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STEM Academy

Why a STEM Academy

• STEM Initiatives
• Not enough students

pursuing STEM careers to meet workforce needs

• STEM is where high-

demand, high-wage and high-skill jobs are

• STEM is the future in

many fields

SySTEMic Solutions

Pre-Academy

Access & Awareness STEM Experience in Education & Industry

Academy

Higher Education at NOVA Begin degree or certificate Dual Enrollment

NOVA

Degree Completion Internship Support

University

Bachelor Degree Completion

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Workforce & Continuing Education

Pre-Academy Activities

• STEM focused programs of study for 9th & 10th grade students
• STEM Awareness

– Introduce STEM careers, industry, and education pathways. – STEM Panels at high schools with STEM industry professionals to discuss education and industry with parents & students – Digital Media Challenge to get students involved in researching STEM fields in depth while learning and applying digital media skills

• STEM Access

− Industry Field Trips, Site Visits, & Work Place Learning Opportunities

Academy Overview

• STEM focused programs of study for high school students

Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Dual Enrollment Courses 2-3 Academy Courses 2 Academy Courses Ceritificate or Degree Completion High School Courses High School Courses Dual Enrollment Courses NOVA Summer 11th Summer 12th Summer Internship, Research

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Additional Coursework

• Early college credit towards a certificate or associate degree in a STEM

field

• Helps students transition from high school to college seamlessly
• Industry connections integrated into the Academy

STEM Academy Advantages

• Guaranteed College Credit for

C or higher

• Early College Credit proven to

increase chances of student

• btaining a degree at NOVA or

another institution

• Lower cost of obtaining a degree

through dual enrollment and community college

• Articulation Agreements with

4-year institutions

• Industry Connections

STEM Academy Pathways

Academic Focus Career Focus

• Engineering A.S. Degree
• Information Technology A.S. Degree
• Automotive Technology A.A.S. Degree

– Light repair & maintenance certificate

• Welding & Diesel Technology Certificate
• IT Certifications

– Programming & Network Engineering (Specialist, CISCO) – Programming & Cyber security

Sample Timeline

Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 9:00 am - 9:30 am 9:45 am - 11:00 am 11:15 am - 11:45 am 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Summer Session Tutorials/Group/Additional Course Work SDV or 1 Credit Course 2 Credit Course Lunch 3 Credit Course

Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 7:30 am - 12:00 pm 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Course 1 Course 2 Course 1 Course 2 Tutorials, Workshops, Guest Lecture, Etc. Fall/Spring Semester Additional Time may be needed for 4-5 Credit Courses Lunch 3 blocks of regular morning classes at High School

Calendar, Transportation & Cost

• Calendar

– Courses follow college schedule

• Transportation

– School Divisions provides bus transportation to and from the host school

• Cost

– School Divisions pays for tuition, supplies, books, etc.

Eligibility

• High School students in grades

11 and 12

– Apply in the spring of the 10th or 11th grade year

• Minimum GPA 2.5
• Hard working students
• Serious interest in pursuing a

STEM related degree or certificate

Commitment

• Students will follow

NOVA calendar schedule

• Two summer sessions

during HS

• Two Academy Courses

each semester in 11th and 12th grades

Application Process

• Phase 1

– Paper application including

• Two teacher recommendation forms
• Students transcripts/records
• Essay
• Phase 2

– Testing at high school – Online application to NOVA

• Phase 3

– Notification of acceptance – Cohort meeting at each high school

Summer Session 1 - before 11th grade Credits Summer or Fall semester Credits SDV 101 College Success Skills 1 DSL 150 Mobil Hydralics and Pneumatics 3 DSL 111 Introduction to Diesel Engine 2 WEL 160 Semi-automatic Welding Process 3 WEL 120 Intro to Welding 2 DSL153 Power Trains 1 3 Total 5 DSL 143 Diesel Truck Electrical Systems 4 11th Grade Total 13 Fall Semester DSL 141 Transportation Electrical Systems 1 2 PHY 130 Intro to Physics 3 Total credits in High School 31 Spring Semester Total credits at NOVA 13 WEL 150 Welding, Drawing & Interpretation 2 Career Studies Certificate in Diesel and Welding 44 ENG 131 Technical Writing 3 Total 10 Summer Session 2 - before 12th grade DSL 123 Diesel Engine Systems 1 2 WEL 121 Arc Welding 2 Total 4 12th grade Fall Semester WEL 122 Arc Welding 2 3 DSL 160 Air Brake Systems 3 Spring Semester WEL 130 Inert Gas Welding 3 DSL 155 Heavy Duty Suspension and Service 3 Total 12 High School Northern Virginia Community College

Diesel & Welding C.S.C.

Summer Session 1 - before 11th grade Credits Summer Session 3 - before entering NOVA Credits SDV 101 College Success Skills 1

Courses as Needed, Internship, or Research

AUT 130 Introduction to Automechanics 3

AUT 236 Automotive Climate Control 4

Intro to Comm. 3 Total 4 Total 7

Fall Semester

11th Grade

AUT 141 Automotive Power Trains 1 4

Fall Semester

AUT 121 Automotive Fuel Systems I 4 AUT 241 Automotive Electricity 1 4

(AUT 217 for AUT 121-122)

PHY 130 Intro to Physics 3 PED 116 Lifetime Fitness & Wellness 1

Spring Semester

PED/RPK elective 1 AUT 265 Automotive Braking Systems 4

Total 10

ENG 131 Technical Writing 3 Spring Semester

Total 14

AUT 142 Automotive Power Trains II 4

Summer Session 2 - before 12th grade

AUT 245 Automotive Electronics 4 AUT 266 Auto. Alignment, Suspension, & Steering 4 AUT 122 Automotive Fuel Systems II 4 AUT 111 Automotive Engines 1 4

Total 12 Total 8 12th grade Total credits in High School 43 Fall Semester Total credits at NOVA 26

AUT 242 Automotive Electricity II 4

Career Studies Certificate in Diesel and Welding 69

Social Science Elective 3

Spring Semester

AUT 112 Automotive Engines II 4 Social Science Elective 3

Total 14 High School Northern Virginia Community College

(Completed Auto.Maintence & Light Repair Cert.)

A.A.S. Automotive Technology

Aleksander L. Marthinussen STEM Education Coordinator amarthinussen@nvcc.edu

STEM Academy