Nuclear Technologies Education: Priming the Pipeline

该项目实施了一个改善该地区STEM教育的示范项目，这样高中毕业生就可以为在核技术行业找到好工作做准备。活动涉及课程改进、教育工作者的专业发展和高中生的技术经验。在核支持技术方面的双重招生计划将导致获得A.A.S.学位，其中包括工业实习和解决行业能力的问题。该项目提高了一大批初中和高中教师的STEM教学技能。对相当数量的地区高中二年级和大四学生进行行业能力评估，并对他们的学校系统提出课程改进建议。参加该计划的高中生按照州政府的要求，通过了与STEM相关的弗吉尼亚学习标准(SOL)考试，考试成绩显著提高。一个可复制的模式以电子形式、印刷形式和在适当的国家会议上进行互动发言的方式传播。外部评估者的形成性和终结性评估使用科学选择的对照小组。

The project implements a model program that improves STEM education in the region, so high school graduates can prepare for good jobs in the nuclear technologies industry. Activities address curriculum improvement, professional development for educators and technical experiences for high school students. A dual enrollment program in nuclear support technologies leads to an A.A.S. degree that includes an internship in industry and addresses industry competencies. The project improves STEM teaching skills for a large cadre of middle and high school teachers. A significant number of regional high school sophomores and seniors are assessed for industry competencies with recommendations for curriculum improvement made to their school systems. High school students in the program pass the STEM-related Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) tests at significantly improved levels as required by the state. A replicable model is disseminated electronically, in print and via inter-active presentations at appropriate national conferences. Formative and summative evaluation by an outside evaluator uses a scientifically selected comparison group.