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A Transportation and STEM ACADEMY
Hello everyone. I’d like to thank Dr. Roane and the administrative staff for this opportunity to share an exciting and innovative program that we have at Cardozo Education Campus, the TransSTEM Academy, a Transportation STEM Academy….Transportation Moves the World.
“Transportation Moves the World”

2. What is TransSTEM Academy?
TransSTEM is the Transportation and STEM Academy of Cardozo Education Campus. It was established in 1991 and formerly known as TransTech Academy.
The Academy combines a high quality education with specialized career pathways, projects, field experiences, mentorships and internships that emphasize S.T.E.M. in the field of transportation.
TransSTEM Academy was established in 1991 as the first transportation studies program in the Washington metropolitan area. It was originally known as TransTech. It was re-branded as TransSTEM in 2012 to reflect our strong emphasis on STEM. This year, 2016, we celebrated our 25th Anniversary.
TransSTEM features specialized career pathways, mentorships, internships, field experiences and projects that relate to the transportation industry.

3. Current Enrollment 2015-2016 SY
Grade
Gender
Ethnicity
Total
Male
Female
Black
Hispanic
White
12th 15 12 22 5 27
11th 17 16 23 9 1 33
10th 20 25 10 35
9th 13 14 4 18
Totals
65 (58%)
48 (42%)
84 (75%)
28 (25%)
1 (less than
1%)
113
Currently, we have an enrollment of 115 students in grades 9th through 12th which reflects a diverse population of African American, Hispanic and other students.

4. Ethnicity
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5. Gender
We are very proud of our gender numbers which reflect as many female as male students in the Academy.

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Electro-Mechanical Technology
Students learn about electricity, electronics and electro-mechanical technology from industry professionals.
Students receive industry certification through the International Society of Certified Electronics Technician (ISCET) in four areas: (1) Direct Current, (2) Alternating Current, (3) Semi Conductors, and (4) Digital Electronics.
TransSTEM offers three career pathways. The first is Electro-Mechanical Technology Training (EMTTP).
The EMTTP program enables students to demonstrate key competencies in both the electrical/electronic field of study and Career Readiness Practices.

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In 2014, the course of study for our EMTTP program was approved by the International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians (ISCET), a first for a high school in the Washington metropolitan area.

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Students acquire the necessary skills and knowledge in one or more categories: direct current (DC), alternating current (AC), semiconductors, and digital electronics (DE) in order to gain a post-secondary certification as an Electronics System Associate (Level 1-4) from ISCET.

9. 2
Engineering
Students take part in real-world education and hands-on experiences that focus on Science, Engineering, Technology and Math (STEM).
Students take several courses in pre-engineering using the nationally renowned Project Lead the Way curriculum, choosing civil engineering and architecture, digital electronics, computer science and software engineering or aerospace engineering as a concentration.
Engineering is our most highly enrolled pathway. We are a Project Lead the Way school. Project Lead The Way is the nation's leading provider of STEM programs. It features a world-class curriculum, high-quality teacher professional development, and outstanding partnerships

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Since 2006, we have seen a 30% increase in the number of students who go on to major in engineering, computer science and other STEM disciplines.

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Students begin with two foundation courses, IED (Introduction to Engineering Design) and POE (Principles of Engineering). Followed by one or more specialization courses in civil engineering and architecture, digital electronics, aerospace engineering or computer science and software engineering.

12. 3
Computer Science
Introduces students to the field of computer science through focusing on the conceptual ideas of computing.
Students code, build mobile apps, develop games, enter local and national competitions.
Won the Verizon App Challenge Best in the State.
In this pathway students take Exploring Computer Science, Honors PLTW Computer Science and Software Engineering and AP Computer Science (B).
Our most recent career pathway is Computer Science. This pathway consists of three courses: Exploring Computer Science, Honors PLTW Computer Science and Software Engineering and AP Computer Science (B).

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In the school year, one of our teams won the Verizon App Challenge Best in the State.

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In the school year, one of our teams won the Verizon App Challenge Best in the State.

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Students code, build mobile apps, develop games, enter local and national competitions.

