STEM Career Opportunities and Workforce Development

Video: STELAR Webinar: Theories of Career Development

Melody Hachey — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:31:12 +0000

Video: STELAR Webinar: Theories of Career Development

Melody Hachey Mon, 12/16/2024 - 13:31

Video: STELAR Webinar: Theories of Career Development

Description

The world is changing rapidly and so too are the career opportunities available. How can we best support the career development of youth so that they can take full advantage of what the world has to offer? What influences career direction? What elements shaped our own career path?

This webinar provided an overview of research on theories of career development, from the Trait-Factor theory that influenced more than a half century of public opinion on who should do what types of work, to developmental theories that speak to the influences of cumulative experience, and theories that consider the role of hope and the influences of culture and environment. With a deeper understanding of research in the field, we can make better decisions about what information and experiences might be introduced into PreK–12 curriculum and out-of-school learning experiences to guide students onto paths leading to productive and rewarding careers.

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Career Development Presentation Slides

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STEM Career Opportunities and Workforce Development

Textured Tactile 3D Prints of Astronomical Data for the Career Exploration Lab and Other Applications

Carol Christian — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 16:24:08 +0000

Textured Tactile 3D Prints of Astronomical Data for the Career Exploration Lab and Other Applications

Carol Christian Thu, 04/25/2024 - 12:24

Textured Tactile 3D Prints of Astronomical Data for the Career Exploration Lab and Other Applications

Description

Astronomy has been a fascinating subject for the public for centuries and can stimulate deep questions not only on our own origin but subtly the richness of science and mathematics. It also is a science that is associated with engineering and technology to probe the universe.Typically, astronomical data is translated into visual representations for analysis and general public communication. Unfortunately, this practice is problematic for individuals with blindness or visual impairment (B/VI). In response, we transformed astronomical research data and models into textured 3D prints for tactile exploration of imagery. These materials were thoroughly tested, step by step throughout development, over many years, utilizing standard usability testing commonly used in industry and elsewhere. We further pilot tested the 3D prints in a variety of forums, workshops, conferences, and STEM camps for students with B/VI.

These materials are used in the Career Exploration Lab, funded by ITEST, as well as other environments. The 3D prints are available through a custom website, with descriptions of the testing, print techniques, and documentation. These prints are also available through the NASA 3D website, under Contributions - via a search for either Christian or Madura. One of many outcomes of our projects is that 3D printing has been quite useful in showcasing scientific data (largely from Hubble Space Telescope and James Webb Telescope) to the general public for understanding and appreciation of science. Holding a galaxy, a star cluster, or a model of the Sun resonates well with even the most casual interest in astronomy.

Resources submitted by ITEST projects may be hosted on third-party sites or require a fee or membership for access. Permission to use these materials must be obtained from the publisher or the author listed on each resource.

Project Curricula Details

Topic(s)

Accessibility

Informal Learning and Afterschool

STEM Career Opportunities and Workforce Development

Youth Motivation and Interests in STEM

Website

3D Astronomy

Target Setting(s)

Middle school (6-8)

High school (9-12)

Other

Discipline(s)

Physics and astronomy

STEM Dreams in Motion - Episode 3

Eugene Judson — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 19:17:28 +0000

STEM Dreams in Motion - Episode 3

Eugene Judson Wed, 12/06/2023 - 14:17

STEM Dreams in Motion - Episode 3

Description

This series of videos highlights contemporary stories of refugees who are considered role models for their tenacity and accomplishments. Each story sheds light on journeys to becoming a STEM professional in the United States.

Episode 3 features STEM college students from Syria and Iraq who all arrived in the United States as refugees. Their various majors are all related to healthcare.

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STEM Career Opportunities and Workforce Development

Youth Motivation and Interests in STEM

STEM Dreams in Motion - Episode 2

Eugene Judson — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 19:14:07 +0000

STEM Dreams in Motion - Episode 2

Eugene Judson Wed, 12/06/2023 - 14:14

STEM Dreams in Motion - Episode 2

Description

Episode 2 features Ralph Ngaboyimana. Ralph's family arrived in the United States as refugees from Burundi. He earned his BS degree in Aeronautics and today is a professional pilot.

