October 2010 • Washington, DC

InnovationSummit

IgnItIng stem eDuCatIOn thrOugh ImagInatIOn anD InnOvatIOn.

We are pleased you are joining us for the First Annual Innovation Summit.

Welcome to the National Innovation Summit being hosted by Project Lead The Way. While we want everyone to enjoy themselves and get to know one another this week, our primary goal is to reenergize STEM education in America.

We are incredibly proud to be your host in Washington, DC. You are the best and the brightest minds in STEM education. From industry executives and private and public education leaders to philanthropic organizations and policymakers, you are the driving force behind the all-important STEM education movement in this country.

As we all hear much too frequently, students around the world have been outperforming U.S. students, particularly in STEM fields. All of us at the National Innovation Summit know that an effective STEM education program can play a major role in reversing those student performance trends.

That is why we are here. Every student deserves the opportunity to develop the critical thinking and problem-solving skills they are going to need to be successful in today’s global economy. We’ve all seen how a hands-on, project-based program engages students in learning and teaches them to embrace the challenge of solving our world’s problems.

Over the next several days, we will ignite STEM education in America – and we’ll do it together, through imagination and innovation. We have visionary keynote speakers, expert panelists, hands-on breakout sessions and award-winning student project displays. We will share best practices and identify new ways to collaborate so that more students – including females and minorities – will reach their potential in the classroom.

It is up to all of us to turn every classroom in America into an Innovation Zone. Working together, we can transform education in America and create the next generation of innovators. We are so glad you’ve joined us this week – together, we will reignite the innovative and prosperous future of America through STEM education.

John Lock

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Agenda & Speakers: Day 1..........................................................................Page 3

Agenda & Speakers: Day 2..........................................................................Pages 3 – 7 Agenda & Speakers: Day 3..........................................................................Pages 8 – 10

Student Showcase.......................................................................................Pages 12 – 14

table of ContentsWelcome Letter

agenda & speakers

DAY 1: Wednesday, October 20

8:00am – 6:00pm: Registration – Independence Foyer

3:00pm – 5:00pm: Everything you want to know about PLTW for schools. – Farragut/Lafayette

5:30pm – 7:00pm: Student Showcase – Independence Foyer

7:00 pm: Awards Dinner & Gala – Independence A BallroomPresentation of the Innova Awards.

DAY 2: thursday, October 21

7:00am – 6:00pm: Registration – Independence Foyer

8:00am – 9:00am: Buffet Breakfast – Independence A

9:00am – 10:00am: Opening Plenary – Independence A The Importance of Innovation - how do you balance innovation with scale and sustainability? Speakers: • John Lock • Jim Shelton • Rick Stephens

10:00am – 6:00pm: Innovation Zone – Farragut/Lafayette Exhibitors: • Autodesk – Avatar and demo’s on Inventor and Revit • Cengage – ebook reader • Heliocentris – fuel cell cars • Kidwind – wind tunnel • National Instruments

DaYs 1 & 2

10:00am – 6:00pm: Imagination Zone – Franklin Square Exhibitors:

• Vex Robotics – competition field and 4 robots • Wisdom Tools – moon rover serious game

10:00am – 10:45am: Networking Break •Independence Foyer – No topic just networking •Independence BC – Topic: PLTW •Independence DE – Topic: Autodesk •Independence FG – Topic: • Independence HI – Topic:

10:45am – noon: SESSION 1

A Compass For Best Practices: Creating a Roadmap for Model Programs – Independence BCSignificant resources are funneled into STEM programs and initiatives every year, and yet these investments have done little to move the needle in regards to student achievement. How can focusing on best practices in STEM education ensure results? How can and should best practices be defined, measured and supported?

Facilitator• Angela Baber – National Governor’s Association

Inspiring Young Inventors: Creating Through the Classroom – Independence DEConnecting the realities of becoming an entrepreneur and inventor to the capabilities of students in the classroom. A discussion dedicated to teaching students the skills necessary to become critical thinkers and problem solvers with the mindset of an entrepreneur focused on creating and inventing.

Facilitator• Karen High (waiting confirmation)

10:45am – noon: SESSION 1 (Continued)

Tech Tools, Tech Skills: Integrating a World of Differences – Independence FGMany classrooms have smart boards, computers, and other technical tools. How do you use technology to transform STEM education?

Facilitator• David Byer – Senior Manager, Education Leadership and Policy, Apple, Inc.

Exploring Your Backyard: Bringing the Community to the Classroom – Independence HILibraries, museums, science centers and historic sites all provide learning opportunities in the community. Building the bridges for students between formal and informal education, ties the community to the classroom and makes learning relevant.

