{"62594":{"#nid":"62594","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Georgia Tech Provides Support for the State\u2019s Race to the Top Program","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Georgia Institute of Technology has gained a stellar reputation for providing students with learning opportunities that encourage them to pursue advanced studies in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields and for supporting teacher professional development in the STEM disciplines.\u0026nbsp; As a result, in partnership with the Georgia Department of Education, Georgia Tech will receive $7.5 million in funding through the U.S. Department of Education\u2019s Race to the Top program to expand STEM programs through its outreach center, the Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics and Computing (CEISMC).\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIn addition to the introduction of new engaging and rigorous courses for students, Georgia Tech\u2019s initiatives will be based on the NASA Electronic Professional Development Network model provided through the Institute\u2019s Distance Learning and Professional Education (DLPE) unit for teachers pursuing advanced courses. Georgia Tech will also continue to expand the Georgia Intern-Fellowships for Teachers (GIFT) program that places high school STEM teachers as partners in STEM-focused summer internships in industry and university research.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u201cThrough this program, we are able to increase access to STEM education for both K-12 teachers and students throughout the state, helping not only those individuals, but also improving Georgia\u2019s competitiveness by creating a more educated workforce\u0026nbsp; and developing future leaders ,\u201d said Georgia Tech President G.P. \u201cBud\u201d Peterson. \u201cWhile many would be surprised by our activities in this arena, we have world-class programs in STEM education, and we look forward to continuing to leverage this expertise to enhance the economic competitiveness of the state of Georgia.\u201d\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EEstablished in 1991, CEISMC \u2018s focus is to effect systemic changes that lead to improved appreciation and performance in science, mathematics and technology for all students.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u201cEven though we don\u2019t have a school of education, Georgia Tech is well equipped to help students and teachers because of our cutting-edge research programs in STEM areas,\u201d said Dr. Richard Millman, CEISMC director. \u201cIntegrating applied tasks with education is tremendously exciting in a partnership of students, teachers and Georgia Tech faculty.\u201d\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAn example of the Institute\u2019s support of the state\u2019s STEM initiatives is the award from the National Science Foundation to Georgia Tech of a $3.5 million grant for the Science Learning: Integrating Design, Engineering and Robotics (SLIDER) program last fall. Working in tandem with the Georgia Department of Education, the program targets three Georgia school systems \u2013 one urban, one rural, and one suburban \u2013 in Cobb, Emanuel and Fulton counties.\u0026nbsp; The project involves developing and implementing a rigorous eighth grade physical science program that utilizes engineering design, LEGO\u2122 robotics, and a problem-based learning approach to teach mechanics, waves and energy. Another example is Georgia Tech\u2019s close work with the Schools of Education at Kennesaw State University and Georgia State University to assist highly qualified Tech students who want to become STEM teachers.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u201cGeorgia Tech was a valuable partner in the development of our Race to the Top application,\u201d said Erin Hames, chief of staff for the Georgia Department of Education. \u201cAs always, they came to the table with a spirit of ingenuity and helped us develop a winning application that will improve STEM education for Georgia students.\u201d\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EGeorgia, projected to receive approximately $400 million over four years, was one of 11 states and the District of Columbia selected.\u0026nbsp; The grant, focused on supporting new approaches to improve schools, was funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Georgia Tech\u2019s involvement in the Race to the Top program is expected to begin immediately.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"Institute Receives $7.5 Million to Expanding STEM Programs"}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003EThe Georgia Institute\nof Technology has gained a stellar reputation for providing students with\nlearning opportunities that encourage them to pursue advanced studies in STEM\n(science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields and for supporting teacher\nprofessional development in the STEM disciplines. \u0026nbsp;As a result, in partnership with the Georgia\nDepartment of Education, Georgia Tech will receive $7.5 million in funding\nthrough the U.S. Department of Education\u2019s Race to the Top program to expand\nSTEM programs through its outreach center.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Georgia Tech will recieve $7.5 million to support and expand STEM outreach."}],"uid":"27281","created_gmt":"2010-11-05 15:07:38","changed_gmt":"2016-10-08 03:07:42","author":"Lisa Grovenstein","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2010-11-08T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2010-11-08T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"62595":{"id":"62595","type":"image","title":"Georgia Tech Provides STEM Support for Race to the Top Program","body":null,"created":"1449176382","gmt_created":"2015-12-03 20:59:42","changed":"1475894544","gmt_changed":"2016-10-08 02:42:24","alt":"Georgia Tech Provides STEM Support for Race to the Top Program","file":{"fid":"191651","name":"DLPE_HS.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/DLPE_HS_0.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/DLPE_HS_0.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":2588076,"path_740":"http:\/\/tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/DLPE_HS_0.jpg?itok=PWtnaIqq"}}},"media_ids":["62595"],"related_links":[{"url":"http:\/\/www.ceismc.gatech.edu\/","title":"Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics and Computing (CEISMC)"},{"url":"http:\/\/dlpe.gatech.edu\/","title":"DLPE"}],"groups":[{"id":"1183","name":"Home"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"}],"keywords":[{"id":"411","name":"CEISMC"},{"id":"410","name":"DLPE"},{"id":"11189","name":"GITF"},{"id":"11188","name":"Race to the Top"},{"id":"171043","name":"SLIDER"},{"id":"167258","name":"STEM"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ELisa Grovenstein, 404-894-8835\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["lisa.grovenstein@comm.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}