STEM^Arts IR June 2015 Update
STEM^Arts meeting monthly and aligning goals for the fall Understanding how the STEM^Arts group fits into TRSA as an IR. Discovering how the IR will be involved with TRSA and the Tulsa State Fair in October. Learning more about all participating organizations and how each can be involved with each other.
DCAR IR June 2015 Update
DCAR works to identify stakeholders and reporting requirements. Identified all the stakeholders who might want data from TRSA. The team worked to develop a “wish list” of data that TRSA would like to collect across all initiatives, that will then be pared down to achievable and sustainable goals. Next the team will work on identifying […]
SMIR June 2015 Update
Planning for successful mentorship startup. As summer starts, the mentorship IR is entering a planning phase. Acquiring feedback from current programs, and hoping to identify best practices. Setting ourselves up for a quick and successful start to the school year in August. Identifying data processes that we need to set-up for a successful and measurable […]
Curr IR May 2015 Update
Major Find: The Go-To Guide for Engineering Curriculum – Choosing and Using the Best Instructional Materials for Your Students. Edited by Cary I. Sneider. Consists of three books — one for Grades K – 5, Grades 6 – 8, and Grades 9 – 12. IR members brainstormed criteria to create an on-line interactive chart/database for […]
Tech Trek IR May 2015 Update
Tech Trek Tulsa STEM camp for girls set to begin June 14 Thirty six rising 8th grade girls and alternates from the Tulsa region have been selected to attend this week long residential STEM camp sponsored and funded by AAUW, TRSA, Schusterman Foundation, Flight Night, Verizon and TU in addition to many individual donors. Core […]
SMIR May 2015 Update
Celebrating success with Mentorship celebrations As summer starts, the mentorship IR is entering a planning phase. Acquiring feedback from current programs, and hoping to identify best practices. Setting ourselves up for a quick and successful start to the school year in August. Working to identify summer opportunities to engage new members or mentors with an […]
STEM^Arts IR May 2015 Update
Continue to work on how to integrate the arts into STEM education so as to enhance and expand an environment for innovation. Meeting monthly to explore what for us in Tulsa appears to be a pioneering opportunity Have gathered together an exciting team representing a broad base from the community eager to move forward learning […]
PLTW IR May 2015 Update
Meet monthly to discuss readiness, implementation, and sustainability of PLTW courses and corollary STEM-related coursework at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Met with Mike Autrey from TCC and other IR members to explore options for advanced standing, weighted course credit and / or college credit for PLTW coursework. Explore portfolio assessment and certification, AP […]
Global STEM IR May 2015 Update
Strategic conversation in the works for the Inter-NATION Program Met to brainstorm on how to move the Inter-Nations Program forward and established a need for a professionally facilitated strategic conversation / planning session involving key stake holders. Engaged Louise Micolites (Oklahoma Regional Turning Point Consultant serving Adair, Muskogee, Okmulgee, Sequoyah, and Wagoner Counties) to serve […]
Sci Fair IR April 2015 Update
Science Fair Initiative Postponed until fall 2015-2016 School Year. Hands on workshops with students, parents/guardians, professionals, mentors where finalized. Field trips for scientific exploration to conclude the three week science fair initiative were finalized. Postponement of the Science Fair Initiative due to more time needed for schools to recruit participants.