2. Question What are effective ways to retain students in STEM disciplines?
3. Strategy A longitudinal support structure of student programs STEM In Real Life (6th-8thgrades) FLITE (high school) Jumpstart (high school) Mind Quest (both) Math Teachers Circle Science Educator Academy Student Intentions
7. PIPES MODEL Person Variables Gender Race/Ethnicity Family SES Parents’ Level of Education/Occupation Peer Influence Family Encouragement Classification (i.e., IEP; Gifted) Teacher Effectiveness/Support Learning Variables (PIPES) Mind Quest Workshops (6th -12th ) STEM in Real Life (SIRL) (6th-8th ) FLITE (9th -10th) JUMPSTART STEM (11th -12th) PIPES Science Educator Academy (PSEA) Pikes Peak Math Teacher’s Circle Academy (PPMTC) Degree of Exposure to PIPES Programs (0 hours - 100 + hours) PIPES Research Model
8. Preliminary Findings When asked what STEM career students were most interested in or could envision themselves doing
10. The Future of PIPES INSPIRE by sharing your STEM enthusiasm with students SPONSOR a workshop or program financially LAUNCH a qualified PIPES student into their STEM major through scholarship funding STIMULATE the involvement of teachers and students
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12. Develop revenue generating Mind Quest STEM campsAir Force Office of Scientific Research Colorado Department of Education
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What does this look like in each stage: elementary programs are done in partnership with Cool Science, Inc. to get elementary students and teachers engaged in hands on science activities through Days of Science and Science Festivals.
