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WCE STEM Learning Cooperative Supporting and Creating STEM Opportunities for Youth in Southeastern NC Synergy Conference 2020 July 28-31, 2020 Overview of the STEM Learning Cooperative Capitalizing on campus and community partnerships to
Synergy Conference 2020 July 28-31, 2020
Capitalizing on campus and community partnerships to develop and deliver aspirational STEM learning opportunities for students, families, and educators in Southeastern NC.
The presenter will share the overall structure of our organization and how the partnership was developed to connect the four STEM units in the College. Strengthening the influence/impact of the units in supporting and working together to increase STEM efforts at the college and community.
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To enable and support STEM learning through the formation of cooperative and collaborative relationships with campus and community-based partners through a commitment to STEM learning for: ➢ PreK-16 learners in schools, community agencies, business and corporate contexts, and informal settings; ➢ Professional educators and students in pre-professional programs, in both informal and formal settings; ➢ Learners with exceptional and/or special needs; and, ➢ Inclusion of underrepresented and diverse populations/communities.
Existing STEM units in the Watson College of Education recognized the impact they could make if they collaborated on a larger scale. Together they formed the STEM Learning Cooperative. Although the units intentionally collaborate, each unit continues to have its own mission, goals, staff, etc.
STEM SENC (Southeastern North Carolina) The STEM LC is the lead organization for STEM SENC. The STEM SENC ecosystem includes organizations, schools, institutions, and businesses in surrounding counties (i.e., Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, Cumberland, Duplin, Harnett, Hoke, New Hanover, Onslow, Pender, Robeson, Sampson, and Scotland) who seek to provide access to STEM learning opportunities for all students regardless of geographic isolation, socioeconomic status, culture or
Learning Ecosystems Community of Practice.
The Center serves as a Lending and Education Site for individuals with disabilities and those who provide education, therapy, intervention, and care for
materials and equipment, parent and student trainings, teacher education, and consultations to families. We focus in
all children. The aim of the Center for Assistive Technology is to provide an avenue for educating persons on the availability and use of assistive technologies that can provide the freedom and independence desperately sought by many persons who are faced with temporary or life-long challenges due to their disabilities.
Teacher and Student workshops
Center for Education in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (CESTEM)
CESTEM provides professional development opportunities to regional K-16 instructors and educational opportunities to regional K-12 students to improve the quality of pre-college STEM education. CESTEM strengthens the university's regional engagement and outreach activities through events such as the Wilmington Regional Science Olympiad Tournament, Southeast Regional Science and Engineering Fair and SeaPerch, where over 1200 students participate annually. The Center also has a vibrant Technology Loan Program (TLP) where regional teachers and student teachers can borrow a range of STEM equipment and receive assistance with integrating technology into their classrooms.
Junior Seahawk Academy
Jr Seahawk Academy is an educational day program designed specifically for middle-grade students (ages 10-14). Targeting students from economically disadvantaged and underrepresented populations to develop interests in science, technology, engineering, math (STEM), health, and education careers while participating in various fun, hands-on activities that promote
include exciting technology explorations, seminars, and creative projects designed and presented by students.
Working with Robotics STEAM Crafts
Youth Programs serves as a pipeline for engaged learning between the university and the preK-12 community by offering year round opportunities for youth to experience hands-on, problem-based STEM. School Year Programs Weekend Programs Summer Camps Grant outreach Afterschool Engineering Outreach at DC Virgo Preparatory Academy Summer Camp with Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington Weekend Literacy Live! for preschoolers Grant program supports STEM for rural counties
Contact Us
Email: stemlc@uncw.edu Phone: 910.962.3287 Mailing Address: STEM Learning Cooperative University of North Carolina Wilmington 601 S. College Road Wilmington, NC 28403-5976 Facebook Page: @uncwstemlc Website: https://uncw.edu/stem/
The STEM Learning Cooperative serves as the governing body for campus-based and community-based opportunities in PK-12 STEM outreach in Watson College of Education/UNCW “Expert providers of STEM activities”
Our Community & School Partners: ★ Brunswick County STEM Council ★ ROCAME ★ Brunswick County Schools ★ Duplin County Schools ★ New Hanover County Schools ★ Pender County Schools ★ Sampson County Schools