Starting a STEM Clubstemclubguide.sfaz.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Starting-a-STEM-Club-Presentation.pdfWhat is a STEM Club? A STEM Club … • Is a gathering of students that

STARTING A STEM CLUB

How to Begin??

How Can We Help??

Topics to Cover

1.  What is a STEM Club?

2.  Online STEM Club Guide

3.  First Steps

4.  SFAZ Seed Funding

5.  STEM Club Network

What is a STEM Club?

A STEM Club …

•  Is a gathering of students that meets regularly in an informal environment to work on inquiry-based Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) activities.

•  Might take the form of an out of school club or might expand regular school activities during the school day.

•  Can meet the needs of students ranging from Pre-K through college.

•  Can vary in focus and activities.

What are the possible benefits of a STEM Club??

Do STEM Clubs already exist in Arizona?

STEM Club Guide

Link: http://stemclubguide.sfaz.org This guide: •  Provides an understanding of characteristics, attributes & benefits of STEM Clubs.

•  Supports the process of launching, operating & sustaining STEM Clubs.

•  Guides individuals in assessing the viability of STEM Clubs.

•  Provides information on ways to support the efforts of clubs.  

•  Serves as a link to the Arizona STEM Club Network.

Result of Collaboration Between…

STEM Club Guide - Home Page

STEM Club Model

Highlight the Design Considerations for

Starting a Club

&

the Attributes for Ensuring the Succes of a

Club

First Steps:

STEP 1: Decide on your Mission – Why start a Club? STEP 2: Garner Institutional Commitment

STEP 3: Determine Leadership/Facilitation STEP 4: Determine your Focus/Theme

STEP 5: Outline your Activity Plan

STEP 6: Develop and Engagement Plan

STEP 7: Develop and Evaluation Plan STEP 8: Determine Cost/Funding

Use of STEM Club Guide

•  Begin with Design Considerations

•  Online Check Sheet •  Additional Resources

SFAz Seed Funding ¤  Available Funding:

Between $300-$500 for seed funding through SFAz

¤  Requirements to Qualify: u  Launch a STEM Club by September 15, 2013 u  Recruit a minimum of 5 club members u  Meet at least twice per month u  Participate in online STEM Club Network u  Participate in SFAz’s STEM Club surveys twice per year

¤  Commitment Letter:

Must be signed and returned by August 1, 2013 ¤  Use of Funds:

MUST be used for supplies for STEM Clubs purchased after July 1, 2013

¤  Payment/Reimbursement of Funds: (paid to schools) u  MUST complete online reimbursment form by 8/15/2013 – Late submissions will not be funded u  Reimbursment request MUST include a reciept of purchase order u  A reimbursment check issued by August 30, 2013

STEM Club Network

Benefits to Membership:

¤  Connection to STEM Clubs statewide

¤  Forum for discussion and information sharing with other clubs

¤  Forum for information sharing with industry & potential fudenrs

Joining the Network:

¤  To Join or Login to the Network select the button on top of the STEM Club Guide ¤  You can also access the network from the navigation bar in the guide

Questions???

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