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Sharpening the S.A.W.Increasing STEM Awareness in Underserved Populations

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"Whether it's improving our health or harnessing clean energy, protecting our security or succeeding in the global economy, our future depends on reaffirming America's role as the world's engine of scientific discovery and technological innovation. And that leadership tomorrow depends on how we educate our students today, especially in math, science, technology, and engineering.

--President Barack Obama

Arshunda WashingtonAlief Taylor High SchoolGrades 10-12 Chemistry & AP Environmental ScienceKris Bybee-FinleyHurricane High School9-12 Special Education & ScienceBob LochelHatboro-Horsham High School9-12 MathDonna FalkManalapan Englishtown Middle School8th Grade Forensic Science & PBLProject GoalsTo introduce the concept of STEM to students in traditionally underserved populationsTo demonstrate how STEM permeates every career, regardless of field of choiceTo develop a tangible STEM resource for teachers, students, and the public at-large

Students need STEM to grow.

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TIMELINE FOR THE SAWNow! Collaborate to build Wiki. Includes links to external sitesSoon! Student interest inventories. Share possibilities with peers on the Wiki!Later! House events on the Wiki! Encourage ongoing visits and contributions from students.Eventually! Celebrate increased visibility of math and science opportunities in all students!EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITIES!

NETWORK WITH PROFESSIONALS

COMMUNICATE WITH KIDS FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS!

CONTRIBUTE YOUR IDEAS!

AcknowledgementsMany, MANY thanks to Discovery, Siemens, ORAU, and College Board for allowing us to share in this unique experience!

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