tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67721640897239965622024-03-27T02:37:47.596-04:00Northern Virginia STEM Learning EcosystemThe Northern Virginia STEM Learning Ecosystem - www.NoVaSTEM.net
(part of the DSEC DMV STEM Learning Ecosystem)Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15376189276601187930noreply@blogger.comBlogger487125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6772164089723996562.post-91897261163866084942024-03-11T09:52:00.009-04:002024-03-18T16:40:55.711-04:00Invent Virginia Regional Expo - April 13, 12pm - 3pm<div class="separator"><span style="border: none; clear: right; display: inline-block; float: right; height: 61px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; overflow: hidden; width: 205px;"><img height="61" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/df7atVwryuoVUMM8WNwX6Zl5o72IoKQlUVSJv4usfRWoZHB9UX4uwP-qmvbriYEed9vWOARijVU0wyBlWyywXfDeHDmpHXNWPRRouTpVdY_E6LL2mJalbNiUl6UsMhfogS_GQ7ujJIofS_4RcHLlNmQ" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="205" /></span></div>Virginia Tech launches Invent Virginia and Invention D.C.
K-12 Expos and Competitions
Educators and advocates for STEM education and Entrepreneurship can begin spreading the word about upcoming opportunities for young inventors and innovators to showcase their ideas.<span id="docs-internal-guid-486f1eb0-7fff-e3b7-acf4-3098ba6e79f0"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></span><br /><br />Virginia Tech is sponsored by RTX and Amazon in the Community to promote invention and innovation demonstrating the importance of design processes and communication skills. Invent Virginia provides curricula, support for local, regional, and state Expos and competitions: <div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>April 13 Northern Virginia and DC Regional Expo;</li><li>April 20 Coastal Virginia Expo in Norfolk; and </li><li>April 21 virtual Statewide competition. </li></ul>The statewide event will nominate up to seven for the national Invention Convention Worldwide at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan in early June (5-7).
Projects completed through Technology and Engineering courses, TSA, PLTW, Science and Engineering Fairs, Odyssey of the <span><a name='more'></a></span> Mind, KidWind and many others typically require only minor modifications to be successful. Learn more at <a href="http://www.inventvirginia.net/">www.InventVirginia.net</a><br /><br />Encourage students with existing or ongoing projects to participate this year, and teachers/instructors can sign up as a virtual judge for the state event. <br /><br />Contact HanhLihn Ho or Jim Egenrieder at <a href="mailto:InventVirginia@gmail.com">InventVirginia@gmail.com</a> with any questions.<br /><div><span data-canva-clipboard="ewAiAGEAIgA6ADUALAAiAGgAIgA6ACIAdwB3AHcALgBjAGEAbgB2AGEALgBjAG8AbQAiACwAIgBjACIAOgAiAEQAQQBGADgATgA1AHoASgBPAEQAYwAiACwAIgBpACIAOgAiAEQAUQB0AEEATABIAE4AUwBvAE4AcgBrAHcALQBLAFkAawBFADEASQBEAHcAIgAsACIAYgAiADoAMQA3ADEAMAA3ADcAMQAxADgAMQA1ADQANgAsACIAQQA/ACIAOgAiAEEAIgAsACIAQQAiADoAewAiAEMAIgA6ACIAIwBmAGYAZgBmAGYAZgAiACwAIgBFACIAOgAiAHAAaABvAHQAbwAiAH0ALAAiAEIAIgA6ADEAOQAyADAALAAiAEMAIgA6ADEAMAA4ADAAfQA="></span></div><div><span data-canva-clipboard="ewAiAGEAIgA6ADUALAAiAGgAIgA6ACIAdwB3AHcALgBjAGEAbgB2AGEALgBjAG8AbQAiACwAIgBjACIAOgAiAEQAQQBGADgATgA1AHoASgBPAEQAYwAiACwAIgBpACIAOgAiAEQAUQB0AEEATABIAE4AUwBvAE4AcgBrAHcALQBLAFkAawBFADEASQBEAHcAIgAsACIAYgAiADoAMQA3ADEAMAA3ADcAMQAxADgAMQA1ADQANgAsACIAQQA/ACIAOgAiAEEAIgAsACIAQQAiADoAewAiAEMAIgA6ACIAIwBmAGYAZgBmAGYAZgAiACwAIgBFACIAOgAiAHAAaABvAHQAbwAiAH0ALAAiAEIAIgA6ADEAOQAyADAALAAiAEMAIgA6ADEAMAA4ADAAfQA="></span></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaFJv4qZxhobN6mlNWxT2bUgyI-DpcV9wrGI6gqAfGN-ojaKDaXZL8Sg4ERDOIgDbLGJfYO1m5YwLach74chr1NefLosK3hOnoxNElWCnSpDjNIT5JjiBOjvaTdAaKOV3D9q5-zcSBggCvRNFjRAhuJjMsIXylHaOrKA0DJAiPElp8P2goaZzsZNj0VYZ0/s1920/Regional.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="293" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaFJv4qZxhobN6mlNWxT2bUgyI-DpcV9wrGI6gqAfGN-ojaKDaXZL8Sg4ERDOIgDbLGJfYO1m5YwLach74chr1NefLosK3hOnoxNElWCnSpDjNIT5JjiBOjvaTdAaKOV3D9q5-zcSBggCvRNFjRAhuJjMsIXylHaOrKA0DJAiPElp8P2goaZzsZNj0VYZ0/w522-h293/Regional.jpg" width="522" /></a></div><br />Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15376189276601187930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6772164089723996562.post-42728609853845283242024-03-06T22:49:00.001-05:002024-03-13T22:51:51.013-04:00Drone Soccer Competition - Saturday, March 16, 930am, Long Bridge Park<p> </p>
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TAPcV8lB9hI?si=pTRtt3PrgtA4Vkxw" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe>Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15376189276601187930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6772164089723996562.post-47512708945871050852024-02-28T17:50:00.051-05:002024-03-05T17:02:53.005-05:00Research Intern Blog Post: The Risks of AI in the Workplace - Divine Doamekpor<h3 class="post-title entry-title" itemprop="name" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 22px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0.75em 0px 0px; position: relative;"><span style="background-color: #f9f9f9; font-family: georgia; font-size: 13.2px;"> </span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: 14pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">VT THINK-A-BIT LAB</span></h3><div class="post-body entry-content" id="post-body-4818698066674305345" itemprop="description articleBody" style="font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 1.4; position: relative; width: 570px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-aeb2b07a-7fff-cdd4-fdc4-bdf8003b3247" style="background-color: #f9f9f9;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 0.75pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: 30pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The Risks of AI in the Workplace:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -0.75pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: 30pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">What causes the most concern with AI?</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -0.75pt; margin-top: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/divine-doamekpor-543201298" target="_blank">Divine Doamekpor</a>, Thinkabit Lab Research Intern</span></p><div style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span face=""Open Sans", sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-08079e46-7fff-731b-456b-faf24fbd7a5c"><span face=""Open Sans", sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 348px; overflow: hidden; width: 624px;"><img height="324" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/_TdhwK1xrLuDpcsZZhych0NxumF86rLGi95Q4UawgazhU1fZku3rWz96cGZPOkGI_XuuhlKpmHNzOWvQiBhb_oaxlC7eh6gTxZ2SkKSp-79wvbKItV3s8JKVsHDw9H1um6J7iG8Iu91ciwo26Cp0Wpg=w581-h324" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="581" /></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Source: Primer.ai</span></div><div><span id="docs-internal-guid-625b8dd3-7fff-afb1-c2db-ab0b68c256d3" style="font-family: georgia;"><h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.8; margin: 10pt 0px 0pt -0.75pt; position: relative;"><span face=""Open Sans", sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Introduction</span></h1><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -0.75pt; margin-top: 10pt; text-indent: 0.75pt;"><span face=""Open Sans", sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a vital part of modern society, offering numerous benefits in multiple fields (e.g., efficiencies, information aggregation, supporting research). However, the rapid advancement and widespread adoption of AI technologies also raise significant concerns regarding their potential risks. This report explores such concerns commonly discussed in the media, including the overreliance on AI, inherent biases in AI systems, and the impact on employment leading to job layoffs.</span></p><div><span face=""Open Sans", sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></div><div><span face=""Open Sans", sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-f54d15d2-7fff-eb19-e9b7-01871ecbcc68"><h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.8; margin: 10pt 0px 0pt -0.75pt; position: relative;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Over-Reliance on AI:</span></h1><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -0.75pt; margin-top: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">One of the primary concerns associated with AI is the growing dependence on these systems across diverse fields such as healthcare, finance, education, and criminal justice, where AI is increasingly relied upon to make critical decisions. This reliance is emphasized by examples like the fictional example court case, State v. Alex Turner, where I asked an AI to create a court case and a way to prove innocence, and Michael Cohen's submission of AI-generated fake legal cases to a court. These examples reveal a concerning trend: the readiness to accept AI-generated content without question, underscoring the risk of diminishing human diligence and oversight. As AI tools become more sophisticated and capable of creating convincingly possible accounts of incidents or disputes, society faces ethical and legal challenges. This reliance raises concerns about the diminishing level of human effort and the potential for AI to replace critical thinking and accountability but also reveals our vulnerability in forgoing human verification and ethical responsibility in decision-making processes.