Dr. James Hollenbeck and Ms. Aimee ParryIndiana University Southeast

4201 Grant Line RdNew Albany, IN 47150

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What is ISTEM? The I-STEM Resource Network is a partnership of Indiana’s public and private higher education institutions, K-12 schools, business, and government. It supports K–12 teachers and leaders working to implement high academic standards towards STEM literacy for all students.

It provides Indiana education leaders with new knowledge about teaching and learning.

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ISTEM Vision

Our vision is for Indiana to be a national leader in student academic achievement in STEM disciplines and in the quality of its workforce.

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ISTEM Mission

To achieve a level of proficiency in K-12 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics

affords all Indiana students the necessary knowledge and skills to be STEM literate, be prepared for post-secondary education;

have successful careers,

and advance the economy of the state.

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ISTEM-IUS PartnersThe Wilson Education Service The Wilson Education Service Center, Center, Charlestown , IN.Charlestown , IN.

They are the recipients of Carolina GEMS Science Kits for Middle School and High School science teachers. These easy teacher kits require no training and emphasizes inquiry learning. ISTEM-IUS committed over $11,000 to this shared endeavor with the WESC.GEM Kits at the Wilson Center:Acid Rain Schoolyard EcologyGlobal Warming Plate TectonicsOcean Currents Crime Lab Chemistry

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ISTEM-IUS PartnersFourier –SystemsFourier –Systems

Orland Park, Il and Tel Orland Park, Il and Tel Aviv, Israel.Aviv, Israel.

• A foremost education company, with 95% of business coming from the education market.• Committed to improving student achievement;• and providing students with tools and skills that are critical for the 21st century.

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ISTEM-IUS PartnersCarolina Biological SuppliesBurlington , NC.•Furnished experience teacher trainers for our professional development workshops in 2008 and 2009.

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ISTEM-IUS PartnersGreater Clark Schools

Corporation

Clarksville School Corporation

Jeffersonville High School.2100 students, 5 teachers.

Parkview Middle School797 students, 7 teachers.

River Valley Middle School924 students, 6 teachers.

New Washington Middle School489 students, 2 teachers.

Clarksville Middle School 333 students, 3 teachers.

New Albany-Floyd County School Corporation

Floyd Central High School.1681 students, 2 teachers.

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Goals for ISTEM-IUS

1. Bring together a progressive advisory board of scientists, educators, business leaders and community leaders to assist in developing a vision for ISTEM education for southeast Indiana.

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Goals for ISTEM-IUS

To develop a program for professional education development and renewal.

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Shining Star: New Horizons for Our Students

Based on Local Student Needs: Response:

Content knowledge of new STEM education.

Professional development in applied science

Access to technology and applicable technology.

Local input and local resources with networking.

Infusion of the Nova 5000 in committed schools of high academic need.

Financial , Academic and Technical support for Shining Star teachers.

Over $180,000 of support from the ISTEM-IUS Project for hardware and computer support.

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Goals for ISTEM-IUS/Shining Star Host a teacher workshops for secondary science teachers in June that will incorporate ISTEM objectives & STS/Inquiry/Constructivist methodology for teacher renewal and teaching enhancement.

Workshop will utilize IUS faculty and local resources for teachers.

Develop the Shining Star Project to full potential.

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Shining Star: New Horizons for Our Students

Based on Local Needs

Content knowledge of new STEM education.

Professional development in applied science

Access to technology and applicable technology.

Local input and local resources with networking.

Response Infusion of the Nova

5000 in committed schools of high academic need.

Financial, Academic and Technical support for Shining Star teachers.

Over $180,000 of support from the ISTEM-IUS Project for hardware and computer support.

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Student Growth Through Data-Logger Use Middle School 1

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YearSubject

2008 2009 2010 State (2010)Average

sMath 74 75 87 74

Science 56 55 58 58

Student Growth Through Data-Logger Use Middle School 2 YearSubject

2008 2009 2010 State (2010)Average

s)Math 71 66 80 74Science 57 56 38 58

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Student Growth Through Data-Logger Use Middle School 3

YearSubject

2008 2009 2010 State (2010)Average

sMath 64 62 74 74Science 54 50 52 58

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Student Growth Through Data-Logger Use Middle School 4 YearSubject

2008 2009 2010 State (2010)Average

sMath 51 44 44 74Science 51 64 62 58

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Conclusions:

Science scores did not dramatically increase, but the unintended improvement in the mathematics scores resulted.

Renewed interest in science and science activities

Improvement in student critical thinking skills

Sparked interest in STEM careers at the middle school level.

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What is needed for the future for STEM education?Willingness of teachers engage in STEM education,

Support by the school administration, Real Professional Development, and the manufacturer’s willingness to provide and assist in teacher training, technical support, and affordability to all school districts.

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