Higher education plays a vital role in building capacity for advancing STEM in the state - as a conduit between K12 and the workforce. State policy has the potential to influence and drive increases in STEM professional certificates and degrees, research, and key collaborations with business/industry.
KEY AREAS
K12-Connection
- Expose K12 students to STEM learning environments on college campuses
- Strengthen PK-16 STEM teaching and learning through research
- Provide professional development for teachers
- Grow the STEM teaching profession through unique teacher recruitment and education programs, as well as alternative teaching certification
- Extend the STEM career pipeline through innovative outreach activities
- Inform state policy on STEM education
Postsecondary Certificates and Degrees
- Growing postsecondary credentials in STEM Developing relationships with industry to creating
- Strategy building related to recruitment/retention of underrepresented students into STEM degree programs
Partnerships and Research
- Development of robust business partnerships in STEM research
- Increased STEM research and associated funding
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