2012

Showcasing STEM in Action — Integrating Technology and Engineering with Math and Science Education

Keynote Speaker

Chancellor Linda P.B. Katehi

UC Davis Conference Center, Saturday May 5, 2012

Attendance at the conference is FREE of charge with the financial support from the National Science Foundation. No registration is required for viewing the RoboPlay Competitions.

The C-STEM Center has been actively engaged in technology and curriculum development with the support from the National Science Foundation to close the achievement gap by broadening participation of students traditionally underrepresented in computing and STEM and to develop students’ computer-aided problem-solving skills to tackle real-world STEM problems.

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You are invited to learn more about the C-STEM Center, its work to date and the rich set of free resources available to educators and students. Join us on May 5th for the 2nd Annual Conference on Computing and STEM Education under the theme of Integrating Technology and Engineering with Math and Science Education and RoboPlay Competitions. This free event offers a first-hand opportunity to examine the groundbreaking work of the C-STEM Center and join a dedicated cohort of K-14 researchers, educators and policy makers to discuss and influence the future direction of STEM education. Because your participation is highly valued, your registration will be paid for by our NSF grant and generous support from UC Davis.

More information can be found in the Conference Program.

Schedule of Events

Time	Event	Location
8:00am-8:30am	Registration for the 2nd Annual Conference on Computing and STEM Education	UC Davis Conference Center Lobby
8:30am-8:50am	Welcome and Introductions	UC Davis Conference Center Ballroom A, B, C
	Dr. Harry H. Cheng, Professor and C-STEM Center Director Dr. Jean VanderGheynst, Professor, Associate Dean of College of Engineering, and C-STEM Center Co-Director Dr. Enrique Lavernia, Distinguished Professor and Dean of College of Engineering Dr. Harold Levine, Professor and Dean of School of Education Dr. Winston Ko, Professor and Dean of Division of Mathematics and Physical Sciences William Lacy, Vice Provost for University Outreach and International Programs
8:50am-9:20am	Keynote speech: Integrating Technology and Engineering with Math and Science Education	UC Davis Conference Center Ballroom A, B, C
	Chancellor Linda Katehi, UC Davis
9:20am-9:40am	The C-STEM Approach: Integrating Computing and Robotics into K-14 Curriculum for Transformative STEM Education	UC Davis Conference Center Ballroom A, B, C
	Dr. Harry H. Cheng, Professor and C-STEM Center Director
9:40am-10:00am	Coffee Break
10:00am-10:50am	Plenary Panel Session: Experiences on Integrating Computing and Robotics into K-12 Curriculum for Transformative STEM Education	UC Davis Conference Center Ballroom A, B, C
	Chair: Dr. Brian Donnelly, Department Chair, Industrial Technology, Harper Junior High School Panelists: Francesca DeFazio, Math Teacher, Westmore Oaks Elementary School Dubarrie Fagout, CTE Teacher, River City High School Krista Purdom, ROP Teacher, Einstein Education Center Megan Schoellhamer, Math Teacher, Bridgeway Island Elementary School Spencer Krautkraemer, Math Teacher, Esparto K-8 Chris Schlesselman, Physics and Engineering Teacher, Hiram Johnson High School Terry Ahrens, ROP Teacher, North Area Community School Ryan Mangan, Engineering Teacher, School of Science and Engineering
10:50am-11:10am	Coffee Break
11:10am-12:00pm	Breakout Panel and Discussion Sessions:
Session 1	Innovation in Teaching Computer Programming and Robotics in K-12 Schools, Applied Physics, Engineering, and Career and Technology Education (CTE)	Ballroom A
	Chair: Louise Stymeist, CTE Coordinator, Sacramento City Unified School District Co-Chair: Chris Schlesselman, Physics and Engineering Teacher, Hiram Johnson High School Panelists: Dubarrie Fagout, CTE Teacher, River City High School Megan Schoellhamer, Math Teacher, Bridgeway Island Elementary School Dr. Richard T. Scalettar, Professor, Physics Department, UC Davis Michael Hardwick, Deputy Director, Advanced Weapon Systems Engineering, Sandia National Laboratories
Session 2	Pre-Algebra and Algebra Support with Computing and Robotics for Engagement and Critical Thinking in Classroom Teaching and Afterschool Programs, Common Core Math Standards	Ballroom B
