May 2018 E-Newsletter
Message from Dr. Reagan Flowers
Standardized Testing: Ready, or, Not
Alarms are going off here in Texas, as otherwise good students find themselves falling behind on state tests. {i} These tests measure knowledge two grades above the student’s current grade level, and poor performance can lead to measures as drastic as being retained a grade. So the question arises: do we need to meet students where they are or challenge students to best prepare them for C-STEM jobs of the future?
Programs
This Month’s Highlights
Beatrice Mayes Institute STEM Day
STEAM Wednesdays at Beatrice Mayes Institute (BMI) are STEMtastic. BMI integrates STEAM across all subjects and grade levels. Take a look at this short clip, which highlights students engaging with one aspect of STEAM learning experience through the creation of the “Tasty Tacos: The Food Truck”.
Jane Long Academy Wins Film Challenge, Prepares for Challenge Day
This past fall, Houston Independent School District held a STEM Video Content, and after much preparation and hard work, Jane Long Academy emerged as the winner. Contest teams were challenged to create a short video helping students understand how to take online assessments. Not only did teacher Nina Otazo’s students win the honor of first place, they also earned a bid into this year’s C-STEM Challenge Day. Otazo and her students are currently preparing for their entry in the film module for the April 27 competition by studying the C-STEM Challenge Day Curriculum.
STEM 2026 Vision Report
Have you seen the U.S. Department of Education’s STEM 2026 Report? Created in collaboration with American Institutes for Research (AIR) and STEM experts and thought leaders, this report shares out key observations, considerations and recommendations put forth for STEM education in coming years. This aspirational vision will help educators and parents alike prepare students.
Upcoming Events
Integrated C-STEM Training Institute ~ On-line
Integrated C-STEM Training Institute ~ On-line
At On-line
9th Annual State of STEM Education Stakeholder Breakfast
9th Annual State of STEM Education Stakeholder Breakfast
From 7:30am until 9:00am
At The Junior League of Houston (Tea Room)
Donations and Volunteers Needed:
We’re putting together a Mini-Project for the Public Library and are looking for volunteers to build a book box in front of our office for students.
- Click here to Donate and make this dream a reality!
- Learn More about our Little Library Public Art Project
- Click Here to sign up as a volunteer.
Save the Date!
Save the Date for the 9th Annual Stakeholder Breakfast honoring Renee Logans of Access Data Supply, Inc. (ADSI) with the STEMing the Tide Award for her leadership as an ambassador for excellence in public service and reinvestment in people and communities.
Volunteers Needed!
C-STEM Needs Your Talents!
Please sign up today to be a volunteer for the 2019 C-STEM Chanllenge Day.
Saturday, April 27th, 2019
The Health Museum
1515 Herman Dr.
11am – 5pm
Community Spotlight
SABIC
SABIC is an international company, with its Americas Region Head Office residing in the Houston area. One of the world’s largest petrochemicals manufacturers, SABIC is keenly aware of the need for C-STEM education for tomorrow’s employees and leaders. They don’t just talk about this. SABIC invests heavily in technology and innovation, and their generous support of C-STEM is one example of this.
Thank you Allison
Allison Hampton
Is an intern from the University of Houston Downtown who inspired the Sea Turtle Paper Mache Project for our summer camp students and now serves as the project manager volunteer for C-STEM Free Little Library Public Art Project.
Volunteer Spotlight
Micah Newsome
Michah is a Jackson State University Alum who is volunteering at C-STEM this summer to support communications and mass marketing.
Meet: Mr. Washington
Mr. Charles Washington, is the insanely talented, environmental artist commissioned to design and build the C-STEM Free Little Library Public Art piece.
STEM News
STEM Careers Are Even Harder On Parents Than We Thought, Study Finds
Navy Inspires Future Generations through STEM Outreach
What’s Keeping Girls From Translating ‘Soft Skills’ Superiority Into STEM Field Success?
Fun, interactive toys for S.T.E.M.-related learning
It’s Belief, Not Ability, That Makes Girls Think STEM Is Not For Them
Thank you to Our Sponsors & Partners
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Gayle Fallon
Ruthie Esene
Michael Harris
Renee Logans
David Medina
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Dr. Sandra Saldana Ortega
Susan Taylor
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We are C-STEM!