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STEM Career Opportunities and Workforce Development

Youth Motivation and Interests in STEM

STELAR Webinar - Developing the Next Generation of Talent: Perspectives from the Field on Equity and the Future of Work

Kissy Canela — Fri, 08 Jul 2022 16:14:37 +0000

STELAR Webinar - Developing the Next Generation of Talent: Perspectives from the Field on Equity and the Future of Work

Kissy Canela Fri, 07/08/2022 - 12:14

STELAR Webinar - Developing the Next Generation of Talent: Perspectives from the Field on Equity and the Future of Work

Description

On June 30th STELAR introduced an informative report that extends prior reports on the Future of Work to address issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion in light of recent historical events.

Read the report here

View webinar slides here

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STEM Career Opportunities and Workforce Development

K-8 STEM Career Competencies: Developing Foundational Skills for the Future of Work Webinar #2

Kissy Canela — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 16:20:25 +0000

K-8 STEM Career Competencies: Developing Foundational Skills for the Future of Work Webinar #2

Kissy Canela Fri, 11/19/2021 - 11:20

K-8 STEM Career Competencies: Developing Foundational Skills for the Future of Work Webinar #2

Description

On November 17, 2021, STELAR held a Q&A Webinar Session to engage in a discussion of the K-8 STEM Career Competencies Framework. Authors responded to inquires about use and best practices, and participants shared their own resources and perspectives.

Webinar slides: here

Resources from STELAR’s K-8 STEM Career Competency Q&A Webinar

Read the guide: K–8 STEM Career Competencies
Read the blog: 10 Ways to Prepare Today’s Students for Tomorrow’s Workforce
View the June 28, 2021 webinar: Developing Foundational Skills for the Future of Work

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Computational Thinking

STEM Career Opportunities and Workforce Development

STEM Content and Standards

Youth Motivation and Interests in STEM

Virtual Field Trip and Ecology Lesson at the Belle Isle Aquarium

Sarah MacGillivray — Fri, 23 Jul 2021 14:37:05 +0000

Virtual Field Trip and Ecology Lesson at the Belle Isle Aquarium

Sarah MacGillivray Fri, 07/23/2021 - 10:37

Virtual Field Trip and Ecology Lesson at the Belle Isle Aquarium

Description

“Promoting Student Interest in Science and Science Careers through a Scalable Place-based Environmental Educational Program at a Public Aquarium,” is an NSF project that will work with 90 Detroit Public School Community District (DPSCD) fifth grade teachers in biological STEM areas related to fisheries, wildlife, conservation and aquatic sciences. More than 2,300 fifth grade students from DPSCD are expected to participate in field trips to the Belle Isle Aquarium and follow-up activities.

The COVID-19 epidemic has caused the Aquarium to be closed temporarily and our program of fifth grade field trips to be suspended for the time being. But YOU CAN STILL MARVEL AT THE BEAUTIFUL FISH (and light, colors, plants, tank settings, and building) at the Belle Isle Aquarium. Come with us on a virtual field trip and ecology lesson at the BIA.

Join our Education Team as they guide you through a field trip at the Belle Isle Aquarium, where you will discover the food chains that lie in our tanks and the role of decomposers in the Belle Isle ecosystem. This field trip is not only a great introduction to the Belle Isle Aquarium but also a wonderful "home-schooling" introduction to food chains, water quality testing, and invasive species. As a classroom teacher or a home-schooling parent, if you would like to structure your teaching with a lesson plan and other fun activities, please see our Lesson Plans page. You will find over 40 different lessons, including several directly geared to complement these virtual field trips. More activities for children can be found on our "Kids Corner" page.

