OpenHouse

**Welcome to the STEM Center Open House.**
The STEM Center is funded through a federal grant initiated by Representative Judy Biggert. It is an initiative aimed at:
 * strengthening the quality of STEM education,
 * increasing the number of students graduating in STEM disciplines
 * building the university's capacity to advance knowledge in STEM disciplines.

Goals of the STEM Center
 * Increase the number of well-qualified STEM teachers through professional development initiatives
 * Improve the knowledge and skills of university faculty
 * Increase the number of teachers and students who participate in programs that encourage careers in STEM fields

Objectives
 * Provide professional development experiences that will enable educators to deliver relevant, standards-based programs of instruction that model the reality of the workplace
 * Attract and advance a diverse population of STEM students who can effectively meet the challenges of our nation's science and technology needs
 * Connect school and universities to promote mutually-beneficial partnerships that support the needs of today's society

Please view the following video that was created by the federal government regarding the importance of STEM education. media type="youtube" key="biWQZlUl-vE" height="349" width="560"