</span></p><div><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-7e95b0d0-7fff-0ff3-c86e-401a7203ee31"><h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.8; margin: 10pt 0px 0pt -0.75pt; position: relative;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Bias in AI Systems:</span></h1><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -0.75pt; margin-top: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">AI systems are not immune to biases; they can inadvertently perpetuate and amplify existing societal biases. The data used to train these models often reflect unintentional and/or hidden historical disparities, resulting in biased predictions and decisions. This bias can appear in various forms, such as gender, racial, or socioeconomic bias. For example, an AI system used for hiring might prioritize male candidates over female ones due to the historical data AI was trained on, which may have included more men in specific job roles. According to the Synergia Foundation, “In 2015, Amazon realized that their algorithm used for hiring employees was found to be biased against women.” </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -0.75pt; margin-top: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Similarly, AI used in criminal sentencing could impose harsher sentences on minority groups if the training data mirrors past judicial biases. The COMPAS (Correctional Offender Management Profiling for Alternative Sanctions) algorithm, which judges use to determine whether to hold prisoners in custody or release them on pending trial, was found to be biased against African Americans, according to a ProPublica analysis.</span></p><div><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-40808bc9-7fff-637e-925d-8de979e26c70"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -0.75pt; margin-top: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">The consequences of biased AI can profoundly affect individuals' lives in hiring processes, criminal sentencing, and access to essential services, underscoring the importance of addressing and mitigating bias in AI algorithms to ensure fair and equitable outcomes.</span></p><h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.8; margin: 10pt 0px 0pt -0.75pt; position: relative;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Impact on Employment and Job Layoffs:</span></h1><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -0.75pt; margin-top: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Integrating AI technologies in the workforce has undoubtedly increased efficiency and productivity. However, this integration comes with significant implications for human employment. Automation and AI-driven systems can potentially replace specific job roles, leading to job layoffs and economic disruption. Industries such as manufacturing, customer service, and transportation are already witnessing the transformative impact of AI, which raises concerns about the displacement of human workers. In this context, the need for reskilling and upskilling programs becomes paramount to mitigate the negative consequences on the labor market. Echoing the sentiment expressed by Richard Baldwin during a panel at the 2023 World Economic Forum's Growth Summit, "AI won't take your job," it is indeed "somebody using AI that will take your job." This highlights the importance of adapting to the evolving job landscape by prioritizing specific AI-related skills in reskilling and upskilling programs.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -0.75pt; margin-top: 10pt;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-04b6c27c-7fff-0130-9a0b-778091e0ec44"><span face=""Open Sans", sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 390px; overflow: hidden; width: 624px;"><img height="376" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/dRhjbi2q_ci7Gm_AnejdVB8II06E0Rrf0s78xObspNm8eos0GmHsfLNclYmRH04fgxlWt2mLs3Qo1EVJ9rplNgpmurH4FIqifeW2vnj8HwjeXVLNJblYoZ236c28o7BAF7KjL9fHxmeRm_17sUsgWdc=w579-h376" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: -14.6541px;" width="579" /></span></span></span></p><div><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Source: brookings.edu</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-b1a6860a-7fff-94e6-aaf3-58bf237649db"><h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.8; margin: 10pt 0px 0pt -0.75pt; position: relative;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Conclusion:</span></h1><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -0.75pt; margin-top: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Recognizing and addressing the associated risks of AI, especially in the workplace, is crucial to ensure a future where technology serves humanity responsibly and offers transformative advancements. The rapid integration of AI in various industries poses significant challenges, including job displacement, privacy concerns, increased bias, automated bias, and the amplification of biases. By focusing on these risks, we can strive for a balance between innovation and ethical considerations, aiming to harness AI's benefits while protecting workers from potential harm. This requires the implementation of robust ethical guidelines, the development of AI technologies that complement human skills rather than replace them, and the creation of policies that support individuals affected by automation. Fostering a workplace culture that values human oversight and ethical AI use can mitigate risks and ensure that AI is a tool for enhancing, rather than undermining, the workforce's integrity and well-being. Through these measures, we can navigate the challenges posed by AI in the workplace, ensuring that technological progress benefits all members of society.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -0.75pt; margin-top: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -0.75pt; margin-top: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Please share comments below.</span></p></span></span></div></span></span></div></span></span></div></span></span></div></span></div></span></div>Divine Doamekporhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05146882200657112866noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6772164089723996562.post-5845326147378933752024-02-22T21:06:00.006-05:002024-03-20T08:29:56.314-04:00Using micro:bits for Invention and Innovation – Washington D.C. event for teachers<div class="separator"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>April 10, 2024 in Washington, D.C.!</b></span><br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi_5rh7WsI1C_1-hLL0iB7M59x7XpDLgIt7Zp1yQoNDp_riOiTtuqVx9LchWYkMzfsL4gHrFQccN1qSPg9UwqDQV4beRs0AZhM7yCv1IOfN9Tzf_HsJOokK5Lc1xDaEIZ3fFULuX6XJzHoNi2FJDmg61szflJw7MXiIv0vi1yFsgqMcdtJl0nI3MhPbqFJe" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="267" data-original-width="653" height="131" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi_5rh7WsI1C_1-hLL0iB7M59x7XpDLgIt7Zp1yQoNDp_riOiTtuqVx9LchWYkMzfsL4gHrFQccN1qSPg9UwqDQV4beRs0AZhM7yCv1IOfN9Tzf_HsJOokK5Lc1xDaEIZ3fFULuX6XJzHoNi2FJDmg61szflJw7MXiIv0vi1yFsgqMcdtJl0nI3MhPbqFJe" width="320" /></a></div><a href="https://www.explr.com/" target="_blank">EXPLR</a>, the <a href="https://microbit.org/about/" target="_blank">Micro:bit Educational Foundation</a>, Invention D.C., <a href="https://kid-museum.org/" target="_blank">Kid Museum</a>, and the <a href="https://www.thinkabit.tech/" target="_blank">Virginia Tech D.C. Area STEM Education and Workforce Programs</a> are welcoming a limited number of Washington, D.C. area teachers to an April 10 workshop on <br />Using micro:bits for Invention and Innovation.<div><br /></div><div><b>Meet Kari Byron from Mythbusters/ Crash Test girl. </b><br /><div><br /></div><div>Participants will engage with other educators in learning, using, and experimenting with micro:bit microcontrollers and strategies for teaching and learning physical computing and related concepts in elementary, secondary, and post-secondary learning environments.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjWCrnW3bpPq9mAZkEpOB3MwmAT0zk-KXEZZIUQaP-hFlPbjbLi3iz2M16dZ5-haTeY1AuBrz4Mqe5xsw7FhjVfgzftTUqTbVvRFwOwVCKh6U8FMWTKDi3z4-Jie_LmOFv8sGc1s1Wx_wPYl_MIbB7MlVkWe7pqfLwvQ0VqVDbJBtEdmzw5uBMA5K4s7goa" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="139" data-original-width="709" height="63" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjWCrnW3bpPq9mAZkEpOB3MwmAT0zk-KXEZZIUQaP-hFlPbjbLi3iz2M16dZ5-haTeY1AuBrz4Mqe5xsw7FhjVfgzftTUqTbVvRFwOwVCKh6U8FMWTKDi3z4-Jie_LmOFv8sGc1s1Wx_wPYl_MIbB7MlVkWe7pqfLwvQ0VqVDbJBtEdmzw5uBMA5K4s7goa" width="320" /></a></div><br />This event is hosted as part of US STEM Festival. Location in downtown, Washington, D.C. to be shared with confirmed participants upon registration. <br /><br /><b>Contact us at 571-482-8298 <a href="http://voice.google.com/calls?a=nc,%2B15714828298"></a>or InventVirginiaDC@gmail.com </b><br /><br />A registration request form can be accessed at <a href="https://forms.gle/3qorX6ZahNP9dTG29">https://forms.gle/3qorX6ZahNP9dTG29</a><br /><br /><br />Due to limited capacity, submitting this form does not guarantee an opportunity to participate in the workshop; you will receive a confirmation email following the event. </div></div>Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15376189276601187930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6772164089723996562.post-36467231058383897232024-02-14T01:34:00.024-05:002024-02-23T01:38:27.908-05:00CTE and the Workforce - STEMconnector<p> <b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://hubspot.stemconnector.com/e3t/Ctc/OR+113/d2nYcY04/VWXpdR5Rh4BQW4DVW_w1-kFq2W2sbCLr59RgYLN9k7M9C2-ZVTW6N1vHY6lZ3p4W2cRx4n62Y71zN7x9XdW37q1SW39tZyh4n2tB4N2_QxnnFtGzCW4ctsQ27jMpPRW4Ch74_3Rtx5SW2vCTnZ21hwWhW6j0P983vB8SGW4TwSNg378CdJN2L0pgJ7Vkb7W5nWRpT2S2N07W3_gLQq6Pl3bVW1TswFy7z3hhmN20x3_2vJ_yTW1BD2G_46v6HCW562yVq24RC98W2SWSXT964k4nW3ZR08W1DyvFnN3g8KD4ls6nSW7st1H77xhpVmW1fKs0z1Sk9b-W1yQ4RL8X11-Pf6K-X6s04" target="_blank">Register today</a>!