BUILDING A LOVE FOR MATH AND SCIENCE
consortium. NSTA works with science teachers to define the next generation of each state’s math and science standards and mission objectives, as well as com- mon core standards that outline what students should know and be able to do at the end of each grade in mathematics and language arts.
At the conclusion of eCYBERMISSION 2016, Purdue University, which conducts AEOP evaluations year-round, issued a report that addressed questions related to the program’s strengths and challenges, benefits to participants and the overall effectiveness
THE VICTORIOUS CHICAS
Members of eCYBERMISSION Team Las Chicas and their supporters, from left, Jyuji Hewitt, Frank Bohn, Ingrid Rapatz-Roettger, Janat Khan, Luz Figueroa-Rodriguez, Janeliz Guzman Acevedo, Bria Roettger, Staff Sgt. Jose Roldan, Command Sgt. Maj. James Snyder and Sgt. 1st Class Ernest Robledo. Khan, Figueroa-Rodriguez, Acevedo and Roettger, sixth-graders from Puerto Rico, won the eCYBERMISSION national competition in 2016 for their work on an interactive website that serves as a warning system for people in their community who suffer from respiratory problems caused by Saharan dust. (U.S. Army photo)
tives. Te report drew on student and team adviser questionnaires and focus groups, observations from the national judging and educational event and the eCYBERMISSION annual report.
Purdue is also conducting a longitudinal study to evaluate the impact of AEOP on participants’ professional careers, as well as their career paths over five to
in meeting AEOP objec-
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL AGES
AEOP offers a collaborative, cohesive portfolio of opportunities, including:
Camp Invention (kindergarten – fifth grade) A summer STEM enrichment experience featuring collabora- tive learning opportunities led and administered by local teachers. The Army provides engagement scholarships for students who are nominated by teachers in locations where the Army has research laboratories. Students are encouraged to continue direct engagement with the research facilities through the GEMS program.
Junior Solar Sprint (fifth – eighth grade) A free educational program in which students design, build and race solar-powered cars. Students develop teamwork and problem-solving abilities, investigate environmental is-
sues and gain hands-on STEM skills to create the fastest, most interesting and best-crafted vehicle possible. Students can compete in local races or take part in an online competition.
eCYBERMISSION (sixth – ninth grade) A web-based STEM competition with teams of three to four students that propose a solution to a real problem in their communities. Students compete for state, regional and na- tional awards.
Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science (GEMS) (fifth – 12th grade) A summer STEM education program that provides students and teachers with hands-on learning experiences in profes- sional laboratories, working alongside high school and college-age mentors and senior Army scientists and engi- neers. One- to four-week sessions range from beginning to advanced activities.
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