I-STEM Resource Network Promoting K-12 STEM Education in Indiana

I-STEM Resource Network The I-STEM Resource Network is a partnership of Indiana’s institutions of higher education, K-12 schools, business, and government. It is dedicated to measurably improving K-12 student achievement in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

I-STEM Resource Network Seventeen Institutions of Higher Education from 10 geographic areas form the I-STEM Resource Network –Conduct Regional Meetings –Collect information on regional STEM activities –Organize opportunities for STEM professional development and activities –Build capacity and regional partnerships –Encourage participation at a regional level

Region Lead InstitutionContact NameContact NorthwestPurdue Calumet (NICTE)Daniel NorthNotre Dame (NISMEC)Gordon NortheastIPFW (NISTEM)Jeff NW CentralPurdue UniversityJohn West CentralRose-HulmanPatricia IndianapolisMarian CollegeLoren Bertocci Kym Flowers IndianapolisIUPUICharlie East CentralBall StateSusan Johnson Judy Miller SouthwestUSIScott SouthIndiana UniversityCathy SoutheastIndiana University SEJim I-STEM Resource Network Contacts

Website Development Statewide STEM web portal for events, programs, activities and resources –Teachers –Administrators –Students –Parents –Other Stakeholders Regional content development Online content development will be ongoing

Mathematics Initiatives Middle Level Mathematics Provide teachers with content and instructional skills to help prepare students for rigorous mathematics courses in high school –Algebra and Functions –Geometry and Measurement –Data Analysis and Probability –Number Sense and Operations

Mathematics Initiatives Algebra Readiness Initiative –For middle school mathematics teachers, algebra I teachers, and administrators to prepare students for success in algebra –Nationally-recognized experts conducted sessions on cognitive demand, algebraic habits of mind, and formative assessment –Five Regional Workshops –Funded with the Indiana Department of Education through the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, Title II, Part A

Science Initiatives Indiana Science Education Reform –Collaborative initiative between I-STEM, Office of the Governor, Indiana DOE, and BioCrossroads –Partnership with NSRC Building Awareness Symposium Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities and Threats analysis Strategic Planning Institute

Engineering and Technology Initiatives Co-chairs for committee –Charlie Feldhaus –Mike Fitzgerald Evaluating state of Engineering and Technology Education

Indiana Grade Report Originally developed by the Independent Colleges of Indiana Provides feedback to Indiana high schools on the first semester performance of their Indiana college- attending graduates The reactivated report will include enhancements –Specific science feedback in chemistry, biology, physics, and possibly earth science. –Specific math feedback in college algebra, trigonometry, and calculus –Online report preparation and disaggregation –Ten years of longitudinal data (available in second year)

Contact Information I-STEM Resource Network or contact any of the Regional Lead Institution Facilitators