Tech Ed & Engineering Addendum

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Marketing season for our programs is here! Please help share opportunities for students by showing these promo videos so they are properly informed to make decisions regarding enrollment.

OATC Videos

Main Video: https://youtu.be/FkaYCEM8itU

Welding - https://youtu.be/I0n53Kqg_ME

Culinary - https://youtu.be/JDqOtIZGBnI

Auto Collision - https://youtu.be/s308rLB737I

Construction Trades - https://youtu.be/TPyoyMuM9yE

Auto Technology - https://youtu.be/MvshQaYvmpc

Date: November 2, 2018

Location: Pittsburg, KS

On behalf of Pittsburg State University's College of Technology, we hope that you and your students will consider taking advantage of a very unique technology and engineering related STEM opportunity---the Kansas Technology Center (KTC) Open House. Please see the attached information:

• Open House Flyer 8 ½” x 11”poster - has links for registration and for more information. The links also take you to 2:46 video about last year's KTC Open House.
• Pitt State KTC Open House - Information Sheet - provides details concerning the event, including web links for registration, tentative listing of demonstrations by technical program area, and listing of career topics shared in the Information Station.

We hop you strongly consider bringing a bus or van load of students or encouraging individual students with parents/guardians to attend this event.

John L. Iley, Ph.D.
Professor, College of Technology
Pittsburg State University
Phone: 620-235-4373

For More Information

and Registration: www.pittstate.edu/ktcopenhouse

(Note: View KTC Open House video here--https://www.pittstate.edu/technology/events/college-of-technology-open-house.html )

21st Century Engineering students, Engineer a Better World were awarded $1,000 from Kiewit to support their mission of using science and engineering to improve peoples lives in our community. Way to go!

Dates: October 24 - November 30, 2018.

Students interested in one of the OATC programs need to apply during the fall of their Sophomore year.

Programs available for 2019-20 school year:

• Aviation Maintenance (Electronics)
• Auto Collision
• Auto Technology
• Culinary Arts
• CNA/EMR
• Construction Trades
• Welding Technology

Registration begins in October and ends in February.

SMART Competition is a global STEM and CTE hands-on learning experience open to all high school students. The SMART Competition promotes the understanding of Sustainable Materials And Renewable Technology as students use a team-based practical investigation of sustainable building design and localized power generation. Learn more.

The Kansas City section of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE-KC) would like to extend an invitation to an event which aims at better equipping young women for the future: Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day (IGED).

IGED is a day established to help acquaint young women with the opportunities available in the field of engineering. SWE-KC is holding Kansas City’s ninth annual IGED on Friday, February 22, 2019 at Bartle Hall Convention Center. IGED targets high school females who show interest and aptitude in the areas of STEM. This year, we aim to have 325 students accompanied by 150 female professional mentors.

We are looking to you to recommend 12 high school females (grades 9th-12th) who would benefit from this exposure to engineering. Included below, you will find

• letter to share with your students,
• student registration form (which must be received by us with payment of $20/student by January 18),
• Permission Slip/Waiver that needs to be signed by the student’s parents and a tentative schedule of the day.
  

At this time, payment must either be cash or check and needs to be mailed to the address listed below by January 18th in order for your student’s registration to be completed. There are two methods available for registration: Mail to the address below the registration form and permission slip

SWE-KC

Attn: Student Coordinator

P.O. Box 7346

Overland Park, KS 66207

Online: https://airtable.com/shr4aq78Jr17h5j13

We would also like to invite one faculty member per school to attend the event at no charge. Each additional faculty member will need to pay a fee of $20. Teachers can register here: https://airtable.com/shrUStYUWiGyBqtZ2

While the deadline to register is January 18, we highly recommend that submitting the forms as soon as possible as we will close registration once we hit our maximum capacity of 325 students. As a reminder, we are limiting the registration to 12 students per high school at this time. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to use the contact information below.

Sincerely,

Alyssa Zimmerman, PMP

IGED Student Coordinator

P.O. Box 7346

Overland Park, KS 66207

816-488-4195

azimmerman@kcp.com

The Wichita State University College of Engineering will host the Wallace Invitational for Scholarships in Engineering (WISE) on November 16.

