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STEM
EVENTS
(Science, Technology, Engineering
& Mathematics)
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2011 Activities
Second Annual STEM Event
- THE
ROBOTICS GENERATION
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9/27/11- At North Springs Charter High
School, students explored hands-on robotic
exhibitions. At a VIP reception, Dr. Lonny Johnson, CEO of
Johnson Research and Development Co. and creator of the Super
Soaker, and Dr. Neil Shah, robotic surgeon at St. Joseph's Hospital,
addressed how STEM education and STEM careers are the essential
pipeline for our students to have successful futures - and,
ultimately, for our country to remain competitive in the global
economy.
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10/4/11 - At Riverwood International Charter
School, students from the south city cluster had the
opportunity to interact with the robotic exhibitions. Later in the evening
all of the robot exhibits were opened to
the Sandy Springs community for fun-filled Family Night! Presenters
included Dr. Gil Weinberg Director of Music Technology at Georgia
Tech, and Apache Pilot and US Army Major Tanya Markow, who focused on
how leveraging robotics and technology education not only solves
real-world problems, but also expands musical and artistic
expression and creativity.
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SSEF's Goal:
To secure funding sources for robotic teams in all 11 Sandy Springs
Schools!
To help by being a
sponsor or supporter, please contact:
Linda Hoynes, Development Coordinator SSEF
PO Box 567683, Sandy Spring, GA 31156 | 678-777-3887
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2010
Activities
4/27/10 - SSEF partnered with
Morehouse School of Medicine - National Space Biomedical Research
Institute Educational Outreach Program (NSBRIEPOP) to kick off the STEM
initiative in Sandy Springs schools with a day–long visit from Dr.
David Satcher, NASA Astronaut. read
press coverage
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Grant read
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Astronaut Robert Satcher visits North Springs High
School and speaks to the students about the importance of
education.
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Questions? Contact Irene Schweiger,
Executive Director using our contact form,
call 770-399-6181 or email director@sandyspringseducationforce.org
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