Scholarly Work - Education
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Item Quantum Under the Big Sky: An Education and Workforce Development Report(Montana State University’s Applied Quantum CORE, 2024-07) Yager, JasonThis 12-page report outlines the state of the workforce in quantum and quantum-adjacent industries in Montana as of Summer 2024. It also offers an overview of the educational pathways that prepare Montanans for jobs in this emerging industry and includes an analysis of current gaps and opportunities for future growth.Item Montana STEM Summit 2023 Report: Growing STEM Learning Across the Big Sky(Montana State University, 2023-11) Taylor, Suzanne; Jameson, HeatherOn April 13, 2023, representatives from education, industry, non-profits and other institutions gathered in Helena, Montana to discuss how to better collaborate to advance STEM learning in the state (STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and mathematics). This report outlines the resources, barriers and ideas that were discussed at the Summit, and includes suggested next steps for growing STEM learning across the Big Sky State. The report can be used as a snapshot of the current state of STEM learning in Montana as well as a road map for prioritizing future STEM initiatives. Previous Montana STEM Summits were held in 2022, 2019 and 2017.Item Montana STEM Summit 2022 Report: Accessing STEM Learning Across the Big Sky(2022-10) Taylor, Suzanne; Olson, SavanahOn April 28, 2022, representatives from education, industry, non-profits and other institutions gathered virtually to discuss how to better collaborate to advance STEM learning in the state (STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and mathematics). This report outlines the resources, barriers and ideas that were discussed at the Summit, and includes suggested next steps for expanding STEM learning across the Big Sky State. The report can be used as a snapshot of the current state of STEM learning in Montana as well as a road map for prioritizing future STEM initiatives. Previous Montana STEM Summits were held in 2019 and 2017.Item Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in MSU Youth STEM Outreach(Montana State University, 2022-02) Meyerink, Monte; Taylor, Suzanne; Luo, FenqjenThis tool highlights exemplary practices for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) outreach programs for youth in informal/out-of-school-time setting. The tool is based on guiding questions for reflection and is designed to allow those who host university STEM outreach programs for youth to evaluate and modify their practices to improve DEI. We also call specific attention to challenges faced by youth who are typically under-served or under-represented in STEM along with suggestions from community educators.Item Montana K-12 Educator Needs Assessment Survey Report 2020(Montana State University NSF EPSCoR, 2021-09) Meyerink, Monte; Taylor, SuziAs part of the Education-Outreach-Diversity team for Montana NSF EPSCoR, the Science Math Resource Center (SMRC) in the Montana State University Department of Education sought to encapsulate the professional development (PD) needs and interests of Montana K-12 educators, with a particular emphasis on teachers of STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). This report examines survey responses of over 200 Montana K-12 educators and presents descriptive and correlational findings in regard to: (a) educator and school district characteristics; (b) access to technological resources; (c) school/district strengths and weaknesses that impact PD implementation; (d) barriers to PD; (e) attitudes toward STEM PD; (f) PD location, delivery method, time, and duration preferences; (g) importance of and interest in PD topics; (h) usefulness of data set resources and interest in water quality data sets; and (i) interest in resources related to university research. Based on the presented findings, implications for designing and implementing PD for Montana K-12 educators are discussed.Item STEM Summit 2019 Report: Expanding STEM Learning Across the Big Sky(MSU Science Math Resource Center and Montana Afterschool Alliance, 2020-03) Taylor, Suzanne; Bishop, LaurieOn Aug. 8, 2019, representatives from education, industry, non-profits and other institutions gathered at Montana State University to discuss how to better collaborate to advance STEM learning in the state (STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and mathematics). This report outlines the resources, barriers and ideas that were discussed at the Summit, and includes suggested next steps for expanding STEM learning across the Big Sky State. The report can be used as a snapshot of the current state of STEM learning in Montana as well as a road map for prioritizing future STEM initiatives.