1. STEM Educational Programs

2. STEMSTEM cience echnology ngineering ath

3. S cience Life Sciences: Health Professions (Scripps Health + Research Institute) Chemistry Biochemistry (Life Technologies) Physics/Astronomy Physics (TaylorMade-adidas) Astronomy (ViaSat, Inc) Geosciences Oceanography (Scripps Institute) Gemology (Gemological Institute of America) Environmental Science Biofuels Technology (San Diego Center for Algae-based Biofuels) Conservation (San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research)

4. T echnology Software development (Qualcomm) Computer animation (San Diego Supercomputer Center) Network support (Carlsbad Unified School District) E ngineering M ath Mechanical Engineering (Nordson Asymtek) Aerospace Engineering (General Atomics) Electrical Engineering (Hewlett Packard) Systems engineering (SAIC) Risk Management (AutoClaims Direct) Statistics (San Diego Padres)

7. "Our nation's success depends on strengthening America's role as the world's engine of discovery and innovation. And that leadership tomorrow depends on how we educate our students today -- especially in science, technology, engineering and math. We know how important this is for our health. It's important for our security. It's important for our environment. And we know how important it is for our economy.” --- President Barack Obama September 16, 2010

8. “SDSA is the trusted point of access and conduit to the best STEM resources for students, teachers and families.” High Tech Fair – Local companies offer inspiring interactions STEM Professionals with Class – Connects volunteers w/ classrooms Health Science Initiative – Supports Health Career Academy programs

10. W HAT D OES I T T AKE ? Technical Skills Mathematics Scientific knowledge Problem-solving Non-Technical Skills Communication / Teamwork Logical Thinking Curiosity Creativity Time management Organization

11. C OMMON C OMPONENTS OF STEM- B ASED S CHOOLS Activities-, Project-, and Problem-based Learning: Periodic projects with various components including: Written essays Websites PowerPoint presentations Photo essays Authentic, real-world challenges Individual, partner, or group projects Oral presentations to classmates, teachers, parents, staff, business & community reps

12. C OMMON C OMPONENTS OF STEM- B ASED S CHOOLS ( CON ’ T ) Career and Technical Education (CTE) + College Prep Small-school feel w/ tight social structure (i.e. Academies) One-to-one computing ratio

13. E XTENDED A CADEMIC O PTIONS Online course offerings Mira Costa & Palomar Community College courses STEM Camp at Mira Costa College California State Summer School for Math and Science (COSMOS) @ UCSD

14. E XTRACURRICULAR O PPORTUNITIES Alternative Energy Organization Amateur Scientists Green Club Robotics Club Science Olympiad

15. STEM-B ASED S CHOOLS IN CA High Tech High, San Diego New Technology High School, Napa Foothill Technology High School, Ventura Laguna Creek High School Green Energy Technology Academy Manufacturing Production Technology Academy Sports Career Academy Technology High School, Rohnert Park