MSC Vision 2015
Lead partners to implement 21st century mathematics & science programs
THAT
Create the skills, enthusiasm and commitment within K-12 students needed to prepare them for
rapid scientific and technological change
Science & Technology
Mechatronics
Biotechnology
Biomimicry
Nanotechnology
Informational Technology
Environment
New Mathematical Disciplines
What Is Mechatronics?
ASIMO - the care giver?
Where Is Mechatronics Used?
• Automotive• Aerospace• Defense Systems• Consumer Products• Manufacturing• Materials Processing• Medical• Xerography
Biotechnology
• Genomics• Proteomics • Cloning
• Stem-Cell Research• Pharmaceuticals
• Bioinformatics • Origami• Computer Modeling
Life Sciences – Biomimicry
• Energy production• Engineered materials• Communication• Transportation• Medicine
Nanotechnology
• Nano = 1/billionth of meter (10 –9)
• Research from 1 to 100 nm range
(10 –7 to 10-9)
• Control or manipulate at the atomic level
Sandia National Laboratories
Nanoworld
• Transistor (90 nm)• Virus (50 nm)
• Quantum Dot (5 nm)• DNA (W = 2 nm)
• Carbon nanotube (W = 2 nm)
• Buckyball (1 nm)
• Hydrogen atom (0.1 nm)
Quantum Dots (5 nm)
• Semiconductor nanocrystal
• Electrons show discrete energy levels, like atom
• Medical imaging
• Energy-efficient light bulbs
Carbon Nanotubes (1.3 nm)
• Sheet of graphite rolled into a tube
• Composite materials• Conductive wire• Fuel cells• High-resolution
displaysNASA
Buckyball (or fullerene)
• Soccer-ball-shaped molecule made of 60 carbon atoms
• Composite reinforcement
• Drug delivery
Laurence Berkley National Laboratories
Information Technology: Computer “Brains”
• Faster processors• Increased memory • Greater energy
efficiency• “Tailored” Chips
• Molecular electronics• Lithography
Information Technology: Routing
• Replacing electronics with nano-optics
• Optical routers
• Ultrasharp image projectors and recorders
Environment
• Inter-Planetary Systems
• Earth Systems & Climate
• Natural Resources
• Bio-diversity
• Sustainable Development
Fractal Geometry
• Patterns that repeat on all scales
• Fundamental in nature – “fractal algorithms”
• Computer models & simulations
• Large-scale systems• Behavior of molecules
Technology vs. Magic
Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.
Arthur C. Clarke’s
Third Law
Scientific Research – The World is Spiky
Innovation – The World Is Spiky
Mission
• Be the innovator, incubator and advocate of 21st Century science and mathematics programs for the Capital Region’s K-12 students.
Molecular Economy
Energy Source Molecular
Physical Delivery Distributed fabrication
Information Delivery Neural interface
Industrial Commodity Nanomaterials design
Key Product Matter compiler
Education Two-Year Degrees – Knowledge Worker
Mathematics Fractals, Origami, Computer Modeling
Parents Believe Students Prepared for World of Work
Parents Say Enough Math & Science
40% Students “Really Unhappy” With SMET Career
21st Century = Rapid Change = New Literacies
• Global & National Demographics
• Jobs, Work & Change
• Science & Technology
• MSC 2015
Global & National Demographics
Population – The World is Spiky
World’s Most Populous Countries
Country 1994 Rank 2025 Rank
China 1192.0 1 1504.3 1
India 911.6 2 1276.4 2
U.S. 260.8 3 338.3 3
Indonesia 199.7 4 288.5 4
Brazil 155.3 5 199.0 8
Russia 147.8 6 142.1 10
Pakistan 126.4 7 275.6 5
Japan 125.0 8 NA
Bangladesh 116.6 9 211.3 7
Nigeria 98.1 10 246.0 6
Iran NA 152.2 9
U.S. Population Pyramid for 2005
U.S. Population Pyramid for 2020
U.S. Population Pyramid for 2050
U.S. PopulationEthnicity Breakdown in 2050
Scientific Research – The World is Spiky
Scientific Innovation – The World is Spiky
Trade BalanceFive High-Tech Industries
Contracted–Out U.S. Industrial R & D
Job, Work & Changes
Agricultural Economy
Energy Source Muscle power
Physical Delivery Animals, boats
Information Delivery Human contact
Industrial Commodity Seeds, land, textiles
Key Product Domesticated plants and animals
Education K-8, Apprentices
Mathematics Arithmetic, Geometry
Industrial Economy
Energy Source Coal, oil, electricity
Physical Delivery Trains, autos
Information Delivery Mail, TV, radio, phone
Industrial Commodity Steel, chemicals
Key Product Vehicles
Education High School, Apprentices
Mathematics Algebra, Trigonometry, Geometry
Information Economy
Energy Source Chemical
Physical Delivery Planes
Information Delivery Wired and wireless
Industrial Commodity Silicon-based products and software
Key Product Computers
Education Two Year - Technical Degrees
Mathematics Statistics, Calculus, Discrete Math, Programming
Molecular Economy
Energy Source Molecular
Physical Delivery Distributed fabrication
Information Delivery Neural interface
Industrial Commodity Nanomaterials design
Key Product Matter compiler
Education Two-Year Degrees – Knowledge Worker
Mathematics Fractals, Origami, Computer Modeling
Projected Future of Current Economic Sectors
How Will Economic Transitions Affect Workers?
OLD- CYCLIC
• Economic downturn• Layoff employees• Economic upturn• Rehire employees• Workers return to old
jobs
NEW- TRANSITIONAL
• Employer closes or changes
• New employee skills needed & recruited
• Old employees must switch careers and employer
How Will Organizations Differ?
• Organization Structure– From fixed-large to organic-small
• Types of Employees Within Organization– 1/3 core staff; 1/3 temps; 1/3 outsourced
• Distribution of Employment Opportunities– 15% large companies– 35% medium & small companies– 50% self-employed and temporary workers
How Will Job Conditions Change?
CURRENT• One job• Company employed• Perform a function• Specialized skills
important • Paid in $$$
FUTURE• Multiple jobs• Self-employed• Serve a purpose• Human skills
(discover, create, responsible)
• Paid in $$$, time $$$, other barter
Preparing for Change
• Mental Desktop
• Speed Learning
• Goal Setting & Time Management
• Multiple Job (Task) Management
• Self-Sufficiency & Entrepreneurship
• Financial Planning & Management
• Life Long Learning
Advice from the “Fifth Discipline”
The only sustainable competitive
advantage is the ability to learn faster
than your competition.
21st Century Competiveness
Julia H. Cothron, Ed.D.
Executive Director Mathematics & Science Center
Technology vs. Magic
Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.
Arthur C. Clarke’s
Third Law
Technology vs. Magic
Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.
Arthur C. Clarke’s
Third Law
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