Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long hosted the MWM Leadership Luncheon at Buena Vista.
In 2019, MWM-DE launched a series of Leaders Luncheons throughout the state to raise awareness of the movement and introduce companies and individuals to girl-serving STEM organizations. Five events were hosted by Delaware First Lady Tracy Carney, Bloom Energy, Las Americas Aspira Academy, Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long, and Delaware Science Coalition/Delaware Math Coalition. Over 120 attendees discussed needs for programming to keep girls and young women in STEM career paths and STEM careers. More events are slated for 2020.
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Congratulations to our 2019 Seed Grant Award Winners!
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Delaware Department of Education and Delaware Teachers of Science were awarded a DFSME Seed Grant to re-imagine science learning and improve professional development through NGSX 3D programming.
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In 2019, DFSME Seed Grants totaling $19,722 were awarded to four groups for innovative STEM projects including:
• “Conceptual Instruction to Ensure Readiness for Secondary Mathematics”
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Caesar Rodney School District & Delaware Mathematics Council
• “Moving Mindsets in Science Teaching Summer Institute”
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Smyrna School District
• “Next Generation Science Exemplar (NGSX) Learning System for Science
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Education”
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Delaware Department of Education & Delaware Teachers of Science
• “Students as Producers within the Math Classroom”
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Delaware Mathematics Coalition
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Over 190 elementary, middle school, and high school teachers and administrators have received training and professional development. Formal and non-formal education agencies are welcome to submit Seed Grant letters of inquiry.
To read more or to access a DFSME Seed Grant application
,
click here
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Engineering Your Tomorrow Events
In 2019, Sussex County STEM Alliance hosted “Engineering Your Tomorrow”,
a STEM career event for girls in grades 6th-8th. To date, over 85 middle school girls and their parents have experienced exciting, hands-on engineering activities and learned about the wide range of engineering careers.
On February 22, two Engineering Your Tomorrow events will be held: New Castle County at Conrad Schools, and in Sussex County at Delaware Technical Community College’s Georgetown campus.
To register for the New Castle County EYT,
click here
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The STEM Council Awards recognize teachers or teams of teachers that demonstrate STEM innovation and excellence through teaching, collaboration and student engagement.
The Delaware STEM Council Educator Awards
, created by STEM Council and supported by DFSME, encompass an unrestricted cash award at each of three grade levels. In 2019, awards were presented to Heather Fitzgerald, library media specialist for Smyrna School District, Elementary (K-5); and Sarah Betlejewski, science teacher at Millsboro Middle School, Middle (6-8). In the high school category, winners were: 1st Place: Margaret Birch, computer science teacher at Caesar Rodney High School; 2nd Place – Karen Ferrucci, agriculture teacher at William Penn High School; and 3rd Place – Michele Thomas, science teacher at Sussex Technical High School.
For more information about the 2019 Delaware STEM Council Educator Awards,
click here
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To learn more about the Delaware STEM Council,
click here
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The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
(PAEMST)
DFSME recognizes the Delaware finalists, whose applications are forwarded to the national committee for consideration. Awards are bestowed by the U.S. government for outstanding K-12 STEM teaching in each of the 50 states. The 2019 PAEMST awardees from Delaware are Wendy Turner, K-6 Science, Wilmington, Del., and Christa Ferdig, K-6 Math, Millsboro, Del. The 2019 runners up are Leona Williams, Brandywine School District; and Brandy Cooper from Milford Central Academy.
For more information about the 2019 Presidential Awards,
click here
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For more information about the 2020 Presidential Awards,
click here
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2019 Delaware STEM Symposium
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Susan Bunting, Delaware Secretary of Education (left) and Real Voices panel members (left to right): Jacqueline Means, Seth Lawrence, Jud Wagner and Candyce Rountree. Photo by: Ryan Gingo, AFTEM LLC
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“Engaging in STEM Equity in Delaware”
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The Delaware STEM Symposium brings together thought leaders from across the country in all aspects of the STEM pipeline to join in thoughtful discussions of the challenges and opportunities – leading to STEM advocacy, resources and a stronger Delaware future.