16. FLEX-ACE LAB
Students learn the basics of flight and receive hands-on experiences through the use of state of the art computers, flight simulators and a miniature Air Traffic Control tower in a newly installed FLEX-ACE Lab.
The FLEX-ACE Lab was established in August 2015 through a partnership with the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering.
A FLEX-ACE transforms a classroom into an immersive Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) educational environment and allows teachers to instruct through real-world gaming scenarios.
TransSTEM students also have an opportunity to engage in flight training in our new FLEX-ACE lab which was established through a partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense in August 2015.
It features flight simulators, and a miniature Air Traffic Control Tower.
FLEX-ACE is a pilot effort in the District of Columbia. This pilot is intended to provide a Test and Evaluation based, immersive STEM education environment.

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20. Internships
Engage in on the job training in the Electro-Mechanical Technology Training program sponsored by the District Department of Transportation (DDOT).
Participate in paid and unpaid summer internships and special programs at:
Microsoft’s Athletech
Duke University
Smith University
Embry Riddle Aeronautical
University
Lockheed Martin
Northrop Grumman
World Bank
George Washington University
Accenture
Experiential Aviation Association, Oshkosh, WI
TransSTEM also features a robust Internship program which includes in-house internships for 11th and 12th graders enrolled in our EMTTP career pathway.
A summary of our most recent internships and summer opportunities for our students include Microsoft, World Bank, Accenture, and Lockheed Martin. Students have also had summer opportunities at Embry Riddle and the EAA summer aviation camps, and also at Duke, Smith and George Washington Universities.

21. Mentorships
Participate in mentorships and interact with professionals from both the public and private sectors sponsored by the Federally Employed Women (FEW), USDOT.
Provide seminars and workshops on personal mission statements, speed mentoring, finance, interviewing strategies and dressing for success.
Sponsor field trips to transportation agencies and colleges/universities.
We have a mentorship program that is sponsored by the Federally Employed Women of the USDOT.

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The program provides seminars and workshops on personal mission statements, speed mentoring, finance, interviewing strategies and dressing for success.

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24. Partners and Supporters
Aero Club of Washington
American Public Transportation Association
AMTRAK
BConstrux
Conference of Minority Transportation Officials
D.C. Department of Transportation
Federally Employed Women, USDOT
General Electric
Howard University
Lockheed Martin
National Association of Black Women in Construction
Northrop Grumman
Transportation Research Board of the National Academies
US Department of Defense
US Department of Transportation
University of the District of Columbia
Here is a list of our partners and supporters which consist of both public and private sector agencies and companies.
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We have had the support of USDOT since our inception in This photo is from a visit to Cardozo by the US Secretary of Transportation, the Honorable Anthony Foxx.
The U.S. Secretary of Transportation, the Honorable Anthony Foxx speaks to our students on a visit to Cardozo in June 2014.

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Also, the Honorable Arne Duncan, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education visited our computer science class in which the students demonstrated their Verizon Best in the State award winning app.
The U.S. Secretary of Education, the Honorable Arne Duncan visits Mr. P’s classroom on his visit in February 2015.

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Finally, here is a photo with Undersecretary of Defense, the Honorable Frank Kendall at our FLEX-ACE Lab ribbon cutting ceremony on October 20, 2015.
The Undersecretary of Defense, the Honorable Frank Kendall cuts the ribbon on the new FLEX-ACE Lab in October 2015.

28. Entrance Requirements
Students who are outside Cardozo's boundary must meet the following criteria for acceptance:
Entering 9th, 10th or 11th grade in September
2.0 or better cumulative grade point average
Participation in extra-curricular activities (school and/or community)
Application and recommendations
Copies of transcript and current report card with Counselor’s certification
Interview upon request
Students who are currently enrolled at Cardozo may select to be in TransSTEM Academy if they meet the pre-requisite course requirements for its pathways in Engineering, Electro-Mechanical Technology Training and Computer Science.
Our entrance requirements for out of boundary students are:
Entering 9th, 10th or 11th grade in September
2.0 or better cumulative grade point average
Participation in extra-curricular activities (school and/or community)
Application and recommendations
Copies of transcript and current report card with Counselor’s certification
Interview upon request
For currently enrolled students we have open admissions. Students need only meet the pre-requisite course requirements for its pathways in Engineering, Electro-Mechanical Technology Training and Computer Science.

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30. For more information: Contact: Mrs. Cheryl Rodgers Academy Coordinator
Phone:
Fax:
Ms. Tanya S. Roane
Principal
And for more information, you may contact me.