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Avetec's Educational Programs are made possible through partnerships with some of the area's leading schools, universities and community programs. They cover all ages from kindergarten through post-graduate school and even include informal learning opportunities for the community at-large. Avetec's educational outreach focuses primarily on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (often called the STEM fields).
Avetec is collaborating with local school districts to enhance and advance science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) curricula and encourage students to pursue postsecondary education in new and innovative ways:
STARBASE is a program at Wright Patterson Air Force Base that provides 5th grade students with hands-on educational opportunities in science, mathematics, and technology in a high-tech learning environment. Avetec is excited to support STARBASE as a part of encouraging teachers and students to focus on science and technology careers to fuel the future growth of Springfield.
At STARBASE, students have the chance to learn to fly a plane on a flight simulator, build and launch rockets, see the inside of an airplane, visit the jet engine shops, tour the National Museum of the Air Force, and talk to pilots and other military personnel who willingly share their adventures and expertise with the children.
For more information visit: http://www.starbasedod.com/index.php
Avetec is joining forces with Clark State Community College’s GEAR UP team to help better prepare Springfield area students for college. GEAR UP, (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs), is a federally funded program that is focused on equipping students from middle school through twelfth grade with the necessary tools to enter and succeed in post-secondary education.
The program is already at work preparing students in a number of ways. Currently, the GEAR UP Springfield team is running tutoring programs for students, as well as teaching methods of college test preparation.
For more information visit: http://www.gearupspringfield.com
Project Lead the Way (PLTW) recognizes a critical need for future engineers and engineering technologists, and partners with public schools, organizations in the private sector and universities to create an increased flow of highly motivated students into these fields.
Springfield City Schools, Southeastern, Northeastern, and Shawnee School districts have adopted to use nationally recognized pre-engineering programs.
New courses, such as Introduction to Engineering Design, Principles of Engineering, and Engineering Design and Development. Introducing students to hands-on solving of “real-world” engineering problems through a project based curriculum. Avetec is a co-sponsor of these programs and salutes the local for engaging students in these challenging studies.
For more information about PLTW, visit their website at: http://www.pltw.org
Central State At CSU, Avetec is currently assisting the College of Education with math and science preparation for pre-service teachers, as well as helping CSU in recruiting Springfield City students to attend their summer institutes. CSU students are also participating in Avetec’s intern program.
Clark State Community CollegeAvetec and Clark State are partners on a National Science Foundation Cyber Security Grant. CSCC students are participating in an internship program at Avetec. Clark State and Avetec also are working together on the GEAR-UP and STARS program aimed at STEM education for the Springfield City School students.
Wittenberg UniversityAvetec and Wittenberg have built a strong relationship focused on their new computation science program, College of Education, and the School of Community Education.
Tec Talks are exciting presentations by Avetec staff and researchers with the purpose of allowing students and others to learn about Avetec’s research and to gain an understanding about science, engineering and technology, as well as the academic preparation needed for careers in those fields.
Tec Talks can be arranged for university students or K-12 classes. Also special arrangements can be made for adult groups interested in learning about Avetec.
Click the images below for more information on these programs.
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