Want to know more about how we promote student interest in science and science careers at the Belle Isle Aquarium? View the 2020 STEM for ALL Showcase video (https://stemforall2020.videohall.com/presentations/1753).

https://www.biaquariumstem.org/virtual-field-trip.html

Project Curricula Details

Topic(s)

STEM Career Opportunities and Workforce Development

Teacher Professional Development and Pedagogy

Youth Motivation and Interests in STEM

Website

https://www.biaquariumstem.org/virtual-field-trip

https://www.biaquariumstem.org/lesson-plans

https://www.biaquariumstem.org/kids-corner.html

File Attachment(s)

Belle Isle Aquarium Virtual Field Trip Worksheet

Target Setting(s)

Elementary school (K-5)

Middle school (6-8)

Discipline(s)

Life sciences

Additional Disciplines

Bioscience - general

Environmental Science - general

Environmental Science - ecological research and analysis

NSF Webinar for Dear Colleague Letter (NSF 21-033): Advancing Quantum Education and Workforce Development - Webinar 2

Kissy Canela — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 17:38:08 +0000

NSF Webinar for Dear Colleague Letter (NSF 21-033): Advancing Quantum Education and Workforce Development - Webinar 2

Kissy Canela Wed, 06/30/2021 - 13:38

NSF Webinar for Dear Colleague Letter (NSF 21-033): Advancing Quantum Education and Workforce Development - Webinar 2

Description

On June 29, NSF program directors held the second of a series of webinars to present and answer questions about this DCL.

Featured the following NSF Programs:

Alliances for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP)
Discovery Research PreK-12 (DRK-12)
EHR Core Research (ECR)
Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Undergraduate Program (HBCU-UP)
National Science Foundation Research Traineeship (NRT)
Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)
Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program

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STEM Career Opportunities and Workforce Development

STEM Content and Standards

Youth Motivation and Interests in STEM

STELAR Webinar: K-8 STEM Career Competencies: Developing Foundational Skills for the Future of Work

Kissy Canela — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 17:11:23 +0000

STELAR Webinar: K-8 STEM Career Competencies: Developing Foundational Skills for the Future of Work

Kissy Canela Wed, 06/30/2021 - 13:11

STELAR Webinar: K-8 STEM Career Competencies: Developing Foundational Skills for the Future of Work

Description

On June 28, STELAR hosted authors Jessica Juliuson, Joyce Malyn-Smith, Sarah MacGillvray, and Clara McCurdy-Kirlis as they presented an overview of the competencies for their publication K-8 STEM Career Competencies: Developing Foundational Skills for the Future of Work.

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Computational Thinking

STEM Career Opportunities and Workforce Development

K–8 STEM Career Competencies: Developing Foundational Skills for the Future of Work

Joyce Malyn-Smith — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 18:44:41 +0000

K–8 STEM Career Competencies: Developing Foundational Skills for the Future of Work

Joyce Malyn-Smith Thu, 06/24/2021 - 14:44

K–8 STEM Career Competencies: Developing Foundational Skills for the Future of Work

Description

This framework identifies 10 foundational career competency areas correlated to characteristics of future work at the Human Technology Frontier and what thought leaders in the field believe successful workers in those environments need to know and be able to do. It is meant as a guide for teachers interested in helping their students develop the foundations of skills, knowledge, and abilities needed to be successful in life when they exit formal schooling. Many of the suggested competencies may already be included in the curriculum or pedagogy in K-8 classrooms. In those cases, this guide may simply help teachers connect what they are already doing to prepare their students for success in future work. It also suggests competencies and resources to help teachers make connections across disciplines.

SUGGESTED CITATION:
Malyn-Smith, J., Juliuson, J., MacGillivray, S., Lee, I., & McCurdy-Kirlis, C. (2021). K–8 STEM Career Competencies: Developing Foundational Skills for the Future of Work. Education Development Center, Inc.

This material is based on work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. DRL-1312022 and DRL-1614697. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.

PUBLICATION DETAILS

Author

J. Malyn-Smith

J. Juliuson

S. MacGillivray

I. Lee

C. McCurdy-Kirlis

Publisher

Education Development Center, Inc.

Topic(s)

STEM Career Opportunities and Workforce Development

STEM Content and Standards

File Attachment(s)

K-8_STEM_Career_Competencies.pdf

Publication Year

2021