An Invitation to Summer 2009 STEM Academy for Educators
8/5/2009
An Invitation to Summer 2009 STEM Academy for Educators In This Issue A collaborative professional development effort of three intermediate units and one higher education institution is bringing a "taste" of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) to the south central region of Pennsylvania. This two-day academy; will provide participants with the knowledge and tools needed to design and enhance STEM-like learning experiences for their students. STEM education is an intentional, meta-disciplinary approach to teaching and learning, in which students uncover and acquire cohesive knowledge , competencies, and attitudes of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics that they transfer and apply to both academic and real-world contexts, in order to be globally competitive in the 21st Century. Sixty-two different content specific and/or STEM related one-hour sessions and two-hour workshops will be offered over the course of the two days. Seventeen confirmed vendors will be showcasing their products and services. Two nationally known presenters, Dr. Ioannis (Yannis) Miaoulis and Dr. Arthur Eisenkraft, will provide the opening and closing keynotes. We are expecting this to be a powerful experience that will motivate and energize you as you get ready to begin a new school year! STEM Academy Registration Information Date: August 5 & 6, 2009 Time: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Location: Manheim Township High School, Lancaster, PA Register Online at: www.iu13.org or call (717) 606-1822 Thank you,
Allison Felix, Central Pennsylvania STEM Regional Lead
Saint Francis University, Science Outreach Center
