2013

The 3rd Annual Conference on Integrated Computing and STEM Education: Saturday May 18, 2013

Keynote Speaker

Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Ralph J. Hexter, UC Davis

Synopsis of the 3rd Annual Conference on Integrated Computing and STEM Education.

UC Davis Conference Center, Saturday May 18, 2013

Conference Program
The complete conference program is available now as a pdf file HERE.

Welcome to the 3rd Annual Conference on Integrated Computing and STEM Education. The UC Davis Center for Integrated Computing and STEM Education (C-STEM) is hosting this important event in partnership with the California Department of Education, and partner county offices of education and school districts with the funding from the National Science Foundation.

The Integrated Computing and STEM Education addresses the issues related to integrated learning of computing, science, technology, engineering, and math (C-STEM) in K-14. It studies the synergy of integrating computing and robotics into STEM education to increase student interest and help them learn STEM subjects. The conference provides a forum for K-14 STEM teachers, researchers, educators, policy makers, and industrial partners to discuss and influence the future direction of integrated computing and STEM education.

The highlights of the conference include a keynote address on “Role of a Land-Grant Research University in K-12 STEM Education and Outreach in the 21st Century” by Dr. Ralph J. Hexter, Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor of UC Davis.

Featured Speaker

Professor Debra J. Richardson, UC Irvine

Biography

Dr. Debra Richardson, Professor of Informatics and founding dean of Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences at the University of California, Irvine will give a lunch speech on “Alliance for California Computing Education for Students and Schools” to advocate computing education for all K-12 students.

Jonathan Raymond, Superintendent of Sacramento City Unified School District (SCUSD) will give a plenary speech on “C-STEM and College Career Readiness”. A panel of principal and STEM teachers from the School of Engineering and Sciences of the SCUSD, chaired by Karen Shores, STEM Administrator of the California Department of Education, will share their best practice on integrated computing and STEM education with computer programming in C/C++ starting in 7th grade all the way through 12th grade for all students.

As schools in California are implementing the Common Core Standards and adopting the Next Generation Science Standards, you will learn how to implement project-based hands-on integrated learning for solving real-world problems in your classroom and afterschool programs. In this conference, you will also learn more about the C-STEM Center, its research work to date and the rich set of resources available to educators and students.

Plenary Speaker

Superintendent Jonathon P. Raymond

Sacramento City Unified School District

Biography

C-STEM partner teachers, their district and school administrators, as well as researchers, educators, policy makers, and industrial partners will share their experiences, best practices, and ideas on integrated computing and STEM education in breakout sessions. The conference offers a first-hand opportunity to examine the groundbreaking work of the C-STEM Center on Integrated Computing and STEM Educationin formal, afterschool, and informal settings; and review the evidence for their impact on increasing student motivation and achievement in STEM subjects, closing the achievement gap, and improving college and career-readiness skills.

A group of STEM teachers will be recognized with the C-STEM Teacher of the Year award for their dedication and achievement on integrated computing and STEM education. The C-STEM School of the Year certificate will be presented to schools for achieving the excellence in integrated learning of computing and STEM subjects, and provide all students in the school with computing experience.

Join us in meeting the challenge of preparing all students for success in the global economy through integrated computing and STEM education!

Conference Planning Committee:

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Ronda Adams, Associate Superintendent, Yolo County Office of Education
Harry H. Cheng, Professor and C-STEM Center Director, UC Davis
Karen Shores, STEM Administrator, California Department of Education
Joe Stymeist, Career Technical Education Coordinator, Sacramento City Unified School District
Jean VanderGheynst, Professor and C-STEM Center Co-Director, UC Davis
Tobin White, Associate Professor, UC Davis

Registration

Registration is available at http://cstemconference.eventbrite.com/. The cost of attendance is $25 for early registration by May 2, 2013. Late registration by May 15, 2013 is $30 per person. A registration includes access to all presentations, breakfast, snack, and lunch.

