2014 Wheeler Magnet STEM Symposium

What is STEM?STEM is a curriculum based on the idea of educating students in four specific disciplines science, technology, engineering and mathematics

STEMRather than teach the four disciplines as separate subjects

STEM integrates them into a learning paradigm with real-world applications.Why is STEM important?

STEM Education Is the Key to the U.S.'s Economic FutureAccording to the U.S. Department of Education, only 16 percent of high school students are interested in a STEM career and have proven a proficiency in mathematics. There are not enough people with strong STEM knowledge and skills to fill the demand for jobs in the U.S. For the U.S. to remain the global innovation leader, we must make the most of all of the potential STEM talent this country has to offer that is YOU!The time to start thinking about STEM programs is NOW. What you do now, and in middle school, will prepare you for entry into Cobb Countys STEM programs. What do you think of these words used to describe stem?

2014 Wheeler Magnet STEM SymposiumTuesday, March 11, 2014Want to see stem in action?science

HealthcareChemistryscience

Physics

scienceEnvironmental Science

Forensic ChemistryScience

Bio ChemistryBiology

DNA & Geneticstechnology

Robotics

technology

F1 Racing in SchoolsTechnology

engineering

Shipping Container HousingNASA Summer Internship Programengineering

engineering

Super Mileage Vehicle

mathematics

StatisticsCalculusHow do I participate?Attend the Symposium to check out all of the Super STEM offeringsSubmit an individual Presentation of your own STEM project!

Attend the stem symposiumMark your calendar for the following date:

Tuesday, March 11th7:00 pm-8:30 pm

Official invitation flyer will be coming home next week. Possible opportunity for extra credit of your choice in your class.What are the stem criteria?

Individual stem presentationFill out the individual project form Decide on a project and fill out a Project Form & Checklist: Due 3/3Mrs. Varnedoe will coordinate with you Be available to attend the Symposium on 3/11Prepare to be famousyou will be published!

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