Vision: At Portland State University (PSU), we understand STEM preparation is critical to providing economic security and growth in this state and region. STEM education prepares graduates for well-paying jobs and long-term careers, and serves as the underpinning of our economy. Understanding the implications of scientific and technological innovations therefore, will prepare students to become adaptable to the changes arising from applications of STEM knowledge and skills.
It is evident now more than ever, for PSU to build an infrastructure around and to align STEM-related efforts and mechanisms to support students on their pathway to become scientists, doctors, researchers, and inventors. Investing in this effort will ultimately provide equitable opportunities and preparation for those in the STEM pipeline.
Portland State University looks to engage the Lemelson Foundation in building a deep partnership that will create opportunities for all students, and particularly for underrepresented and underserved students, to learn the skills necessary for invention as well as amalgamating disparate programs and initiatives into a cohesive and evident STEM-related pathway for student achievement. Investing in this effort will ultimately provide equitable opportunities and preparation for students in the STEM pipeline.
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Creating real-world problem-solving through inquiry-based teaching - problem- and project-based learning (PBL), tackles problems which often involve a complex task and some form of student presentation - engages students in ideation, creating, questioning, and revising knowledge. This skill development involves a high level of critical thinking, collaboration, communication, reasoning, synthesis, and resilience, providing learners with increased long-term retention of
It is evident now more than ever, for PSU to build an infrastructure around and to align STEM-related efforts and mechanisms to support students on their pathway to become scientists, doctors, researchers, and inventors. Investing in this effort will ultimately provide equitable opportunities and preparation for those in the STEM pipeline.
Portland State University looks to engage the Lemelson Foundation in building a deep partnership that will create opportunities for all students, and particularly for underrepresented and underserved students, to learn the skills necessary for invention as well as amalgamating disparate programs and initiatives into a cohesive and evident STEM-related pathway for student achievement. Investing in this effort will ultimately provide equitable opportunities and preparation for students in the STEM pipeline.
MAJOR THEMES: …show more content…
Creating real-world problem-solving through inquiry-based teaching - problem- and project-based learning (PBL), tackles problems which often involve a complex task and some form of student presentation - engages students in ideation, creating, questioning, and revising knowledge. This skill development involves a high level of critical thinking, collaboration, communication, reasoning, synthesis, and resilience, providing learners with increased long-term retention of