Team APG K-12 STEM APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE. Dr. Patrick Baker APG STEM Champion APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE

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1 Team APG K-12 STEM Dr. Patrick Baker APG STEM Champion January 10, 2013

2 Purpose To provide information on the APG STEM K-12 Outreach Program Enhance discussion on coordination with STEM stakeholders 2

3 20th Support Command (CBRNE) ACC ATEC (ATC/AEC) AMSAA CECOM (SEC/ LRC) CMA JPEO CBD MRICD PEO-C3T PEO IEW&S PEO ACWA PHC RDECOM (ARL/ECBC/CERDEC) APG Garrison APG Major Tenants Harford County s largest employer with more than 21,000 civilian, military and contractor employees State of Maryland s 3 rd largest employer More than $400 million in payroll and $500 million in contracts annually 72,500 acres 3

4 APG Installation Core Focus Areas 4

5 APG STEM Outreach Who we Impact: Wh t is What i our Vision Vi i 30,000 Students; ~2,000+ 2,000 Teachers; ~30,000+ Many schools engaged; Hundreds of volunteers To engage, inspire, develop and attract th nextt generation the ti off STEM talent essential to deliver innovative solutions for the nation How we do it: A model/magnet for national and international STEM Career Exploration Events Curriculum Development Guest Lecturing One-on-one Mentoring of Students and Teachers Competitions and STEM Project Judging Scientist in the Classroom Hands Scientist-in-the Hands-on on Activities STEM Learning Classroom Modules Summer Camp Support Teacher Professional Development Training Tours of Facilities and Technology Demos A future workforce for economic strength and national security 5

6 APG STEM Roles & Responsibilities APG STEM Lead Louie Lopez (RDECOM G5 STEM) Lead RDECOM STEM Office APG STEM working group lead Initial POC for all APG STEM initiatives at APG and within local community, to ensure maximum collaboration and efficient/effective application of resources APG STEM Champion Team Dr. Baker (RDECOM-ARL) and Ms. Milchling (RDECOM-ECBC) Provide guidance/leadership across APG Help establish strategic direction Ensure Senior Leadership awareness and support APG STEM Roundtable Execute Team APG STEM initiatives Share Best Practices Work across Team APG in a collaborative manner Provide expert advice to APG STEM Champion and APG STEM Senior Leadership 6

7 Team APG STEM K-12 Goals Jointly support the National, DoD and Army STEM goals and objectives Achieve collaboration, teamwork and unified execution Leverage STEM collaborative efforts and transition best practices within, into, and out of Team APG Provide APG Army laboratory and other technical experiences that support the pursuit of STEM education, STEM teacher training and STEM-technical career experiences To promote APG as a strong partner and vital member of community 7

8 FY13 Team APG STEM K-12 Initiatives Open new STEM and Education Outreach Center (SEOC) Transition established Army Education Outreach Programs to SEOC Establish webpage/ online resource center Schedule e of events e for SEOC Establish annual metrics Expansion of STEM programs Establish Partnership Agreements Public School Systems State of Maryland Private Industry 8

9 APG STEM and Education Outreach Center Purpose A Dedicated Facility for APG Organizations to Collectively Increase STEM Outreach and Knowledge-Based Educational Opportunities Center Vision A Keystone Educational Facility Anchoring APG as a DoD STEM Center of Excellence 9

10 APG STEM and Education Outreach Center Significantly change equation for STEM Outreach on post. 1 st floor renovation will provide classroom and laboratory areas for 200 students Opening scheduled for early Summer 2013 Security and safety protocols for student, tenant, and employee usage Will accommodate knowledge-based education for research and development (R&D) workforce Expansion of 2013 summer program for middle and high school students (GEMS- Gains in the Education of Math & Science) 10

