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Making STEM Connections to Ignite Student Interests
Presented by Julie Hellweg
Outreach Program Manager II UWSP Continuing Education
- Dr. Christopher Cirmo
Dean of the College of Letters & Science
UWSP STEM Career Day
Science Technology Engineering Mathematics
Held annually in fall for 9th through 12th graders
and
Women & Science Day
Held annually in spring for 7th and 8th graders
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mber 5, 20 r 5, 2010 10 Return b eturn by S y Septembe tember 17th r 17th 20 2010 10 Pro roposal al Form and and C Checkl hecklist t fo for P r Pre resente enters rs If you have a STEM-related presentation and would like your topic to be considered for the UWSP STEM CAREER DAY this year, please complete the proposal form below. Once completed, print a copy for your records. UWSP Continuing Education staff uses this information for marketing pieces, the program booklet, to form the agenda and schedule, and to fulfill audio visual and material needs of each presenter. Overall, this form is very valuable in terms of coordinating logistics for the event. PLEASE take the time to fill out this form completely. The more information you provide, the better we will be able to serve you. (as you would like it to appear in print): A) PERSONAL INFORMATION First Name: Last Name: Professional Title: Company Name: Company Phone: Company Address: Company City, State and Zip Code: Home Address: Home City, State and Zip Code: Home Phone: Cell Phone: Email Address: Preferred way to be contacted: Check two options of phone/email:
Company Phone
Home Phone Cell Phone Email Check one option for address: Company Address Home Address B) PRESENTATION INFORMATION (Hands on activities are encouraged) ALL TITLES SHOULD BE TYPED AS YOU WOULD LIKE THEM TO APPEAR IN PRINTED MATERIALS. TITLE of Workshop: (limited to 70 characters including spaces) Workshop DESCRIPTION: (limited to 400 characters including spaces) Check the SESSION(S) you can present:
Workshop #1
(10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.) Check all the workshops you can present:
Workshop #2
(12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
Workshop #3
(1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.) Due to the expansion of this program, we no longer allow requests to cap class size (exceptions are some lab rooms). Most rooms
- n campus fit 20-40 students. Courses average 25-35 students. For the next two questions, please fill out your preferences for class
size and volunteer help. Check all that apply.
I am willing to present to 20-30 students I am willing to present to 30-40 students I would like volunteer campus students to support me with my presentation (helping with hands-on activities, handing out materials, etc.)
How many volunteer campus students would be helpful to you?
I will provide my own volunteers and will provide this many: (Indicate a number, so they can be included in the lunch
count.) C) ROOM SET-UP Will your presentation involve food or drink? Yes
No
Does your presentation REQUIRE a lab? Yes
No
Please note: presentations with food or drink are not required to be in a lab. Laboratory rooms are extremely limited on campus. What equipment do you need in the lab? (off campus presenters: please be very specific: i.e. ability to wash hands; we will need to fill glasses
- f water; we will need to be close to an exit or close to a bathroom; etc.)
On Campus faculty and staff only: If you have a room preference, please indicate the room number next to the building: CCC: CPS: DUC: SCI: TNR: HEC: Are you aware of a need to have a seating cap in the room you indicated? Yes No If yes, please specify a seating cap number , and reason for the seating cap, if known: I will work with the UWSP department that handles reservations for this room and I will reserve it. Yes
No
I indicated a room preference above and I am fully aware of the material and lab resources I am able to utilize within that room. Yes
No
In addition to what is already available in the room, I will need Continuing Education to provide the following: D) A/V NEEDS Check the EQUIPMENT needed for your presentation:
No Audio/Visual Needs VCR & Monitor Computer and Data Projector Chalkboard/Whiteboard Flip Chart/Easel/Markers Easel Only
Other We strongly recommend a test run of all software and presentations prior to the event to allow for troubleshooting problems. * If you require software other than Microsoft Office, please let us know no later than two weeks prior to the event. We recommend using the campus software and equipment. Most campus rooms come equipped with computer and projector. Laptops and projectors are available for use in rooms not equipped with technical equipment, but are limited. Do you plan to eat LUNCH with the participants? Lunch is provided.
Yes No
Do you need a parking permit for campus? Yes
No
A $15 stipend per session is allocated to all presenters. Presenters can use their stipends to donate to student scholarships or receive compensation. I would you like to:
Donate my stipend to student scholarships Receive my $15 compensation
(Please note: UWSP faculty and staff can choose to donate a payment to a UWSP student organization account, only after direct payment to the presenter has been made first.)
PLEASE PRINT A COPY FOR YOUR RECORDS.
Example Proposal Form
Women & Science
Proposed Course Titles
- The Polymers of Custom Nail Polish!
Presented by: Karyn—Engineer-Project Lead
- A Baby is Born and the Nurse Behind the Scenes
Presented by: Kathy and Laurie—Aspirus Wausau Hospital
- Change your World - Females in Engineering
Presented by: Kelly—Paper Science and Engineering Department
- Explore a Career in Wild Land Firefighting
Presented by: Kayla—Wildland Firefighter
- Origami Kites
Presented by: Jessica and Kathleen—UWSP Students