Sciences and Mathematics Integrated in Lifelong-Learning Experiences (SMILE); Fall 2006 and Spring 2007; Charleston, SC

科学和数学融入终身学习体验(SMILE)的总体目标是增加12岁以下残疾幼儿园、本科生和研究生从事科学、技术、工程和数学(STEM)职业的机会，并向他们灌输信心。东南地区信息交换所(SERCH)、低国科学与数学大厅(LHSM)和五个太空赠款联盟将在NASA投资的基础上进一步满足STEM教育工作者的需求，为有特殊需要的学生工作。将于2006年秋季和2007年春季在南卡罗来纳州查尔斯顿的查尔斯顿学院(CofC)举行两次会议，在南卡罗来纳州、北卡罗来纳州、弗吉尼亚州、马里兰州和宾夕法尼亚州的五个Space Grant联盟的46个成员校区为残疾教师和学生分享想法和可用的资源。这些会议将导致交流想法和合作规划东南/中大西洋地区STEM教育残疾人联盟(RAD)。

The overall goal for Sciences and Mathematics Integrated in Lifelong-Learning Experiences (SMILE) is to increase opportunities for, and to instill confidence in kindergarten-12, undergraduate and graduate students with disabilities to pursue science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers. In partnership, the Southeast Regional Clearinghouse (SERCH), the Lowcountry Hall of Science and Math (LHSM), and five Space Grant Consortia will build on NASA's investment of serving the needs of STEM educators working with students with special needs. Two meetings will be facilitated at the College of Charleston (COFC), Charleston, South Carolina, in the Fall of 2006 and Spring of 2007 to share ideas and available resources for faculty and students with disabilities on the 46 member campuses of five Space Grant consortia in South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania. These meetings will result in the sharing of ideas and collaborative planning of a Southeastern/Mid-Atlantic Regional Alliance for Persons with Disabilities in STEM Education (RAD).