Schedule of Events

Time	Event	Location
8:00am-8:30am	Registration and Breakfast	UC Davis Conference Center Lobby
8:30am-8:40am	Welcome and Introductions	UC Davis Conference Center Ballroom A, B, C
	Dr. Harry H. Cheng, Professor and C-STEM Center Director Dr. Enrique Lavernia, Distinguished Professor and Dean of the College of Engineering
8:40am-9:00am	Keynote Address: Role of a Land-Grant Research University in K-12 STEM Education and Outreach in the 21st Century	UC Davis Conference Center Ballroom A, B, C
	Dr. Ralph J. Hexter, Distinguished Professor, Provost & Executive Vice Chancellor
9:00am-9:40am	Integrated Computing and STEM Education in the 21st Century	UC Davis Conference Center Ballroom A, B, C
	Chair: Dr. Ronda Adams, Associate Superintendent, Yolo County Office of Education Speakers: Dr. Harry H. Cheng, Professor and C-STEM Center Director Rex Schrader, HP Engineer, Judge for RoboPlay Competition Carmen Wright, Math Teacher, Elkhorn Elementary School
9:40am-9:50am	Plenary Address: C-STEM and College Career Readiness	UC Davis Conference Center Ballroom A, B, C
	Speaker: Jonathan P. Raymond, Superintendent, Sacramento City Unified School District
9:50am-10:40am	Plenary Panel Session: Integrated Computing and STEM Education at School of Engineering and Sciences, Sacramento City Unified School District	UC Davis Conference Center Ballroom A, B, C
	Chair: Karen Shores, STEM Administrator, California Department of Education Panelists: Joe Stymeist, CTE Coordinator, Sacramento City Unified School District Matt Turkie, Principal, School of Engineering and Sciences Dylan Besk, Math and Engineering Teacher, School of Engineering and Sciences Ryan Mangan, Engineering Teacher, School of Science and Engineering Thom Bauser, Science and Engineering Teacher, School of Engineering and Sciences Ken Davis, Engineering Teacher, School of Engineering and Sciences School of Engineering and Sciences in Sacramento City Unified School District introduces computer programming in C/C++ and robotics for all students starting in 7th grade using the C-STEM Pre-Algebra curriculum. Subsequently, the school uses C-STEM computer programming, Algebra I, C programming, 3D design and 3D printing for Mobot, other math and science courses, and college-level advanced computing curricula in each grade from 8 to 12. By the time students graduating from the school, they have six-year computing experience in C/C++ integrated in various STEM courses to be college and career ready. In this plenary panel session, school administrators and teachers will share their experiences on integrated computing and STEM education.
10:40am-11:00am	Award Presentation: C-STEM Teacher of the Year & C-STEM School of the Year	UC Davis Conference Center Ballroom A, B, C
	Presenters: Dr. Harry H. Cheng, Professor and C-STEM Center Director Dr. Enrique Lavernia, Distinguished Professor and Dean of College of Engineering Dr. Ralph J. Hexter, Distinguished Professor, Provost & Executive Vice Chancellor Michael Hardwick, Deputy Director, Advanced Weapon Systems Engineering, Sandia National Laboratories
11:00am-11:15am	Coffee Break
11:15am-12:15pm	Breakout Panel and Discussion Sessions:
Session 1	Integrated Algebra Education with Computer Science, Technology, and Engineering	Ballroom A
	Chair: Winfred Roberson, Superintendent, Davis Joint Unified School District Co-Chair: Grace Chin, Principal, Bridgeway Island Elementary School Presenters: “Common Core Math Standards in the C-STEM Curriculum, — Engaging Female Students Learning Algebra I with Hands-on Computing and Robotics”, Heidi Espindola, Math Teacher, St. Francis Catholic High School “Learning Pre-Algebra with Computing and Robotics for All Students in the 7th Grade”, Dylan Besk, Math and Engineering Teacher, School of Engineering and Sciences “Integrating Computing and Robotics into Algebra I with ELL Students — Group Teaching and Collaborative Learning”, Clay Dagler, Math Teacher, Luther Burbank High School “Collaborative Learning Algebra, Computing, and Robotics in Classrooms and Afterschool Programs wiht Math Programming and RoboPlay Competitions”, Francesca Reinhard, Math Teacher, Westmore Oaks Elementary School “Integrating Computer Programming into Engineering and Algebra I Education”, Thom Bauser, Science and Engineering Teacher, School of Engineering and Sciences Advisory Commentators: Dr. Jane Liang, Education Research and Evaluation Consultant, California Department of Education Dr. Tobin White, Associate Professor, School of Education, UC Davis
Session 2	Integrated Computing, Science, Engineering, and Career Technical Education (CTE)	Conference Room A
