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Our informative article Why Study STEM? on page 12 highlights why a solid foundation in STEM is so important in high school.

On pages 6 and 8, STEMconnector profiles the 100 Women Leaders in STEM, and the 100 CEO Leaders in STEM all of whom share a commitment to serving as student mentors.

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Throughout its pages, you will not only find a comprehensive list of STEM programs, schools, and colleges, but also many organizationsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;including STEMconnectorâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;that promote increased STEM education and teen involvement.

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Table of Contents 4

A MESSAGE TO PARENTS AND FUTURE STEM LEADERS The role and advantages of STEM Education in the society of today- and that of tomorrow.

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STEMconnector® CELEBRATES WOMEN LEADERS IN STEM

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STEMconnector® CELEBRATES CEO LEADERS IN STEM

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TOP-PAYING COLLEGE MAJORS

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HOW PARENTS CAN FOSTER AN INTEREST IN STEM

Recommendations to help parents promote an interest in STEM programs and learning.

STEMconnector introduces 100 Women Leaders in STEM, showcasing the initiatives of these high-profile women.

STEMconnector recognizes 100 CEO leaders in STEM and their thoughtprovoking views on the future.

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STUDENT PROFILE: NATE GIESS

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WHY STUDY STEM?

Nate profiles his experience as a member of his high school robotics team.

A solid foundation in STEM education opens a wide variety of less known STEM careers.

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WHERE WILL THE STEM JOBS BE IN 2018 BY STATE?

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STEM Programs & Featured Listings

Projected STEM jobs in 2018, ranked numerically by state.

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Colleges Private Day Schools Summer Programs STEM Education & Organizations College Resources

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STUDENT PROFILE: MADISON WHITE

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ABOUT TEENLIFE

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EXPLORE THESE STEM CAREERS!

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Madison shares what inspired her most during her gamedesign summer program.

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As STEM’s role in today’s society changes, so does societies’ perception of STEM itself.

Take a look at the variety of STEM jobs available.

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EDIE FRASER Chief Executive Officer (CEO) STEMconnector®

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A Message to Parents and Future

STEM Leaders

“From astronauts to social media, from Kevlar to the NFL—STEM careers are everywhere.”

—Ellen Kullman, Chairman and CEO, DuPont (100 CEO Leaders in STEM)

It is no surprise that parents play a pivotal role in shaping their teen’s future, preparing them for both job security and economic empowerment—which may lead to a career in STEM. In fact, did you know that 70% of jobs in the United States require core STEM skills? That’s why STEMconnector® is so pleased to be partnering with TeenLife to produce the first-ever Guide to STEM Programs.

“The STEM discipline of science, technology, engineering, and math holds the key to unlocking innovative solutions to our most pressing challenges…

It’s important to reach and inspire young people while they are still forming visions of their futures, at a time when we can still influence their career trajectories.”

—Dr. Ralph W. Shrader, Chairman, CEO and President Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. (100 CEO Leaders in STEM)

Today, STEM is often referred to as the new ‘liberal arts’ education. As a matter of fact, each year, the United States invests billions of dollars in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education and workforce development. STEM is not just science, technology, engineering, and math; it is innovation, problem solving, the next 4

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iPad application, a cure for cancer, building safe bridges, gaming technology, energy efficiencies, and more.

“Starting early is important if we are to inspire and motivate young people to pursue future study and careers in STEM.” —Gregory R. Page, Chairman and CEO, Cargill Inc. (100 CEO Leaders in STEM)

Whether your child is in middle school or high school, this is the time to introduce them to—and for them to understand—how fruitful a STEM career can be. Both parents and students can explore STEM opportunities and hone in on STEM skills. Consider having your son or daughter pick STEMrelated electives in school, intern at an innovative company, or even shadow a friend or family member in a STEM job. After all, most STEM careers pay 30% more than the average job.

“Co-operative education and internships are invaluable ways for students to get a better understanding of their particular field of study and also to gain real-world, hands-on experience.”

—D. Scott Davis, Chairman and CEO, UPS (100 CEO Leaders in STEM)

A MESSAGE TO PARENTS AND FUTURE STEM LEADERS

Today’s world allows teens to use technology and engineering in smarter and faster ways to eventually leave their mark, facilitate meaningful change, and make a global difference. Teens should take every opportunity to go the extra mile in learning all that they can in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. And please remember, STEMconnector®, along with our members and sponsors, will always be there to provide support for the future and “all things STEM.”

“STEM education is a way of empowering people, and making sure that everyone gets a chance to share the opportunities today.”

—Mark Zuckerberg, Founder, Chairman and CEO, Facebook

See page 8 to read about the 100 CEO leaders in STEM.

STEMconnector® is a one-stop information source for STEM education and careers. Our directory at www.stemconnector.org provides a wealth of information for parents, corporations, K-12 leaders and more.

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WOMEN Leaders in STEM n celebration of women role models in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), STEMconnector® unveils in hard copy and online its inaugural 100 Women Leaders in STEM publication. The heroines included in 100 Women Leaders in STEM share stories about their commitment to serving as mentors and sponsors of those who are next in the STEM jobs pipeline. 100 Women Leaders in STEM showcases the careers and initiatives of more than one hundred women leaders who are active role models for the underrepresented segment of women in America’s growing shortage of STEM professionals. Also included are insiders’ perspectives about the traits needed to advance in the STEM professions, and how women in particular can make a difference.

