RPI Smart Mirror - What is STEM SOS?

What is STEM Education? Why is it important? How can it shape the future?

STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and math. The main goal of STEM is to teach about these four sectors beyond knowledge transfer. The end goal of this education program is to engage students beyond classroom instruction. This effectively builds connections and critical thinking skills in students enrolled in this program. STEM gets students ready for the real world by presenting real-world scenarios to better give them an understanding by being involved physically.

Stem Videos on Youtube

These videos explain what the STEM program is.

STEMSOS Model:

Project Based Learning (PBL) is a constructivist instructional approach where students are engaged in meaningful inquiry of personal interest to them and where collaboration and personalized learning are emphasized. Research confirms that PBL is an effective and enjoyable way to learn and develop deeper learning competencies required for success in college, career and civic life. -Buck Institute of Education

STEMSOS is a rigorous, interdisciplinary, standards-focused, and engaging STEM teaching approach that is teacher-facilitated, student-centered and directed through sets of project- and inquiry-based (P&IBL) projects. STEMSOS PBL approach is to maintain the focus on standards-based teaching while enriching and extending the learning of students through PBL projects. The goal is to promote not only collaborative skills and student ownership of learning but also to promote student success in state and national standards.

STEMSOS PBL Showcase is designed to promote and share exemplary student work in PBL projects that can serve as valuable learning and teaching tools for students, parents, teachers, and other educators.

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