Luncheon Keynote by Dr. Keith T. Miller STEM:an Entrepreneurial Approach by Keith Miller
7/20/2011
2011 ASQ Advancing the STEM Agenda in Education, the Workplace and Society at the University of Wisconsin-Stout July 29, 2011 1
Keith T. Miller, Ph.D.Presentation @ STEM ConferenceUniversity of Wisconsin‐StoutJuly 20, 201112:30 p.m. 1 2
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Luncheon Keynote by Dr. Keith T. Miller STEM:an Entrepreneurial Approach by Keith Miller
7/20/2011
2011 ASQ Advancing the STEM Agenda in Education, the Workplace and Society at the University of Wisconsin-Stout July 29, 2011 2
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There may not be any other way.
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• Culture of Mathematics
• Self‐fulfilling prophecy. It doesn’t matter how long it takes.
• Young children liking math
• Best class she ever had; high IQs/Locker #s
• What can you do in college to change the mindset?
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Luncheon Keynote by Dr. Keith T. Miller STEM:an Entrepreneurial Approach by Keith Miller
7/20/2011
2011 ASQ Advancing the STEM Agenda in Education, the Workplace and Society at the University of Wisconsin-Stout July 29, 2011 3
• Specific STEM Courses• STEM cases and perspectives within courses
• Psychology of Science & Technology• Politics of Science & Technology• Economics of Science & Technology• Business of Science & Technology• Sociology of Science & Technology
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• Quality of Life/Earnings in a lifetime
• Job security
• Entrepreneurship –MBA, MS/MA, etc.
• Leadership skills in flat organizations
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• Summer Programs/Camps (Math, English, Science Classes)
• School Partnerships/Regional Partnerships
• Mentoring with Technology & Engineering Professionals
• Involve Business Stakeholders
• Set‐Up Incubator During School Year
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• Every other Saturday school programs;
• Have Speakers;
• Students Work on Projects;
• Visit Companies;
o Museums/Institutes –A good xample is BEAM at UB and Ron
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Luncheon Keynote by Dr. Keith T. Miller STEM:an Entrepreneurial Approach by Keith Miller
7/20/2011
2011 ASQ Advancing the STEM Agenda in Education, the Workplace and Society at the University of Wisconsin-Stout July 29, 2011 4
• Provide Counseling to ensure students enroll in high school courses that will prepare them for college career courses;
• Have M.S./H.S. liaison to work with schools (similar to dual enrollments
• Get sponsorship from corporations to help kids with funding for transportation to programs;
• Provide wages/stipend for students during summer (pay staff, etc.)
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• Apply for Grants• Develop Curriculum with Future College & Employment in mind, but schools (H.S. & M.S.) must be involved.
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• STEM across the curriculum
• Practical Applications
• The STEM Entrepreneur
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