CREATING A STEM H U B David Chalif, Dean of Natural Science & Mathematics Beth Nichols, Executive Director of Grants & Strategic Initiatives Deann Leoni, PI for NSF STEP and S-STEM Grants/Math Faculty E DMONDS C OMMUNITY C OLLEGE ; L YNNWOOD, WA

Washington State Board of Community & Technical Colleges

About Edmonds Community College  12,000 Students per quarter  1,689 International Students from 72 Countries  34% Students of Color  29 is the Average Student Age  10% Corporate Training and Continuing Education  40% Academic Transfer Students  30% Professional-Technical Students  20% Basic Skills

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Edmonds CC- A Strategic Direction  A key strategic direction approved by the College’s Board of Trustees is to “serve the community as a hub of math, science and engineering” and our staff, faculty, and administration are committed to preparing students to enter and succeed in STEM fields.

hub (h b). n. 1. The center part of a wheel, fan, or propeller. 2. A center of activity or interest; a focal point. 3. A focus on STEM at Edmonds Community College

The Need for STEM in Washington Washington State leads the nation with a STEM driven innovation economy:  Washington ranks second in the U.S. on the 2010 “New Economy” index for innovation and entrepreneurship  Washington ranks fourth in the U.S. for technology-based corporations  67% percent of Washington jobs will require a two or four-year degree by 2018

The Need for STEM in Washington However...  Washington ranks 46th in the US for participation in science and engineering graduate programs  Washington is the second largest importer of bachelor’s degree recipients  Washington only produces 29 engineers per 1000 hired and 21 computer scientists per 1000 hired  Less than 5% of STEM postsecondary degrees are earned by students of color in Washington  Over 60% of Washington community college students enroll in remedial courses, most often math

National Science Foundation Grants  (9) Advanced Technological Education (ATE) Projects  (2) Advanced Technological Education (ATE) National Centers  (2) STEM Talent Expansion Program (STEP)  (2) Transforming Undergraduate Education in Science (TUES)  (3) Scholarships: S-STEM and CSEMS Programs TOTAL: $11 million

New STEM Program Development BE INNOVATIVE! TAKE RISKS!  CHEMCORE  Materials Science  SPRITE – Animation  Energy Management  Undergraduate Research  Math Across the Curriculum

Math Across the Curriculum (MAC) From Concept to National Project Every Step of the Way… GREAT IDEA! NSF CCLI Adapt & Implement Grant $135,000 Dept. of Education Federal Approp. $100,000 NSF-CCCI National Dissemination Partnering with American Mathematical Assn. of Two-Year Colleges (AMATYC) $100,000 of $700,000 MAC Nat’l Project 100% Match EdCC Foundation K-12 Articulation Council State Board for Comm. & Tech Colleges Puget Sound Center for Teaching & Learning

LEVERAGING! Materials Science ATE Grants 2000 Materials Technology in Manufacturing ($1.05 million) 2004 Planning Grant for National Resource Center ($72,480) 2005 National Materials Education Resource Center ($1.5 million) 2006 Certificates in Advanced Manufacturing ($810,000) 2009 National Materials Education Resource Center II ($1.1 million) 2010 Technician Education in Additive Manufacturing ($641,100) 2011 National Educators Workshops ($353,316)

3 Current STEM Student Support Projects Relationships in Science Education (RiSE) Math, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) Edmonds CC STEM Scholarships (EdSTEM$)

STEP Grant: RELATIONSHIPS IN SCIENCE EDUCATION (RiSE) $1 million over 5 Years

RiSE Teams  Core Team  9 STEM faculty plus project director meet weekly  Internal Advisory Committee  External Advisory Committee  Data Team

RiSE Project’s five main objectives: 1. Increase the number of STEM students graduating with associate degrees, 2. Increase the number of STEM students transferring to baccalaureate institutions, 3. Increase the diversity (women and underrepresented minorities) of STEM majors, graduates and transfers, 4. Increase the percentage of STEM majors progressing through gateway STEM courses, and 5. Decrease the mean time to associate degree attainment.

How Will RiSE Accomplish These? Increased student success in STEM Student Support Community Outreach Curriculum Redesign

Student Support Quarterly Mixers Advising / Mentoring Events: workshops, field trips, panels, … Math Workshops STEM study rooms / tutoring STEMinars Networking Academic Support Workshops Community Outreach Connections with Edmonds School District STEM Service Learning Expanding Your Horizons STEM Saturday STEM Kick-off day Visits to high schools Curriculum Redesign Pilot redesigned curriculum across Math/Science Div. Make curriculum more engaging Increase success in Chemistry & Math “gateway” courses How Will RiSE Accomplish These?

Edmonds STEM Scholarship Program (EdSTEM$)  $592,000 over four years  Scholarships of up to $5000/year awarded to low-income STEM students  Suite of student support services

MATHEMATICS, ENGINEERING, AND SCIENCE ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM (MESA)  $55,000 per year for 3 years  Established a MESA Center  The center aims to increase the numbers of women and underrepresented minorities receiving bachelors degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics  Serves a cohort of 50 low-income under-represented and educationally disadvantaged students  Provides a suite of support services

KEY Factors of Success  Leadership at all levels  Innovation  Faculty Buy-In  Extensive Partnerships  Flexibility  Strong Grants Office  Risk-taking!

 Access to and Analysis of Data  Title III, Strengthening Institutions Grant  Achieving the Dream  Success Breeds Success  Experienced Business Office  Communication with NSF  HUMOR! KEY Factors of Success

QUESTIONS? NSF Grant Narratives: David Chalif, Beth Nichols, Deann Leoni,