11 Education Partnership Agreement Educational Partnership Agreement (EPA) with Harford County Public Schools 3 Primary Goals 1) encourage and enhance study in STEM disciplines and provide laboratory and technical experiences that support the pursuit of STEM courses, collegiate STEM majors, and STEM careers 2) provide technical assistance to the school system 3) leverage regional STEM efforts that t support students, t government, industry and Nonprofit organizations Next Steps Discuss metrics, communication and SEOC events "The partnership that we sign today between Aberdeen Proving Ground and Harford County Public Schools reaffirms our commitment to advancing STEM education in northeast Maryland and beyond. - Dale Ormond, Director, RDECOM We are committed to tomorrow. We are providing an opportunity to ensure that we have the right resources with the right intellect and energy. This STEM initiative today is a tremendous step. - MG Ferrell, Commander, CECOM "We are absolutely l thrilled that t you are willing, able and eager to support our school system in ways that t are tangible, meaningful and productive. Thank you for your willingness and eagerness to work with our students as we prepare them for our nation for many years to come." - Dr. Robert Tomback, Superintendent, Harford County Public Schools 11

12 Team APG STEM K-12 Outreach Events Events Dates aes STEM Nights and Beyond Jan 14,16, 23, 30; Feb 13,20 FIRST Lego and Robotics Events/ Training Jan 5, 12, 19; Apr STEM Superstar Weeks Jan 14-18, 18 Feb 4-8, Feb National Engineering Week Feb Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) Mar 7-10 Futures 11 Mar 27 Science in the Library Apr 20, 28 SeaPerch Competition Jun Girls STEM Day Jun 12

13 Recent APG STEM Events APG STEM Expo Approximately 300, 9 th grade Cecil and Harford County Students Hands-on activities at 3 different APG locations Nov 20 th APG FIRST Lego League Tournament (FLL) 16 teams from around the region 9-14 yr olds Jan 5th 13

14 Comparison of Student Interest Level Before and After the APG STEM Expo Percent Before Expo After Expo 52% Not Interested Slightly Interested Interested Very Interested BEFORE Interested or Very Interested 83% AFTER Interested t or Very Interested 14

15 APG Student Programs 6 th -9 th Grade 9 th -12 th Grade 11 th -12 th Grade College *GEMS *GEMS *SEAP *CQL ecybermission JSHS ORISE ORISE *GEMS Mentor **SMART *Army Education Outreach Program **DoD Scholarship Program GEMS- Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science JSHS- Junior Science and Humanities Symposium SEAP- Science and Engineering Apprentice Program ORISE- Oak Ridge Institute for Scientist & Engineers CQL- College Qualified Leaders SMART--Science, Math & Research Transformation 15

16 6 th -12 th grade students GEMS Program Unique, hands-on experiments conducted with Scientists & Engineers (S&Es) on equipment that is largely not available in the schools GEMS Participants Large number of S&Es involved in supporting different aspects of the program Program is very well received by students & parents Aberdeen Proving Ground Diverse program in and outside of the direct community FY13 GEMS Expansion- adding weeks/ increasing # of slots available ARL White Sands Missle Range 16

17 Summary K-12 STEM is a major installation focus area at APG APG is supporting and leading many STEM activities TEAM APG approach increases potential for collaboration and strategic initiatives Multiple opportunities for increased coordination and partnerships with NMTC members 17

18 Team APG STEM Roundtable Team APG STEM Address: Team APG STEM Phone Number: Roundtable Members NAME ORG NAME ORG Dr. Pat Baker (SES) ARL Kim Hoyle CECOM-SEC Ms. Suzanne Milchling (SES) ECBC Erica Bertoli CERDEC Louie Lopez RDECOM Laura Wittig CMA Kathy Sukiennik RDECOM Mary Doak ECBC Sandy Frain RDECOM Jennifer Carroll ECBC Chris Bush 20 th SPT CMD Stacie Umbarger Garrison Nick West AMSAA Cicely Levingston JPEO CBD Dr. Sandy Young ARL Christina Weber MRICD Stan Childs ARL Kyle Bond PEOC3T Christina Bryant ATEC Kent Gibson PEO IEW&S Andricka Thomas CECOM Jane Gervasoni USAPHC Karen Quinn-Doggett CECOM 18