STEM in New Haven
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State of STEM:
New Haven
National Need
CT Need
New Haven Need
Current NHPS STEM
Resources
Goal for Forum, Introductions
Discussion Breakout Groups
Next Steps
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What is STEM?
 STEM education grows out of the idea that
the boundaries between science,
technology, engineering, and math are
permeable.
 Moreover, it asserts that its four disciplines
are interdependent.
 By endeavoring to blend science,
technology, engineering, and math in its
approach, STEM education seeks to create
21st century learning opportunities and skill
development for all students.
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National STEM Crisis
 U.S. behind in student indicators.
 Foreign nationals ahead in jobs and
degrees.
 Urban students are falling behind.
 Many plans exist to address this.
 New national STEM Initiative addresses
programs and teachers.
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Stem Pipeline
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STEM Pipeline from 9th Grade to Bachelor’s Degree for
Low-Income Students in the U.S.
10,000 Students in
the Bottom
Income Quartile
Start the 9th Grade
3,860 of 10,000
6,600 of 10,000
710 of 10,000
Students Go to
Students Earn a
Students Earn a
College
High School
Bachelor’s Degree
76 are Declared
Diploma
30 BA/BS in
STEM Majors vs 800 STEM Fields vs
(8,200 total)
6 400
total
The Future
 75 % of jobs will be in STEM
 Not just STEM careers,
it is STEM in every job
 Technology as a “global knowledge
economy” is the future, and it requires
different skills.
 Business and industry want employees
with these skills!
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CT Careers in STEM
 75% of CT jobs require
STEM
 Healthcare
 Aerospace,
 Computers
 BioScience,
 Financial,
 Maritime,
 Manufacturing
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CT STEM
 Middle skill jobs are STEM
 CONNvene 2006 statewide
recommendations
 CT 2020
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New Haven Area
 CT Dept of Labor stats for NH:
Health/BioScience Careers (all levels)
Green Technologies & Manufacturing (all
levels)
are where the jobs are!
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New Haven Public Schools
 STEM in New Haven
Math
Science
Technology
Engineering
Programs and Partners
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NHPS STEM:
Mathematics Mission
 The mission of the New Haven Public Schools
Math Department is to promote life-long learning
in order to increase numeracy skills and
knowledge among all students.
This will ultimately prepare students for further
education in science, technology, engineering
and mathematics and allow students access to
careers in these fields
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NHPS STEM
 Math:
The language of STEM
1 hr daily K-6
Daily math instruction 7-12, 3 years math
required high school, goal is for 4+ years.
2011: 50% 8th graders take Algebra.
Focuses on problem solving, higher order
thinking
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NHPS STEM:
Science Mission
 The mission of the New Haven Public
Schools Science Department is to ensure
that all students at all levels achieve
science literacy,concepts and skills, for
science is the key to their future.
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NHPS STEM
Science
 100 minutes a week K-6, hands on, inquiry
based science instruction.
 Daily science 7-12, 3 years required, many
take 4 years.
 All take Phy/Chem, Biology, Chemistry.
 Focus on inquiry skills, experimentation,
use of science, technology in society.
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NHPS STEM:
Technology/Engineering
 Technology as a tool: collaboration, research,
productivity, infused in all curriculum.
 Career & Technical Education Programs integrate
rigorous academics, skill-based knowledge and
experiential opportunities which enable all
students to make informed education and career
decisions, realize their potential as productive
members of their communities, and successfully
compete in a global economy.
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Current NHPS STEM Programs
 Too numerous to list all!
 Include:
Dozens of higher ed STEM partnerships
STEM After school programs
STEM related competitions
Specialized STEM magnet schools and
curriculum programs.
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STEM Mission
 To ultimately prepare ALL students for further
education in science, technology,
engineering and mathematics,
allow ALL students access to careers in
these fields,
and prepare ALL students for the
opportunities of the future.
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New Haven Public Schools
STEM Committee
 Ken Mathews, Mathematics
 Richard Therrien, Science
 Mary Ann O’Brien, Career/TechEd
 Larry McDonnell, Technology
 Michelle Wade, Communications
 Charles Warner, AfterSchool
 Robert Canelli, Magnet Resources
 Katya Levitan-Reiner, Assessment
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STEM Forum
Introductions…….
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Breakout: STEM Skills
 We need your help to:
identify the key skills needed
so we can align our programs and curriculum
so students can meet the needs of their future,
the needs of New Haven, CT, and the nation
YOU are the stakeholders!
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Breakout rules
We have assigned everyone to one of 7
groups.
We will present a question.
Spend 10 minutes discussing the question.
Assign a reporter from your group to report
back your group’s findings.
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What does the future
hold for NHPS students
15 years from now?
Discuss for 10 minutes and
prepare to report back
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What are the essential
STEM skills necessary
for NHPS students?
Discuss for 10 minutes and
prepare to report back
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How do NHPS students
acquire these skills?
Discuss for 10 minutes and
prepare to report back
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What are the challenges
and barriers that lie
ahead?
Discuss for 10 minutes and
prepare to report back
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Prioritizing STEM Skills
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We are now going to conduct a
WALKABOUT!
 With your group, find a poster that identifies
Essential STEM skills necessary for NHPS
students.
 With your marker, put 1 star beside low priority
skills, 2 stars beside medium priority skills, and 3
stars beside high priority skills.
 After 4 minutes you will be asked to rotate
clockwise to the next Essential STEM skills poster.
 A summary of low, medium and high priority skills
will be sent to you.
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Next Steps
 NHPS STEM Advisory Board
 STEM group evaluation of
skills, measures of
achievement
 STEM group identification
of programs
 STEM evaluation of
programs, STEM Center
 Closing: Food
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