STEM K-12 Programs Update Col. Neal Barlow VP-Education

2 Program Name Change January 2010 : Precollege Outreach Committee changed its name to STEM K-12 Outreach committee to more accurately reflect its mission

STEM K-12 Teacher Programs Revamped materials promoting benefits to teachers Have partnered with the FAA,NASA,Air Force NDEP,NASM, and US Navy to develop short localized teacher workshops April : The National Air & Space Museum, Steven F. Udvar Hazy Center hosted workshop (50) July & US Air Force Academy will host workshop(80) 3

K-12 STEM Student Impact Real World Design Challenge: March 27, 2010 National Air & Space Museum 150 students representing 25 states competed for top prize. Dr. Mark Lewis presented student and educator associate memberships to winning team Conrad Foundation Spirit of Innovation Awards April NASA Ames Research Center 150 students competed for top prizes in 4 categories. Dr. Skip Fletcher presented 4 $500 Coaches Awards educator associate and student memberships to winning teams 4

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