The publication features profiles of leaders in the corporate, government and nonprofit sectors, including CEO´s, Presidents and key public officials. Also included are Opinion Editorials featuring interesting data and perspectives about women in STEM.

“It is fun when you see that light bulb go off and when you know you’ve helped someone see STEM in a different way.”

Ellen Kullman, Chairman and CEO, Dupont

“We need to be more aggressive in showing girls and young women role models and highlighting stories of successful leaders.”

“We need you and we need this generation of women to stand up and serve as role models to encourage young women to develop the critical skills needed for the competitive workforce of tomorrow.”

—Senator Kirsten Gillibrand

—Susan O’Day, SVP and CIO, Disney

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“The One-Stop Shop for STEM Information”

OUR MISSION: To connect educators, students, corporations, non-profits, foundations and associations working in the intricate and dynamic world of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education. STEMconnector®’s task is to identify, inform, connect and convene entities working in STEM Education to encourage smart, high-impact STEM investments and results.

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Newsletters, Website, Social Media

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To learn more about STEMconnector®, visit www.STEMconnector.org.

Follow us on Twitter @STEMconnector.

Sign-up for our free daily newsletter, an aggregation of all things STEM, at: www.STEMconnector.org/STEMdaily.

For more information on STEMconnector, contact Brian Jackson at Brian.Jackson@STEMconnector.org.

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CEO Leaders in STEM This unprecedented publication presents 100 corporate CEO profiles including their thoughtprovoking views on the future of our national competitiveness and need for a STEM workforce. The CEO’s center their discussions around technology; innovation; skills to careers; public-private partnerships; women, girls and diversity; global competitiveness; scalability and best practice.

STEMconnector® CEO Edie Fraser suggests that the 100 CEO Leaders in STEM represents the best thinking at the highest level and states, “It is all about CEO commitment.

We are collectively humbled by the caliber of the entries and salute and congratulate all of those included. We urge all readers to review and discuss what you learn, understanding the collective action we must all take to ensure America’s youth and workforce are equipped with the STEM skills needed to compete in the market economy. Let me take a minute also and salute my colleague, Lorena Fimbres, for her enormous vision and effort as our team knew the importance of this publication and its potential impact.”

100 CEO Leaders in STEM Sponsors include KPMG; Cisco; Raytheon; Dow Chemical; PTC; TATA Consultancy Services and University of Phoenix. The publication partners are US News; Business-Higher Education Forum; The Manufacturing Institute and Fortune Magazine.

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STUDENT PROFILE

In His Own Words What is your favorite part of being on the Robotics team?

I always enjoy the last Friday before we go to the Botball competition, when we work all day to tweak and test the robots’ functionality. Sometimes we prepare for up to 18 hours straight, ordering multiple rounds of pizza and working in shifts. It’s an extremely exhausting day, but it is the best day of the season, because everyone is working together towards the same goal without any outside distractions.

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What have you learned from participating in this program?

I have learned how important teamwork and working together is to success. While every student is technically skilled, our success year to year directly correlates to how effectively we work as a team. When people with complementary skills work together on a robot, they ultimately produce much higher quality work.

How has participating in the team shaped your future?

While I plan to major in business administration in How did you get involved with the college, my experience on the robotics team has taught Robotics Team and the Botball me a lot about the role of technology in today’s society. competition at your high school?

The strategizing and programming skills that I use on I became involved with the Robotics the Robotics team will be valuable in a number of other Team after I took a robotics class fields, business included. as an elective my freshman year. I really enjoyed the class, so for the What would you tell someone who is interested in joining past three years now, I have been a similar program? going to meetings every week and Just do it! I think a lot of people never join programs in working with the team to design, robotics and technology because they are afraid that they build, and program the robots. don’t have technical skills. However, I joined the team with My favorite part of the Botball a very limited knowledge of programming and robotics. event (standards-based education One of the fellow students who was a part of the program robotics competition) is that each for several years spent extra hours to teach me how to year there are new rules, which code in Interactive C. While his mentorship was a valuable means that no two robots will experience, it was not unique or rare. Most of the other ever be alike. Every year we go students are happy to share their passion. At the end of through the same frenzied the day, while technical skills are useful, having interest in process of designing, testing, learning and gaining robotics knowledge are much more and redesigning our robots. important for success.

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ebekah Fraser, founder of the website Real World STEM (www.realworldstem.com), recalls an intense discussion she overheard between her middle school daughter and several friends about parasitic mites that live on human eyelashes. Fraser was amazed that the girls were so knowledgeable about these creatures. She remarked, “I had no idea you girls were so interested in science!” Her daughter laughed and said, “Ugh! No, I hate science,” and her friend added, “Yeah, it’s so boring!”

Fraser says, “The girls had a complete disconnect to the fact that while they may not like their science classes at school, they were fascinated and excited by scientific concepts.”

Fraser’s daughter and her friends are not alone in their thinking that subjects like math and science can be dull, difficult, and have no relevant application in their everyday lives.

Students may even question if there is a need to learn these concepts at all.

WHY STUDY STEM?

