by Michela Greco Air Force Research Laboratory 11/30/2012 – WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio — In the summer of 2011, the Dayton Regional STEM Center and the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) embarked on a collaboration to develop modeling and simulation courses for Dayton regional schools. Air Force Colonel John Franz of AFRL and Major General Ed…
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We are pleased to announce that the Dayton Regional STEM Center will be hosting the second annual Modeling and Simulation Challenge for High School on April 22, 2013 and is generously sponsored by SAIC (www.saic.com). The event will take place at Tec^Edge from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. We had four teams participate in September: …
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SRC donates to Dayton Regional STEM Center! Thank you SRC for your financial contribution to support STEM Education in the Dayton Region. Funding will be used to sponsor the first annual Dayton Regional STEM Center Middle School Engineering Challenge!
The National Defense Education Program is building a foundation for the future workforce needs of the Department of Defense by supporting science and math programs. Part of that initiative is called LabTV. At the K-12 (pre-college) level, NDEP emphasizes hands-on learning experiences and encourages students and teachers of all ages to “learn by doing” with Science,…
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The rubric delineates consistent assessment criteria. It allows teachers to assess criteria which are complex and subjective and also provides ground for self-evaluation, reflection and peer review. It is aimed at accurate and fair assessment, fostering understanding and indicating the way to proceed with subsequent learning/teaching. RTOP Rubric
A planning tool to aid educators in the integration of technology for various purposes in the student learning environment. This model helps users differentiate the diverse applications that technology can serve and identify areas where technology can be integrated to increase the richness of the learning environment. ADISC Model
The Engineering Design Process constitutes the general methodology that engineers and scientists use in the ideation, creation and modification of artifacts or processes. Examples of designs generated in Dayton Regional STEM Center curriculum include; a water filtration device, solar home model and even a manufacturing and packaging process. Use of the Engineering Design Process in the classroom environments promotes…
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Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio — Mr. Ricardo Negron, Chief of the Domestic Partnering Branch in the Plans and Programs Directorate of the Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has received the Science, Technology, Engineering & Math Professional of the Year award for 2012 from The Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer.…
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In early 2011, Dayton Regional STEM Center (DRSC) initiated the creation of a high school modeling and simulation elective course. This effort has been successful thanks to National Defense Education Program; SAIC; Col (ret) Jack Franz; Dr. Winston Bennett and his team; AFRL’s Mr. Bruce Preiss; Lead Curriculum Author: Kim Puckett. This curriculum is currently…
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Thank you SRC for your generous donation to support the Dayton Regional STEM Center teacher training and curriculum efforts. It is support like yours that allows us to train and offer STEM educational opportunities in over 90 Ohio School districts and other states. These opportunities inspire and educate teachers and students in STEM skills and…
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