</span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Wednesday, February 28th, 1-2 PM EST</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhaInHMAaRNP-pJ_Kkjr-f_VkTCt4LdYhiC3-TkqSsY6s4LQDYPURBxBdb9Zn3lrJMvSxDD7kSvpFX7fsLY7xX0VpiwY07hQfmuSAIkh2TdiMzQcxHM6jp9V6Tkc9887vWW1ReQic27Uw7vpCcyycXWURn6PQLRgy4eVpT0sE7PK3Jp-kW_M6a3JILxh4NM" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="388" data-original-width="600" height="207" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhaInHMAaRNP-pJ_Kkjr-f_VkTCt4LdYhiC3-TkqSsY6s4LQDYPURBxBdb9Zn3lrJMvSxDD7kSvpFX7fsLY7xX0VpiwY07hQfmuSAIkh2TdiMzQcxHM6jp9V6Tkc9887vWW1ReQic27Uw7vpCcyycXWURn6PQLRgy4eVpT0sE7PK3Jp-kW_M6a3JILxh4NM" width="320" /></a></div>Engaging students in educational experiences that align with workforce needs has a long history in the United States dating back well over a century. Today, Career and Technical Education (CTE) constitutes the primary system that enables learners to connect with career opportunities and industry partners. <br /><br />CTE programs can support nearly every sector of the labor force. In celebration of CTE Month - February - STEMconnector will host a virtual discussion with Advance CTE, Val Verde Unified School District, and ISTE on how CTE is supporting their workforce development initiatives and how CTE is driving STEM education outcomes. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The event will include Q&A, allowing participants to engage with the speakers.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><p></p>Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15376189276601187930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6772164089723996562.post-44446073244755426412024-02-09T12:02:00.000-05:002024-02-23T00:09:45.967-05:00Technovation Girls [ Virginia Tech Northern Virginia Center - February 24<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiYNv7MEJMB8tw4p-yDE7J6qK6Nd1_HGG2Cscm8m1HZFLMWvJrSsZ1N6CXmy_sKQJx8wmlbVeYmWnFW8j_dVTR0Y3EKWlPiq_IwVsE6kUJtK5MfeMiBMHDqhpmwUPvJSJueURE9AaVFmRjtPdU9j9H4cExDKkWfpIi4QvysfsMWAqHNZbQs6O-OgqLjUSC6" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="181" data-original-width="1566" height="37" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiYNv7MEJMB8tw4p-yDE7J6qK6Nd1_HGG2Cscm8m1HZFLMWvJrSsZ1N6CXmy_sKQJx8wmlbVeYmWnFW8j_dVTR0Y3EKWlPiq_IwVsE6kUJtK5MfeMiBMHDqhpmwUPvJSJueURE9AaVFmRjtPdU9j9H4cExDKkWfpIi4QvysfsMWAqHNZbQs6O-OgqLjUSC6" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p><br />As Technovation Girls develops its alliance with TAIFA to upskill girls and women in AI, coding, and entrepreneurship, Virginia Tech Engineering is hosting the Technovation Girls Mid-Year Journey on February 24 on the Northern Virginia Center's 1st Floor Thinkabit Lab and surrounding rooms. </p><p>A big focus of the Saturday event is helping young inventors and entrepreneurs to develop their engineering and presentation skills to participate in upcoming expos and showcases.</p><p>Learn more by contacting HanhLinh Ho at InventVirginia@gmail.com.</p><p><br /></p>Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15376189276601187930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6772164089723996562.post-54932688178669131002024-02-05T08:40:00.040-05:002024-03-01T10:03:49.749-05:00Invent Virginia and Invention D.C. upcoming K-12 Expos and Competitions<div class="separator"><span style="border: none; clear: right; display: inline-block; float: right; height: 61px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; overflow: hidden; width: 205px;"><img height="61" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/df7atVwryuoVUMM8WNwX6Zl5o72IoKQlUVSJv4usfRWoZHB9UX4uwP-qmvbriYEed9vWOARijVU0wyBlWyywXfDeHDmpHXNWPRRouTpVdY_E6LL2mJalbNiUl6UsMhfogS_GQ7ujJIofS_4RcHLlNmQ" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="205" /></span></div>Virginia Tech launches Invent Virginia and Invention D.C.
K-12 Expos and Competitions
Educators and advocates for STEM education and Entrepreneurship can begin spreading the word about upcoming opportunities for young inventors and innovators to showcase their ideas.<span id="docs-internal-guid-486f1eb0-7fff-e3b7-acf4-3098ba6e79f0"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></span><br /><br />Virginia Tech is sponsored by RTX and Amazon in the Community to promote invention and innovation demonstrating the importance of design processes and communication skills. Invent Virginia provides curricula, support for local, regional, and state Expos and competitions: <div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>April 6 Northern Virginia and DC Regional Expo;</li><li>April 20 Coastal Virginia Expo in Norfolk; and </li><li>April 21 virtual Statewide competition. </li></ul>The statewide event will nominate up to seven for the national Invention Convention Worldwide at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan in early June (5-7).
Projects completed through Technology and Engineering courses, TSA, PLTW, Science and Engineering Fairs, Odyssey of the <span><a name='more'></a></span> Mind, KidWind and many others typically require only minor modifications to be successful. Learn more at <a href="http://www.inventvirginia.net/">www.InventVirginia.net</a><br /><br />Encourage students with existing or ongoing projects to participate this year, and teachers/instructors can sign up as a virtual judge for the state event. <br /><br />Contact HanhLihn Ho or Jim Egenrieder at <a href="mailto:InventVirginia@gmail.com">InventVirginia@gmail.com</a> with any questions.<br /><br /><br /><img src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/rQkryvOHbSMp1KfbW8raDFNOBrNTWHlINC3ZGfx0V3HDOuT6ePG3cOuvN_g7f_4ddMQbNSmo2JhOSFBQuWHR077mqdsSizBizx20i9jIE3ICHKpxUcy3Cw3tHx_2aiIayNwmk18s6rzsaSlCBC1nVRM=w655-h368" /></div>Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15376189276601187930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6772164089723996562.post-90167918578656161882024-01-11T12:16:00.030-05:002024-02-23T00:21:40.926-05:00NOVA Students Transfering to Virginia Tech Engineering<p align="center" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold;">For NOVA Students who have an intent to transfer</span></p><p align="center" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold;">to Virginia Tech in an Engineering discipline</span></p><p style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">This is the inaugural year for the Virginia Tech (VT) Engineering Transfer Club!</p><p style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">The purpose of the club is to help NOVA students succeed in transferring to VT in Engineering after completing an A.S. or A.A.S. at NOVA as described in the <a href="https://eng.vt.edu/admissions/undergraduate-admissions-information/transferring.html" style="color: #258d23;" target="_blank">Guaranteed Admissions Agreement between VT and NOVA.</a></p><p style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjb42dfsv_KwHu48hxVC1Pv4l-jMO2bEBlHCEikFy5rmI68AIVXgsGGuYrFYxfEkMDPjYihWKt2kgpTTIaoY2ylwXhoc12FWDAd10Z9Q3ewnugO7Zo7Y2a3D1qLyMkCswFkCh199JPJsW1zKaEKTQhyBJ2DMShpKeCc8ee2G9AOIGRDMwVc9Be1ilYGMhgd" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="1200" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjb42dfsv_KwHu48hxVC1Pv4l-jMO2bEBlHCEikFy5rmI68AIVXgsGGuYrFYxfEkMDPjYihWKt2kgpTTIaoY2ylwXhoc12FWDAd10Z9Q3ewnugO7Zo7Y2a3D1qLyMkCswFkCh199JPJsW1zKaEKTQhyBJ2DMShpKeCc8ee2G9AOIGRDMwVc9Be1ilYGMhgd=w320-h180" width="320" /></a></div>With a 5-student board and 20 members, the club meets every Thursday on the Annandale campus and visits the Fab Lab in Manassas every other Friday, starting in January 2024. Club members are planning a day trip to VT to visit with the Engineering faculty and prepare for life at the university.<p></p><p style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">If you are interested in joining the VT Engineering Transfer Club, you can sign up on the <span style="font-weight: bold;">NOVA Engage App ( </span><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.readyeducation.northernvirginiacc&hl=en_US&gl=US&pli=1" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">ANDROID</a><span style="font-weight: bold;"> or </span><a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nova-engage/id1544004981" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">APPLE</a><span style="font-weight: bold;"> ), </span>under <span style="font-weight: bold;">Clubs & Groups.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;">For more information contact club advisor Jim Crane: </span><a href="mailto:jcrane@nvcc.edu" style="background-color: white; color: #258d23; font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;" target="_blank">jcrane@nvcc.edu</a></p><p></p><br /><br /><p></p><p><br /></p>Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15376189276601187930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6772164089723996562.post-89429214858348923762023-12-01T14:41:00.002-05:002024-02-23T00:16:28.804-05:00NOVA Fab Lab Design Challenge - ends December 10<p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">NOVA students as well as college, High School and Middle School students can submit their projects up until Dec 10th. The challenge is to </span><span style="color: #1a6319; font-weight: bold;">fabricate a one-of-kind musical instrument!</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj95umnVtaPWbl7Gi3QCDsHwNbwFbmJK4j2YzUDEhL-N515JNDIpojv17mI-JjIUWhPIrzEkxi-VDQWu1o4l4HrqI5TKe2PF1lUQlcAec13-9-6y8tRg6qtzYkAbzQx5n4lOqjjbGN-BS5nVCyxAld952K46isXBCJVnjf-8nlgPNk5rCKOrLy2Xm1y36fC" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1200" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj95umnVtaPWbl7Gi3QCDsHwNbwFbmJK4j2YzUDEhL-N515JNDIpojv17mI-JjIUWhPIrzEkxi-VDQWu1o4l4HrqI5TKe2PF1lUQlcAec13-9-6y8tRg6qtzYkAbzQx5n4lOqjjbGN-BS5nVCyxAld952K46isXBCJVnjf-8nlgPNk5rCKOrLy2Xm1y36fC=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Students' music-making devices can be hand-crafted from everyday objects, digitally designed and manufactured through 3D printing or laser cutting, include electronic components, or any of those in combination.</span><p></p><p style="background-color: white; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Students may participate as a solo artist or form a musical entourage with up to two additional members. There will be cash prizes!