An Integrated, Multi-disciplinaryModel for STEM Preparedness

The Center for the Advancement of Science,Technology, and Innovation (CASTI) as a Framework

forSTEM Education & Training:

Northeast Campus STEM Task Force

Tarrant County College DistrictHeart of North Texas Business Conference

04 November 2016

INSPIRATIONIMAGINATIO

NPASSIONOPPORTUNITY

Revisit – Rethink – Reinvent - Reward

WHY TARRANT COUNTY?WHY CASTI?WHY TCC?

Texas is 2nd in the country for the highest STEM-related job growth, yet degrees awarded is low in comparison. Yet ranked 19th nationally in science & technology education.

Tarrant County has the fourth highest population growth in the U.S., primarily Hispanic and other minority seeking job opportunities.

Robust growth rate ~ 25% over the next decade

Professional & dedicated, multidisciplinary faculty &

staff

Recognition of interconnection between pre-college, post-secondary, professional & workforce needs

Challenging & Competitive Content & Curriculum (national & state standards)

Collaborative/inquiry-based / interactive learning environment

Defined outcomes/assessment Recognition (portable/transferable) Sustained commitment Community outreach & support Understanding link between math, science, technology,

and non-science disciplines beneficial to the community

CASTI Foundations

Working TogetherThe Northeast CASTI model brings together humanities and STEM

disciplines (along with business, and other non-humanities)in dialogue and collaboration.

STEM “What" and “How“Humanities & Social Sciences “Why" ; Skills to communicate

Physical & Life Sciences, Mathematics, Computer Science, English, Education, Communications, Workforce Development, Music, Art, Business, Communications, Library & Media Services, (Legal, Advisement Services, et.al.)

CASTI Model SummaryComprehensive tiered, integrated program approach to

educational, enterprise, and workforce market segmentsFoundational STEM programs are multi-disciplinary and

based national/state standards and trendsStructured for growth & scalabilityBased on strong community, academic, & workforce partnershipsEase of robust/embedded analyticsRevenue center ‘Brands’ TCCD as a leader in STEM – locally, regionally, & nationallySignature identity for TCCD and the communityFaculty-driven/Administration shared mission/governanceTransformational (mind the gap!)

Additive Manufacturing – 3D Printing

Converge Conference & Expo

“An Inside Look at Tissue Engineering - The Worldof Bioprinting”

Dr. Mathew Varkey, Research Fellow Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine

This Year’s Exhibitors

The 2nd Annual Converge Conference & Expo – March 24, 2017

In March 2017, want to provide a morning session that focuses on our

college Veterans and STEM. We will invite our local aerospace companies

to support this event. Furthermore, we would like to include more

exhibitors from businesses in Tarrant County.

Dr. Varkey will also facilitate a special session on tissue engineering

and specialized medical careers for students from TABS, our NE ECHS,

and a select group of students from the NE Campus.

We’ve Been Invited to Wake Forest

I’m delighted to learn of you and your students interest in WFIRM’s 3rd annual Regenerative Medicine Essentials course.

The primary objective of the RME course is to provide a state-of-the-art review of various aspects of regenerative medicine as well as an opportunity to network and meet leading professionals in the field.

Joan F. Schanck, MPAAcademic Research Program Officer Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative MedicineRME 2016 Course Manager

New OpportunitiesHi Professor Kucera,

It was nice meeting you at SFF last week. This email is just to let you know that you have an open invitation to visit us at the Keck Center.Please let me know whether you are passing by El Paso or decide to dedicate a visit to the center and we can tour you around our facility.

Jorge MirelesW.M. Keck Center for 3D Innovation The University of Texas at El Paso Office: 915-747-6837Cell: 915-328-9279

New Opportunities

Tier 3 – STEM & Additive Manufacturing

The Science Behind 3D Printing starts as a series of Continuing Education courses and develops into a Certification Program for Industry & the Medical Field.

*1st Expo - Illustrate community interest in this technology. Develop Partnerships.

*3D Printing Expo 2017 – March 24 at the Trinity River Campus

The Science Behind 3D Printing – Continuing Education Series

Northeast Campus 3D Design Programs3D Design

Courses• DFTG 1000 – Intro to Solid Modeling & 3D Printing

Jan/Feb, 2017 – Saturday mornings – 5 weeks April, 2017 – Mon/Wed evenings – 3 weeks

• DFTG 2011 – 3D Printing Innovation & Design Feb/Mar and May, 2017 – Tues/Thurs afternoons – 4

weeksCredit: Peter Mathews, The Collegian

Northeast Campus 3D Design Programs3D Design

Lab• Bottom floor of NE Campus Library (NLIB 1115)

Multiple printers & tabletop scanner• Lab Expo Dates• Student Support Schedule

Tues/Thurs – 1-4 pm Innovation & Design students Undergraduate students – multi-disciplinary

Credit: Peter Mathew

s, The Collegian

Credit: Peter Mathew

s, The Collegian

QUESTIONS & DISCUSSION