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Dayton, Ohio Metropolitan Area

Dayton Regional STEM Center (DRSC) is a professional development institute in southwest Ohio that serves as a regional clearinghouse for STEM activities, awards programs, and research opportunities for students and educators. As part of DSEC, DRSC provides STEM outreach programming and serves as the regional hub lead for the Dayton, Ohio, area.

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While rooted in engaging, child-centered science experiences, this training emphasizes intentional instructional practices that support equitable access to STEM learning and inspire all students to see themselves as capable scientists, engineers, and innovators.

— Source of Quote Jane Doe, Partner 

Rationale for Approach

DRSC’s approach is built on the following components and associated research:

Provide High-quality, In-service Professional Development for STEM Teachers

The research by Margot and Kettler (2019) emphasizes the importance of teachers’ perceptions of STEM integration and education. Effective professional development for STEM teachers can enhance their pedagogical skills and help them incorporate problem-based learning experiences. The research by the NSTC (2018) also highlights the significance of providing high-quality professional development for teachers to improve access to high-quality STEM education for all students.

Student Engagement in Multiple STEM Opportunities

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Establish Partnerships with Local Assets

Overall, the proposed approach aligns with national strategies and priorities for STEM education by addressing the needs of military-connected and underrepresented students, which is crucial for creating a more inclusive and diverse STEM education environment.

Logic Model

  1. Facilitate intentional collaboration opportunities within DSEC and with the DoD STEM portfolio. 
  2. Enhance partner capacity to collect data accurately and efficiently and use it to strengthen programming. 
  3. Develop specific and intentional connections and strategies to promote the engagement of specific groups of students, specifically students with disabilities, multilingual students, military-connected students, and female students. 
  4. Build greater connections between DSEC and the broader DoD scientist and engineer community.
  5. Establish the value of the consortium approach as a strategy for funding outreach and education programming in STEM.

Regional Data

  1. Facilitate intentional collaboration opportunities within DSEC and with the DoD STEM portfolio. 
  2. Enhance partner capacity to collect data accurately and efficiently and use it to strengthen programming. 
  3. Develop specific and intentional connections and strategies to promote the engagement of specific groups of students, specifically students with disabilities, multilingual students, military-connected students, and female students. 
  4. Build greater connections between DSEC and the broader DoD scientist and engineer community.
  5. Establish the value of the consortium approach as a strategy for funding outreach and education programming in STEM.