Judith D’Amico Regional Director, PLTWjudithdamico@comcast.net

Shepherd Siegel, Ph.D Career + Technical Education, Seattle Public Schools

ssiegel@seattleschools.orgKarl Ruff, PLTW Teacher, Roosevelt High School

kwruff@seattleschools.org

Igniting Imagination and Innovation Through Learning

The 2010 Wall Street Journal Survey

When asked which skills new college graduates needed to improve most—

More than half of the college recruiters responding to the question named some combination of critical thinking, problem solving skills and the ability to think independently.

From The American Society for Engineering Education Engineering bachelor’s degrees declined in 2007 for the first

time since the 1990s.

Engineering master’s degrees declined 8.8 percent since 2005.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projected a need for 160,000 additional engineering positions from 2006 to 2016.

National Science Board 2010 report shows that U.S. dominance of world science and engineering has eroded significantly in recent years, because of rapidly increasing capabilities among East Asian nations, particularly China.

We cannot find renewable energy solutions without maintaining leadership in the engineering field – but we also cannot rebuild our economy without staying at the forefront of the latest developments in science and technology

The Engineering World is a World Without Borders

Students must measure up to a global standardWe are part of a global economy

Larger companies are multi-national. Your boss and co-workers may be in another country!

U.S. workers compete with foreign workers U.S. companies sell into foreign markets U.S. companies compete with foreign producers

Most products contain components from more than one country Most products are designed for more than one market

Agilent Technologies

Other nations with advanced economies know educating the next generation is essential to future economic success…

Age 45-54 Source: WA State Director of the HigherEducation Coordinating Board

% of Adults with AA degree or higher

Canada Japan Korea Spain FranceIreland

40%

33%

17% 18% 18%19%

U.S. WA

40%44%

Age 25-34

52% 51%48%

40% 40%40% 40%

37%

but the U.S. (and Washington) are standing still

Washington will need many more workers with bachelor’s and advanced degrees in technical and scientific fields as the global economy grows

#1 in Engineers

per 10,000 workers

We are a leading consumer of technical and scientific degrees…

#6 in ComputerSpecialists per 10,000 workers

#9 in Life &

Physical Scientists per 10,000 workers

Source: U.S. Department of Commerce

…but not a leading producer

#36 in BS Degreeproduction among18-24 year olds

#38 in percentof BS degrees

in science, engineering

51% of Washington employers report difficulty finding people with skills to expand their businesses

Question: Who’s going to…

Solve the problems of global warming? Make transportation systems safer? Make medical breakthroughs in

diagnostics? Solve the energy shortage? Maintain quality of life as populations

increase and resources decrease?

Answer: Tomorrow’s Engineers

PLTW: 21st Century Model for Education

Students can see the relevance of what they are learning—academics made real

Students are prepared for both college and career—in whatever order they choose, in whatever combination

Students gain the knowledge and skills in order to compete in the 21st Century global economy—both academic and technical

Curricula - Rigorous and Relevant Middle and High School Engineering and

Biomedical Sciences courses (with college credit options) that use problem-based learning.

Professional Development – High-Quality, Rigorous, Continuing, and

Course-specific teacher training,Partnerships – Counselor Conferences, Articulation

Agreements and Business Partners.

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PLTW’s Three Key Elements:

PLTW Aligns Key Learning Concepts to National Standards

National Science Education Standards Principles and Standards of School

Mathematics Standards for Technological Literacy Standards for English Language Arts National Content Standards for

Engineering and Engineering Technology National Health Care Cluster Foundation

Standards ABET, Inc. Accreditation Criteria

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Activities give the students what they need to traverse the “phases” in a design process.

Projects and Problems utilize the process itself.

Example of STL Standard 8 Benchmark H design process

Activities/Projects/Problems Focused on Design Process

MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMGATEWAY TO TECHNOLOGY

Middle School Program Gateway To Technology®

Basic GTT: (DM Preferred

as first unit taught)Design and Modeling™Automation and Robotics™Energy and the Environment™

Advanced GTT: (Preferred Order)

Flight and Space™The Science of Technology™The Magic of Electrons™

Design and Modeling Solid modeling software introduces students

to the design process. Automation and Robotics

Students trace the history, development, and influence of automation and robotics.

Energy and the Environment Students investigate the importance of

energy in our lives and the impact that using energy has on the environment.

Flight and Space Aeronautics, propulsion, and rocketry.

Science of Technology Impact of science on technology throughout

history. Magic of Electrons

Students unravel the mystery of digital circuitry.

Gateway To Technology MS

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High School ProgramPathway to Engineering

High School ProgramPathway to Engineering

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Foundation Courses: Introduction to Engineering Design™ Principles Of Engineering™ Digital Electronics™

Specialization Courses: Aerospace Engineering™ Biotechnical Engineering™ Civil Engineering and Architecture™ Computer Integrated Manufacturing™

Capstone Course: Engineering Design and Development™

Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) 3D computer modeling software;

study of the design process

Principles of Engineering (POE) Exploration of technology systems

and engineering processes

Digital Electronics (DE) Use of computer simulation to learn

the logic of electronics

Pathway To Engineering HS

Aerospace Engineering (AE) Aerodynamics, astronautics, space-life sciences, and

systems engineeringBiotechnical Engineering (BE)

Biomechanics, genetic engineering, and forensics.Civil Engineering and Architecture (CEA)

Students collaborate on the development of community-based building projects

Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) Robotics and automated manufacturing; production of 3-D

designs.Engineering Design and Development (EDD)

Teams of students, guided by community mentors, research, design, and construct solutions to engineering problems.