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Submit <a href="http://fablab.novastem.us/DesignChallenge" target="_blank">here</a>.</span><br /><br /></p>Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15376189276601187930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6772164089723996562.post-19470665689597379952023-11-29T07:55:00.003-05:002023-11-29T07:57:39.239-05:00Amazon Future Engineer Scholarships - Arlington Event December 12, 6-730pm<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ56akMLkjjG-kRcxx99Vor2M7v8Ip3Gkucqq3plfnFL6XVRtTC2Ep4SYet9zRtndl_ClktxQ71n21edJwcnRFM8HgC1U5A1r05DK9rWvcjZwYGoSsElyeHOkR2RXVdjw4_fvRSt5l4WESW6_ADsbEPElI53lIjeb2KLGT_vmDP7vTKWF42jIKQ73TTVoC/s811/AFE-Arlington-Dec2023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="811" data-original-width="628" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ56akMLkjjG-kRcxx99Vor2M7v8Ip3Gkucqq3plfnFL6XVRtTC2Ep4SYet9zRtndl_ClktxQ71n21edJwcnRFM8HgC1U5A1r05DK9rWvcjZwYGoSsElyeHOkR2RXVdjw4_fvRSt5l4WESW6_ADsbEPElI53lIjeb2KLGT_vmDP7vTKWF42jIKQ73TTVoC/w496-h640/AFE-Arlington-Dec2023.jpg" width="496" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15376189276601187930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6772164089723996562.post-10628532650242641112023-11-02T15:45:00.015-04:002023-11-07T20:50:08.031-05:00Free Webinar on STEM Outreach - November 8<p><span style="font-size: large;"><b></b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhwtAe6ebCflWlP1_hHdXeKWkZF_chJ18sptUGYWdKymwbVF9goofQtT6FDLuS20h6ffvzbBsEfeh-iFyHE3-j-NrTICQMWKQKJ2KBN7ZflJDE4jCjKllYXB2ENpH5yfvKIkyZ5-I6ohIjxxG9GT_UzFHgJFDKt0xzXkFax6BzA3XMBDjyGuC8BZrx3JvA_" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhwtAe6ebCflWlP1_hHdXeKWkZF_chJ18sptUGYWdKymwbVF9goofQtT6FDLuS20h6ffvzbBsEfeh-iFyHE3-j-NrTICQMWKQKJ2KBN7ZflJDE4jCjKllYXB2ENpH5yfvKIkyZ5-I6ohIjxxG9GT_UzFHgJFDKt0xzXkFax6BzA3XMBDjyGuC8BZrx3JvA_" width="240" /></a></b></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br />STEM, Your Classroom, and Community: Fostering Connections, Engagement, and Outreach</b></span><p></p><p>Wed., November 08, 2023, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET</p><p><a class="m-eventbar__calendar" href="https://www.edweek.org/_event.ics?e=0000018a-2932-d104-afae-69f238d70002" style="background-color: #fef4e6; box-sizing: inherit; display: inline-block; font-family: Montserrat, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 0.78125rem; font-variant-ligatures: common-ligatures; line-height: 1.25rem; margin: 4px 0px 0px -5px; text-decoration-line: none; touch-action: inherit; transition: color 0.12s cubic-bezier(0.59, 0.01, 0.37, 0.975) 0s, background-color 0.12s cubic-bezier(0.59, 0.01, 0.37, 0.975) 0s, border-color 0.12s cubic-bezier(0.59, 0.01, 0.37, 0.975) 0s;"> Add to Calendar</a></p><p>Making connections and impacting your community enhances teaching and student learning and engagement.</p><p>Join this educator panel for ideas on how to bring your community and its resources into your learning environment. You’ll also learn how you can encourage students to engage and give back.</p><p>This webinar delves into the power of community engagement and its role in encouraging students to step out into the world of experiential STEM learning. Discover how collaboration between educators, local organizations, and community leaders can enrich STEM education by providing students with real-world experiences and hands-on learning opportunities.</p><p><br /></p><p>SPEAKERS</p><p><b>Christina Chandler</b>, School Strategy and DEIB Initiatives Consultant, KC STEM</p><p><b>Heather Kleiner</b>, Director of the Northwest LaSTEM Innovation Center</p><p><b>Sandra Roberts</b>, Education Program Manager, Science Friday</p><p>MODERATORS</p><p><b>Martha McCabe</b>, Senior Vice President of Community Partnerships, Project Lead The Way</p>Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15376189276601187930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6772164089723996562.post-37447346958775297932023-11-01T22:59:00.006-04:002023-11-17T08:09:14.688-05:00Morgan State STEM Expo - Saturday, November 18, 9am - 3pm<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7oFIndWkGoBLNTIpcqGlXCXd3H5TCwPoqLIAnZ_xSol8lK6L23AvwqZ4lSpOx5FhJx4vZ3pP1UpMXvUeij-EIjnoI8FleNh8rjk7nKaeoUX5GPuOxqdGmVkuk-9u6R4hpLVnRy2LbBDk-Sj-iQH27CToebC52QywdSor_SoVdCr3yRA_8XHlBWMTgV45N/s790/MSU_STEM_Expo_Exhibitor_Flyer%20V3.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="790" data-original-width="616" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7oFIndWkGoBLNTIpcqGlXCXd3H5TCwPoqLIAnZ_xSol8lK6L23AvwqZ4lSpOx5FhJx4vZ3pP1UpMXvUeij-EIjnoI8FleNh8rjk7nKaeoUX5GPuOxqdGmVkuk-9u6R4hpLVnRy2LbBDk-Sj-iQH27CToebC52QywdSor_SoVdCr3yRA_8XHlBWMTgV45N/w313-h400/MSU_STEM_Expo_Exhibitor_Flyer%20V3.jpg" width="313" /></a></div><b><i> </i></b><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>MSU Student Union Building! </i></b>This is different than last year but the same as the pre-Covid events.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">For a full-size PDF of this poster, <br /><b><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/13Nr07RRvVljhYpbo3wIKeTKlW4oQHE-B/view?usp=drive_link" target="_blank">click here</a></b>.</span></p><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15376189276601187930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6772164089723996562.post-55338681846517402842023-10-13T14:52:00.001-04:002023-10-30T14:54:45.620-04:00The built-in micro:bit Light Sensor<p> </p><p><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0" style="background-color: white; border: 0px solid black; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1419; display: inline; font-family: TwitterChirp, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; min-width: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; text-overflow: unset; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Looking for projects to use the light sensor on the micro:bit? 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to Tosin Adetoro of Falls Church City Public Schools. She gets to work
with nearly every student in the school system during their most
formative years of building a STEM identity.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgmTFmsc6pwjjISJ2l6gzrORbh98vFfptE8MHMpE2rvrN-pwF9MckDrW_PWJPgAxQNkdlvcIWOPhQSbtNlIErl17fuNByCujHvnreBtdYJyvL_SpNFmb_M7-yd5EZa0KaSdFYwoIfvP0IJ09dH2cFXFsiGx-cxUI3jlT9CAzKazOTvBwzb7WKInuNhg3PX2" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="261" data-original-width="500" height="209" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgmTFmsc6pwjjISJ2l6gzrORbh98vFfptE8MHMpE2rvrN-pwF9MckDrW_PWJPgAxQNkdlvcIWOPhQSbtNlIErl17fuNByCujHvnreBtdYJyvL_SpNFmb_M7-yd5EZa0KaSdFYwoIfvP0IJ09dH2cFXFsiGx-cxUI3jlT9CAzKazOTvBwzb7WKInuNhg3PX2=w400-h209" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>from <a href="https://northernvirginiamag.com/family/education/2023/09/22/tosin-adetoro-teacher-of-the-year-finalist-2023">https://northernvirginiamag.com/family/education/2023/09/22/tosin-adetoro-teacher-of-the-year-finalist-2023</a></p><h1 class="article__featured-title">Flying High: Tosin Adetoro, Finalist for Our Teacher of the Year Awards</h1><p class="article-excerpt">The STEAM educator’s passion for science is contagious at Oak Street Elementary School.</p><p>
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<p>Upside down, hands up, glee on her face, Tosin Adetoro soared above her students in an F/A-18 fighter jet. The teacher at <a href="https://os.fccps.org/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Oak Street Elementary School</a>
in Falls Church had been recognized for excellence in teaching and her
outreach efforts in the STEAM field (short for science, technology,
engineering, art, and math). The award: a flight with the Blue Angels at
the 2020 Joint Base Andrews Air Show. “I hate roller coasters and
things that move fast. But I told my students, ‘I had to be a risk-taker
just like you,’” laughs Adetoro. “And it was the best experience ever.”</p>
<p>Oak Street is a Primary Years International Baccalaureate School, a
program that focuses on inquiry-based learning. Adetoro models that
philosophy as she guides 500 students in their weekly STEAM classes. The
lessons are hands-on, whether it’s rocketry, coding, or robotics. While
she only sees them once a week, she knows every student’s name, and
they call her Ms. Awesome.</p>
<p>Adetoro’s passion for science is contagious, according to her fellow
teachers, and they cite her creativity, colorful clothing, and
excitement for learning. “Science is already a boring and challenging
concept for some, so I have to sprinkle pizazz on it,” Adetoro says. “It
may take me all year to wow that one student in the back corner, but
we’re going to work on it.”</p>
<p>Challenges are embedded in her lesson plans, like when she adapted a
high school experiment and had fifth graders build hot air balloons at
home during the pandemic. Adetoro showed that Oak Street students could
manage the task. She stresses that it’s OK to fail, and in science and
technology, failing is part of the process.</p>
<p>Adetoro teaches third through fifth graders and celebrates every step
of their elementary school journey. To demonstrate the impact of her
classroom lessons, Adetoro founded STEAM Night, and the event’s
popularity is undeniable. In the lead up to STEAM Night, she empowers
her students to develop independent projects and present them to the
Falls Church business community.</p>
<p>“As a parent of two children who she has taught, I can confidently
say that her enthusiasm for teaching and learning is infectious,” says
Chrissy Henderson. “She is a true role model.”</p>
<p>Adetoro also focuses on mentoring underrepresented populations to
pursue STEAM fields. She was often the only Black woman in her college
classes and workplace, which is why she strives to be an example today.
