2014 Wheeler Magnet Stem Symposium

WHAT IS STEM?

STEM is a curriculum based on the idea of educating students in four specific disciplines — science, technology, engineering and mathematics

STEM Rather than teach the four disciplines as separate

subjects…

STEM integrates them into a learning paradigm with real-world applications.

WHY IS STEM IMPORTANT?

STEM EDUCATION IS THE KEY TO THE U.S.'S ECONOMIC FUTURE

According to the U.S. Department of Education, only 16 percent of high school students are interested in a STEM career and have proven a proficiency in mathematics.

There are not enough people with strong STEM knowledge and skills to fill the demand for jobs in the U.S.

For the U.S. to remain the global innovation leader, we must make the most of all of the potential STEM talent this country has to offer… that is YOU!

The time to start thinking about STEM programs is NOW. What you do now, and in middle school, will prepare you for entry into Cobb County’s STEM programs.

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THESE WORDS USED TO DESCRIBE STEM?

2014 WHEELER MAGNET STEM SYMPOSIUMTuesday, March 11, 2014

WANT TO SEE STEM IN ACTION?

SCIENCE

Healthcare

Chemistry

SCIENCE

Physics

SCIENCE

Environmental Science

Forensic Chemistry

SCIENCE

Bio Chemistry

Biology

DNA & Genetics

TECHNOLOGY

Robotics

TECHNOLOGY

F1 Racing in Schools

TECHNOLOGY

ENGINEERING

Shipping Container Housing

NASA Summer Internship Program

ENGINEERING

ENGINEERING

Super Mileage Vehicle

MATHEMATICS

Statistics

Calculus

HOW DO I PARTICIPATE?

Attend the Symposium to check out all of the Super STEM offerings

Individuals or groups can enter their own STEM project!