“The study of engineering teaches students valuable skills such as problem solving, teamwork, and critical thinking.

These skills are transferable to a wide array of careers including but not limited to actually being an engineer.”

But a solid foundation in STEM (the acronym commonly used for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education will provide today’s teens with the foundation for a wide range of exciting and lucrative careers in the future.

Who should study STEM?

A solid foundation in STEM education is important for all students. Judith Hallinen, an educator at Carnegie Mellon University says, “There is a misconception amongst some educators that STEM-related studies are meant for elite students.” David Cedrone, Executive Director, Governor’s STEM Advisory Council of Massachusetts adds, “STEM education is necessary at all levels from high school to vocational school to PhD programs.”

Teens and their parents may think there is no need to study engineering or technology beyond their typical science and math classes, unless they want a career in these fields. However, Megan Doherty, Associate Director, International and Service Learning Programs at the University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering & Applied Science, which provides a number of teen summer programs says, “The study of engineering teaches students valuable skills such as problem solving, teamwork, and critical

thinking. These skills are transferable to a wide array of careers including but not limited to actually being an engineer.”

Some students may feel they just aren’t math or science students and want to opt out these subjects. Joyce Plotkin, founder and chair of the DIGITS Project, a STEM education program, says, “Yes, math and science can be difficult but that doesn’t mean kids should give up; it means they should be encouraged to ask for help.” Parents can help too by urging their child not to give up on subjects they find challenging.

To increase teen interest in STEM subjects, Fraser says, “Educators need to illustrate how these subjects are relevant to their students ’ lives and find creative, interesting ways to teach these concepts so that kids want to learn more.”

What is a STEM career?

Christianne Corbett, a senior researcher at the American Association of University Women, adds, “There is a misconception that having STEM a career means working alone in a white lab coat or that the only jobs in technology are writing code.” The reality is that there are many different and exciting STEM careers.

From creative careers in video game design to being a baseball statistician like

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Bill James of the Red Sox, or entering the fields of biomedical research and data management, broadening public awareness of the many STEM opportunities available is even the goal at the highest level. In 2009, President Barack Obama launched the Educate to Innovate initiative to move American students from the middle to the top of the pack in science and math achievement over the next decade.

Why pursue a STEM career?

According to Rodney C. Adkins, senior vice president of IBM’s Systems & Technology Group, “It is clear that to benefit our economy and society, our national priority should be on encouraging more students to study STEM. Unfortunately, the U.S. is trending in the opposite direction. When I graduated from college, about 40 percent of the world’s scientists and engineers resided in the U.S. Today that number has shrunk to about 15 percent.”

President Obama has been very vocal on the need for STEM-based education and the importance that STEM-based careers will have on the future of the United States.

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economics and Statistics Administration (ESA) released a report in 2011 that profiled U.S. employment in STEM fields. The report showed that over the past 10 years, growth in STEM jobs was three times greater than that of non-STEM jobs, and STEM jobs are expected to continue to grow at a faster rate than other jobs in the coming decade.

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percent more than their non-STEM counterparts and are also less likely to experience unemployment.

Large corporations such as IBM are jumping on board as well, with strong initiatives in new grade 9-to-14 schools that focus on STEM education. These schools pair students with corporate mentors, who provide real-world insight into industry trends. Students graduate with an Associate’s Degree and the skills needed to transition directly into jobs in the information technology industry.

Other STEM initiatives include organizations like CityScience (www.cityscience. org) in New York. CityScience coordinates service-learning projects that employ and engage students with STEM professionals.

Together students and professionals tackle real world challenges in a students’ community. In CityScience programs, for example, high school students have studied the biodiversity of urban forests and used Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to model topography.

Teens in Tech Labs (www.teensintech. com) provides tools and resources that bring youth and technology together—and inspire young people to become early product entrepreneurs.

Rebecca Blank, Acting U.S. Commerce Secretary adds, “Students who pursue jobs in science, technology, engineering, and math are the next generation of creative entrepreneurs who will make sure we have the best, most skilled workers in the world so that the jobs and industries of tomorrow take root right here in America.”

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Encouraging Girls and Minorities to Study STEM

It is imperative that educators encourage girls and minority students to study and pursue STEM careers early on.

There are several reasons why girls may shy away from STEM studies and STEM careers. Corbett explains, “Some STEM disciplines have long been viewed as ‘male domains.’” But while little boys typically gravitate more toward building

toys and video games than their female peers, it is debatable whether this is a result of a natural inclination or a reinforced behavior based on societal stereotypes. Corbett says, “Girls tend to underestimate their abilities in STEM subjects. But in fact, girls are just as successful.”

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social contribution to the world versus men whose career choices are more likely to be motivated by social recognition and/or compensation. Corbett says, “The social contribution of a STEM-related career may not be as obvious. But STEM careers can have a very positive effect on the world, such as creating more drinkable water or finding a cure for a disease.”

Large corporations like Microsoft are jumping on the bandwagon to promote girls and STEM. Their DigiGirlz Program teaches high school girls about careers in technology and provides hands-on computer and technology workshops.

There is also a disparity in terms of

fostering STEM education among minorities. According to Adkins, of school-age children today, 43 percent are of African American, Latino, or Native American descent. Yet of all the engineering bachelor’s degrees in the U.S., less than 15 percent are awarded to underrepresented minorities. We need to reconcile these opposing trends so that the composition of our STEM education pipeline reflects America’s shifting demographics.