“I push myself a little more to make sure that these groups don’t miss
out,” Adetoro says.</p>
<p>What’s next for Ms. Awesome? “I will do anything I can to get out
there and challenge myself,” she says. Adetoro also wants her students
to be risk-takers, whether they’re launching a hot air balloon or
analyzing water filters. “The STEAM field is limitless,” she says with
enthusiasm. Aboard a Blue Angel, with a CNN camera aimed at her helmeted
face, Adetoro showed us what limitless looks like.</p>
<p><em>Feature image by Amie Otto</em></p></div>Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15376189276601187930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6772164089723996562.post-23950337024911833802023-08-29T18:37:00.003-04:002023-08-29T18:37:21.287-04:00Upcoming Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. AI Presentations and Discussions<p>Herer is a list of upcoming Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. AI presentations and discussions, along with a few international meetups you can attend virtually. </p><p><br /></p><table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse; border: none; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; width: 554px;"><tbody><tr><td style="border: 1pt solid windowtext; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 59.3pt;" valign="top" width="79"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;">Date<u></u><u></u></p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-image: initial; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top: 1pt solid windowtext; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 92.05pt;" valign="top" width="123"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;">Title<u></u><u></u></p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-image: initial; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top: 1pt solid windowtext; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 105.45pt;" valign="top" width="141"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;">Location<u></u><u></u></p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-image: initial; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top: 1pt solid windowtext; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 160pt;" valign="top" width="200"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;">URL<u></u><u></u></p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-image: initial; border-left: 1pt solid windowtext; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 59.3pt;" valign="top" width="79"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;">Sept 5-7, 2023<u></u><u></u></p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 92.05pt;" valign="top" width="123"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;">Voice and AI<u></u><u></u></p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 105.45pt;" valign="top" width="141"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;">Hybrid, Washington, DC<u></u><u></u></p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 160pt;" valign="top" width="200"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.voiceand.ai/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">LINK</a> <br />Discount code: INCITS20<u></u><u></u></p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-image: initial; border-left: 1pt solid windowtext; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 59.3pt;" valign="top" width="79"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;">Sept 7, 2023<u></u><u></u></p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 92.05pt;" valign="top" width="123"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;">Immersive Technologies (IM-TECH)<u></u><u></u></p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 105.45pt;" valign="top" width="141"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;">In-person, GMU, Arlington, VA (free)<u></u><u></u></p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 160pt;" valign="top" width="200"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://techconnectdc.org/imtech-conference/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">LINK/</a><u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><u></u> <u></u></p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-image: initial; border-left: 1pt solid windowtext; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 59.3pt;" valign="top" width="79"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;">Sept 13-14, 2023<u></u><u></u></p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 92.05pt;" valign="top" width="123"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;">SES Standards and Innovation Forum: Intersection of Standards and AI<u></u><u></u></p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 105.45pt;" valign="top" width="141"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;">Virtual<u></u><u></u></p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 160pt;" valign="top" width="200"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.ses-standards.org/page/SIF2023Agenda" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">LINK</a><u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><u></u> <u></u></p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-image: initial; border-left: 1pt solid windowtext; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 59.3pt;" valign="top" width="79"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;">Sept 28, 2023<u></u><u></u></p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 92.05pt;" valign="top" width="123"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;">INCITS AI Standards Workshop: NIST AI RMF + 42001 Crosswalk<u></u><u></u></p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 105.45pt;" valign="top" width="141"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;">Virtual (free)<u></u><u></u></p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 160pt;" valign="top" width="200"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://itic.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6ibo7bfCSJ-PYhKI46FY0A#/registration" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">LINK</a><u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><u></u> <u></u></p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-image: initial; border-left: 1pt solid windowtext; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 59.3pt;" valign="top" width="79"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;">Sept 28, 2023<u></u><u></u></p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 92.05pt;" valign="top" width="123"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;">OSTP Director Prabhakar discusses Responsible AI<u></u><u></u></p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 105.45pt;" valign="top" width="141"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;">Hybrid, ITI Washington, DC (free)<u></u><u></u></p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 160pt;" valign="top" width="200"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ejyhdc2y34f65275&oseq=&c=&ch=" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">LINK</a><u></u><u></u></p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-image: initial; border-left: 1pt solid windowtext; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 59.3pt;" valign="top" width="79"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;">Oct 16-20, 2023<u></u><u></u></p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 92.05pt;" valign="top" width="123"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;">ISO/IEC JTC 1 SC 42 International Plenary<u></u><u></u></p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 105.45pt;" valign="top" width="141"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;">Hybrid, Vienna, Austria<u></u><u></u></p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 160pt;" valign="top" width="200"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;">Join via membership here: <br /><a href="https://www.incits.org/committees/ai" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">LINK</a><u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><u></u> <u></u></p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-image: initial; border-left: 1pt solid windowtext; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 59.3pt;" valign="top" width="79"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;">Oct 23-24, 2023<u></u><u></u></p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 92.05pt;" valign="top" width="123"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;">Fundraising.AI Global Summit<u></u><u></u></p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 105.45pt;" valign="top" width="141"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;">Virtual (free)<u></u><u></u></p></td><td style="border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 160pt;" valign="top" width="200"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://fundraising.ai/summit/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">LINK</a><u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><u></u> <u></u></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; margin: 0px;"><u></u> <u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; margin: 0px;"><u></u> </p>Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15376189276601187930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6772164089723996562.post-4667242298292155532023-08-21T22:27:00.037-04:002023-09-05T13:55:48.007-04:00VT Innovation Campus K-12 Program Manager position<p><span style="font-size: x-small;"> from <a href="https://careers.pageuppeople.com/968/cw/en-us/job/526796/k12-program-manager" target="_blank">Virginia Tech's Innovation Campus</a></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div></div><p></p><h2 style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: gineso-condensed, sans-serif; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.25em; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">K-12 Program Manager</span></h2><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Acherus, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 2em; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; float: right;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a class="apply-link button" href="https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/968/gateway/default.aspx?c=apply&lJobID=526796&lJobSourceTypeID=796&sLanguage=en-us" style="background-color: #eeeeee; background-image: -webkit-linear-gradient(top, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) 0px, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%); border-color: rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(187, 187, 187) rgb(153, 153, 153); border-image: initial; border-radius: 5px; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 0px 2px 3px; box-sizing: content-box; color: #333333; cursor: pointer; display: inline-block; font-weight: bold; padding: 5px 15px; position: relative; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: none;">Apply now</a> <a class="back-link button" href="https://careers.pageuppeople.com/968/cw/en-us/listing/?" style="background-color: #eeeeee; background-image: -webkit-linear-gradient(top, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) 0px, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%); border-color: rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(187, 187, 187) rgb(153, 153, 153); border-image: initial; border-radius: 5px; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 0px 2px 3px; box-sizing: content-box; color: #333333; cursor: pointer; display: inline-block; font-weight: bold; padding: 5px 15px; position: relative; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: none;">Back to search results</a></span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bolder;">Job no:</span> <span class="job-externalJobNo" style="box-sizing: border-box;">526796</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block;" /><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bolder;">Work type:</span> <span class="work-type staff" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Staff</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block;" /><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bolder;">Senior management:</span> Innovation Campus<br style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block;" /><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bolder;">Department:</span> Innovation Campus<br style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block;" /><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bolder;">Location:</span> <span