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We are always seeking ways to partner with schools, especially those in
the Baltimore region. Please contact program staff for any of the
following:
- You have a student who would make a great Sherman Scholar
- You would like to host a Sherman Scholar in your classroom
or school building to serve as a tutor, mentor or fellow
- You are interested in being a Mentor Teacher to Sherman Alumni
- You want to hire a graduate of the Sherman Program
Two programs in which the UMBC community is highly committed
and deeply involved are FIRST LEGO League (FLL) and Project Lead the Way
(PLTW). Both
of these aim to increase the number of K-12 students and professionals in
STEM-related activities.
- FIRST LEGO League (FLL)
If you are
a middle school teacher looking for a fun, engaging after-school club
that teaches mathematical and engineering concepts, teamwork, and critical
thinking, FIRST LEGO League (FLL) is a great option.
FLL is the result of
an exciting alliance between FIRST and the LEGO Company. Guided by adult
mentors and their own imaginations, FLL students solve real-world engineering
challenges, develop important life skills, and learn to make positive
contributions to society. FLL provides students age 9-14 with an opportunity
to challenge their math and science skills in an internationally recognized
competitive environment. FLL combines a hands-on, interactive robotics
program with a sports-like atmosphere. Teams of up to 10 players focus
on team building, problem solving, creativity, and analytical thinking
to develop a well thought out solution to a problem currently facing the
world - the Challenge.
For more information, check out FIRST,
FLL, and
FLL Maryland.
- Project Lead the Way (PLTW)
Project
Lead The Way® (PLTW) is a not-for-profit organization that
promotes pre-engineering courses for middle and high school students. PLTW
forms partnerships with public schools, higher education institutions and
the private sector to increase the quantity and quality of engineers and
engineering technologists graduating from our educational system.
For more
information, check out Project
Lead the Way and Maryland
Project Lead the Way at UMBC.
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