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Transcript of Power Your Future sponsor packet
www.theclaycenter.org/pyf | 304-561-3570
CLAY CENTER FOR THE ARTS AND SCIENCES
Focusedonthescienceandtechnologybehindtheexploration, extractionanduseofnaturalgas
Setsupinonly30minuteswith10differentstationsforstudents and visitors to explore
Usescompetitive,videogame-basedsoftwaretointroduceSTEM careersthatareavailablelocallywithinthefast-growingnatural gas industry
Powered by compressed natural gas (CNG)
“Power Your Future is about much more than teaching students about current trends in science and uses of technology. It’s about opening their eyes to a world of career opportunities — careers available right here at home.”
–formerClayCenterPresident&CEOJudyWellington
www.theclaycenter.org/pyf | 304-561-3570
What is Power Your Future?
Introducesstudentstohigh-level careers available at home in the fast-growingenergyindustry
Encouragesstudentstoseekhigher educationinaSTEMdiscipline, developingahighly-skilledwork force throughout the region
Supplements classroom curriculum withhands-onlearningthatreinforces importantSTEMconcepts,aswellas communication,team-buildingand criticalthinkingskills
Helpscommunitiesbetterunder- standagrowingandtransformative presenceintheirbackyards— the natural gas industry
What is the impact of Power Your Future?
“Teachers will not only have the chance to observe their students in action on the vehicle, but the data they receive as part of the PYF visit will help them in assessing their students’ experience with the interactive exhibits. The energy curricula provide the opportunity for teachers to expand their students’ knowledge of the energy industry into other areas such as solar, biomass and wind power. Together, these energy programs provide a very well rounded experience for students and educators.”
–ClayCenterDirectorofEducationR.LewisFerguson
www.theclaycenter.org/pyf | 304-561-3570
Schools,libraries,fairs,festivalsandothercommunityevents throughoutWestVirginia,Pennsylvania,Ohioandthelargerregion
Studentsbeginningtheprocessofselectingtheeducationaland career paths that will shape their futures
Teachersinneedofengaginghands-onlearningexperiencesthat achievestateandnationaleducationstandardsandobjectives
Itisn’tjustforstudents–theexhibitisagreattoolforeducating communitiesaboutthescienceandtechnologybehindgas exploration,extractionanduse
Who does Power Your Future serve?
www.theclaycenter.org/pyf | 304-561-3570
“By engaging and inspiring students through a dynamic hands-on experience of the natural gas production process, this exhibit will take their understanding of a possible future in this exciting industry to the next level.”
–CharlenePetrelli,President,EQTFoundation
#27
12%
30.7%Lack of funding
& resources20.5%
Limitedexposure totechnology
13.7% Disconnect among
related subjectswithin STEM
19942.9
2.62012
WE’RE FALLINGBEHIND
STEM IN THECLASSROOM:Teachers identifythe widest gaps
U.S. behind 26 othercountries in STEM degrees
Number of STEM graduatesfell by 12% in last decade
Classroom time spent onscience is decreasing from
2.9 hours/week in 1994to 2.6 in 2012
In 2014, nearly half ofemployees in STEM-relatedfields were age 45 or older
West Virginia is expectedto add 25,000 STEM jobs
by 2018
We all have a part to playin powering the future.Be part of the answer.
STEM careers are amongthe fastest growing and
pay 25% more