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PLTW Information Conferences

WSU Spokane partnered with Seattle University in 2012 to offer two Information Conferences covering both the Biomedical Sciences (BMS) and Engineering (ENG) programs.  Annual Information Conferences are intended for: (1) school districts interested in detailed information about the BMS and ENG high school programs and the Gateway To Technology (GTT) middle school engineering program; (2) school districts currently implementing PLTW to provide administrators, teachers and counselors with regional and national updates and professional development opportunities; and (3) business and industry leaders wanting to learn more about supporting quality STEM programs.  For upcoming fall conferences, school districts should plan to send district administrators, high school principals, counselors and teachers.  In addition to overviews of the BMS, ENG and GTT programs, specific breakout sessions focus on steps to implementation, models of implementation including course credit options, requirements for school certification, updates on college credit opportunities, lab support by Master Teachers, and updates on school and PLTW student assessments.  Clock hours are available for teachers and counselors.

Fall 2013 dates to be determined.
Free; lunch provided.

The 2012 agendas provide an overview of the conferences for both Seattle U and WSU Spokane.

For questions regarding the Seattle U conference contact pltw@seattleu.edu.

For questions regarding the WSU Spokane conference, contact Dr. Oliver (olivers@wsu.edu, 358-7635).

PLTW News, Events & Opportunities

PLTW News, Events and Opportunities is a weekly newsletter including articles about PLTW; the latest news from PLTW; and information related to grant opportunities.

Go to http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs017/1102771162287/archive/1108636604910.html for more news and events.

STEM News  Finding STEM Education Success Project Lead The Way Toppenish High School in rural Washington state may be the last place you'd expect a flourishing STEM education program. The school implemented PLTW in 2010. Since then, despite nearly all of its students on free or reduced lunch, the school has seen enrollment in high-level math and science classes skyrocket. Watch their story. PLTW to Participate in STEM Conference  Project Lead The Way Harvard University's Creating Pathways to Prosperity Conference will feature PLTW Chief Engagement Officer David Dimmett on a panel today to discuss STEM education curriculum. The event is a direction-setting conference, a follow-up to the Harvard Graduate School of Education's 2011 report of the same name. Why There are Few Women in STEM Fields CNNMoney Women are missing out on great opportunities by not pursuing careers in STEM because, as young girls, they may be unintentionally steered away from these fields says Karen Purcell, president of PK Electrical. But as this cultural bias changes, she says, more will choose and succeed in STEM careers.   Around the PLTW Network PLTW Schools Among Contest Winners Project Lead The Way Rock Canyon High School in Colorado and Forney High School in Texas placed among the Top 10 Best in Nation for the 2013 Verizon Innovative App Challenge. PLTW Students Take STEM to New Heights Forestview Middle School At Forestview Middle School, students planned and developed a high altitude balloon payload, which was sent into the stratosphere to collect a variety of scientific data. PLTW Students Take Part in Work Day The Daily Nonpareil As part of their community outreach, PLTW students from Abraham Lincoln and Thomas Jefferson high schools participated in the second annual Habitat for Humanity Work Day. District Hosts STEM Event for Girls Township High School District 211 Township High School District 211 recently hosted its annual program that introduces young girls to STEM fields through hands-on learning sessions and activities. PLTW Students Receive White Coats Glasgow Daily Times Trojan Academy freshmen who recently completed the Principles of Biomedical Sciences course were honored at the school's first White Coat Ceremony.   PLTW Schools Among Contest Winners Project Lead The Way Rock Canyon High School in Colorado and Forney High School in Texas placed among the Top 10 Best in Nation for the 2013 Verizon Innovative App Challenge. PLTW Students Take STEM to New Heights Forestview Middle School At Forestview Middle School, students planned and developed a high altitude balloon payload, which was sent into the stratosphere to collect a variety of scientific data. PLTW Students Take Part in Work Day The Daily Nonpareil As part of their community outreach, PLTW students from Abraham Lincoln and Thomas Jefferson high schools participated in the second annual Habitat for Humanity Work Day. District Hosts STEM Event for Girls Township High School District 211 Township High School District 211 recently hosted its annual program that introduces young girls to STEM fields through hands-on learning sessions and activities. PLTW Students Receive White Coats Glasgow Daily Times Trojan Academy freshmen who recently completed the Principles of Biomedical Sciences course were honored at the school's first White Coat Ceremony. If you have news you would like to share with the PLTW Network, email Trevor Sparks   Quote for the Week "Look at what happened when automotive engineers designed the first airbags, for example. The airbags were designed to fit the body dimensions of the all-male design team. So when the airbags deployed in car accidents, people with smaller body sizes -- women and children -- were at risk of injury. Something similar occurred with voice-recognition software, which at first was calibrated to recognize only male voices. Having more women around helps companies design products that will work for all their customers, not just the male half." Karen Purcell, President of PK Electrical and author of Unlocking Your Brilliance: Smart Strategies for Women to Thrive in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Why are there still so few women in science and tech?

Contact us

Sylvia Oliver, PhD
Affiliate Director
E-mail: olivers@wsu.edu
Phone: 509-358-7635
Cell: 509-220-3901

Shep Siegel, PhD                   Director of School Engagement, WA and AK                         E-mail: ssiegel@pltw.org          Phone: 206-619-8806

Joan Kingrey, PhD
K-12, Business & Community Outreach
E-mail: kingrey@wsu.edu
Phone: 509-358-7939

Pam Medley
Program Coordinator
E-mail: pmedley@wsu.edu
Phone:  509-358-7736

Mailing Address:
PO Box 1495
Spokane, WA 99210