School, Ventura

• Laguna Creek High School

• Green Energy Technology Academy• Manufacturing Production Technology Academy

• Sports Career Academy

• Technology High School, Rohnert Park