STEM education is paramount for all students. A background rich in STEM makes for flexible, logical minds, and increases the capacity for all youth to continue learning.

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Where will the STEM Jobs be in 2018 by state?

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that at least 8,654,000 U.S. STEM jobs will exist in 2018. Interestingly enough, they even broke the estimated number of STEM jobs by state.

STATE RANK 2018

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

STATE

California Texas New York Florida Virginia Illinois Pennsylvania Washington Massachusetts Michigan Ohio New Jersey Maryland Colorado North Carolina Georgia Minnesota Arizona

PROJECTED STEM JOBS 2018

1,148,000 758,000 477,000 411,000 404,000 348,000 314,000 303,000 300,000 274,000 274,000 269,000 241,000 232,000 229,000 211,000 188,000 166,000

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STATE RANK 2018

19 20 21 22 23 24 24 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36

STATE

PROJECTED STEM JOBS 2018

Wisconsin Missouri Indiana Connecticut Alabama Oregon Tennessee Utah District of Colombia South Carolina Oklahoma Kansas Kentucky Iowa Louisiana Nevada New Mexico Arkansas

155,000 143,000 123,000 116,000 110,000 109,000 109,000 101,000 94,000 85,000 81,000 80,000 74,000 72,000 69,000 54,000 53,000 52,000

STATE RANK 2018

37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 44 44 47 48 49 50 51

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PROJECTED STEM JOBS 2018

Nebraska Mississippi New Hampshire Idaho Delaware Hawaii Rhode Island Maine Montana West Virginia Alaska Vermont South Dakota Wyoming North Dakota

TOTAL STEM JOBS

48,000 46,000 43,000 41,000 31,000 29,000 26,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 20,000 19,000 18,000 16,000 15,000

8,654,000

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2011

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STEM Programs There are an extensive number of national STEM programs, specialty majors, and educational initiatives in schools, colleges, camps, and organizations that offer inspiring environments for education and self-discovery in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.

TeenLife believes that innovative experiences in STEM as middle and high school students can be priceless for both parents and teenagers alike. Not only can parents take an active role in encouraging interest in STEM, but they can also watch their budding student learn new interactive skills, explore the world hands-on, and conduct research applicable to the real world.

We hope our Guide to STEM Programs presented by STEMconnectorÂŽ helps your teen find the perfect STEM opportunity for the future.

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Colleges DORDT COLLEGE Dordt College is educating Christian leaders in math and science who can make important decisions, help shape society, and teach the next generation. With exceptional professors, research opportunities, and outstanding outcomes, Dordt College is a great place to participate in a dynamic education.

Program Location(s): Sioux Center, IA Contact: Admissions Phone: (800) 343-6738 Email: admissions@dordt.edu Address: 498 4th Ave. SE, Sioux Center, IA 51250 Website: dordt.edu

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY: COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Educating tomorrow’s engineers and conducting research that addresses today’s challenges. 12 engineering majors and 5 minors. Outstanding facilities, 7,500+ engineering students and 235+ faculty, learning communities, student organizations and study abroad programs. Average 95% career placement rate after graduation. Iowa State has 31,000+ students, a beautiful campus, Big XII sports, cultural activities and a diverse student body.

Program Location(s): Ames, IA Contact: Engineering Student Services Phone: (515) 294-8355 Email: engineering@iastate.edu Address: 110 Marston Hall, Ames, IA 50011 Website: engineering.iastate.edu

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Established in 1919, John Brown University is a private, Christian university providing top-quality education to over 2,100 students from 39 nations and 40 states. JBU offers 39 majors, including biology, renewable energy, graphic design, international business, and construction management. JBU has three degree completion programs, and nine graduate degree programs.

Program Location(s): Siloam Springs, AR Contact: James Eldridge Phone: (877) JBU-INFO Email: jbuinfo@jbu.edu Address: 2000 W. University, Siloam Springs, AR 72761 Website: jbu.edu

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Kettering University’s cooperative and experiential learning program provides students with the unparalleled ability to forge a link between the classroom and the real world. Our engineering, math, business and science curriculum focuses on the individual student, ensuring that they graduate with the knowledge and skills needed to be globally competitive.

Program Location(s): Flint, MI Contact: Admissions Office Phone: (810) 762-7865 or (800) 955-4464, ext. 7865 Email: admissions@kettering.edu Address: 1700 University Avenue, Flint, MI 48504 Website: kettering.edu

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Explore the world with TTU Engineering is a way to change the world, and at Tennessee Tech, it’s also a way to see the world.

“Travel is a way to see the range of things that are possible,” says Holly Stretz, TTU associate professor of chemical engineering.

Travel with us. Engineering students can travel to France and Switzerland to study both ancient and modern marvels.

Our undergrads have the opportunity to go to Turkey with TTU business students to design packaging and marketing materials to introduce Turkish products to American students. These trips allow them to learn the business, history, and artistic facets of engineering across the globe.

Take the driver’s seat Anyone can change a tire or replace a spark plug, but at TTU, students learn to build a car from the ground up and even travel the country to race against other top-ranked universities.