Facilitator• Anthony (Bud) Rock, CEO The Association of Science-Technology Centers

Community Colleges: STEM’s Secret Weapon? – Constitution CDECommunity Colleges are the largest and fastest growing sector of higher education. They provide entry to postsecondary education for nearly half of all undergraduate students. Community Colleges are critical players in our goals of increasing the number of STEM graduates, restoring U.S. leadership and creating a globally competitive workforce.

Facilitator• Jim Comer – Association of Career and Technical Education, President-elect

noon – 1:30pm: Lunch – Independence A Keynote Speaker • TBD

DaY 2DaY 2

DaY 2 DaY 2

2:45pm – 3:45pm: Networking Break •Independence BC – Topic: PLTW •Independence DE – Topic: •Independence FG – Topic: • Independence HI – Topic:

3:45pm – 5:00pm: SESSION 3

Maximizing ROI: Finding the True Value in Partnerships – Independence BCA partnership is a two-way street with both parties providing value, leadership and sustainability. Partners must share a common vision, objective and strategy. Success requires clear delineation of roles and responsibilities, as well as effective communication of expectations and regular feedback on progress. Partners must remain committed to the educational endeavor, where Return on Investment can be significantly delayed.

Facilitator •Susan Lavrakas – Director, Government Affairs, BAE Systems

Fostering Elementary Engineering through Partnerships – Independence DEThe successful introduction of engineering concepts and skills into elementary classrooms is often supported through many different types of partnerships. These include partnerships with: teachers, administrators, schools, districts, parents/parent organizations, industries, teacher professional development programs (in-service and pre-service), schools of engineering, funding agencies, museums and STEM education organizations. This panel will explore a variety of models that have resulted in classroom, school and district implementation of the elementary engineering through the Engineering is Elementary curriculum. The complement of partners that has advocated for and supported each initiative will be highlighted to distill the roles that partners can play.

Facilitator•Christine Cunningham – Museum of Science, Boston

1:30pm – 2:45pm: SESSION 2

The Power of Competitions: Spotlighting Relevance – Independence BCCompetitions have become a powerful connector between classroom education, real world needs, inspiration, innovation and student achievement.

Facilitator• Cristin Lindsay – VP, Prize Operations, X Prize Foundation

Introducing the New Career and Technical Education: Breaking the Mold of College Prep – Independence DEWith Perkins reauthorization, the time has come to look at the effects of funding CTE, while excluding college prep. What are the long-term consequences to defining these programs in a certain light?

Facilitator• David Wakelyn – National Governor’s Association

The “Real” Smart Grid: Plugging In Education to the Energy Economy of Tomorrow – Independence FGStudents need to be prepared to be part of the Green Workforce. The educational system must be set up to foster change, growth, and innovation in support of this goal. Addressing the skills needed in the Green Job Market and the role that the community, business and industry can play in preparing students for and exciting them about the Green Revolution is essential to this process.

Facilitator: • Michelle Fox – Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Nano’izing K-12: The Big Role of NanoMedicine and NanoTechnology – Independence HI Nanomedicine and nanotechnology have an important role to play in K-16 education. The subject embodies cutting edge science, emerging fields and a place for students to innovate. However, where nano ‘fits’ into the education system is still being developed.

Facilitator: • Ian Steff - Semiconductor Industry Association

3:45pm – 5:00pm: SESSION 3 (Continued)

Where Are We Now: Preparing Students to Study Engineering – Independence FGThis panel will discuss topics that anticipate the upcoming National Academy of Engineering Workshop on K-12 Engineering education. Topics will include: the place of engineering in K-12 education; appropriate roles for Federal Agencies in K-12 engineering education; the necessity for engineering education standards; and competitions as an outreach tool.

Facilitator• Bill Valdez – Department of Energy, Work Force Development for Teachers & Scientists

Assessing What Works: The Proof Can’t Only Be in the Pudding – Independence HIAnecdotes for evaluation metrics are just not enough. There are cutting edge methods for evaluating the effectiveness of programs that provide real data and information. How can data be used for program improvement? Can the community use a set of evaluation techniques that will evaluate and compare program effectiveness?