The 2019 Symposium, “Engaging in STEM Equity in Delaware” tackled the issues surrounding equity and inequity in STEM education, diversity in the STEM workforce, and the root causes of challenges and successes in equity and inclusion. Over 150 representatives from business, education, local/state government attended the event that included Delaware STEM Council’s Excellence in STEM Teaching Awards. Featured speakers were Delaware Secretary of Education Susan Bunting and Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long.
Save the Date!
April 24th!
Mark your calendar to participate in the continuing conversation “Engaging in STEM Equity in Delaware” at the 2020 STEM Equity Conference.
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Next Generation Science Standards
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In 2019, DFSME and LabWare teamed up to help support and fund Next Generation Science Standards administrator training. Administrators went through an extensive training workshop with the Next Generation Science Exemplar System (NGSX). As facilitators in all Delaware school districts, they will help teachers grow into understanding 3-dimensional learning, in particular, how scientific and engineering practices play a critical role in helping students build and revise their scientific ideas over time.
Furthering this effort, the Delaware Department of Education and the Delaware Teachers of Science with support from a DFSME Seed Grant, worked in collaboration to hold a summer institute for teachers on, “How to Be A Next Gen Teacher." Twenty-eight elementary, middle and high school science teachers from 13 different school districts/charters attended the training. Teachers
learned about developed models, engaged in evidence-based argumentation, and explored classroom video cases with other science educators as part of the NGSX learning community.
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DFSME Initiatives
In 2019, DFSME staff and board members identified gaps and brought together thought leaders in four areas of Delaware STEM to help bring support and improvements, and to resolve issues in STEM programming:
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Agricultural Technology
- Highlight careers in food and agricultural technology.
- Explore development of a food / Ag science / technology association in Kent or Sussex County.
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“T” in STEM
- Raise awareness of the need for teacher certification in Computer Science.
- Explore solutions to the shortage of a computer-science capable workforce.
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Delaware Watershed / Ecology
- Raise educators’ awareness of Delaware watersheds.
- Raise educators’ awareness of interrelated impacts of the watersheds and the surrounding environment.
- Bring non-formal education curriculum into alignment with Next Generation Science.
- Strengthen communication and collaboration between formal and non-formal education.
- Provide meaningful and engaging outdoor watershed experiences.
- Build student and community advocacy for responsible stewardship of Delaware’s watersheds.
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Route 9 STEM Corridor
- Develop STEM resources for students and their families.
- Assist local schools in raising student interest in STEM fields.
- Explore how local businesses can help support students in STEM fields and careers.
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Calendar of Events
FEBRUARY
2/22
Engineering Your Tomorrow (2 locations)
MARCH
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Delaware Technical & Community College, Dover Campus
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Delaware Technical & Community College, Georgetown Campus
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Delaware Technical & Community College, Stanton Campus
APRIL
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Delaware Technical & Community College, Dover
4/22
Earth Day
4/25
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Wilmington University, Dover
MAY
TBD
Million Women Mentors Reunion
50 Women of Excellence in STEM
JUNE
OCTOBER
TBD
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National Million Women Mentors Gala and Summit,
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Washington, D.C. (see 2019 info
here
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NOVEMBER
TBD
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6th Annual STEM Symposium and Educator Awards Ceremony
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(see 2019 info
here
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STEM Legacy
STEM Sustainer
STEM Network
STEM Business
STEM Friends
STEM Gifts in Kind
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Contact Information:
Delaware Foundation for Science and Math Education
100 W. 10th Street, Suite 612
Wilmington, DE 19801
Tel: 302.397.0034 | Fax: 302.397.0036
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©2020 Delaware Foundation for Science & Math Education
501(c) Education nonprofit dealing with K-16 STEM education in Delaware schools.
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