At TTU, you can be the change you want to see in the world If protecting the environment and helping others is important to you, at TTU you can learn, lead, and make an impact on the community in projects and campus initiatives.

Applying classroom learning to real life vehicle design, TTU’s Baja SAE team is the best in the world, winning more than any other competitor. We’ve noticed a tendency to get a little dirty in the shop and on race days.

Each year, engineering students design and build assistive devices for people with disabilities; civil engineering students design storm water recycling systems for campus construction projects; and chemistry students study the power of using the sun to conduct experiments.

Everyone gets the chance to propose ideas and work together on dozens of community service projects every semester.

To find out more about how TTU’s focus and interests align with yours, visit us at www.tntech.edu.

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MILWAUKEE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING (MSOE)

Ambitious students who want personal and professional success find a home at MSOE. Class sizes are small, allowing for individual attention. Students are admitted directly to their program of study—no waiting lists. That means students get a full four years of learning their specialty, even in engineering and nursing, unlike most universities.

Classes are taught by professors who have years of realworld industry experience, not teaching assistants.

Program Location(s): Milwaukee, WI Contact: Seandra Mitchell, Director of Admission Phone: (414) 277-6762 Email: mitchell@msoe.edu Address: 1025 N. Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202 Website: msoe.edu

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Schreiner University, in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, has a strong reputation for faculty who are accessible and who regard their students’ success as their primary focus. Schreiner offers 41 majors and programs, including an array of Life Sciences, one of its signature programs, and a highly regarded pre-med program.

Program Location(s): Kerrville, TX Contact: Larry Cantu, Associate VP for Enrollment Services Phone: (800) 343-4919 Email: admissions@schreiner.edu Address: 2100 Memorial Boulevard, Kerrville, TX 78028 Website: schreiner.edu

Request More Information SOUTHERN POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY (SPSU)

At Southern Polytechnic State University, our students study the sciences and technologies in a unique, practical manner that provides an education that is career-based and balanced. Our hands-on approach to education makes SPSU a great place to learn—and our graduates are able to apply technology in every way imaginable!

Program Location(s): Marietta, GA Contact: Gary Bush, Director of Undergraduate Admission Phone: (678) 915-SPSU Email: admiss@spsu.edu Address: 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060 Website: spsu.edu

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MSOE students spend an average of 600 hours in industry-standard laboratories.

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TENNESSEE TECH UNIVERSITY (TTU)

Consistently ranked nationally, Tennessee Tech is one of the South’s top-rated schools. Founded in 1915, it is a public comprehensive university with nearly 11,500 students and more than 40 bachelor’s and 20 graduate programs, including popular majors in education, mechanical engineering, nursing, exercise science, electrical engineering and business.

Program Location(s): Cookeville, TN Contact: Office of Admissions Phone: (800) 255-8881 Email: admissions@tntech.edu Address: 1 William L Jones Dr., Cookeville, TN 38505 Website: tntech.edu

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UNIVERSITY OF ADVANCING TECHNOLOGY (UAT)

UAT is an elite, intimate, private technology University located in Tempe, Ariz. UAT has the elite status of being among a select few 100 percent STEM-based universities in the nation offering over 20 academic majors in new and rising technology, including Advancing Technology Studies, Cyber Security, Programming and Hardware Creation.

Program Location(s): Tempe, AZ; Online Contact: Shawn Alexander, Vice President of Admissions Phone: (877) 828-4335 Email: admissions@uat.edu Address: 2625 W. Baseline Road, Tempe, AZ 85253 Website: uat.edu

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WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE (WPI)

Founded in 1865, WPI is the nation’s third oldest technological University. The centerpiece of WPI academics is project-based learning, which requires students to engage in research and apply what they’ve learned to solve real-world problems in communities around the world. WPI has more than 30 “project” centers on six continents.

Program Location(s): Worcester, MA Contact: Edward J. Connor ’92, Dean of Admissions Phone: (508) 831-5286 Email: admissions@wpi.edu Address: Office of Admissions, 100 Institute Road, Worcester, MA 01609 Website: go.wpi.edu/anything

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Private Day School SONOMA ACADEMY (SA)

Sonoma Academy (SA) is a dynamic college preparatory high school providing a premier education for 270 motivated learners. SA STEM Scholarships provide up to half-tuition awards annually for qualified students. The school’s 34-acre campus is about one hour north of San Francisco. SA graduates attend top colleges nationally and abroad.

Program Location(s): Santa Rosa, CA Contact: Sandy Stack, Director of Enrollment Phone: (707) 545-1770 Email: info@sonomaacademy.org Address: 2500 Farmers Lane, Santa Rosa, CA 95404 Website: sonomaacademy.org

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JOHN BROWN UNIVERSITY’s diverse faculty and rigorous coursework challenge students to excel in the real world. See ad on inside front cover, listing on page 22.

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Summer Programs BOSTON LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

The Boston Leadership Institute offers top-quality science and math programs for middle and high school students. The Biological Research Program was named among the top 5 summer science programs in the country. Summer programs in general received the 2013 Top 101 in the U.S. Award. Teachers have received major teaching awards and professional recognition.

