October 2011 Newsletter

G r e a te r N e w Or l e a n s S T E M I n i t i a t i v e

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STEM Spotlight

Learn About Core Element

Strike For STEM: First Annual Fund Raiser to Benefit Core Element

On Saturday, November 5, 2011, PIPE (Petroleum Industry Promoting Education) will present Strike for STEM, the first annual fundraiser to benefit Core Element: The Greater New Orleans STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Initiative. The event will take place from 7 to 9:30 pm at Mid-City Rock ‘n Bowl and will include a sponsor team bowling competition, food, beverages and music provided by The Boogiemen.

This year's inaugural event is sponsored by PIPE: Petroleum Industry Promoting Education. Local Petroleum societies and organizations formed PIPE in 2007 as a collaborative effort to create an information pathway for teachers, students, schools and parents to gain easier access to resources available to help with education, in particular, energy education.

Come join us for a fun night and be a part of our children's future. Help Core Element provide area students with challenging and exciting science activities to stimulate creativity and provide motivation and skills needed to compete in our country's ever expanding need for STEM professionals. Read more.

What is Core Element?

Why Support STEM Education?

How to Get Involved with Core Element

Board of Directors and Advisory Council

Contact Information

Core Element Thanks Our

Strike for STEM 2011 Sponsors

Nicholas & Amy Altiero
Braemar Casbarian, Inc.
Jan Brenan
David & Maria Huete
Barbara Pailet
Andrea Walker
Woodward Design & Build

It's not too late to sponsor a team at Strike for STEM!! Click here for more information.

PIPE

2011 Strike for STEM

Presenting Sponsor

The first annual Strike for STEM fundraiser is sponsored by Petroleum Industry Promoting Education or PIPE. Local Petroleum societies and organizations formed PIPE in 2007 as a collaborative effort to create an information pathway for teachers, students, schools and parents to gain easier access to resources available to help with education, in particular, energy education. Read more about PIPE.

AT&T and Surgical Specialists of Louisiana

Sign on as Sponsors for

STRIKE for STEM

Core Element President, David Huete announced, “Core Element is fortunate to have a variety of corporate sponsors. Two organizations that have stepped up to “Strike for STEM” are AT&T and the Surgical Specialists of Louisiana. These organizations understand the importance of STEM education on the future of our youth and our region.” Read about Strike for STEM sponsors.

2011 Summer STEM Institutes

Core Element held its annual Summer STEM Institutes focusing on science concepts with strong math and literacy components. All content aligns with the Louisiana Comprehensive Curriculum and is based on nationally recognized curricula created at leading research universities. Core Element’s STEM Institutes focus on core content with 30-60 hours of hands-on training from national presenters and master teachers. Read more about Core Element teacher training.

Core Element: Greater New Orleans STEM Initiative is a 501(c)3 organization.
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Core Element Thanks These Major Funders For Their Generous Support American Society of Human Genetics Baptist Community Ministries Lockheed Martin Northrop Grumman PIPE Shell Oil Company Society of Petroleum Engineers, Delta Section Society of Petroleum Engineers, Delta Section-Young Professionals Program Solid Works U.S. Navy

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