class="location" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Alexandria, Virginia</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block;" /><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bolder;">Categories:</span> <span class="categories" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Communications / Public Relations / Marketing, Administrative / Clerical, Program/Project Management</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block;" /></span></p><div id="job-details" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Acherus, sans-serif;"><div class="job-card" style="box-sizing: border-box; position: relative; width: 500px;"><div class="job-card-group" style="align-items: flex-start; box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 1.5em; position: relative; width: 500px;"><div class="job-card-label" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; flex-grow: 2; flex-shrink: 1; font-weight: bold; min-width: 150px; padding-right: 10px; position: relative; width: 150px;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding: 10px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: x-small; font-weight: bolder;">Job Description</span></p></div><div class="job-card-description" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; flex-grow: 8; position: relative; width: 568.734px;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 2em; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Reporting to the Director of K-12 Programs, this role partners with the Director in the development, implementation and evaluation of integrated K-12 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and computer science programs for formal and informal education settings, in accordance with Virginia Standards of Learning and national standards in requisite areas. The K-12 Program Manager supports the accomplishment of program goals within the prescribed time frame and funding parameters while adhering to quality standards. This position also ensures the K-12 program runs operationally and serves as the point of contact for the program.<br style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block;" />The responsibilities include:<br style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block;" />● Facilitating professional development as applicable to support STEM education programs for students, teachers, and families<br style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block;" />● Utilizing content and pedagogy expertise to support teachers in the development and implementation of integrated K-12 Science, Mathematics, Educational Technology, Computer Science, Engineering (STEM) instruction, in accordance with Virginia Standards of Learning and national standards in requisite areas<br style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block;" />● Implementing K-12 STEM teacher professional development, afterschool programs and initiatives as they relate to and support state and national standards<br style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block;" />● Developing culturally relevant curriculum materials for engaging diverse student populations<br style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block;" />● Managing a hybrid community of practice to support and coach K-12 educators by modeling, sharing lessons, educational resources, and toolkits for implementing best practices into classrooms<br style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block;" />● Working collaboratively with K-12 public school districts, Virginia Tech community, nonprofits, corporations and other stakeholders<br style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block;" />● Marketing Virginia Tech Innovation Campus K-12 Initiatives to diverse stakeholders<br style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block;" />The Virginia Tech Innovation Campus is a bold, new vision for research and graduate education in computer science and computer engineering. Located adjacent to the<span></span></span></p><a name='more'></a><span style="font-size: x-small;"> nation’s capital in Alexandria, Virginia, it will unite industry, government, and academia in dynamic project-based learning and purpose driven research to shape the way emerging technologies influence society. Construction is underway on the 11-story first academic building for the Innovation Campus, which is set to open in 2024.</span><p></p></div></div><div class="job-card-group" style="align-items: flex-start; box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 1.5em; position: relative; width: 500px;"><div class="job-card-label" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; flex-grow: 2; flex-shrink: 1; font-weight: bold; min-width: 150px; padding-right: 10px; position: relative; width: 150px;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding: 10px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: x-small; font-weight: bolder;">Required Qualifications</span></p></div><div class="job-card-description" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; flex-grow: 8; position: relative; width: 568.734px;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 2em; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">● A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, Science, or STEM-related degree or equivalent level of training and/or experience<br style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block;" />● Experience with implementing best practices in developing STEM education programs, professional developments and summits/conferences<br style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block;" />● Ability to effectively collaborate with the necessary teams and individuals to ensure success, both within and outside of the external operations environment<br style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block;" />● Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities and solve problems independently<br style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block;" />● Experience teaching or administering a STEM or computing related program<br style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block;" />● Excellent written and verbal communication skills</span></p></div></div><div class="job-card-group" style="align-items: flex-start; box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 1.5em; position: relative; width: 500px;"><div class="job-card-label" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; flex-grow: 2; flex-shrink: 1; font-weight: bold; min-width: 150px; padding-right: 10px; position: relative; width: 150px;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding: 10px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: x-small; font-weight: bolder;">Preferred Qualifications</span></p></div><div class="job-card-description" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; flex-grow: 8; position: relative; width: 400px;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 2em; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">● Experience with developing high quality curriculum, and/or assessment and educational programs for School, district, state, and informal learning settings<br style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block;" />● Teaching certification<br style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block;" />● Experience with hybrid learning environments</span></p></div></div><div class="job-card-group" style="align-items: flex-start; box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 1.5em; position: relative; width: 500px;"><div class="job-card-label" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; flex-grow: 2; flex-shrink: 1; font-weight: bold; min-width: 150px; padding-right: 10px; position: relative; width: 150px;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding: 10px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: x-small; font-weight: bolder;">Pay Band - </span><span style="font-size: small;">4</span></p></div></div><div class="job-card-group" style="align-items: flex-start; box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 1.5em; position: relative; width: 500px;"><div class="job-card-label" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; flex-grow: 2; flex-shrink: 1; font-weight: bold; min-width: 150px; padding-right: 10px; position: relative; width: 150px;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding: 10px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: x-small; font-weight: bolder;">Appointment Type - </span><span style="font-size: small;">Restricted</span></p></div></div><div class="job-card-group" style="align-items: flex-start; box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 1.5em; position: relative; width: 500px;"><div class="job-card-label" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; flex-grow: 2; flex-shrink: 1; font-weight: bold; min-width: 150px; padding-right: 10px; position: relative; width: 150px;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding: 10px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: x-small; font-weight: bolder;">Salary Information - </span><span style="font-size: small;">Starting at $65,000; commensurate with experience</span></p></div></div><div class="job-card-group" style="align-items: flex-start; box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 1.5em; position: relative; width: 500px;"><div class="job-card-label" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; flex-grow: 2; flex-shrink: 1; font-weight: bold; min-width: 150px; padding-right: 10px; position: relative; width: 150px;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding: 10px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: x-small; font-weight: bolder;">Review Date - </span><span style="font-size: small;">09/11/2023</span></p></div></div><div class="job-card-group" style="align-items: flex-start; box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 1.5em; position: relative; width: 600px;"><div class="job-card-label" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; flex-grow: 2; flex-shrink: 1; font-weight: bold; min-width: 150px; padding-right: 10px; position: relative; width: 150px;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding: 10px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: x-small; font-weight: bolder;">Additional Information - </span><span style="font-size: small;">The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check. </span></p></div></div><div class="job-card-group" style="align-items: flex-start; box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 1.5em; position: relative; width: 500px;"><div class="job-card-label" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; flex-grow: 2; flex-shrink: 1; font-weight: bold; min-width: 150px; padding-right: 10px; position: relative; width: 150px;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding: 10px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: x-small; font-weight: bolder;">About Virginia Tech</span></p></div><div class="job-card-description" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; flex-grow: 8; position: relative; width: 568.734px;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 2em; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Dedicated to its motto, <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Ut Prosim</em> (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an <a href="https://www.inclusive.vt.edu/" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #c64600; cursor: pointer; position: relative; text-decoration-line: none;">inclusive community</a> dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight <a href="https://vt.edu/academics/depts-colleges.html" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #c64600; cursor: pointer; position: relative; text-decoration-line: none;">undergraduate colleges</a>, a <a href="https://medicine.vtc.vt.edu/" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #c64600; cursor: pointer; position: relative; text-decoration-line: none;">school of medicine</a>, a <a href="http://www.vetmed.vt.edu/" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #c64600; cursor: pointer; position: relative; text-decoration-line: none;">veterinary medicine</a> college, <a href="https://graduateschool.vt.edu/" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #c64600; cursor: pointer; position: relative; text-decoration-line: none;">Graduate School</a>, and <a href="https://honorscollege.vt.edu/" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #c64600; cursor: pointer; position: relative; text-decoration-line: none;">Honors College</a>. