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Models for STEM Success: NC and US Dr. Christopher Brown ([email protected]) and Ms. Laura Foxx ([email protected])
Director of the NC Space Initiative and Director of DevelopmentThe University of North Carolina
The Problem
US preeminence in industry, science, and technological innovation is challenged by world-wide competition.
Educational foundations of our society are being eroded by a rising tide of mediocrity.
US ranks 12th among industrialized countries in higher educ. attainment.
Our STEM workforce is graying.
The Need
1. Train more & better K-12 teachers
in STEM.
2. Retain teachers in the profession.
3. Educate and train more citizens in STEM.
4. Foster innovative and engaging research.
5. Remain relevant to society’s needs.
Proposed Program
KENAN FELLOWS EXPANSION
DESTINY BUS & SCIENCE HOUSE GROWTH
STEM UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS
STRATEGIC RESEARCH FUND/TRUST
NAMED PROFESSORSHIPS
INDUSTRY CONFERENCES
The University of North Carolina – 16 universities, 1 high school, and 275,000 students and faculty
Proven Solutions & Replicable Models at UNC
Kenan Fellowship for Curriculum & Leadership
Development
The Destiny Bus & The Science House
The Burroughs-Wellcome Fund Scholars Program
North Carolina Space Grant Consortium
Endowed Professorships
The AeroSpace Economy Project
And more……
Models for STEM Success: NC and US Dr. Christopher Brown ([email protected]) and Ms. Laura Foxx ([email protected])
Director of the NC Space Initiative and Director of DevelopmentThe University of North Carolina
The Problem
US preeminence in industry, science, and technological innovation is challenged by world-wide competition.
Educational foundations of our society are being eroded by a rising tide of mediocrity.
US ranks 12th among industrialized countries in higher educ. attainment.
Our STEM workforce is graying.
The Need
1. Train more & better K-12 teachers
in STEM.
2. Retain teachers in the profession.
3. Educate and train more citizens in STEM.
4. Foster innovative and engaging research.
5. Remain relevant to society’s needs.
Proposed Program
KENAN FELLOWS EXPANSION
DESTINY BUS & SCIENCE HOUSE GROWTH
STEM UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS
STRATEGIC RESEARCH FUND/TRUST
NAMED PROFESSORSHIPS
INDUSTRY CONFERENCES
The University of North Carolina – 16 universities, 1 high school, and 275,000 students and faculty
Proven Solutions & Replicable Models at UNC
Kenan Fellowship for Curriculum & Leadership
Development
The Destiny Bus & The Science House
The Burroughs-Wellcome Fund Scholars Program
North Carolina Space Grant Consortium
Endowed Professorships
The AeroSpace Economy Project
And more……
Models for STEM Success: NC and US Dr. Christopher Brown ([email protected]) and Ms. Laura Foxx ([email protected])
Director of the NC Space Initiative and Director of DevelopmentThe University of North Carolina
The Problem
US preeminence in industry, science, and technological innovation is challenged by world-wide competition.
Educational foundations of our society are being eroded by a rising tide of mediocrity.
US ranks 12th among industrialized countries in higher educ. attainment.
Our STEM workforce is graying.
The Need
1. Train more & better K-12 teachers
in STEM.
2. Retain teachers in the profession.
3. Educate and train more citizens in STEM.
4. Foster innovative and engaging research.
5. Remain relevant to society’s needs.
Proposed Program
KENAN FELLOWS EXPANSION
DESTINY BUS & SCIENCE HOUSE GROWTH
STEM UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS
STRATEGIC RESEARCH FUND/TRUST
NAMED PROFESSORSHIPS
INDUSTRY CONFERENCES
The University of North Carolina – 16 universities, 1 high school, and 275,000 students and faculty
Proven Solutions & Replicable Models at UNC
Kenan Fellowship for Curriculum & Leadership
Development
The Destiny Bus & The Science House
The Burroughs-Wellcome Fund Scholars Program
North Carolina Space Grant Consortium
Endowed Professorships
The AeroSpace Economy Project
And more……
Models for STEM Success: NC and US Dr. Christopher Brown ([email protected]) and Ms. Laura Foxx ([email protected])
Director of the NC Space Initiative and Director of DevelopmentThe University of North Carolina
The Problem
US preeminence in industry, science, and technological innovation is challenged by world-wide competition.
Educational foundations of our society are being eroded by a rising tide of mediocrity.
US ranks 12th among industrialized countries in higher educ. attainment.
Our STEM workforce is graying.
The Need
1. Train more & better K-12 teachers
in STEM.
2. Retain teachers in the profession.
3. Educate and train more citizens in STEM.
4. Foster innovative and engaging research.
5. Remain relevant to society’s needs.
Proposed Program
KENAN FELLOWS EXPANSION
DESTINY BUS & SCIENCE HOUSE GROWTH
STEM UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS
STRATEGIC RESEARCH FUND/TRUST
NAMED PROFESSORSHIPS
INDUSTRY CONFERENCES
The University of North Carolina – 16 universities, 1 high school, and 275,000 students and faculty
Proven Solutions & Replicable Models at UNC
Kenan Fellowship for Curriculum & Leadership
Development
The Destiny Bus & The Science House
The Burroughs-Wellcome Fund Scholars Program
North Carolina Space Grant Consortium
Endowed Professorships
The AeroSpace Economy Project
And more……
Models for STEM Success: NC and US Dr. Christopher Brown ([email protected]) and Ms. Laura Foxx ([email protected])
Director of the NC Space Initiative and Director of DevelopmentThe University of North Carolina
The Problem
US preeminence in industry, science, and technological innovation is challenged by world-wide competition.
Educational foundations of our society are being eroded by a rising tide of mediocrity.
US ranks 12th among industrialized countries in higher educ. attainment.
Our STEM workforce is graying.
The Need
1. Train more & better K-12 teachers
in STEM.
2. Retain teachers in the profession.
3. Educate and train more citizens in STEM.
4. Foster innovative and engaging research.
5. Remain relevant to society’s needs.
Proposed Program
KENAN FELLOWS EXPANSION
DESTINY BUS & SCIENCE HOUSE GROWTH
STEM UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS
STRATEGIC RESEARCH FUND/TRUST
NAMED PROFESSORSHIPS
INDUSTRY CONFERENCES
The University of North Carolina – 16 universities, 1 high school, and 275,000 students and faculty
Proven Solutions & Replicable Models at UNC
Kenan Fellowship for Curriculum & Leadership
Development
The Destiny Bus & The Science House
The Burroughs-Wellcome Fund Scholars Program
North Carolina Space Grant Consortium
Endowed Professorships
The AeroSpace Economy Project
And more……
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