Pathway To Engineering HS

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Foundation Course: Introduction To Engineering Design

Cary Sneider, Portland State University Center for Science Education

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Foundation Course: Principles Of Engineering

A Hands-on, project-based course that teaches:

Engineering as a Career

Materials Science

Structural Design

Applied Physics

Automation/Robotics

Embedded Processors

Drafting/Design

Foundation Course: Digital Electronics

Design Simulate Prototype Fabricate

My name is George Boole and I lived in England in the 19th century. My work on mathematical logic, algebra, and the binary number system has had a unique influence upon the development of computers. Boolean Algebra is named after me.

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Specialization Course: Aerospace Engineering

Design and build an airfoil. Test it in a wind tunnel. Create a 3D solid model of the airfoil in AutoDesk Inventor.

A Sample Project:

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Specialization Course: Civil Engineering & Architecture

SoilsPermitsDesignStructural Analysis

Specialization Course:Computer Integrated Manufacturing

Computer Modeling

CNC Equipment

CAM Software

Robotics

Flexible Manufacturing

Systems

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Proposed UnitsProject ManagementDefine and Validate the ProblemDesign a SolutionDesign and Prototype a SolutionTest, Evaluate, and Refine the SolutionCommunicate the Process, Results, and Next Steps

Engineering Design and Development

High School ProgramBiomedical Science

Principles of the Biomedical SciencesStudents study research processes, human medicine and are introduced to bio-informatics

Human Body SystemsStudents study basic human physiology, especially in relationship to human health

Medical InterventionsStudents investigate various medical interventions that extend and improve quality of life, including gene therapy, pharmacology, surgery, prosthetics, rehabilitation, and supportive care

Biomedical Innovation/Capstone CourseStudents work with a mentor, identify a science research topic, conduct research, write a scientific paper, and defend team conclusions to a panel of outside reviewers

Principles of the Biomedical Sciences (PBS) Study of human body systems and

health conditions Human Body Systems (HBS)

Exploring science in action, students build organs and tissues on a skeletal manikin and play the role of biomedical professionals to solve medical mysteries.

Medical Interventions (MI) Investigation of interventions

involved in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Biomedical Innovation (BI) Students design innovative

solutions for the health challenges of the 21st century

Biomedical Sciences HS

TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

PATHWAY TO ENGINEERINGBIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: PHASE 1

Self-Assessment and Pre-Core Training

TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: PHASE 2

Core Training: Summer Training Institute

Virtual Academy Main Page

Online Update Training

TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: PHASE 3

Continuous Training: Virtual Academy and University-Based Professional Development

PLTW OUTCOMESSUMMARY REVIEW

Our Students Perform

PLTW Students Outperform Non-PLTW Students

Significantly more Project Lead The Way studentsmet the readiness goals on the 2008 High SchoolsThat Work (HSTW) Assessment tests in reading,mathematics and science compared with HSTWstudents in similar career/technical fields and HSTW students in all career/technical fields.

(2009 Southern Region Educational Board Report)

Outstanding Outcomes

PLTW High School Grads Are College and Career Ready

Survey of PLTW seniors finds that• 92% intend to pursue a four-year degree or higher, • 51% intend to pursue a graduate degree, and • 70% intend to study engineering, technology, or

computer science.

By comparison• 67% of beginning postsecondary students intended

to pursue a bachelor’s degree or higher as reported by the National Center for Education Statistics.

These results are consistent with results and conclusions for the past two years. (True Outcomes – 2009)

Outstanding Outcomes

Milwaukee School of Engineering121 former PLTW students

90% Retention (first year)Average PLTW GPA is 0.18 higher

Oklahoma State University101 former PLTW students

81.5% Retention (in engineering)12.3% Transferred (out of engineering)

PLTW Alumni Data

Rochester Institute of Technology378 former PLTW students91.9% Retention (first year)81.3% Retention (fourth year)Average PLTW GPA is 0.10 higher (past 3 years)

San Diego State University12 former PLTW students100% Retention

Marquette University62 former PLTW students97% Retention (first year)

PLTW Alumni Data

Currently in Revision

Master Teachers andAffiliate Professors

Field TestFall 2010

Network delivery forCore TrainingSummer 2011

Student VersionReleasedFall 2011

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Academic Calendar

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Aerospace Engineering

Unit 1: Introduction to AerospaceLessons Evolution of Flight

Physics of Flight

Flight Planning and Navigation

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Aerospace Engineering

Unit 2: Aerospace DesignLessons Materials and Structures

Propulsion

Flight Physiology (Human Factors)

Aerospace Engineering

Unit 3: Space

Lessons Space Travel

Orbital Mechanics

Aerospace Engineering

Unit 4: Remote Systems

Lessons Alternative Applications

Remote System Design

Aerospace Careers