Facilitator•Sheree Speakman – Consultant on Assessment

7:00pm – 9:00pm: Dinner

Keynote• Tom Kelley

DAY 3: Friday, October 22

7:00am – 8:15am: Buffet Breakfast with Discussion Tables – Independence A

8:15am – 9:15am: Opening Plenary

Creating Seamless Transitions: Teleporting Students to Success – Independence ACreating true pathways requires effective transitions and support structures to guide students from elementary education, to middle and high school, post-secondary, and on to the workplace. Speakers• Brian Fitzgerald – Executive Director, Business-Higher Education Forum • Mike Lach, Special Assistant for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Education,

U.S. Department of Education

9:00am – 3:00pm: Innovation Zone – Farragut/Lafayette Exhibitors: • Audodesk – Avatar and demo’s on Inventor and Revit • Cengage – ebook reader • Heliocentris – fuel cell cars • Kidwind – wind tunnel • National Instruments

9:00am – 3:00pm: Imagination Zone – Franklin Square Exhibitors:

• Vex Robotics – competition field and 4 robots • Wisdom Tools – moon rover serious game

DaY 2 DaY 3

DaY 3

9:30 am – 10:30am: SESSION 4

Driving Toward Higher Education: The Two-Way Street of College Involvement – Independence BCThere is a two-way street between K-12 and higher education. Postsecondary institutions want the best and brightest students, and yet what is their role in fostering and educating such students from an early age? A discussion on where postsecondary fits into shaping the K-12 landscape.

Facilitators• William E. Kelly – Manager of Public Affairs, American Society for Engineering Education

Seriously Gaming the System: Connecting Entertainment & Education – Independence DEStudents spend the majority of their time either in front of a computer screen or watching television. Historically, education has come in direct conflict with a student’s entertainment experiences. The connection must be made between inspiring students and showcasing that engineering is already an embedded part of their entertainment.

Facilitator• Kumar Garg (waiting confirmation)

The Girls Club: Building Support Makes All the Difference – Independence FGWhat encourages young ladies to become interested...or disinterested in STEM? How can organizations create a collaborative support network that excites women from all walks of life to choose STEM?

Facilitator • Kitty Dideion – National Academy of Engineering

9:30 am – 10:30am: SESSION 4 (Continued)

To Infinity and Beyond: Launching a New Generation of Aerospace – Independence HIThere is something truly special about space and astronauts...but aerospace is much broader than just space flight. A discussion of the cutting-edge nature of aerospace and how best to showcase the field in order to inspire students for the future.

Facilitator• Fred Downey, AIA (waiting confirmation)

10:45am – 11:45am: SESSION 5

Empowering Educators: Trained, Excited and Rewarded – Independence BCRetooling educators from ready, willing and able to Trained, Excited and Rewarded. It is essential that professional development opportunities are effective and easily accessible to teachers. They must be able to produce and document positive student results. Teachers that increase their teaching skills and student results through effective professional development opportunities should be recognized and rewarded.

Facilitator• Francis Eberle – Executive Director, National Science Teachers Association

Effective STEM Innovation Networks: Broader Horizons and Brighter Outlooks – Independence DEEffective STEM networks are essential to developing successful STEM programs. Expanding your reach into and beyond the community will inevitably enhance the potential of students within the classroom. A discussion of networking best practices and partnership creation strategies focused on preparing sustainable STEM programs. Facilitator: • Steve Krak, Ohio STEM Learning Network Program Lead, Battelle

DaY 3

DaY 3

10:45am – 11:45am: SESSION 5 (Continued)

STEM for All and All for STEM – Independence FGOften times, STEM degrees and professionals are thought to be of a specific gender, and a specific ethnicity – but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Over the past years, we have seen dynamic growth and interest with all students in STEM, but the challenge still exists for us to showcase the need and that desire for diversity.

Facilitator: • Dusty Fisher, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers-USA Pre-College Chair

Humanitarian Projects: The Next Sputnik – Independence HIThere are thousands of humanitarian engineering and biomedical sciences projects occurring inside and outside of the United States. From water treatment to housing development, connecting students to engineers who are making a difference may be, as the National Academy of Engineering said, “the way to change the conversation”.

