Opportunities in the Paper Industry Paper Days 2008 Maine Pulp and Paper Industry Symposium

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1 Opportunities in the Paper Industry Paper Days 2008 Maine Pulp and Paper Industry Symposium Francis Eberle Executive Director Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance Our Vision: The Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance endeavors to enhance science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education to elevate student aspirations and achievement, so all students will meet or exceed state and national standards. Our five Core Beliefs: Strong mathematics and science content knowledge and the skills of inquiry and problem solving. D t i f d l i d d i i ki Data-informed planning and decision making. Research based instructional practice and professional development. Equity of opportunity. Rigorous alignment with state and national standards. 1

2 Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance Founded in 1992 to improve mathematics and science in Maine with support from the NSF. In just over a decade, the MMSA brought over $25 million in grants and contracts into Maine to support students, teachers, schools, and districts. A portfolio of district, school and teacher improvement and material development projects in targeted areas. Our partners and collaborators ato include state and national a constituency of schools, non-profit organizations, professional associations, higher education institutions, state agencies, research laboratories, businesses, and corporations. Maine STEM Initiative 2

3 TASK Why might Maine need a STEM initiative? iti What might it look like? Who could/should be involved in a STEM initiative? Maine STEM Initiative 3

4 1 in 7 Maine jobs require STEM related knowledge and skills John Dorrer, Maine Department of Labor 4

5 Maine and 2005 NAEP 4 th Grade Physical Science 5

6 Maine and 2008 Quality Counts Maine C+ Nation C Chance for Success B- K-12 Achievement C Standards, Assessments and Accountability - C+ Transitions and alignment - B- The Teaching Profession - D School Finance - B+ B.S. Engineering Degrees in Maine by Institution Academic Year UMaine USM MMA Source: Deans of Engineering at the three institutions 6

7 K-12 Education and Economic Growth How much students learn, not how long they stay in school is the key to economic growth. Source: Hanusek, Jamison, Jamison & Woessman (2008) Which is more important for economic growth having a substantial cadre of high performers or bringing everyone up to a basic level of performance? 7

8 Not one, but both! Employment Change DECD

9 Employment Projections Change in Employment Average Annual Occupation Net Percent Openings Related to Science 1, % 392 Related to Technology (Computer Specialists) % 84 Related to Engineering % 412 Related to Mathematics % 336 All STEM occupations 1,473 75% 7.5% 575 All related to STEM 1, % 1,223 Healthcare related to STEM 5, % 1,135 STEM, Related, and Healthcare 8, % 1,710 John Dorrer. Maine Department of Labor Fall 2006 & 2007 Critical Insights survey 9

10 Maine Initiative The Goal: To increase the number of students by 10% from grades PK- 12 who enter into the STEM fields beyond high school (including teaching STEM) by STEM Summit Breakout focus Biotechnology (Biomedical ) Composites Aquaculture and Marine Science Advanced Technology for Forestry and Agriculture Environmental Information Technology Precision Manufacturing 10

11 1. Students Inspired and Engaged in STEM. Examples : STEM Focused High Schools. Career Technical Education Centers host STEM days. Every middle school student visits a Maine higher education (2 or 4 year) campus once a year. Disseminate information about STEM activities in a state STEM Network web site. 2. High Quality Instruction in STEM. Examples: Hosting state STEM Summits. Support and develop a STEM network of partnerships programs. Provide STEM professional development for teachers and administrators. Provide STEM academies and regional offerings for educators, teams and schools/districts. 11

12 Dr. Francis Eberle Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance 12