SolidWorks STEM Educators II Grant

Increasing skills in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Education for the professional development of 1,000 US educators for Fall 2008-2009 school year with a deadline of June 30, 2008.

Grant Background

With backing by the National Science Foundation, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) is an emerging movement in American education, which is increasingly realizing that global competitiveness requires students to be technologically literate. 

SolidWorks Corporation supports US STEM educators in an initiative aimed at improving students' math and science skills and their interest in STEM related careers. 

The SolidWorks STEM Educators II Grant focuses on the teacher. SolidWorks is committed to providing the most innovative resources for teaching and learning math, science and engineering principles. 

Through 3D modeling, virtual simulation, and online delivery, SolidWorks will provide examples in basic math, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus, biology, chemistry, physics, art, economics and new technologies. Teachers can utilize these examples directly in their classroom to reinforce core competencies and enhance the learning experience.

SolidWorks STEM Educators Grant includes:

• One copy of the SolidWorks Student Edition modeling and analysis software for the instructor

• One copy of the SolidWorks Education Edition Curriculum and Courseware CD for the instructor

• A self paced on line course that demonstrates ways educators can incorporate 3D geometry with STEM concepts

• 20+ hour of step-by-step tutorials

• 30 hours of Professional Development Points (PDPs) and Certificate of Completion after competency lesson is submitted and approved

• Access to the SolidWorks Teacher Community Website, http://blogs.solidworks.com/teacher

• Monthly online SolidWorks-STEM lessons focusing on new approaches to basic math, algebra, geometry, biology, chemistry, physics, robotics, art, and economics

Requirements:

System Requirements

Teachers must have access to a computer at home or school that meets the system requirements for the SolidWorks Student Edition.

Teacher Deliverables and Responsibilities

All SolidWorks materials will be shipped to the confirmed teacher at a valid school address. Information developed with the SolidWorks Student Edition is for educational use only. The teacher will submit one STEM lesson for a standard 45-60 minute class that will be shared by other teachers in the SolidWorks Teacher Community.  After the STEM lesson is submited and approved, a Certificate of Completion stating 30 hours of Professional Development Points will be issued by SolidWorks Corporation.

For the Institution

Educators that submit one lesson to the SolidWorks Teacher Community website and are on SolidWorks subscription will be eligible for their institution to become a Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA) Exam Provider at no cost for the 2008-2009 academic year. The CSWA Exam is a global engineering design and 3D visualization competency exam given online at qualified educational institutions. Offered in eight languages, the CSWA Exam was developed by product design engineers and educators to prove student’s abilities to potential employers.

SolidWorks STEM Educators II Grant Application

Apply online at www.solidworks.com/stemgrant