Program Location(s): Wellesley, MA; Waltham, MA Contact: Jane Bybee, Ph.D. Phone: (617) 283-4825 Email: info@bostonleadershipinstitute.com Address: 738 Main Street #275, Waltham MA 02491 Website: bostonleadershipinstitute.com

BROWN UNIVERSITY PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS

Experience college life, prepare for academic success, and make new friends from around the world in Brown Pre-College Programs, with more than 300 courses to choose from on-campus, online, or abroad. Over one-third of our courses are in STEM fields.

Program Location(s): Providence, RI; Italy; Greece; Spain; Costa Rica; Online Phone: (401) 863-7900 Email: summer@brown.edu Address: 200 Dyer Street, Box T, Providence, RI 02912 Website: brown.edu/ce/pre-college

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Top-Paying Majors for 2012 - 2013 Bachelor’s Degree Graduates Seven engineering majors are among the 10 top-paid for the college Class of 2013.

By far, petroleum engineering majors received the top starting salaries with an average of $93,500, nearly $22,000 more than the second highest-paid major, computer engineering at $71,700.

1. Petroleum Engineering 2. Computer Engineering 3. Chemical Engineering 4. Computer Science 5. Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical Engineering 6. Mechanical Engineering 7. Electrical/Electronics and Communications Engineering 8. Management Information Systems/Business 9. Information Science/Systems Management 10. Finance

$93,000 $71,700 $67,600 $64,800 $64,400 $64,000 $63,400 $63,100 $62,200 $57,400

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iD PROGRAMMING ACADEMY, iD GAMING ACADEMY & iD VISUAL ARTS ACADEMY

Prove interests are more than hobbies and learn different aspects of video game creation, App development, filmmaking, and more. Two-week, overnight programs where teens ages 13 - 18 have the chance to interact with industry professionals and discover potential careers. Held at Yale, Harvard, Princeton, MIT, Stanford, and other prestigious universities nationwide.

Program Location(s): Find iD Academy Programs at more than 60 universities nationwide Phone: (888) 709-TECH (8324) Email: info@internalDrive.com Website: internaldrive.com/programming

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Create iPhone Apps, video games, C++ and Java programs, movies, and more at weeklong, day and overnight programs held at Stanford, Princeton, UCLA, NYU, Columbia, Northwestern, and others. Small classes for ages 7 - 17. Also two-week, teen-only programs held at Harvard, MIT, Princeton, and others: iD Gaming Academy, iD Programming Academy, and iD Visual Arts Academy.

Program Location(s): Held at Stanford, Princeton, UCLA, and over 60 universities nationwide Phone: (888) 709-TECH (8324) Email: info@internalDrive.com Website: internaldrive.com

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I2 CAMP

i2 Camp offers middle schoolers a broad range of fun, engaging, hands-on courses developed by many of the country’s top scientific and academic institutions, including MIT, Columbia and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. Their courses cover topics across robotics, genetics, biotechnology, engineering, smart cities, math and space.

Program Location(s): Manhattan (The Chapin School), Boston (The Roxbury Latin School), Jersey City (Liberty Science Center); new locations to be announced this fall.

Contact: Katie Cannon Phone: (917) 886-1669 Email: contact@i2camp.org Website: i2camp.org

Request More Information MOUNT DESERT ISLAND BIOLOGICAL LABORATORY (MDIBL)

Infinite Variations is a one of a kind course in genomics and genetics for high school students. Through hands-on lab experiments, students will be exposed to personalized genomics and medicine, as well as bioinformatics.

The course will introduce high school students to bench-based molecular biology, as well as web-based biological databases and bioinformatics tools.

Program Location(s): Salisbury Cove, ME Program Name: Infinite Variations: Summer Course in Genomics and Personalized Medicine Contact: Charles Wray Email: cwray@mdibl.org Address: P.O. Box 35, Salisbury Cove, ME 04672 Website: mdibl.org

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ROSS SCHOOL

Innovation Lab @Ross is an academy for advanced high school students who are passionate about science, mathematics, engineering, media, and technology. This stimulating and rigorous program allows students to apply electronics, computer programming, data visualization, and digital media tools to deepen their understanding. An engaging intellectual environment fosters their curiosity, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit.

Program Location(s): East Hampton, NY Contact: Kathy Lattari Phone: (631) 907-5400 Email: admissions@ross.org Address: 18 Goodfriend Drive, East Hampton, NY 11937 Website: ross.org/innovationlab

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STEM Education & Organizations FIRST® (FOR INSPIRATION AND RECOGNITION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY)

For ages 6 to 18, FIRST helps kids develop a passion for science, engineering, technology, and math (STEM) through fun, mentor-based programs featuring exciting robotics competition.

Four levels of after-school programs foster selfconfidence, build leadership, and teach tech skills.

Programs include: Junior FIRST® LEGO® League (Jr.FLL®), FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL®), FIRST® Tech Challenge (FTC®), and FIRST® Robotics Competition (FRC®).

Contact: Cara Galli Phone: (800) 871-8326 Email: marketing@usfirst.org Address: 200 Bedford St., Manchester, NH 03101 Website: usfirst.org

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Presented by National Instruments and its partners in education, K12Lab is the place for motivated teachers who want to find and share creative ways to engage students in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) coursework.

