Welcome to the STEM Student Information

Night

North East High SchoolSeptember 24, 2013

6:00 pm

STEM

Science, Technology, Engineering &, Mathematics

The STEM Academy is a

challenging program of study for students planning to enter college to prepare for careers in mathematics, science, and engineering.

What is STEM?

Students are offered a rigorous, accelerated

curriculum, beyond the regular high school curriculum, rich in lab and work-based experiences.

The STEM Academy courses are designed to challenge students with integrated tech-technologies and extensive problem-solving.

Opportunities to work with experts in the field and current technology both within the school and the community.

Students will be involved in authentic research during their capstone projects.

Why STEM?

Honors Biology Honors Chemistry Honors Physics 1 AP Science Class

AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics C – Mechanics OR 1 approved Cecil College Science class

Required Science Classes

Honors Algebra II Honors Trig/Func/Stats Honors Pre-Calculus AP Mathematics Class

AP Calculus AB AP Clalculus BC AP Statics

OR 1 approved Cecil college mathematics class

Required Mathematics Classes

Current Seniors

Current Seniors are enrolled in the Honors

STEM Capstone Seminar class. The class is designed as an independent study

class. Students are guided through their capstone

project. All students should have a mentor. All seniors must complete their project and

presentation in order to get the STEM Program certification for graduation.

Honors STEM Capstone Seminar

Class

Current Juniors

Current Seniors are enrolled in the Honors

STEM Capstone. The class is designed as an independent study

class. Students are guided through their capstone

project. All students should have a mentor. All juniors must complete their project and

presentation in order to get the STEM Program certification for graduation.

STEM Research and Deign With Capstone Class

Current Juniors and Seniors

This information applies to bothJuniors and Seniors.

Mentors in the specific research areas have

been assigned or found for each students. Students work with the mentors to complete their

projects. Students will primarily contact mentors via email. The mentors may request meetings with the

student. Students should act professionally when

interacting with the mentors. All mentors that do not work for the school district

are required to undergo a background check. Mentors will be invited to the gallery walk.

Mentors

Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) Alliance Technologies (ATK) Bartlett Tree Experts Basin Run Animal Hospital Cecil County Public School Nurses Cecil County Public School Psychologist Cecil County Public School of Technology Edgewood Chemical and Biological Center (ECBC) Polytechnic High School Pre-Engineering Program Pro Physical Therapy Associates Upper Bay Counseling Associates

Who is Working With Our Students?

May 20, 2014 – Tuesday from 3 to 7

pm at Elkton High School All students will participate in a Gallery

walk. At the Gallery Walk students will present

their posters in to guests. Guests will have time to walk around and

watch students present their posters in about 5 minutes and then answer questions.

Gallery Walk

Current Sophomores

At the end of the school year into

summer: Students should sign up for CoureSites in

order to discuss project ideas. Students should have a valid email address

to keep in touch with the teacher. Students should start to brainstorm ideas.

End of Sophomore Year

Current Freshman

At the end of their Freshman year,

students that have meet the entrance requirements may enter into the STEM program.

Declaring into STEM

Fundraising

NEHS STEM collects used phones, inkjet

cartridges, MP3 Players, digital cameras, costume jewelry, and jewelry.

We collect these items to fundraise for the STEM program projects.

http://www.recyclingfundraiser.com/Default.aspx

If you have any other ideas or want to help with fundraising please contact me.

Phone and Electronics Recycling Program

STEM and Beyond

NightSpring of 2014

The STEM and Beyond Nights will be

held in the Spring of 2014. Students from each school will present

information to middle and elementary students.

We are looking for at least 5 volunteers from NEHS to present.

This is a great resume builder.

STEM and Beyond Night

Robotics Team

We are forming a team to take place in the

First Tech Challenge Information can be found at:

http://www.usfirst.org/ - National Organization http://www.mdfirst.org/- Maryland Organization

Our team number is: 7490 If you have a company that would like to

sponsor out team, please let us know! We’d love to have you on board!

Robotics Team

Current Projects

Kenny is studying native versus

invasive clams and their effect on the health of the Chesapeake Bay.

Currently working with North Bay.

Kenny

Toby is studying native versus

invasive muscles and their effect on the health of the Chesapeake Bay.

Currently working with North Bay.

Toby

Shad is studying the use of a

timing device in order to calculate the product flow during manufacturing. As part of the project, he will create a prototype and look into a patent.

Currently working with an Automated and Instrumentation Specialist.

Shad

Molly is studying the effects of

cleaners on fecal matter. She is specifically targeting dog kennels and the cleaners used there.

Currently working with Basin Run Animal Hospital.

Molly

Henry is studying the efficiency of

propellers based on their shape and size. He would like to create a better propeller.

Currently working with Polytechnic High School.

Henry

Michaela is studying the general

health of a person and how it effects their reflexes.

Currently working with Pro Physical Therapy Associates.

Michaela

Ian creating a water hydration

system for football players using the pads as the container. Ian will prototype the system using a 3D printer

Currently working with TBD. (Possible mentor from APG)

Ian

Jamie is studying the effects of

video game play on a person’s decision making skills.

Currently working with TBD. (Possible mentor from APG.)

Jamie

Courtney is studying the effects of

pesticides on whale health. She will be traveling to her mentor’s lab to complete her research.

Currently working with Edgewood Chemical Biological Center (ECBC).

Courtney

Sydney is studying the effect of

nail polish on pulse oximetry.

Currently working with a CCPS Nurse.

Sydney

Natale is studying how homemade

fertilizer effects indoor plants. She hopes to apply this research to help keep houses in highly polluted areas air cleaner by encouraging residents to keep indoor plants.

Currently working with a CCST Teacher in the Horticultural Program. (A mentor from North Bay is in the works.)

Natale

Roque is studying how the framing

of a situation impacts a person’s decision making skills.

Currently working with a CCPS school psychologist and a Upper Bay Counselor.

Roque

Rebekah is studying natural food

preservatives and their ability to prevent common molds and fungus.

Currently working with TBD. (Possible mentor from ECBC).

Rebekah

Lila is studying the Stroop Effect.

She wants to examine the impact of television view on the reaction to the Stroop Effect.

Currently working with a CCPS school psychologist and a Upper Bay Counselor.

Lila

Lane is completing an environmental

study of the tree health on the NEHS campus.

Currently working with a Master Arborist with Bartlett Tree Experts.

Lane

Conner is prototyping a plasma fuel

rocket design. He wants to create a working model of his design.

Currently working with ATK.

Conner

Miranda is studying how volleyball

pressure effects on the ability for a player to serve.

Currently working with Pro Physical Therapy Associates.

Miranda

Thank you for your support!