Students in undergraduate studies at a Georgia university have for 10 years participated in an apprenticeship program that allows them to work with faculty members in carrying out research related to their areas of study.The opportunities provide students as many as 12 hours a week in active research in STEM degree (science, technology, engineering and math) studies such as biology and cellular biology and genetics.The student apprenticeships in Georgia are offered as part of a Center for Undergraduate Research Opportunities Apprentice program.In addition to gaining a better understanding of what their professors do outside of the classroom, students are able to expand knowledge in their area of study to a point where they decide to pursue research in the field and where they might make innovative discoveries.STEM apprenticeships aren't only available at the college or university level for students who are directly pursuing STEM degrees.STEM careers are some of those that are expected to experience positive employment growth, and there's been a focus on filling a "pipeline" of future STEM degree students and STEM professionals.Because these apprenticeships might be seen as a way of generating interest in STEM studies, some concentrate on offering them in elementary and secondary schools.In some instances, colleges and universities are partnering with K-12 schools to increase interest in STEM studies.A high school in Ohio, for example, was profiled in a January 2010 article in Converge magazine in partnership.This school has partnered with a local university to teach students STEM subjects via hands on activities and apprenticeships as part of an effort to make STEM careers more appealing to students, the Converge magazine article noted.In Southwest Washington State, where two community colleges and a university offer STEM certificates as well as STEM degrees at the associate's through graduate levels, students in grades 2-12 receive preparation for future STEM careers as part of a Saturday Academy.Hands-on activities are a part of the academy's science and engineering apprenticeships.Companies such as Lockheed Martin also offer STEM apprenticeship programs for students early on.With Lockheed Martin, the apprenticeship program is an internet technology workforce training program for high school students.The students, selected by their schools, spend time at the Lockheed Martin Pennsylvania campus during their junior and senior years as well as the summer in between, learning about software systems, engineering, communications, internet technology and more.After the students graduate from high school, they can work full-time for Lockheed Martin.Lockheed Martin created its STEM apprenticeship program in response to an anticipated shortage of engineering and information technology professionals.In setting out to train local students, the company focuses on those who tend to be underrepresented in STEM degrees and STEM fields.Among those who tend to be underrepresented in STEM. women and minorities.
Friday, August 31, 2012
College And University STEM Programs Work With The Youth
Students in undergraduate studies at a Georgia university have for 10 years participated in an apprenticeship program that allows them to work with faculty members in carrying out research related to their areas of study.The opportunities provide students as many as 12 hours a week in active research in STEM degree (science, technology, engineering and math) studies such as biology and cellular biology and genetics.The student apprenticeships in Georgia are offered as part of a Center for Undergraduate Research Opportunities Apprentice program.In addition to gaining a better understanding of what their professors do outside of the classroom, students are able to expand knowledge in their area of study to a point where they decide to pursue research in the field and where they might make innovative discoveries.STEM apprenticeships aren't only available at the college or university level for students who are directly pursuing STEM degrees.STEM careers are some of those that are expected to experience positive employment growth, and there's been a focus on filling a "pipeline" of future STEM degree students and STEM professionals.Because these apprenticeships might be seen as a way of generating interest in STEM studies, some concentrate on offering them in elementary and secondary schools.In some instances, colleges and universities are partnering with K-12 schools to increase interest in STEM studies.A high school in Ohio, for example, was profiled in a January 2010 article in Converge magazine in partnership.This school has partnered with a local university to teach students STEM subjects via hands on activities and apprenticeships as part of an effort to make STEM careers more appealing to students, the Converge magazine article noted.In Southwest Washington State, where two community colleges and a university offer STEM certificates as well as STEM degrees at the associate's through graduate levels, students in grades 2-12 receive preparation for future STEM careers as part of a Saturday Academy.Hands-on activities are a part of the academy's science and engineering apprenticeships.Companies such as Lockheed Martin also offer STEM apprenticeship programs for students early on.With Lockheed Martin, the apprenticeship program is an internet technology workforce training program for high school students.The students, selected by their schools, spend time at the Lockheed Martin Pennsylvania campus during their junior and senior years as well as the summer in between, learning about software systems, engineering, communications, internet technology and more.After the students graduate from high school, they can work full-time for Lockheed Martin.Lockheed Martin created its STEM apprenticeship program in response to an anticipated shortage of engineering and information technology professionals.In setting out to train local students, the company focuses on those who tend to be underrepresented in STEM degrees and STEM fields.Among those who tend to be underrepresented in STEM. women and minorities.
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