	Chair: Michael Hardwick, Deputy Director, Advanced Weapon Systems Engineering, Sandia National Laboratories Co-Chair: Elizabeth Vigil, Principal, California Middle School Presenters: “CTE Standards in the C-STEM Curriculum, — Integrating Computer Programming, Robotics, and 3D Design and 3D Printing into Applied Physics Education”, Chris Schlesselman, Physics and Engineering Teacher, Hiram Johnson High School “Integrating Math Programming into Robotics Academy”, Dr. Liliana Lazo, Math Teacher, Fred C Beyer High School “Integrating C-STEM Computing and Mobot Program into Science, Algebra, and Afterschool Program in a Middle School with One-to-One Computing/PBL Environment”, Tammy Lee, Math Teacher, American Canyon Middle School “Next Generation Science Standards in the C-STEM Curriculum, — Integrating Computing and Robotics into Science Education”, Jada Saul, Science Teacher, Riverbank Elementary School “Teaching Computer Programming in a Middle School with Underrepresented Groups”, Spencer Krautkraemer, Math Teacher, Esparto K-8 School Advisory Commentators: David N. Butler, CEO, NextEd Dr. Richard T. Scalettar, Professor, Physics Department, UC Davis
Session 3	Closing the Achievement Gap in STEM Education for Underrepresented Groups, at-Risk Students, Alternative Schools	Conference Room B
	Chair: Renee Newton, Director, CRESS Center, UC Davis Co-Chair: Louise Stymeist, Curriculum Specialist CTE & Court/Community Schools, Sacramento County Office Of Education Presenters: “Enhancing Academic Literacy and Collaborative Conversations through Dual Programming Using C/C++ Interpreter Ch and Modular Robots”, Suzie Dollesin, Curriculum and Instruction Coordinator, Twin Rivers Unified School District “Inspiring Students from the Underrepresented Groups with Robotics”, Dubarrie Fagout, CTE Teacher, River City High School “Engaging Students in an Underperforming School with Computing and Robotics in Algebra and Computer Programming courses and Afterschool Program”, Carmen Wright, Math Teacher, Elkhorn Elementary School “Next Generation Science Standards in the C-STEM Curriculum — Integrating NGSS into a Science Course and Afterschool Program”,Maria Mafe Aguilar, Science Teacher, California Middle School “Learning Algebra with Computing and Robotics in 7th Period at an Urban High School”, Warren Schnack, Math Teacher, Luther Burbank High School “Inspiring Students in an Alternative School with RoboPlay Competitions”, Terry Ahrens, ROP Teacher, Sacramento County Office of Education Advisory Commentators: Dr. Ronda Adams, Associate Superintendent, Yolo County Office of Education Scott Spector, Education Programs Consultant, California Department of Education Kathy Nemer, Principal, River City High School
Session 4	Demos for teaching Integrated C-STEM curriculum on Computer Programming, Algebra, Physical Science, Robotics, Engineering	Alumni Center Allewelt Conference Room
	Presenters: Ryan Mangan, Engineering Teacher, School of Engineering and Sciences Dylan Besk, Math and Engineering Teacher, School of Engineering and Sciences
12:15pm-12:45pm	Lunch (playing RoboPlay Competitions videos)	UC Davis Conference Center Ballrooms A, B, C
12:45pm-1:30pm	Featured Speech:	UC Davis Conference Center Ballrooms A, B, C
	Chair: Dr. Enrique Lavernia, Distinguished Professor and Dean of the College of Engineering, UC Davis Speaker: Dr. Debra Richardson, Professor and Chair of Alliance for California Computing Education for Students and Schools, UC Irvine
1:30pm-1:45pm	Break
1:45pm-2:45pm	Breakout Panel and Discussion Sessions (With the same presenters at 11:15am-12:15pm):
Session 1	Integrated Algebra Education with Computer Science, Technology, and Engineering	Ballroom A
	Chair: William Spalding, Assistant Superintendent, Washington Unified School District Co-Chair: Ted Appel, Principal, Luther Burbank High School Presenters: “Common Core Math Standards in the C-STEM Curriculum, — Engaging Female Students Learning Algebra I with Hands-on Computing and Robotics”, Heidi Espindola, Math Teacher, St. Francis Catholic High School “Learning Pre-Algebra with Computing and Robotics for All Students in the 7th Grade”, Dylan Besk, Math and Engineering Teacher, School of Engineering and Sciences “Integrating Computing and Robotics into Algebra I with ELL Students — Group Teaching and Collaborative Learning”, Clay Dagler, Math Teacher, Luther Burbank High School “Collaborative Learning Algebra, Computing, and Robotics in Classrooms and Afterschool Programs wiht Math Programming and RoboPlay Competitions”, Francesca Reinhard, Math Teacher, Westmore Oaks Elementary School “Integrating Computer Programming into Engineering and Algebra I Education”, Thom Bauser, Science and Engineering Teacher, School of Engineering and Sciences Advisory Commentators: Matt Turkie, Principal, School of Engineering and Sciences Dr. Matthew T Portillo, 4-H Youth Development Program Advisor, President of the California 4-H Association, UC Agriculture & Natural Resources Frank Pisi, Director, California Afterschool Network
