The College of Southern Maryland WOMEN & STEM programs Dr. Brad Gottfried, President Bernice Brezina, Professor, Business & Technology Shadei Jones, Pre-Engineering Coordinator
THE CSM VISION Transforming Southern Maryland through service and lifelong learning
WALKING THE TALK Andrea Ronaldi- Chair of Math & Physical Sciences Division Bernice Brezina- Robotics Coordinator Wendy Hume- Cybersecurity Coordinator Sandy Poinsette- NSF Grant/STEM Scholars Coordinator Shadei Jones- Pre-Engineering Coordinator
The College of Southern Maryland CURRICULUM
STEM Education at CSM Arts and Sciences: Applied Sciences Biological Sciences Biotechnology Mathematics/Physical Sciences Pre-Engineering Computer Electrical Mechanical Engineering Technology Drafting Electronics Manufacturing Environmental Studies Information Services Technology Information Services Technology MCSE Web Developer Information Systems Security Mechatronics Technology: Robotics Nuclear Engineering Technology Electrical Instrumentation and Control Mechanical
MECHATRONICS = ROBOTICS Robotics Certificate Robotics Letter of Recognition
The College of Southern Maryland PROGRAMS FOR CSM STUDENTS
STEM Scholarships Please visit http://csmd.edu/stem /scholarships.html for CSM s STEM scholarships.
STEM SCHOLARSHIPS Chiaramonte Hope Scholarship Energetics Scholarship International System Safety Society National Science Foundation SMECO Future Engineers Scholarship The Patuxent Partnership Engineering Scholarship Wigberto Martinez Scholarship William D. Bauer Memorial Scholarship
CSM STEM Scholars Funding from the National Science Foundation Scholarships to CSM students pursuing degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM). Objective: Provide educational opportunities to financially needy and academically talented students through scholarships that promote full-time enrollment and degree achievement. Provides a learning community Support through twice monthly activities that include guest speakers and field trips Tutoring, mentoring, and professional guidance
CSM STEM Scholars Fourth year of the program Over 75 students to date Two of our former STEM scholars who have moved onto four year colleges
Women In STEM Club Faculty Advisor: Sandy Poinsett
College Robotics CSM Talons Team Provide technical expertise for robotics outreach programs Refereeing, Judging, Scorekeeping, & Match Control Assist teams in troubleshooting during VRC league sessions and championship Volunteer at the State Championship Host Scrimmages & workshops for middle school, high school, and college teams College Robotics Challenge, Feb. 6, 2015 Regional Championship (tentative) Robotics Club Volunteer for Robotics Outreach programs
College Robotics Awards 2013-2014 VEX U Toss UP Programming & Robot Skills Finalist, VEX U World Championship 2014 VEX Online Challenge Finalist, STEM Educational Video 2/7/14, Judges Award, CSM VEX U Challenge 11/9/13, Excellence Award, Tournament Finalist, Purdue VEX U Fall Challenge 2012-2013 VEX Sack Attack Programming Skills Finalist, VEX U World Championship 2/15/13, Tournament Champion, CSM Winter Robotics Challenge - Collegiate Division 1/26/13, Tournament Champion & Excellence Award, Purdue Robotics Challenge 11/3/12, Tournament Champion, CSM Fall Robotics Challenge - Collegiate Division 2011-2012 VEX Gateway 11/18/11, Tournament Champion, VEX Collegiate Challenge, California, PA 14
Night of Engineering JOIN US! Wednesday November 12, 2014 6-7:30 PM Leonardtown Campus Auditorium Building A Shadei Jones, Pre-Engineering Coordinator
The College of Southern Maryland COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
Women and Math All Day workshop Work with successful women Emphasize careers that draw heavily on math: health science, computer science, architecture, engineering, physics, meteorology and cyber security. Workshops One-on-ones with women in their fields of interest Hands-on workshops Career panel discussion Keynote address
Women and Math This year s event is scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 2015, at the La Plata campus of CSM
Pretty Brilliant Reminding girls that they aren t just pretty but they are PRETTY BRILLIANT One day program Exposes girls to STEM career opportunities Let s them know that they have what it takes to pursue a career in the STEM field May 23, 2014 Open to girls in grades 9-12
Engineer Like A Girl One week summer program Increases awareness and familiarizes high school girls in Southern Maryland with career opportunities in the field of engineering Objective = Eradicate the negative stereotypes commonly associated with women s ability to pursue careers in math and science related fields Monday July 27-Friday July 31, 2015
CSM has taken the pledge! Join Million Women Mentors Increase the interest and confidence of girls and young women to persist and succeed in STEM programs and careers through mentoring http://www.millionwomenmentors.org/
Destination College Fifth grade visits Title I Schools Encourage more students to attend college STEM orientation College acceptance
CSM Robotics Outreach Programs October 1, 2014, WAG STEM Information Exchange Bernice Brezina, Professor Industrial Studies http://www.csmd.edu/istem/robotics.html 23
CSM Robotics Outreach Programs CSM Hosts Championship Events for Southern Maryland Students (Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary s Counties) Elementary School Middle School High School College Division 24
Elementary & Middle School CSM LEGO Robotics Challenge 48 teams No registration or entry fee for teams Challenge Kits provided to over 90 teams NEW THIS YEAR: Teams will first play in qualifier competitions hosted by the schools. 15 teams from each county and 3 non-public school teams will advance to the CSM Championship Championship Competition, April 11, 2015 25
Elementary & Middle School FIRST LEGO League (FLL) & Junior FLL Qualifier Tournament 16 FLL Teams Grades 3-8 NEW THIS YEAR: 5 Jr. FLL teams Grades K-3 Qualifier Tournament, Dec. 6, 2015 at Leonardtown Campus 26
Elementary & Middle School VEX IQ Challenge Competition was introduced last year 16 teams Team Registration Fee Paid, no entry fee for teams Game Object Kits provided to teams Qualifier Tournament, Jan. 24, 2015 27
Middle School and High School VEX Robotics Competition (VRC) Leagues NEW THIS YEAR: Separate leagues for both middle and high school teams Middle School, 19 teams, largest MS league in the state High School, 34 teams Team Registration Fees paid, no entry fees CSM manages the Southern MD VEX Leagues, MS & HS Divisions Teams play November January in qualifier tournaments at host schools to determine rankings. Championship Tournament, Feb. 7, 2015 28
2013-2014 Participation No. of Teams No. of Students Grade Level CSM LEGO Championship, 4/5/14 91 910 Elem. - Middle CSM VEX IQ,2/8/14 (first year) 16 160 Elem. - Middle CSM Southern MD VEX (VRC) League - 3 League Play Sessions & 2/8/14 Championship - Middle School Qualifier, 1/25/13 45 450 Middle - High CSM VEX U Collegiate Robotics, 2/7/14 5 50 College CSM Talons Robotics Team 1 9 College CSM Talons Robotics Club n/a 24 College CSM FLL Qualifier Tournament, 12/7/14 14 140 Elem. - Middle TOTAL 171 1743 29
STEM SPONSORS Game kits for teams VRC and VEX IQ team registration fees Trophies, medals, and prizes Competition fields, game pieces, and electronics to host events Breakfast & lunch for volunteers 30 and many more
Volunteer Opportunities VOLUNTEER SIGNUP FORM: http://www.csmd.edu/stem/roboticsvolunteer.html 31
more information on our STEM Programs. @CSMISTEMNEWS
The College of Southern Maryland WOMEN & STEM programs Dr. Brad Gottfried, President Bernice Brezina, Professor, Business & Technology Shadei Jones, Pre-Engineering Coordinator