Contact: Brooke Turner Phone: (512) 683-6256 Email: brooke.turner@ni.com Address: 11500 N. Mopac Expressway, Austin, Texas 78759 Website: K12Lab.com

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Powered by TopCoder, NoNameSite.com is a new, online community for students 13 - 18 years old offering learning through games, monthly contests and prizes, and a coding school. The goal is to encourage an interest in STEM subjects with the hopes that NoNameSite.com’s members will be the next technologists, scientists and engineers of our future.

Program Location(s): Online Contact: Jessie D’Amato Ford Phone: (860) 633-5540 Email: jford@topcoder.com Address: TopCoder, 95 Glastonbury Blvd, Glastonbury, CT 06033 Website: NoNameSite.com

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Contact: Julie Kantor, Chief Partnership Officer Phone: (202) 296-9222 Email: julie.kantor@stemconnector.org Address: 1990 M Street NW Suite 550, Washington, DC 20036 Website: stemconnector.org

College Resources ALL COLLEGE APPLICATION ESSAYS

The one-stop App for all college admissions’ requirements, including all application essays.

It’s quick and easy to use. This App is perfect for parents, counselors, and students and updated each year with all new requirements. Now available on Android phones, as well as iPhones, iPads, and iPods.

Program Location(s): Online Contact: Dr. Rebecca Joseph Phone: (323) 646-5759 Email: rjoseph@allcollegeessays.org Website: allcollegeessays.org

Request More Information GRADFLY

GradFly is an online gallery for STEM students to showcase their technical projects to colleges and companies looking for top talent. Students can show projects from beginning to completion—not only the final product, but also the evolution of an idea to creation. GradFly uses the data collected from students to create a matching algorithm connecting students with colleges and internships.

Students are also able to collaborate with each other, enter competitions, and earn badges in STEM. Creating a student account is free.

Program Location(s): Online Contact: Oscar Pedroso, Founder/CEO Phone: (585) 730-1413 Email: oscar@gradf.ly Address: Z80 Labs Technology Incubator, 1 News Plaza, Suite 10, Buffalo, NY 14203 Website: gradfly.co

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Students learning molecular biology in MOUNT DESERT ISLAND BIOLOGICAL LABORATORY’s Infinite Variations Summer Program. See listing on page 30.

How parents can foster an interest in STEM MOUNT DESERT ISLAND BIOLOGICAL LABORATORY 1.jpg

Encourage students to take as many math and science classes as they possibly can in high school.

The key is for students to have a good foundation in these subjects so that they can continue to build knowledge at a higher level of learning. Even if they don’t think they want a career in engineering or mathematics now, their career goals may change in the future. Without basic knowledge of STEM subjects, their potential for growth may be limited.

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Encourage students to pursue STEM subjects outside of the classroom.

Look into summer programs that offer fieldwork in STEM subjects and afterschool clubs such as FIRST robotics www.usfirst.org.

FIRST robotics is a not-for-profit organization devoted to helping young people develop a passion for STEM subjects through hands-on robotics competitions.

Sean Amos, rising freshman at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, says that FIRST strengthened his resolve to pursue a career in the STEM field of robotics. “It gave me hands-on experience with designing, programming, and building— I loved it,” Amos remarks.

Treat girls and boys as equals in the world of learning.

Instill in your child a “growth mindset” instead of a “fixed mindset.”

Eliminate the idea that a career is just for boys or just for girls. Instead encourage all children to follow their passion.

Students with a fixed mindset believe their intelligence and talents are just fixed traits.

With a growth mindset students understand that their talents and abilities can be developed through effort, good teaching, and persistence.

A growth mindset allows students to achieve much more because they believe they can.

Eliminate negative learning myths.

Well-intended parental statements such as “I was never good at math and I turned out fine” send students the wrong message. Instead parents should encourage their child to take classes that may be difficult—and emphasize learning as a goal instead of always getting “the A.” Try positive reinforcement with statements like, “I believe in your abilities. I am proud of you for working so hard at something so challenging.”

Be your own child’s role model.

Rodney C. Adkins, Senior Vice President of IBM’s Systems & Technology Group sums this up nicely, “My father encouraged me to deconstruct, analyze, and experiment with our home appliances. Exploring how things work together opened my eyes to new possibilities and instilled in me a desire to create new technologies.”

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I’ve always liked doing artistic things like painting and drawing, but I never really thought about virtually designing before this camp. Not only did I learn the basics of the program Maya®, but I also found a new respect for what game designers do! It takes so much time and effort, but the end product is always worth it.

This program opened my eyes to other career opportunities in gaming and animation.

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Participated in a 3D Modeling and Animation Summer Program, iD Tech Camps.

What is the name of the program you participated in?

This summer, I participated in a camp to learn animation using Autodesk® Maya® - 3D Modeling and Animation, a software program used by 3D artists and animators.

Our goal for the week was to create a 15-second public service announcement. The project started by making an animated video and then adding a slogan at the end.

We learned first-hand how to model characters and environments with Maya®, which is used for actual video games and movies.

It was so cool to find out what a game designer really does!

What was the most memorable part of this program?

I think the people I met were the most memorable part.

I’ve made so many new friends and all of the counselors are so knowledgeable about what they’re teaching. They go above and beyond their duties. Plus, they made it fun.

