Page 1 The Teacher Pipeline – An Industry Perspective Steve Beitler January 17, 2008
Page 2 A Singular Focus on Measurement Testing more than half of the world’s 800 million cell phones Advancing next-generation integrated voice, video & data Enabling the military to be more flexible, mobile and reliable Aiding the discovery and quality of medicines Analyzing the causes and cures for disease Equipping 200+ communications service providers Keeping our air, water, soil and food clean and safe Making the world more safe and secure from crime and drugs
Page 3 Agilent in Education The focus of grants and sponsorships Emphasis on science, professional development, hands-on learning and the underserved Goal is systemic change Future math and science teachers are key to developing scientists we employ, partner with, sell to
Page 4 Implementing the Strategy Locally – RAFT, IISME, CDM, SJMOA, MentorNet Science fairs – Intel Intnl. Science & Engineering Fair, Santa Clara district Curriculum – Clean Air Challenge Agilent After School ARCHES/Aurora Project
Page 5 Why Does The Pipeline Matter? Economic competitiveness Skilled workforce Teacher shortage getting worse Innovation imperiled
Page 6 What Does Progress Look Like? Stronger incentives, new paths to becoming science/math teacher Teachers with content knowledge and pedagogy skills Data-driven innovation Rich interplay between schools and industry
Page 7 How Do We Get There? Much better data systems Expand models that work Inquiry-based learning Make science the discipline where all skills converge