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the <a href="https://vt.edu/innovationcampus/index.html" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #c64600; cursor: pointer; position: relative; text-decoration-line: none;">Innovation Campus</a> in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous <a href="https://ext.vt.edu/offices.html" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #c64600; cursor: pointer; position: relative; text-decoration-line: none;">Extension offices</a> and <a href="https://www.research.vt.edu/institutes.html" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #c64600; cursor: pointer; position: relative; text-decoration-line: none;">research centers</a>. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.</span></p></div></div></div><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 2em; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.</span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 2em; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Maura Gardner at maurag@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.</span></p></div><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Acherus, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 2em; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bolder;">Advertised:</span> <span class="open-date" style="box-sizing: border-box;">August 21, 2023</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block;" /><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bolder;">Applications close:</span> <span class="closing-date" style="box-sizing: border-box;">September 11, 2023 </span>Eastern Daylight Time</span></p>Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15376189276601187930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6772164089723996562.post-71601656668663552392023-08-04T19:48:00.001-04:002023-11-17T07:57:19.383-05:00Formatting a Research Paper<p> The image below might be helpful in understanding the sections of a formal research paper submitted to a research journal. It is much more than teachers would expect of a high school student, unless perhaps you were submitting to a Junior Academy of Sciences in your state.</p><p>Increasingly, many journals seek an abbreviated format of 3000 words or less, no more than 6 citations, and no more than one Table or Figure. The intended audience is a "sophisticated lay audience" or "an educated and well-read person who may not have expertise in your field".</p><p>You should look for guidance in the journal for recommendations of APA, MLA, or other preferred formats. <b><a href="https://owl.purdue.edu/" target="_blank">Purdue Owl</a></b> is a great resource for most all questions about formatting.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtoI8cWAzwajEmd_D-JSfQ-SFW8-tURkJerVh9ANwuBr6Czvau43giOgLflw8lkdOOTS9WUKYtDMN8JrMpiIWrre2b1HP7qVFAKC3-NTYW_9CxrRm-kY7ckZ4ZdbAjuSu7lXX5CY_09FR_iQG9TvhR6K5bMNQ33M7dzknYli5XFZwF1geXcYE_0sS2S3ls/s640/Journal-Article-format.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="500" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtoI8cWAzwajEmd_D-JSfQ-SFW8-tURkJerVh9ANwuBr6Czvau43giOgLflw8lkdOOTS9WUKYtDMN8JrMpiIWrre2b1HP7qVFAKC3-NTYW_9CxrRm-kY7ckZ4ZdbAjuSu7lXX5CY_09FR_iQG9TvhR6K5bMNQ33M7dzknYli5XFZwF1geXcYE_0sS2S3ls/w501-h640/Journal-Article-format.jpg" width="501" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15376189276601187930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6772164089723996562.post-14196085794042135242023-07-30T19:17:00.001-04:002023-07-30T19:17:30.185-04:00Free courses and certificates from Alison<h4 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; 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padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Professor Messer’s SY0-601 CompTIA Security+ Course</h1></header><div class="entry-content clear" itemprop="text" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #3a3a3a; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEikbHzJigm78NirSydjE8-QPIt_ByqW4gxeor34Qe6c_NxHV-wY45YEX-sYe7F0CAQthC16ljxv5MDPRNBvjTYlrXdNBGp4eZc406HkogNE3H_DclYP_6FG19rU-vgJJFRonxKh3InAe-lfc5_X6dFt1wYUmAg3Aoj1BBadlNKGTSkX8PaIuwMG7lhYfMYn" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="457" data-original-width="600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEikbHzJigm78NirSydjE8-QPIt_ByqW4gxeor34Qe6c_NxHV-wY45YEX-sYe7F0CAQthC16ljxv5MDPRNBvjTYlrXdNBGp4eZc406HkogNE3H_DclYP_6FG19rU-vgJJFRonxKh3InAe-lfc5_X6dFt1wYUmAg3Aoj1BBadlNKGTSkX8PaIuwMG7lhYfMYn" width="315" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 20px 10px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;">This is the index to the free SY0-601 CompTIA Security+ training course videos.<br style="box-sizing: inherit;" /><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">All of their Security+ and cybersecurity exam training videos are completely free. </span></p><div style="box-sizing: inherit; clear: both;"> </div></div>Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15376189276601187930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6772164089723996562.post-25061026542081370232023-07-15T10:58:00.003-04:002023-07-15T11:01:38.532-04:00Free, online CyberSecurity+ Exam Preparation Series<p><span style="font-family: arial;">Virginia Space Grant Consortium’s free, online<span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;"> </span><b><i>Security+ Exam Preparation Series</i></b><b><i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;"> </span></i></b>is now complete and available for Virginia’s students. <span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;"> </span>The series has 14 one-hour sessions, led by Dr. Michael Mann and recorded with student engagement, that use practice questions from the question bank developed by the Virginia Cyber Range. Registrants also have access to the Cyber Range’s full bank of test questions and answers. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Each program is bookmarked for ease of access to topics of particular interest to the student. Closed captioning and downloadable transcripts are available for each program in the series. The series is available at: http://vsgc.odu.edu/securityplus</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><p><br /></p><p style="background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p style="background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin: 0in;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://vsgc.odu.edu/securityplus&source=gmail&ust=1689518268087000&usg=AOvVaw0u_h8qWZxcG3n29Kwo-dQ3" href="http://vsgc.odu.edu/securityplus" style="clear: right; color: #1155cc; display: inline !important; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="CToWUd" data-bit="iit" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEjBgzg8O-3Hcv0we5F6AjGGUS4s9f5i8S-g3KggSVumppsXxiXTQ5wI4pTzb2Pso6zn_QkVJyVgZV4NRVH5_RFnTB0_eOjnLp0B7wp7wAiB5tVOZ4iw4ih5V5EJrZcrW50aadzD0hdsLncSuuVb7_o1j5DjdDD6N3DoxnanqPRL_eTx2XxSvEql_ViHCOfzR0uOEwwYQi-WhA=s0-d-e1-ft" style="display: block;" width="240" /></a></p><div style="background-color: white;"><div style="margin-bottom: 16px; margin-top: 16px; max-width: 800px; min-width: 424px; width: 800px;"><span role="presentation" style="border-color: rgb(200, 200, 200); border-radius: 2px; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; padding: 12px 36px 12px 12px; width: 800px;"><span style="border-spacing: 0px;" valign="top"><span face="Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: 14.6667px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"></span></span><span style="margin: 0px; width: 489.6px;"><br /><div style="font-size: 21px; margin-bottom: 12px; margin-right: 8px;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://vsgc.odu.edu/securityplus&source=gmail&ust=1689518268087000&usg=AOvVaw0u_h8qWZxcG3n29Kwo-dQ3" href="http://vsgc.odu.edu/securityplus" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: arial;">Welcome - Security+ Exam Preparation Video Series</span></a></div><div style="color: #666666; margin-bottom: 12px; margin-right: 8px; max-height: 100px; overflow: hidden;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Welcome to the Virginia Space Grant's Security+ Exam Preparation website. If you are new to <br />this site, please register below. Virginia Space Grant Consortium (VSGC) is a NASA and State <br />funded coalition of NASA Centers, Virginia universities, State agencies and other organizations <br />focused on STEM education, workforce development and research. </span></div><div style="color: #a6a6a6;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://vsgc.odu.edu/&source=gmail&ust=1689518268087000&usg=AOvVaw2kBhABiPcStygXJHUpWNID" href="http://vsgc.odu.edu/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: arial;">vsgc.odu.edu</span></a></div></span></span></span></div></div>Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15376189276601187930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6772164089723996562.post-29965896525195144272023-07-06T11:47:00.002-04:002023-07-15T11:03:27.831-04:00Arlington CTE Advisory Committee Statewide Awards<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjTciSa1EjU5-rY2LOmzBoFdazdKlS59x45IkBQB47nZppL80JI1Od0B0fqPDu7k-9S13WK-r8vHjOKItVROOAmC1-LS1xpS_Tb_U0xbYDmldAQMyC7p31MC2Ye2p6hNAzLjoYj9hvMkG7ua_DMKTx8OFoXkcu5qD0uSCrQongXcNxXURBZvMNW8dOgw-xF" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="311" data-original-width="512" height="287" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjTciSa1EjU5-rY2LOmzBoFdazdKlS59x45IkBQB47nZppL80JI1Od0B0fqPDu7k-9S13WK-r8vHjOKItVROOAmC1-LS1xpS_Tb_U0xbYDmldAQMyC7p31MC2Ye2p6hNAzLjoYj9hvMkG7ua_DMKTx8OFoXkcu5qD0uSCrQongXcNxXURBZvMNW8dOgw-xF=w472-h287" width="472" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">The Arlington Public Schools Career, Technical and Adult Education Advisory Committee received multiple awards in the Commonwealth of Virginia's statewide Creating Excellence Awards.</div><p></p><p style="text-align: left;">The following Arlington programs were recognized:</p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>The Marketing Program @Wakefield HS in the category of Exemplary Secondary Program Award.</li><li>The CTAE Advisory Committee in the category of Secondary Advisory Committee Award.</li><li>The ACE Mentoring Program in the category of Secondary Business and Industry Partnership Award.</li></ul><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p><br style="text-align: left;" /></p></div>Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15376189276601187930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6772164089723996562.post-19658429106065993162023-06-05T20:30:00.092-04:002023-07-15T15:09:44.352-04:00Summer High School STEM Internships at Virginia Tech's Northern Virginia Center<p><span style="font-family: arial;"> DEADLINE: June 18, 2023, 11:59am</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh5MeKXmYYaNKJ42J1txpqZq6FQ7bEjezQcXBHSozkYauqpz8dkbQRVi0x4utUS4IQPpgCB_yT0sKYBXJ-S-XM2mSe6QqSEk65RGXYDKcM-m8iNPihTHWXqoCGt3_XxNt1NrvD15m1zKJDHMMtIUarQpMXyuyHx7L0PNQIlquhYWUvgWsKfBUuLWMhIxrE5" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Ben - 2019 intern" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="545" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh5MeKXmYYaNKJ42J1txpqZq6FQ7bEjezQcXBHSozkYauqpz8dkbQRVi0x4utUS4IQPpgCB_yT0sKYBXJ-S-XM2mSe6QqSEk65RGXYDKcM-m8iNPihTHWXqoCGt3_XxNt1NrvD15m1zKJDHMMtIUarQpMXyuyHx7L0PNQIlquhYWUvgWsKfBUuLWMhIxrE5=w200-h183" title="Ben - 2019 intern" width="200" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Virginia Tech DC Area STEM internships are open to students in 10th through 12 grade. Previous high school interns or Thinkabit Lab camp participants are welcome to participate as undergraduates. Credit or stipends can be arranged through your school or school division CTE programs.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;">Internship Description</span><span style="font-family: arial; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"> (you'll be encourages to make changes based on your preferred areas of focus - Biological, BioMedical, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Environmental, Health and Medical, IT, Physics, Public Policy):</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 36pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Virginia Tech Physical Computing and Maker Education Lab, </b></span><b>Summer 2023</b> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 36pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Falls Church, Virginia </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 36pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 36pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Support a 2400 square foot physical computing and maker-space lab for school-aged students and adults at the Northern Virginia Center graduate student campus in Falls Church, VA. Assist lab leaders in maintaining equipment and developing and implementing STEM education programs for schools, administrators, teachers and students in technical career </span><span style="background-color: transparent;">exploration, microelectronics, engineering design processes, Arduino programming (C, C++), micro:bit programming (Microsoft MakeCode, Python, Javascript), RoboCrafting (arts-integrated creative robotics), VEX Robotics, and IOT (Internet of Things)/SmartCities and AI initiatives. Support integrated environment and technology projects, and also pursue independent or small-team projects. Teach students of all ages from elementary school groups to senior citizen lifelong learning programs.