UB STEM Leadership Program NEW Spring 2019!
The NVU-J UB program has officially joined forces with the T3 Alliance and created a new STEM Leadership Program for our students interested in exploring Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. The vision of the (T3) Teaching Through Technologies Alliance is to provide a replicable, adaptable, and scalable curriculum and comprehensive support mechanism that can be widely adapted to increase STEM interest and engagement of high school students. The project focuses on three technological areas related to unmanned aerial system, 3-D printers, and codeable digital devices. Course content, instruction, and robust interactive communication will enable instructors and students to: 1) exchange current activities and ideas across sites; 2) collaborate on problem-solving; 3) discover STEM fields and career paths; 4) access instructor training and support; and 5) establish two-way communication with STEM career professionals and societies.
The T3 program is led by the University of Alaska- Fairbanks UB program and enjoys a close working partnerships with the Council for Opportunities in Education, Educating4Leadership, and Thrive Design Enterprises. The project is currently working with over 36 Upward Bound sites in 18 EPSCoR states. By engaging the students in hands-on technical learning and enabling them to apply this knowledge in a service project of relevance to their communities, the project will encourage the students to further pursue STEM study and careers. As a newly participating member of the alliance, our UB community is excited to be able to provide our students with new learning opportunities beyond the typical classroom.
Our new STEM Leadership Program will be led under the direction of Richford High School Math and Science Teacher and ISC Mr. Ryan Bushey. This program will include weekend classes dedicated to establishing our 2019 summer program STEM initiatives and offer participants the opportunity to travel to Orlando, Florida. While in Florida our students will visit the Kennedy Space Center, including a special lunch with an astronaut, and a special physics workshop conducted at the Walt Disney World Resort. After reviewing the STEM leadership program applications we have selected 12 students to participate in the experience. We have selected from Richford High School - Alison Barkley, Jessika Herron, Samantha Ryea, from Enosburg Falls High School - Ethan Bryce, Amy Fackler, Jenna Hansen, Alivia McAllister, Dakota Wiley, and Tyler Duso, from Lamoille Union High School - Maple Snow, from BFA St-Albans - Emma Tetreault, and from Mississiquoi Union High School - Grace Kinney. We will be holding our first organizational meeting for parents and students on the NVU-J campus on Sunday, February 3rd from 12:00 - 3:00 PM. Additional class meetings have been set for Sunday, February 17th and Sunday, March 17th from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. The Orlando trip will take place from Saturday, April 20th - Wednesday, April 24th. The team will then present to the entire UB community at our May 11th Saturday College Meeting. Please make sure to congratulate all of our talented STEM leaders!
Learning New Technologies | Raspberri Pi's | NodeRed
Growth Mindset | Design Thinking | Community Engagement
Course Materials | Syllabus & Agenda Journal Workbook Introduction (ppt.)
Pi Lessons | Push Button Sonic Sensor Camera LED Ring PIR and LED Selfie Station
