Dow Chemical Among Companies Contributing to STEM Education Efforts

Dow Chemical is among many major corporations in the US contributing toward STEM education efforts.  As part of a coalition of 110 companies with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and in conjunction with an April 2011 report entitled "The Case for Being Bold," [ http://www.aei.org/paper/100211 ] Dow has enabled its employees to act as volunteers at local high schools, and has partnered with a Michigan community college to create an associate's degree tailored for workforce needs at its local plant.  http://www.usnews.com/education/blogs/high-school-notes/2011/06/01/major-corporations-promote-stem-education

For a related article about similar initiatives by the National Association of Manufacturers, the Dyson Foundation, and ExxonMobil, among others, see http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304563104576355230583773702.html.html . 

The President announced he is designating $500 million towards the Advanced Manufacturing Partnership efforts, as recommended by recommended by the President’s Council of Advisers on Science and Technology.  http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-06-24/obama-directs-500-million-to-help-boost-manufacturing-jobs.html .  The Partnership is to be headed by Georgia Tech President G.P. "Bud" Peterson.  http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/2011/06/28/1636908/obama-names-georgia-tech-president.html

IBM is also working with colleges to create curricula related to service science, management and engineering.  http://www.usnews.com/opinion/articles/2011/06/16/to-keep-america-great-students-must-be-taught-to-innovate?PageNr=2

Antelope Valley Mathematics Council Open House 10 Feb. 2011

The AV Mathematics Council will be hosting an open house at Pueblo Learning Center in Palmdale on 10 February 2011 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm (1600-1800).  Please stop by to meet the officers, have light refreshments, and find out how you can become involved.  For more information, contact Matt Winheim at mwinheim@avhsd.org and/or check out the AVMC on Facebook.

Volunteers Needed for Intel International Science & Engineering Fair - May 2011

Volunteers, judges, and interpreters are needed for the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair to be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center 8-13 May 2011.  The event hosts over 1,600 high school students from over 55 countries who do projects in 17 scientific disciplines.  Judges must have a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree or experience.  Interpreters are needed in many languages, with Spanish, Russian, and Mandarin having great demand.  For more info and to sign up, go to www.societyforscience.org/Intelisef2011.