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Industry leaders and schools network to promote STEM
by Linda KC Reynolds
staff writer
The Antelope Valley East Kern STEM Net- work held its 5th annual STEMposium, “The Future of Innovation,” at the Chimbole Cultural Center in Palmdale, Calif., where industry lead- ers and educators shared experiences and their vision for the future.
“This is an excellent opportunity for the col- leges, universities, actually all schools and in- dustries, to connect and see what is available to create more opportunities for STEM activi- ties for students K-20,” said Lisa Brown, who developed the online Junior Test Pilot School curriculum for the Flight Test Historical Foun- dation. “It’s also a great opportunity to see what industry leaders need for future employees.”
Aerospace has come a long way, from the first powered aircraft flight of the Wright Brothers in December 1903, to astronauts orbiting and living on the International Space Station. Times have changed, education must change also.
“We have 180 days of instruction,” said guest Mera Burton, NASA Education Specialist from Aero Institute. “That’s not much time to teach what you want to teach and what you are re- quired to teach.”
Eastside Union School District education co- ordinator Matthew Winheim believes that we are at the cusp of a new era in public education. “How we as educators decide to engage this new environment of cooperation, if we choose to design and create it that way, will define this valley for generations to come.”
Industry speakers encouraged educators to
Photograph by Linda KC Reynolds
Getting cheeky: Jazmin Sanchez from Highland High School and Mera Burton from Aero Institute hand their cheek cells to Antelope Valley College student Sarah Schroeder during The Antelope Valley East Kern STEM Network 5th annual STEMposium “The Future of Innovation.” The event helps school and industry leaders network to promote STEM education and learn what industries need from future employees.
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