VANIER COLLEGE
Science Technology Engineering Mathematics
(STEM) Centre
OVERVIEW
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Vanier STEM Centre
Student Design Competition
Timeline
Questions
The STEM Centre
STEM CENTRE: Library Renovation
• Plans under way to modernize Vanier College’s aged
Library within the next two years.
• New Library space to include Vanier’s new STEM
Centre, peer tutoring space, and seating for 670
students.
STEM CENTRE: Math & Science Centre Change
• Math & Science Centre (MSC) has traditionally focused
on pre-University Science students and attracts over
200 unique visiting students per day.
• With the renovations, the
MSC will transform into a
STEM Centre, a first among
English CEGEPs.
STEM CENTRE: Math & Science Centre Change
• The STEM Centre will expand it’s focus to students in
technology programs that have strong links to science
and engineering.
STEM CENTRE: Math & Science Centre Change
Specifically, several technical programs will be targeted:
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Computerized Systems Technology
Industrial Electronics
Computer Science Technology
Architectural Technology
Building Systems Engineering Technology
STEM CENTRE: A New Space
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StudentCentered
environment
Versatile layout
and furniture
Modern and
cutting-edge
STEM CENTRE: A New Focus
Centre will include 3 notable spaces:
Think Tank
Imagine it…
Source: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/384002305702511438/
Study Hub
Learn it…
Hackerspace
Create it…
Source: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/384002305702512081/
Source: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/407857309973465388/
STEM CENTRE: Hackerspace
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Hack, repair, and make things
Build robots
Exchange skills
Have access to specialized tools and high-tech
equipment
• Realize innovative projects
STEM CENTRE: Think Tank
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Hold meetings
Discuss research
Brainstorm and map ideas
Engage in visioning sessions
Conceptualize innovative projects
STEM CENTRE: Study Hub
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Cram for exams
Do homework
Do research
Network, collaborate, and connect
Learn from peers and instruct your peers
Meet like minded people outside of the classroom
STEM Centre
Design Competition
COMPETITION: Premise
• Allow students the creative freedom of designing a
space for them to learn and work in.
• Give members of the Vanier community the possibility
to evaluate and vote on their favourite ideas.
COMPETITION: New STEM Centre Website
stem.vaniercollege.qc.ca
• Inform the Vanier
community about
STEM
• Promote the
competition
• Encourage student
participation in the
visioning process
COMPETITION: Participants
• Vanier College students from all academic programs.
• Specifically, students in 3-year technology programs,
and the Science Program will be encouraged to take
part.
COMPETITION: Guiding Questions
Submitted proposals will provide answers to the following
questions:
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How would you design/decorate the space?
What kinds of furniture and equipment would you like to see for this space?
How do you see students using the proposed space?
How will your proposal impact Vanier College and the local community?
Are there certain industry or academic partnerships that can be formed as a
result of your idea for this space?
What do you feel would be a good slogan or catchphrase for this space?
COMPETITION: Prizes for Top Proposals
Top rated proposals in each of the three STEM areas
(Hackerspace, Think Tank, Study Hub) will be awarded.
First prize: 1,000$ per space
Second prize: 500$ per space
Third prize: 100$ per space
Our Timeline
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February 11, 2015 | STEM Competition Launch Event
February – April, 2015 | Proposal Submission Period
April 15, 2015 | Deadline for submitting proposals
April 22, 2015 | Showcase of proposals
May 1, 2015 | Deadline for evaluating proposals
May 21, 2015 | Award Ceremony at NCDoT/CDTAC Conference
2016/2017 | STEM Centre Opening
Thank you.
Haritos Kavallos
Coordinator, STEM Centre
kavalloh@vaniercollege.qc.ca