Facilitator • Kurt Paterson, Michigan Technological University, Director of Michigan Tech’s D80 Center

noon – 1:30pm: Closing Lunch (to-go lunches available)

October 23 & 24: USA Science and Engineering Festival on The National Mall

student showcase

AJ Diamond High School Anchorage School District, Anchorage, AK

Teachers •Wade Roach •Zion Russel

Students •Johanna Jeffryes •Simon Ross •Brad Szymanski •Lauren Summers

Anderson School Districts One & Two Career & Technology Center*,Williamston, SC Teachers •Cindy Langley •Sean McCullough

Students •Scott Bell •Justin Sorrow •Justin Tunnell •Allen Turner

Antelope High School,Antelope, CA

Teachers •Annie Clegg •Angela Anderson

Students •Marina Bulyma •Anne Cheban •Dmitriy Lyubezhanin •David Maksimovich

Barker Road Middle School,Pittsford, NY

Teachers •Kathleen Jordan •Steve Thering Students •Ben Doran •Joe Green •Austin Ling •Max Webster

Blue Springs Freshman Center,Blue Springs, MO

Teachers •Pattie Eugene Balano •Brandon M Martin Students •Tyler Kristine Casey •William Reid Hansen •Miranda Jo Pratt •Kayla Brooke Reed

Byron Middle School,Byron, IL

Teachers •Patrick Kirk •Nick Stoyas

Students •Aya Bridgeland •Will Perket •Dakota Puseman •Kaitlin Triplett

Campo Verde High School,Gilbert, AZ

Teachers •Shawn Hardina •Monica Zehring

Students •Marissa Davis •Linda Fou •Paige Stokes •Leah Wandrie

Clarence Middle School*,Clarence, NY

Teachers •Sean Murray •Pamela Urbane

Students •Tess Conly •Erika Dentiger •Benjamin Janzow •Ryan NeGron

Clear Springs High School*,League City, TX

Teachers •Roger Elder •Alli Westover

Students •Valerie Carrell •Anh Pham •Daniel Schmelz •Brent States

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Davenport West High School*,Davenport, IA

Teachers •Jason Franzenburg •Duane Stahl

Students •Tim Gipple •Melissa Hardy •Jamesia Johnson •Noah Jones

Dover Middle School,Dover, OH

Teachers •Jason Board •Scott McCartney

Students •Jake Armstron •Kaitlyn Daubenmire •Nathan McCutcheon •Katelyn Sweitzer

Frederick County Career and Tech Center,Fredrick, MD

Teachers •Kathy Koops •Gregory Solberg

Students •Felicia Kattes •Naara Rivera •Megan Toms •Ashlee Watts

Gulliver Preparatory*,Miami, FL

Teachers •Claude Charron •Shane Smoleny

Students •Nikita S. Mayani •Victor A. Naziazeni •Daniel Shuminer •Danielle Spiegelman Health and Science School, Beaverton School District,Beaverton, OR

Teachers •James Barker •Denise Farrell

Students •Kollan Jones •Rachel Mead •Vedanth Narayanan •Rowan Spake

Lake Fenton Middle School,Fenton, MI

Teachers •William Rae •Amy Schaefer

Students •Jordan Bond •Melissa Eggleston •Morgan Schaefer •Kyle Willoughby

Lake Travis High School*,Austin, TX

Teachers •Kristin Brudigam •Jessica Patterson Students •Gregory Chandler Crouch •Lauren Pasher •Joshua Payne •Erin Van Doren

McKenzie Center forInnovation and Technology,Indianapolis, IN Teachers •Paul Legge •Jason Patchett

Students •Lakenvia Ledford •Eric Medrano •Kelly Mitchell •Duane Spells Montgomery Middle School,San Diego, CA

Teachers •Bill Berggren •Justin Goodrich

Students •TBD •TBD •TBD •TBD

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Nichols Junior High School,Arlington, TX

Teachers •Barbara Kubinski •Ann Prichard

Students •Bernardo Galvan •Jack McKibben •Ritu Patel •Hannah Sheg

Red River Tech Center,Duncan, OK

Teachers •Lori Lovett •Edith Suiter

Students •Joy Deutschendorf •Sara Heffington •Davis Loafman •Blakeley Pearson

Scott County High School*,Georgetown, KY

Teachers •TBD •TBD

Students •TBD •TBD •TBD •TBd

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College*,Fennimore, WI

Teachers •Marshall Scott Swan •Mitch Tollefson Students •Allie Clausen •Jeffrey Kussmaul •Michael Melssen •Coda Phillips

Tulsa Technology Center*,Tulsa, OK

Teachers •Maemi Dildy •Gabriele Gonzales Students •Lindsey Bennett •Ducan Dodson •Kelsey Khoo •Andrew Royer

Washington County Technical High School*,Hagerstown, MD

Teachers •Sally Irwin •Alan Zube

Students •Katie Dominick •Amanda Hoff •Sarah Tasker •Megan Watson

West Oak Middle SchoolWestminster, SC

Teachers •Renee Brooks •Earl Randolph Reed

Students •Morghen Davis •Elizabeth Dodd •Noah Lee •Christian Moore

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*2009 – 2010 PLTW Model Schools

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