The acronym STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. This program was started by Judith A. Ramaley, the former director of the National Science Foundation’s education and human-resources division. Mission In recent years, there has been a significant decline in the number of college students choosing majors in science or technology related fields. Much of this has to do with poor preparation for the classes during high school and the intense work required outside of the lecture setting in places like laboratories. Students have chosen easier majors and courses of study in place of taking on the fields that they wanted to enter due to poor preparedness. If the graduation rates continue with this trend, there will be a workforce shortage in areas of engineering and science fields. The United States needs to be more competitive and build new standards for our students. The National Science Foundation “estimates that 80% of the jobs created in the next decade will require some form of math and science skills.” In order for our children to see the advancements in their generations that we saw in ours, it is important that they have a well-balanced education that includes STEM elements, as well as, traditional classes in the Arts. STEM education is designed to teach the “whole” student and in turn will make them more successful members of society. Description STEM PASSPORT Academy The STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering/Architecture, and Math) Program at Los Angeles harbor College is a project funded through the U.S Department of Education to significantly improve access and success for Hispanic students and other students under- represented in these fields. As a component of the program, the STEM PASSPORT Academy offers an academic bridge for new high school graduates and current LA Harbor Students who recently entered College. The PASSPORT Academy consists of: Personal Development/Soft Skills- a college introduction workshop for STEM majors; Architecture Bridge Program - uniquely designed based on students placement level; or Math 123 - Auto CAD, drafting, hands on projects, etc. Throughout the Architecture PASSPORT Academy, students will be exposed to special guest speakers and activates related to STEM. Dates and Times: August 5 to August 15, 2013 Monday to Thursday 8 AM to 2 PM Student Selection: The selection process will be conducted by the STEM PASSPORT ACADEMY Curriculum Specialist and will be based on the following criteria: • Be a high school graduate enrolling at Harbor Fall 2013 or current Harbor student in Architecture program with less than 18 units. • Attend on STEM/Architecture PASSPORT Academy Orientation • Completed STEM PASSPORT Academy Application • High recommendation from an instructor or counselor • Demonstrates a strong interest in the STEM/Architecture field • Taken the math placement test by???? Benefits: • A Free program to jump start your STEM /Architecture studies and career • A scholarly community that provides support and networking opportunities • Learning Coaches and Tutoring support • STEM academic counseling and advisement • Transfer and career advisement • Priority participation in the STEM Program starting in Fall 2013 #lahc #stem #passport #academy #science #technology #engineering #math
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