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Math and Science Education Activites Inventory

Iowa Department of Education and Board of Regent Universities

2007



Program(s) at SCC - 16
Title
Description
Funding Source
Partner Institutions
Director Name
Biotechnology Curriculum Development and Dissemination Project  This project aims to provide regional agricultural industries with biotechnicians proficient in mathematics, technology, life and agricultural science. Activities include sponsoring an academic retreat for community college and university faculty to partner with business and industry leaders to identify core competencies and align curriculum with emerging industry standards. Additionally, the project aims to integrate biotechnology concepts into existing transfer and agriculture degree programs at community colleges, thereby preparing students to enter a rapidly growing job market or pursue higher education goals.

Project Status: Current 
National Science Foundation  NICC, State Fair Community College (Sedalia, Mo.), Iowa State University, South Dakota State University, and Northwest Missouri State University.  Robert Klepper
Associate Professor -- Science
SCC - 16
712-362-7959
 
Project Lead The Way  SCC is working with K-12 school districts to enable the usage of the Project Lead The Way curriculum.

Project Status: Current 
Workforce Training and Economic Development Fund  K-12 school districts in Area 16  Monica Hinkle
Director of High School Relations
SCC - 16
319-208-5046
 

 

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