STEM Academy

"It's in these pursuits that talents are discovered and passions are lit, and the future scientists, engineers, inventors, entrepreneurs are born."

– President Barack Obama

As an education leader, the Urban League of Greater Chattanooga has served thousands of K-12 students, providing academic, social, and personal development to support their success in the 21st century—all with a goal to ensure our community's disadvantaged youth are given an opportunity to succeed in school and life. Providing research-based, hands-on math and science activities, the STEM Academy was launched to significantly improve students' TCAP standardized test scores in math and science and to introduce students to the variety of STEM careers available. The program engages highly-qualified teachers to facilitate the Carnegie Mellon, VEX Curriculum 2.0: Learning and Exploration and Robotics Design. In conjunction with the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), the program also utilizes A World in Motion, a teacher-administered, industry volunteer-assisted program that brings STEM education to life in the classroom for students. A World in Motion is benchmarked to national standards and incorporates the laws of physics, flight and electronics into age-appropriate hands-on activities that reinforce classroom STEM curriculum.

The STEM Academy impacts five middle schools and takes place after school, 2-3 days a week, giving participants an additional 6-9 hours of hands-on instruction in mathematics and science each week. The STEM Academy also includes a STEM summer camp to build on skills learned throughout the academic year. The program is aligned with Tennessee State Curriculum Standards and includes opportunities to increase reading and writing proficiency.

Check out National Urban League's case study 1: STEM Education Program of the Urban League of Greater Chattanooga.

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Impact

More than 440 students have participated in the STEM Academy since its inception in 2008.
Average student gain 31.65% in Reading/Language Arts; 31.92% Mathematics
Students reported a 22% increase in their knowledge of STEM Careers and their desire to learn more about careers in science and technology.

For more information, or to enroll, please contact Alysia Najjar at 423-756-1762.

Watch STEM in action!

Helpful Links:

http://www.changetheequation.org

http://thinkfinity.org

http://www.caseforlearning.com

Upcoming Events

SpringBoard Entrepreneurship Workshop
February 07, 2012 (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
For selected participants only.

Mary Edwards
UL Young Professionals Executive Committee Meeting
February 10, 2012 (12:00 - noon - 1:00 pm)
Keesha Marshall
Digital Connectors - Youth
February 11, 2012 (12:30 - noon - 5:00 pm)
CLOSED to public.

Julian Ewing
SpringBoard Entrepreneurship Workshop
February 14, 2012 (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
For selected participants only.

Mary Edwards
GED Workshop
February 16, 2012 (5:30 pm - 8:30 pm)
Are you looking for more job opportunities? Work towards your GED!

The UL is excited to be partnering with ReStart in offering a FREE GED workshop!

Limited seating so reserve yours today!

Alysia Najjar

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February 2012

Phone: 423.756.1762
Fax: 423.756.7255
730 M.L. King Blvd
Chattanooga, TN 37403

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The Urban League of Greater Chattanooga is authorized for operation as a postsecondary education institution by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. In order to view detailed job placement and graduation information on the programs offered by the Urban League of Greater Chattanooga, please visit www.state.tn.us/thec and click on the Authorized Institutions Data button. There is no cost for enrollment.

Transferability of Credits Disclosure:

The Urban League of Greater Chattanooga is a special purpose institution. That purpose is empowering African Americans and other underserved individuals to enter the economic and social mainstream. This purpose does not include preparing students for further college study. Students should be aware that transfer of credit is always the responsibility of the receiving institution. Whether or not credits transfer is solely up to the receiving institution. Any student interested in transferring credit hours should check with the receiving institution directly to determine to what extent, if any, credit hours can be transferred.

Credits earned at the Urban League of Greater Chattanooga may not transfer to another educational institution. Credits earned at another educational institution may not be accepted by the Urban League of Greater Chattanooga. You should obtain confirmation that the Urban League of Greater Chattanooga will accept any credits you have earned at another educational institution before you execute an enrollment contract or agreement. You should also contact any educational institutions that you may want to transfer credits earned at the Urban League of Greater Chattanooga to determine if such institutions will accept credits earned at the Urban League of Greater Chattanooga prior to executing an enrollment contract or agreement. The ability to transfer credits from the Urban League of Greater Chattanooga to another educational institution may be very limited. Your credits may not transfer and you may have to repeat courses previously taken at the Urban League of Greater Chattanooga if you enroll in another educational institution.

You should never assume that credits will transfer to or from any educational institution. It is highly recommended and you are advised to make certain that you know the transfer of credit policy of the Urban League of Greater Chattanooga and of any other educational institutions you may in the future want to transfer the credits earned at the Urban League of Greater Chattanooga before you execute an enrollment contract or agreement. There is no cost for enrollment.