2. Welcome to Klamath Falls the City of Sun Shine PROJECT LEAD THE WAY Attend Oregon’s Project Lead the Way -2007- Summer Training Institute (STI) Dates: July 8 - 20

3. What is Project Lead the Way? AN OVERVIEW PLTW has developed a four year sequence of courses which, when combined with college preparatory mathematics and science courses in high school, introduces students to the scope, rigor and discipline of engineering and engineering technology prior to entering college. The courses are: PLTW has developed a four year sequence of courses which, when combined with college preparatory mathematics and science courses in high school, introduces students to the scope, rigor and discipline of engineering and engineering technology prior to entering college. The courses are: Introduction to Engineering Design Introduction to Engineering Design Digital Electronics Digital Electronics Principles of Engineering Principles of Engineering Computer Integrated Manufacturing Computer Integrated Manufacturing Civil Engineering and Architecture Civil Engineering and Architecture Biotechnical Engineering Biotechnical Engineering Aerospace Engineering (in development) Aerospace Engineering (in development) Engineering Design and Development Engineering Design and Development

4. PROJECT LEAD THE WAY PLEASE SEE THE NATIONAL PROJECT LEAD THE WAY WEBSITE www.pltw.org/ www.pltw.org/ Why should you be interested in Project Lead The Way? Because we have developed a hands-on, project based approach to learning that better prepares students for the rigors of college. Our program incorporates math, science, English, and technology skills needed for success. Our professional development program will also help to improve your teachers skills and provide you with classes that students come to early, leave late and truly enjoy.

5. TEACHERS & ADMINISTRATORS TO BEGIN REGISTRATION TO BEGIN REGISTRATION www.pltw.org/teachreg.shtml Remember your school must first have a signed agreement with PLTW before you can register as a PLTW teacher.

6. PLTW COURSES OFFERED At Oregon Institute’s Summer Technical Institute Introduction to Engineering Design- Principles to Engineering Digital Electronics Computer Integrated Manufacturing

7. Arrival: Sunday, July 8th Schedule Check-In / Software Download (12:00-3:00 pm) Local educational tours scheduled during free days July 14 & 15 Departure: July 20 (by 1:00 pm)

8. BRING YOUR DAUGHTER TO TWIST TWIST is a one-week residential career exploration program for teen women who will enter grades 9-12 in the fall of 2006. Participants will be introduced to different technical career areas and the excitement of science and technology through hands-on laboratory and field exercises. At TWIST you will meet positive, professional role models, friendly faculty, undergraduate Oregon Tech students, make new friends with other young women who share your interests, live in a college dormitory for a week, and explore technology and science as a career. We go on fieldtrips around the Klamath Basin, including a ride and ice cream social on the Klamath Belle, a historic paddleboat located on beautiful upper Klamath Lake, the largest natural fresh water lake in the western United States. Participants also have the option to earn 1 OIT credit in career exploration. Oregon Institute of Technology Teen Women in Science and Technology Resident Camp July 15 – 20 th. What is TWIST? For additional information, please contact Wendy Powless at (541) 885-1278 or E-mail: powlessw@oit.edupowlessw@oit.edu

9. When is TWIST? July 15-20, 2007 Where is TWIST? Oregon Institute of Technology Klamath Falls Campus 3201 Campus Drive Klamath Falls, Oregon 97601 Limited scholarship funds are available and will be awarded based upon academic success and/or financial need. Students and parents are encouraged to seek out alternate sources of funding as well. To apply for a scholarship fill out the Financial Aid Application form and return it WITH your other application materials. You will not be considered for financial assistance or participation in the program if your application is not accompanied by the $25 application fee. For additional information, please contact Wendy Powless at (541) 885-1278 or E-mail: powlessw@oit.edupowlessw@oit.edu

10. Things to do in the Klamath County Fishing, Rafting, Bird Watching Fishing, Rafting, Bird Watching

11. CRATER LAKE -TOUR of CRATER LAKE-

12. ACCOMMODATIONS SHILO INN SHILO INN Oregon Institute of Technology- across the street Klamath Lake-3 miles Klamath Falls Fairgrounds - 5 miles Favell Museum - 5 miles Kla-Mo-Ya Casino- 25 miles Lake of the Woods - 35 miles Crater Lake - 62 miles Klamath Falls International Airport (LMT/KLMT): Approximate driving time is 15 minutes and distance is 7 miles.

13. Affiliate Director for PLTW Professor: Tim Brower Professor: Tim Brower E-Mail: timothy.brower@oit.edu E-Mail: timothy.brower@oit.edutimothy.brower@oit.edu Phone: (541) 885-1405 Phone: (541) 885-1405

14. PROJECT LEAD THE WAY COORDINATOR PLTW Coordinator: Barbara Metcalf E-Mail: barbara.metcalf@oit.edu (541)-885-1494 (voice) (541)-885-1855 (fax)

15. TEACHERS HOPE TO SEE YOU AT OREGON’S SUMMER TRAINING INSTITUTE (STI)