School Resources
We welcome the following from the public and private sector for their support and dedication to the future of engineering and engineering technology:
- AutoDesk
- Intel
- Kern Family Foundation
- NASA
- NOCHTI
- NASDCTEc (STEM Career Cluster National Leader)
- U.S. Department of Education
NEW ITEM Pltw-resources: resources for administrators and schools
http://www.getstemmn.com “Get STEM” is a resource web site that is a must for schools.
Whether you are looking for help finding a microscope or trying to coordinate a field trip at a local company, the Just Ask form of getSTEM is the place to start. Simply fill out the Just Ask request form and your request will be entered in the database. Your request will automatically be linked with any potential matches from businesses who are interested in helping out.
This is a new web site being tested and supported by Minnesota business and industry.
TIES 2008 Education Technology Conference
Dec 6-9, 2008
Minneapolis Hyatt Regency, MN
http://www.ties.k12.mn.us/ties2008
Directions: http://tchlrn.ties.k12.mn.us/ties2008/main/directions.aspExhibit Hours:
Monday, Dec 8, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Tuesday, Dec 9, 7:30 am – 2:00 pmDimension is booth # 316
Exhibit Hall Map: http://tchlrn.ties.k12.mn.us/ties2008/main/exhibit_map.gifPLTW network members can see a Dimension 3D Printer in action at the TIES Conference. There are 20 free passes for the conference on a first come, first serve basis.
Contact: Jesse Roitenberg jesse.roitenberg@dimensionprinting.com
952-294-3495PLTW Certification information can be found at this web site along with all the forms needed and many questions answered.
http://www.pltw.org/Assessment-Evaluation/School-Certification.cfm
The Minnesota Section of the Society of Women Engineers seeks to:
- Stimulate women to achieve full potential in careers as engineers and leaders.
- Expand the image of the engineering profession as a positive force in improving the quality of life.
- Demonstrate the value of diversity.
www.swe.org For more information
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities have establish centers of excellence in manufacturing and engineering at two state universities and 13 community and technical colleges.
Each center will be housed at a state university and have community and technical college partners. The centers are:
- The Center for Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence
Minnesota State University, Mankato, with Alexandria Technical College, Anoka Technical College, Hennepin Technical College, Normandale Community College, South Central College and the Northeast Higher Education District.
- The Center for Manufacturing and Applied Engineering
Bemidji State University with Central Lakes College, Northwest Technical College, Northland Community and Technical College, St. Paul College, St. Cloud Technical College, Minneapolis Community and Technical College and Pine Technical College.
Each center is or will seek to become regionally or nationally recognized in its area. All the centers intend to greatly strengthen partnerships with K-12 schools and businesses and industries. Many of the centers will develop innovative curricula and offer hands-on opportunities for career awareness and readiness and for career preparation and development. Applied research to help businesses and industry associations stay in the forefront of meeting workforce challenges will be another focus.
In addition, some centers intend to enhance services to recruit and retain a more diverse student population so as to better reflect the state's changing demographics.
