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Curiosity ignites a career path
What does it take to stimulate a child's interest in STEM subjects---to light a spark that could guide a career? For one local STEM leader, a simple gift led to a very successful STEM career.
Dean Emeritus of Engineering at the University of New Orleans, Dr. Russell Trahan, Jr., shares his story of how a broken train set put his future profession on course. Russ had wanted a train set his entire life. Then at the age of 10, a family friend gave him a used Lionel train set.
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Spring 2011 Teacher Profile
Summer Teaching Training
Creates Classroom Excitement
The summer after her first year at Benjamin Franklin Elementary, MiWha learned about a professional development program being offered by a new organization, Core Element. Core Element is a non-profit organization that offers successful Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) programs to teachers in Greater New Orleans classrooms. Initially, MiWha did not think much of the program.
“I thought the program would be another boring course that wouldn’t be relevant to my teaching,” said MiWha. “But, within one hour of seminar, I was totally blown away.” With excitement in her voice, MiWha explained, “The summer training simulates exactly how the program will work in the classroom. You are learning exactly how the students will learn and the presenters are modeling how to teach in a classroom setting. I loved that I was learning from the student’s prospective. And I was having tons of fun!”
Read MiWha's story....
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What is Core Element?
Why Support STEM Education?
How to Get Involved with Core Element
Board of Directors and Advisory Council
Contact Information
Society of Petroleum Engineers
Young Professionals Program
Hosts Masquerade Gala to Benefit Core Element
Mark your calendar! On Thursday August 11, 2011, the Society of Petroleum Engineers, Young Professionals Program (YPP) will be hosting the 2nd annual Masquerade Gala fundraiser for Core Element – The Greater New Orleans STEM Initiative. The event will be held at Blaine Kern’s Mardi Gras World located at 380 Port of New Orleans Place from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. The event costs $50 per person for advance ticket purchase by July 1st ($60 late registration). There will be live music, hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and a silent auction. Masking is encouraged. To register for the event visit: www.deepwaternola.org .
Last year's Masquerade Gala and Silent Auction event sold out, with over 200 patrons in attendance raising $20,000, which helps to provide professional development and materials for Core Element teachers. This year's event is expanding to a larger venue with the goal to increase the donation by 10%. YPP with the support of Baker Hughes International has generously agreed to sponsor the event for the 2nd year in a row, allowing 100% of ticket sales to go straight to Core Element.
Read more.about the Gala....
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