Session 2	Integrated Computing, Science, Engineering, and Career Technical Education (CTE)	Conference Room A
	Chair: Aida Beulna, Superintendent, Esparto Unified School District Co-Chair: Dan Park, Principal, Fred C Beyer High School Presenters: “CTE Standards in the C-STEM Curriculum, — Integrating Computer Programming, Robotics, and 3D Design and 3D Printing into Applied Physics Education”, Chris Schlesselman, Physics and Engineering Teacher, Hiram Johnson High School “Integrating Math Programming into Robotics Academy”, Dr. Liliana Lazo, Math Teacher, Fred C Beyer High School “Integrating C-STEM Computing and Mobot Program into Science, Algebra, and Afterschool Program in a Middle School with One-to-One Computing/PBL Environment”, Tammy Lee, Math Teacher, American Canyon Middle School “Next Generation Science Standards in the C-STEM Curriculum, — Integrating Computing and Robotics into Science Education”, Jada Saul, Science Teacher, Riverbank Elementary School “Teaching Computer Programming in a Middle School with Underrepresented Groups”, Spencer Krautkraemer, Math Teacher, Esparto K-8 School Advisory Commentators: Larry Carrillo, Manager, Sandia National Laboratories Veronica Michael, Principal, Esparto K-8 School
Session 3	Closing the Achievement Gap in STEM Education for Underrepresented Groups, at-Risk Students, Alternative Schools	Conference Room B
	Chair: Clark Bryant, Associate Superintendent, Davis Joint Unified School District Co-Chair: Lisa Smith, Principal, Elkhorn Elementary School Presenters: “Enhancing Academic Literacy and Collaborative Conversations through Dual Programming Using C/C++ Interpreter Ch and Modular Robots”, Suzie Dollesin, Curriculum and Instruction Coordinator, Twin Rivers Unified School District “Inspiring Students from the Underrepresented Groups with Robotics”, Dubarrie Fagout, CTE Teacher, River City High School “Engaging Students in an Underperforming School with Computing and Robotics in Algebra and Computer Programming courses and Afterschool Program”, Carmen Wright, Math Teacher, Elkhorn Elementary School “Next Generation Science Standards in the C-STEM Curriculum — Integrating NGSS into a Science Course and Afterschool Program”,Maria Mafe Aguilar, Science Teacher, California Middle School “Learning Algebra with Computing and Robotics in 7th Period at an Urban High School”, Warren Schnack, Math Teacher, Luther Burbank High School “Inspiring Students in an Alternative School with RoboPlay Competitions”, Terry Ahrens, ROP Teacher, Sacramento County Office of Education Advisory Commentators: Linda Christopher, Director of Educational Innovation, NextEd Joe Stymeist, CTE Coordinator, Sacramento City Unified School District Philip Romig, Science Curriculum Specialist, Sacramento County Office of Education
Session 4	Demos for teaching Integrated C-STEM curriculum on Computer Programming, Algebra, Physical Science, Robotics, Engineering	Alumni Center Allewelt Conference Room
	Presenters: Ryan Mangan, Engineering Teacher, School of Engineering and Sciences Clay Dagler, Math Teacher, Luther Burbank High School
2:45pm-3:00pm	Coffee Break
3:00pm-4:00pm	Reflection and Open Discussions	UC Davis Conference Center Ballroom A, B, C
	Chair: Harry H. Cheng, Professor and C-STEM Center Director, UC Davis Co-Chair: Karen Shores, STEM Administrator, California Department of Education Panelists: Ronda Adams, Associate Superintendent, Yolo County Office of Education Garth Lewis, Jr., Director, Secondary Education, Assessment, and Professional Development, Woodland Joint Unified School District

Organizers

UC Davis Center for Integrated Computing and STEM Education (C-STEM)
UC Davis College of Engineering

Financial Sponsors

National Science Foundation
UC Davis College of Engineering
Sandia National Laboratories
Stratasys, Inc.
Paton Group

Contact

For general information, please contact:

Heidi Espindola, Project Manager
UC Davis Center for Integrated Computing and STEM Education
University of California
One Shields Avenue
Davis, CA 95616
Phone: (530) 752-9082
Email: hespindola(AT)ucdavis(DOT)edu