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 Academy NOVA University Higher Education at Access & Awareness Bachelor NOVA Degree Completion Degree Begin degree or Completion Internship Support STEM Experience certificate or in Education & Dual Enrollment Industry Workforce & Continuing Education
Pre-Academy Activities • STEM focused programs of study for 9 th & 10 th 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 11th 12th NOVA Summer Summer Summer Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring High School High School Internship, Courses Courses 2-3 2 Research Ceritificate or Academy Academy or Degree Dual Enrollment Dual Enrollment Courses Courses Additional Completion Courses Courses 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 obtaining 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 Automotive Technology A.A.S. Degree Engineering A.S. Degree • • Light repair & maintenance certificate – Information Technology A.S. Degree • Welding & Diesel Technology Certificate • IT Certifications • Programming & Network Engineering – (Specialist, CISCO) Programming & Cyber security –
Sample Timeline Fall/Spring Semester Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 3 blocks of regular morning classes at High School 7:30 am - 12:00 pm Lunch 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Tutorials, Workshops, Course 1 Course 2 Course 1 Course 2 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Guest Lecture, Etc. Additional Time may be needed for 4-5 Credit Courses Summer Session Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday SDV or 1 Credit Course 9:00 am - 9:30 am 9:45 am - 11:00 am 2 Credit Course 11:15 am - 11:45 am Lunch 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm 3 Credit Course Tutorials/Group/Additional Course Work 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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 10 th or 11 th 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 11 th and 12 th 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
Diesel & Welding C.S.C. High School Northern Virginia Community College 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 44 Career Studies Certificate in Diesel and Welding 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
A.A.S. Automotive Technology High School Northern Virginia Community College 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 217 for AUT 121-122) AUT 241 Automotive Electricity 1 4 PHY 130 Intro to Physics 3 PED 116 Lifetime Fitness & Wellness 1 Spring Semester PED/RPK elective 1 Total 10 AUT 265 Automotive Braking Systems 4 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 Total 12 AUT 111 Automotive Engines 1 4 (Completed Auto.Maintence & Light Repair Cert.) Total 8 12th grade Total credits in High School 43 Fall Semester Total credits at NOVA 26 Career Studies Certificate in Diesel and Welding 69 AUT 242 Automotive Electricity II 4 Social Science Elective 3 Spring Semester AUT 112 Automotive Engines II 4 Social Science Elective 3 Total 14
STEM Academy Aleksander L. Marthinussen STEM Education Coordinator amarthinussen@nvcc.edu
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