	Chair: Jim Greco, STEM Administrator, California Department of Education Co-Chair: Dr. Tobin White, Assistant Professor, School of Education, UC Davis Panelists: Francesca DeFazio, Math Teacher, Westmore Oaks Elementary School Michael Moore, Math Teacher, Hiram Johnson High School Heidi Espindola, Math Teacher and Math Dept Chair, California Aerospace Academy, Gateway Community Charters Dan Park, Principal, Fred C Beyer High School Winfred Roberson, Superintendent, Davis Joint Unified School District
Session 3	Closing the Achievement Gap in STEM Education for Underrepresented Groups, at-Risk Students, Alternative Schools	Ballroom C
	Chair: Timothy J. Taylor, Assistant Superintendent, Sacramento County Office of Education Co-Chair: Matthew Perry, Director, Sacramento City Unified School District Panelists: Dr. Brian Donnelly, Department Chair, Industrial Technology, Harper Junior High School Krista Purdom, ROP Teacher, Einstein Education Center Terry Ahrens, ROP Teacher, North Area Community School Dr. Liliana Lazo, Math Teacher, Fred C Beyer High School Jean Crowder, Director, Sacramento State/UC Davis MESA Center
Session 4	Professional Development for In-Service and Pre-Service Teachers for Teaching STEM Subjects with 21st Century Skills	Conference Room A
	Chair: Mary-Betty Stevenson, Center Director, UCD Mathematics and Science Teaching Program (MAST) Co-Chair: Zena Ingles, Principal, Harper Junior High School Panelists: Ryan Mangan, Engineering Teacher, School of Science and Engineering Karl Ronning, Math Teacher, Davis Senior High School Yen Nguyen, Undergraduate Student, Physics Department with a minor in Education, UC Davis Grace Chin, Principal, Bridgeway Island Elementary School Dr. Rebecca Ambrose, Associate Professor, School of Education, UC Davis Janie DeArcos, Assistant Superintendent, Folsom Cordova School District
Session 5	Computing, Robotics, and STEM in Afterschool and Out-of-School Programs	Conference Room B
	Chair: Renee Newton, Director, CRESS Center, UC Davis Co-Chair: Dr. Matthew T Portillo, President of California 4-H Association, UC Agriculture & Natural Resources Panelists: Spencer Krautkraemer, Math Teacher, Esparto K-8 Jennifer Sommer, Computer Science Teacher, O. W. Holmes Junior High School Alexander Valdes, Afterschool Teacher, Westmore Oaks Elementary School Jeff Davis, Program Director, STEM in OST Program, California Afterschool Network Denneal Jamison-McClung, PhD, Associate Director, UC Davis Biotechnology Program
12:00pm-1:15pm	Lunch Break	Tercero Dining Hall
1:15pm-1:45pm	Robotics Demos:
	Robotics demos from UC Davis Integration Engineering Laboratory and Robotics Club	UC Davis Conference Center Foyer
	Video show from winners of RoboPlay – Robot Dance Competition	Conference Room A
	Video show from winners of RoboPlay – Robot Show Competition	Conference Room B
1:45pm-3:40pm	RoboPlay – Robot Challenge Competition	UC Davis Conference Center Ballroom A
3:40pm-4:00pm	Coffee Break
4:00pm-5:00pm	Awards Ceremony: C-STEM Awards of Achievement C-STEM Awards of Excellence C-STEM Teachers of the Year C-STEM Scholarship for graduating students UC Davis Secondary School Math Programming Competition winners UC Davis RoboPlay – Robot Dance Competition winners UC Davis RoboPlay – Robot Show Competition winners UC Davis RoboPlay – Robot Challenge Competition winners	UC Davis Conference Center Ballroom A, B, C

Organizers

UC Davis K-14 Outreach Center for Computing and STEM Education (C-STEM)
UC Davis College of Engineering
UC Davis Computing and Robotics Outreach Club

Contributors

School of Education
Division of Math and Physics Science
College of Agricultural and Environmental Science
California Department of Education
California 4-H Association
California Afterschool Network
Yolo County Office of Education
Sacramento County Office of Education
Davis Joint Unified School District
Washington Unified School District
Sacramento City Unified School District
Esparto Unified School District
Modesto City Unified School District
Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) Program
Mathematics and Science Teaching (MAST) Program
UC Davis Robotics Club

Contact

For general information, please contact:

Kevin Gucwa, Director Assistant
UC Davis K-14 Outreach Center for Computing and STEM Education
University of California
One Shields Avenue
Davis, CA 95616
Phone: (530) 752-1028
Email: kgucwa(AT)ucdavis(DOT)edu