There were days we dressed up as a theme. One day our whole class dressed up as the Pacman game. Students were Inky and Claude [ghosts in Pacman]; I was Mrs. Pacman. We spent some of the day going around and showing off our costumes!

What advice do you have for someone interested in the program?

I would definitely recommend this program to anyone who’s interested in animation! You’ll have a great experience and even if it’s not what you want to do for your career, you’ll have so many new memories and new friendships. If you can, stay overnight to spend more time with friends and learning at the camp. It’s definitely worth it.

How has it shaped your future goals/plans after college? Do you plan to major in this field?

Although I’m still not sure what I want to be when I grow up, taking this course has made me realize that I do enjoy the artistic side of technology quite a lot. I’m not sure if I will major in modeling and animation, but after enrolling in this course, I will definitely consider it.

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A Unique Academy for Students with Big Ideas Innovation Lab @Ross is a unique academy at Ross School for advanced students in math, science, media, engineering, and technology. Innovation Lab focuses on project-based education, student-driven learning, real-world problem solving, invention, design, and entrepreneurship. Students pursue individual projects, perform independent research, and devote their elective studies to courses designed specifically to fit with the program.

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Being Geeky is Today’s Cool!

By Julie Kantor, Chief Partnership Officer, STEMconnector® and J. Marshall Pearson As our plugged-in, information-driven culture is starting to turn the tide, we can all agree that “geeks” are becoming the rock stars of our future. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, geek is becoming chic!

technology daily and often—and learning that Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math are becoming perfectly hip. And excitedly schools are jumping on board, upping their technology game, too.

Although peer pressure will never disappear, for young people today being “geeky” and smart is hopefully much more supported in our schools, in the eyes of peers, and in higher education. Mainstream culture is littered with current examples. From Wired online (with an average of 76,271,080 page views each month), to the popularity of icons like Neil deGrasse Tyson (an American astrophysicist with 1.2 million followers), to vibrant documentaries like Planet Earth (average of 5.67 million television viewers), “geeky” is becoming a respected way of life.

It is truly inspiring to see educators generating more interest in STEM by building a culture where being “geeky” and smart is cool in school! In fact, many educators and corporations alike are making incredible strides to increase awareness of technology and STEM-related courses and careers.

An exceptional example is the integration of Cisco Network Academies in more than 10,000 high schools in 165 countries where students learn first-hand how to build extensive networks using communication technology (ICT).

Examples abound, but what does this mean for STEM education and our workforce?

That we still have work to do!

According to a STEMconnector study, only 28 percent of high school freshman declared an interest in STEM-related fields, and 57 percent of those students will lose interest in STEM subjects before they graduate. Many students, particularly girls and minorities, begin to disengage from these subjects and internalize the influences of peer pressure.

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As parents, it is not only important to encourage your teen to “take” to STEM, but to also encourage teachers to bring STEM initiatives into the classroom. A few ideas include forming tech clubs to create iPhone Apps or teach code to those who like video games. These types of programs both inside and outside the classroom will help develop essential, in-demand STEM skills while building valuable relationships with mentors and peers.

Once these types of innovative projects engage students, why not explore the “ins and outs” of STEM fields like cyber security and innovation in healthcare?

Technology is developing at an exponential rate.

If teenagers are convinced that STEM skills are “cool,” then you can bet they will be more likely to pursue it after high school, land one of the many careers of the future, and be globally competitive.

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Explore these careers in STEM! You may have a misconception that most STEM and engineering jobs take place in laboratories, industrial plants, or office buildings. However, there are so many opportunities to explore different types of fields and work environments. From being a statistician like Bill James of the Red Sox, to being a real life CSI or video game designer, take a look at the variety of STEM choices for the professionals profiled below.

Bill James is a statistician for the Boston Red Sox. James provides senior management with research analysis on special projects and player contracts. He has been writing about baseball since 1975 and is the author of more than 30 books.

Mish Michaels is a meteorologist. Michaels has a Masters in Education with a concentration in Technology and a B.S. in Meteorology/Atmospheric Science. Michaels has worked on several weather programs including WBZ-TV in Boston and The Weather Channelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Atmospheres.

Daniel Pratt is a real life CSI. With a B.S. in biology, he collects, preserves, and analyzes physical evidence and supervises the Crime Scene Response Unit for the Massachusetts State Police.

Jim Toepel enjoys working on the cutting edge of technology as a video game designer. He is currently on the software development team at Harmonix Music Systems where he is creating brand new experiences for gamers.

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Mikell Taylor is a Robotics Engineer who participated on the FIRST robotics team at her all-girls high school. Mikell currently works for Bluefin Robotics Corporation, a company that builds and designs underwater robots.

Anna Mracek Dietrich is the Co-founder of Terrafugia, Inc., a company which is developing the Transition® Roadable Light Sport Aircraft—the first real-life “flying car”. Anna was named one of the Boston area’s top 15 Innovators by the Boston Globe in 2010.

Source: The people profiled above were spotlighted in the WOW Campaign, an initiative of the Massachusetts Governor’s STEM Advisory Council. This initiative identifies the many professionals that exemplify the WOW of STEM careers.

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There are thousands of STEM programs offered in the United States and around the world. We hope the advertisers outlined throughout our first-annual Guide to STEM Programs help you and your teen find the perfect STEM opportunity.

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