All high school seniors who meet the WISE eligibility criteria are invited to compete for one of 10 $28,000 Wallace Scholarships to study engineering or computer science at Wichita State University beginning in Fall 2019.

If you have students who plan to attend college and study engineering or computer science, please share this opportunity with them.

Wallace Invitational for Scholarships in Engineering

Friday, November 16

9:00am – 2:00pm

Wichita State University, Wichita, KS

To be eligible for WISE, students must:

• Be a high school senior
  
• Apply to Wichita State University by October 15
  
• Declare an engineering or computer science major on their Wichita State application
  
• Meet one of the following criteria
  
• o Have a minimum 3.50 unweighted GPA
  
• o Have a minimum 27 ACT or 1280 SAT score
  
• o Have a top 10% class rank
  
• Register for WISE by November 1
  

Below are some helpful websites you can share with your students.

· Information about the WSU College of Engineering

· WSU Admissions Application

· Information about WISE

· WISE Registration

If you or your students have any questions, please feel free to contact me at the information below. We hope you share this incredible opportunity with your students!

Jason Bosch, M.Ed.

Director of Student Engagement & Scholarships

College of Engineering

Wichita State University

(316) 978-6314

FIRST LEGO League/FIRST LEGO League Jr.

• FLL Jr. Showcases: Nov. 10, Nov. 17 and April 13
  
• FLL Tournaments: Sign up online between Sept. 27 and Oct. 5. The qualifying tournaments will take place Nov. 10, Nov. 17, Dec. 1, Dec. 8 and Dec. 15. The Kansas City Regional Championship will be in January, exact date to be announced.

FIRST Tech Challenge:

• Meets: Nov. 10 and 17, Dec. 1, Dec. 8, Dec. 10 and Dec. 15, Jan. 12, Jan. 26
  
• Qualifiers: Dec. 15, Jan. 19; Conference Qualifier, Feb. 9

FIRST Robotics Competition update:

• Kickoff Event: Jan. 5
• KC-area Regional Tournaments (tentative): March 1-3, March 21-23 and April 5-7

For more details on all things FIRST, see kcfirst.org.

Date: November 7, 2018

Location: Olathe West High School

This event is open for both middle and high school students to participate. For more information, contact Kevin Hulsen (kmhulsen@olatheschools.org)

Event Date and Location:

The KC STEM Alliance and the Center for Architecture & Design present the first annual Design Careers Day on Tuesday, November 27 at the UMKC Student Union.

Event Description:

The goal of the event is to provide CEA students with the opportunity to see the following six design disciplines in action, learn the pathways in education to these careers, and ask questions of professionals currently practicing in these fields:

1. Architecture
   
2. Urban Planning
   
3. Landscape Architecture
   
4. Interior Design
   
5. Industrial Design
   
6. Graphic Design
   

The event will begin at the UMKC Student Union with a kick-off welcome address at 8:00 am. Students will then travel to area design firms for an immersion experience and will return to the UMKC Student Union in late morning for panel discussions, lunch, and a mini education/career fair. PLEASE NOTE: Districts will need to provide transportation for the firm visits during this event. This means that buses will need to stay with the students for the duration of the event.

Event Registration:

To register for the event, please fill out the following survey for each of your district schools sending students to the event: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DesignCareerDay2018

Limited Space/Register Early:

The official deadline to register is 10/24/18. However, we will fill the seats on first come, first serve basis. Due to structure of the event, space is limited to the first 350 students registered so please sign up as soon as possible.

Questions:

Contact Teri Kriege at 816-813-2641 or gst-tkriege@kcstem.org

The Regeneron Science Talent Search awards $3.1million annually to deserving high school students. The competition is completely free for students, and is a great indicator of top STEM talent—thirteen Nobel prize winners participated in this program as high school students.

The Regeneron Science Talent Search 2019 application is now open! High school seniors across the United States are invited to share their original research projects and apply to the nation’s oldest and most prestigious STEM competition, where they could win up to $250,000.

