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Pennsylvania Statewide STEM Ecosystem
An encounter in a “Lead STEM” Capstone Project ignited the formation of the Pennsylvania Statewide STEM Ecosystem (PSSE). PSSE is a collection of STEM Ecosystems and STEM networks across Pennsylvania, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Education, that through purposeful cooperation and collaboration, focuses primarily on creating professional networks and a stable community of practice. Its vision of access for ALL Pennsylvanians to quality STEM education and career pathways coincides with the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s priorities of diversifying and increasing the number of STEM-ready educators and learners who are included in high quality STEM experiences.
Through purposeful cooperation and collaboration, PSSE focuses primarily on creating professional networks and a stable community of practice. Its overarching goal is to ensure that all Pennsylvanians have access to quality STEM education and career pathways, so that they may become tomorrow’s leaders, influencers, and problem-solvers.
To learn more visit: https://www.philastemeco.org/pastatewidestemeco
PSSE Policy Memo.pdf
PA STEM Coalition
PA STEM Coalition
The Pennsylvania STEM Coalition is an initiative under the Pennsylvania Department of Education for the purpose of uniting all STEM stakeholders (ecosystems, networks, consortiums, business/industry, higher education, LEAs, libraries, NGOs, out of school time organizations, etc.) from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
To register for the coalition: https://pennstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bdpvQ8HsrKK8aln
The Pennsylvania STEM Coalition is a collective of stakeholders that planted the seeds for:
• A common vision for STEM
• Monthly virtual statewide STEM collaboration meetings
• The Pennsylvania’s computer science initiative
• The expansion of STEM Ecosystems
• The formation of the PAsmart[SEP4]Initiative
• The review of Pennsylvania’s Science standards
The PA STEM Coalition is being led by Judd Pittman, Special Consultant to the Secretary of Education on STEM, and the Pennsylvania Statewide STEM Ecosystems (PSSE). The vision of the PSSE is to support all Pennsylvanians' access to quality STEM education and career pathways and to becoming tomorrow’s leaders, influencers, and problem-solvers.
We invite all of the Pennsylvania’s STEM Champions to join us and to continue to support Pennsylvania’s vision for STEM!
Additional Links:
PSSE: https://www.philastemeco.org/pastemcoalition
Ecospheres: https://community.stemecosystems.org/discussions/topic/introducing-stem-ecospheres/
Pennsylvania STEM Ambassador Program
Pennsylvania STEM Ambassador Program
Developing STEM Policy Leaders in Pennsylvania
Developing STEM Policy Leaders in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Ambassador opportunity is a strategic way to achieve state STEM/workforce policy goals. Ambassadors advance policy goals through outreach, education, targeted relationships with policymakers and building a coalition of local and regional support. STEM Ambassadors are leaders within their organizations, interested and committed to sharing their experiences and content knowledge with influential stakeholders. They also serve as role models to inspire and encourage youth to pursue opportunities for STEM exploration in both formal and informal learning environments.
Pennsylvania’s response to the challenges of the 21st century will be determined by opportunities put forth in STEM education and information technology. Positive change in the quality of our workforce is dependent upon quality STEM education, exposure, and experiences. Partnerships with businesses, schools, community organizations, and government are very important for STEM education and vital for economic development and quality job growth in Pennsylvania. The creation of the STEM Ambassador program would serve to train interested and experienced individuals to proactively engage with state agencies, policymakers, business/industry leaders, education entities and/or community providers to share data, experiences, networks and policy needs.
STEM Ambassadors supported successful advocacy efforts totaling $70 million over two years in the state STEM/workforce investment known as PAsmart as well as statewide STEM competitions and events, the building of STEM Learning Ecosystems, STEM camps and resources. STEM Ambassadors have also been involved in the development of STEM Learning Ecosystems and serving on committees for Pennsylvania Integrated Standards for Science, Environment, Ecology, Technology and Engineering.
For more information visit: https://www.psaydn.org/stem/stem-ambassadors/
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