</span></span></p><div dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><i>Schedule for the upcoming weeks. </i></b> This may help you determine which days you plan to visit in-person (ideally 2 or more days per week, unless we make other arrangements). </span></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">June 26 - Virtual or In-person (restricted to 10-2)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">June 27</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial;">- Virtual or In-person (restricted to 10-2)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">June 28</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial;">- Virtual or In-person (restricted to 10-3) - high school group visit at 2pm</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">June 29</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial;">- Virtual or In-person 9 - 3 (school group visit from 930 to 130pm)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">June 30</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial;">- Virtual work only</span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div></blockquote></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><div><span style="font-family: arial;">July 3 - Virtual or In-person (restricted to 10-2)</span></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><div><span style="font-family: arial;">July 4 - Holiday</span></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><div><span style="font-family: arial;">July 5 - </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Virtual or In-person 9 - 3 (school group visit from 930 to 130pm)</span></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><div><span style="font-family: arial;">July 6 - Virtual or In-person 9 - 3 (school group visit from 930 to 130pm)</span></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><div><span style="font-family: arial;">July 7 - Virtual work only</span></div></div></blockquote><div dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">July 10 - Virtual or In-person (restricted to 10-2)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">July 11 - Virtual or In-person (restricted to 10-2)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">July 12 - Virtual or In-person (restricted to 10-3) - high school group visit at 2pm</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">July 13 - Virtual or In-person 9 - 3 (school group visit from 930 to 130pm)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">July 14 - Virtual work only</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">July 17 - Virtual or In-person (restricted to 10-2)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">July 18 - Virtual or In-person 9 - 3</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">July 19 - Virtual or In-person 9 - 3 </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">July 20 - Virtual or In-person 9 - 3</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">July 21 - Virtual work only </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">July 24 - Virtual or In-person 9 - 3</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">July 25 - Virtual or In-person 9 - 3</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">July 26 - Virtual or In-person 9 - 3</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">July 27 - Virtual or In-person 9 - 3</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">July 28 - Virtual work only</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">July 31 - Virtual or In-person 9 - 3</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">August 1 - Virtual or In-person 9 - 3</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">August 2 - Virtual or In-person 9 - 3</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">August 3 - Virtual or In-person 9 - 3</span></div><div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">August 4 - Virtual work only</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Beyond August 4 - We'll talk about any additional ideas you might be interested in for Fall.</span></div></div></blockquote></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Send an email to STEM@vt.edu.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><br /></p>Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15376189276601187930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6772164089723996562.post-10994626149849421972023-05-11T21:04:00.001-04:002023-05-12T09:49:58.763-04:00DSEC Maker-focused Ambassador Opporutnity<p><span style="background-color: white; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", "Fira Sans", Ubuntu, Oxygen, "Oxygen Sans", Cantarell, "Droid Sans", "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Attn: Educators! Seeking Applicants with a passion for </span><a data-attribute-index="0" href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=making&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7062526938719870976" style="background-color: white; border: var(--artdeco-reset-link-border-zero); box-sizing: inherit; font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", "Fira Sans", Ubuntu, Oxygen, "Oxygen Sans", Cantarell, "Droid Sans", "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold); line-height: inherit !important; margin: var(--artdeco-reset-base-margin-zero); overflow-wrap: normal; padding: var(--artdeco-reset-base-padding-zero); position: relative; text-decoration: var(--artdeco-reset-link-text-decoration-none); touch-action: manipulation; vertical-align: var(--artdeco-reset-base-vertical-align-baseline); word-break: normal;">#Making</a><span style="background-color: white; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", "Fira Sans", Ubuntu, Oxygen, "Oxygen Sans", Cantarell, "Droid Sans", "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> and </span><a data-attribute-index="1" href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=digitalfabrication&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7062526938719870976" style="background-color: white; border: var(--artdeco-reset-link-border-zero); box-sizing: inherit; font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", "Fira Sans", Ubuntu, Oxygen, "Oxygen Sans", Cantarell, "Droid Sans", "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold); line-height: inherit !important; margin: var(--artdeco-reset-base-margin-zero); overflow-wrap: normal; padding: var(--artdeco-reset-base-padding-zero); position: relative; text-decoration: var(--artdeco-reset-link-text-decoration-none); touch-action: manipulation; vertical-align: var(--artdeco-reset-base-vertical-align-baseline); word-break: normal;">#DigitalFabrication</a><span style="background-color: white; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", "Fira Sans", Ubuntu, Oxygen, "Oxygen Sans", Cantarell, "Droid Sans", "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> for a paid, part-time 1-year Virtual STEM Ambassadors Program with the DoD Defense STEM Education Consortium (DSEC) Hosted by TIES</span></p><span style="background-color: white; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", "Fira Sans", Ubuntu, Oxygen, "Oxygen Sans", Cantarell, "Droid Sans", "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> </span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", "Fira Sans", Ubuntu, Oxygen, "Oxygen Sans", Cantarell, "Droid Sans", "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: inherit !important;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", "Fira Sans", Ubuntu, Oxygen, "Oxygen Sans", Cantarell, "Droid Sans", "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">TIES (Teaching Institute for Excellence in STEM) is seeking applicants for the Department of Defense (DoD) STEM Ambassadors Program. This is a flexible part-time position designed for those working full-time in school settings.</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", "Fira Sans", Ubuntu, Oxygen, "Oxygen Sans", Cantarell, "Droid Sans", "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: inherit !important;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", "Fira Sans", Ubuntu, Oxygen, "Oxygen Sans", Cantarell, "Droid Sans", "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: inherit !important;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", "Fira Sans", Ubuntu, Oxygen, "Oxygen Sans", Cantarell, "Droid Sans", "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Please use this link to apply. </span><a data-attribute-index="2" href="https://lnkd.in/eBGgT9tZ" style="background-color: white; border: var(--artdeco-reset-link-border-zero); box-sizing: inherit; font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", "Fira Sans", Ubuntu, Oxygen, "Oxygen Sans", Cantarell, "Droid Sans", "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold); line-height: inherit !important; margin: var(--artdeco-reset-base-margin-zero); overflow-wrap: normal; padding: var(--artdeco-reset-base-padding-zero); position: relative; text-decoration: var(--artdeco-reset-link-text-decoration-none); touch-action: manipulation; vertical-align: var(--artdeco-reset-base-vertical-align-baseline); word-break: normal;" target="_blank">https://lnkd.in/eBGgT9tZ</a><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", "Fira Sans", Ubuntu, Oxygen, "Oxygen Sans", Cantarell, "Droid Sans", "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: inherit !important;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", "Fira Sans", Ubuntu, Oxygen, "Oxygen Sans", Cantarell, "Droid Sans", "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: inherit !important;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", "Fira Sans", Ubuntu, Oxygen, "Oxygen Sans", Cantarell, "Droid Sans", "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Applications are due by 11:59 pm EST on May 30, 2023. </span>Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15376189276601187930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6772164089723996562.post-78713808180204837712023-05-11T11:52:00.002-04:002023-05-11T11:52:32.500-04:00Virginia Teacher licensure extension passed<p>This also allows for educators to use the new "Cadillac version" of the renewal system this Fall.</p><p> </p>
<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mZbyZmrUlgs?start=190" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe>Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15376189276601187930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6772164089723996562.post-75886157823060529152023-05-10T21:17:00.005-04:002023-05-10T21:17:53.872-04:00Meeting scheduled for discussing Teacher Renewable Licensure one-year extension<p> Details here:<br /></p><ul style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: Lato, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 18px; margin-top: 8px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.doe.virginia.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/44529" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #003c71;" target="_self">Item A: First and Final Review of Emergency Regulations to Amend the Licensure Regulations for School Personnel (8VAC20-23) to Extend the Expiration of Renewable Licenses</a><ul style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 2px 0px 0px 30px; padding: 0px;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.doe.virginia.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/44521" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #003c71;" target="_self">Item A - Attachment 1</a></li></ul></li></ul><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgn57l6GJsIMDCeuMfoa9q_1aEO8856rUWsxr9vB1vlCqlDq8YCr4sow1bFrZ1eGWilaJmNmLzBRJnrcp0CSMbdN4HCZJmcQ9-rZX6aJlpZD-ima7zAW9FztD15qUc7yv7sC4r4pX0XF3Evtt5EhRbuQaKMyHjsyKJNp0QlMDUVGrmbZTypznsUv5uazg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="857" data-original-width="591" height="607" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgn57l6GJsIMDCeuMfoa9q_1aEO8856rUWsxr9vB1vlCqlDq8YCr4sow1bFrZ1eGWilaJmNmLzBRJnrcp0CSMbdN4HCZJmcQ9-rZX6aJlpZD-ima7zAW9FztD15qUc7yv7sC4r4pX0XF3Evtt5EhRbuQaKMyHjsyKJNp0QlMDUVGrmbZTypznsUv5uazg=w420-h607" width="420" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15376189276601187930noreply@blogger.com0