The top 300 scholars receive $2,000 each, and their schools also receive $2,000. Forty finalists will be invited to compete in the finals week competition in Washington, DC, all expenses paid. Every finalist receives at least $25,000 and if named in the top 10, could win between $40,000 and $250,000. Check out last year’s highlights video, learn more about the top 40 finalists’ research projects in this video from the Public Exhibition of Projects, watch the winner’s results and remarks from Malcolm Gladwell in this video from our awards gala to learn more.

The application will close on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at 8pm ET, but interested students are encouraged to open applications early in order to receive tips and reminders. There are no limits to the number of students who can enter from any school, region or state, and students may submit research from any year of high school. The program is free. Please email sts@societyforscience.org with any questions you may have about the application process.

Allie Hewlett Stifel

Director, Regeneron Science Talent Search

Society for Science & the Public

1719 N Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036-2801
Phone: 202-785-2255 ext 140

astifel@societyforscience.org

Kiewit is accepting applications for their paid summer LEAD internship program! Please see below and attached for more information and pass along to your incoming juniors, seniors, and graduating seniors.

Kiewit’s LEAD internship provides challenging and achievable projects that encourage participants to pursue their passion for the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

• This program is meant for Kansas City based incoming high school Juniors, Seniors, college Freshman or incoming college Sophomores.
  
• Interested applicants can apply thru Kiewit’s career site at www.Kiewitjobs.com req. # 77446 or by clicking, HERE.
  
• The deadline for applications to the LEAD program is January 31, 2018.
  

For more information on the program check out the this video on LEADing the Way.

Questions? Feel free to reach out to Danielle.Rosen@kiewit.com or Nate.Bolinger@kiewit.com.

• What? The EngineerGirl writing contest is asking students to submit works of creative fiction in which the main character is a female who uses engineering skills to solve a problem.
  
• When? The deadline to submit a story is Feb. 1, 2019, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
  
• Where? Submit stories via the online submission form.
  
• Who? The contest is open to individual girls and boys in the following three competition categories:Elementary school students (grades 3-5)
  
• Middle school students (grades 6-8)
  
• High school students (grades 9-12)
  
• Questions? Visit the 2019 EngineerGirl Writing Contest website.
  

NOTE: Perkins funding may be available to support professional development opportunities. Contact the Olathe CTE Office to inquire. Click HERE for CTE Procedures for Out of District Requests

Click on the links below for workshop description and registration information.

• Inventor Workshop - Level 2, Lawrence, KS - Nov. 8

Dates: November 7-9, 2018

Location: Kansas City, MO

Click HERE for more information.

Dates: Friday, Nov. 8 & 9

Location: Pittsburg State University

Verus Edge Navigation & Scanner Operation Certfication (Part 1)

A self-study for attendees is planned for Snap-on ShopKey Pro Service & Repair Information Level 1 Certification for preparation to complete the Verus Edge Navigation & Scanner Operation Certification during the day and a half fall conference. The course includes hands-on instruction in use of all the scantool functions of the Verus Edge and troubleshooting strategies using the tool.

**Second certification will follow Friday, March 1 at Pittsburg State University/KTC.

Click the link for more details: 2018 Fall CTE Workshops

Dates: Friday, Nov. 8 & 9

Location: Pittsburg State University

• A variety of topics will be covered including basic plumbing, REVIT Software Concepts, decorative concrete activities, safety basics - just to name a few.

Click the link for more details: 2018 Fall CTE Workshops

Dates: Friday, Nov. 8 & 9

Location: Pittsburg State University

• Introducation to the Metal Casting Industry - An Art, a Science & Careers for your students

Click the link for more details: 2018 Fall CTE Workshops

Dates: Friday, Nov. 8 & 9

Location: Pittsburg State University

• Project Design & Fabrication
• Teaching Introductory Electronics
• Technology Showcase (learn about new technology tools for your classroom)

Click the link for more details: 2018 Fall CTE Workshops

Dates: Friday, Nov. 8 & 9

Location: Pittsburg State University

• CNC (Thursday)
• Preventive Maintenance (Friday)

Click the link for more details: 2018 Fall CTE Workshops

The annual February CTE Conference will be February 12-13, 2019 at the Hilton Garden Inn & Manhattan Conference Center in Manhattan, KS. Please mark your calendars now. More information to come.

Materials for your pathway have just been uploaded in KCCTE!

Search Library for Introduction to Industrial Technology

Introduction to Industrial Technology

This course is an introduction to courses in three different pathways covering basic safety, applied math, measurement, hand tools, power tools, schematic reading, and communication and employability skills.

Click here for a free sample of this material: Introduction to Industrial Technology Sample

What is a CTSO? Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) integrate into Career and Technical Education programs and courses to extend teaching and learning through innovative programs, business and community partnerships and leadership experiences at the school, state and national levels. CTSOs are a powerful avenue for helping our nation address key challenges such as workforce development, student achievement, economic vitality and global competitiveness.

The Guide to Career and Technical Student Organizations (PDF) can help educators decide which organizations would benefit the students in their schools.

To learn more about each of the organizations see the information provided below or click HERE for more information.

If you are interested in starting a new chapter, please visit the websites of these organizations or reach out to a fellow colleague who already has an established chapter at their school.

SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. SkillsUSA helps each student excel. They provide educational programs, events and competitions that support career and technical education (CTE) in the nation’s classrooms.

November 1-2 CTSO Leadership Conference for State Officer Team, Emporia

November 2 Board of Directors Meeting, Emporia

November 3 State Officer Team Training Session

November 15 Fall Membership Deadline

December 7-8 State Officer Team Training Session

Save the Date for SkillsUSA State: April 25-27 in Hutchinson, KS (Atruim Hotel & Conference Center). Contact Becky Warren for more information (bwarren@ksde.org; 620-820-9367)

Technology Student Association (TSA) provides Leadership and opportunities in technology, innovation, design and engineering. Members apply STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) concepts through co-curricular programs.

Below are some attachments with information for this year's TSA.

• 2018 Fall Leadership Challenge info
• 2018-19 KS TSA Calendar of Events
• 2018-19 Middle School Competitive Events Overview
• 2019-20 HS Competitive Events Overview
• 2018 TSA Costs

During the past year, there has been a renewed interest in reviving the organization from a dormant state. I am hoping to convince you to become a member of this organization and become active (as much as you can) with your colleagues across the state. Just within the first few weeks of starting the organization, over 30 people have said they will join. You may have been one of those people, if you are that is great, if not I hope you do decide to join. I believe there are many benefits to becoming a member.

First, you can connect to other professionals in the field. This approach will allow you to be proactive in educational decision-making related to Technology & Engineering Education as well as traditional programs as well. A collective voice is much stronger than individuals discussing current issues within our areas of expertise. We can go from “the tail wagging the dog” to “the dog wagging the tail”. Since the late 1980s, at least at PSU, we have only issued BSEDs in Technology Education, or Technology & Engineering Education. Yet on the KSDE website, there is no mention of either programs. This invisibility is disconcerting and needs to be addressed. Having a large cohort will allows us, as professionals to have a stronger voice.

Secondly, as a group, we can share activities, lessons, successes which can help other teachers and students in the state. We have incredibly talented teachers in our state doing awesome things in the classroom. It is time to collaborate and improve education for all students. This organization is not restricted to just technology educators. If you want to support STEM education, Technology Education, Industrial Arts, or CTE, I invite you to please join.

Third, the cost for membership is unbelievable. It’s FREE! That’s right, to be a member, it is free. We want this organization to serve as a model for other organizations. We are planning on having a conference for our members to learn, similar to the old “Four-State Regional Technology Conference”. More information will be posted about this micro conference in the future. There will be a charge to attend the conference. The purpose is not to make money, just cover the cost of meals, website hosting, etc. This will be held at Pittsburg State University in March of 2019.

Here is the link to the KTEEA website so you can see it. It has a lot of information regarding the association. You can also join as a member online under the membership tab. This only takes a minute or two, of your time.

https://kteea.weebly.com/

I sincerely hope you consider joining the organization. Thank you for all you do for students and your community, it is very much appreciated.

Best Regards,

Trevor Maiseroulle

M.S. Technology Education | H.S. Construction Trades

tmaiseroulle@vikingnet.net