Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math Academy

  Preparing students to succeed in a technology-dependent society 

Why STEM Academy?
If you enjoy figuring out how an object works, doing puzzles, understanding the human body, discovering the secrets of nature or creating new applications for existing technology, then consider selecting the STEM Academy. Choosing the STEM Academy will be the beginning of an exploration of fields such as structural design, computer science, nanotechnology, environmental science, assistive technologies, robotics, physics, chemistry and biology. Each of the fields that STEM explores features technology that plays a central role in our daily lives, including cell phones, computers, the Internet, cars, bridges, food and medicines. If these are topics that interest you, STEM is an appropriate choice.
 
 
STEM Advanced Course Offerings
SCIENCE
• Chemistry II or AP Chemistry
• Physics II or AP Physics
• Earth/Space Science
• Adv. Environmental Science or AP Environmental Science
• Natural Resource Management
• AP Biology
• Anatomy & Physiology
• Agribusiness Management
• Horticulture Science
• Forensic Science
• Nanotechnology
• Adv. Animal Science
• Landscape Management
TECHNOLOGY
• Tech Lab I & II
• Computer/Network Support
• Computer Applications
• Electricity/Electronics
• Manufacturing Systems & Processes
• Construction Systems
ENGINEERING (PROJECT LEAD THE WAY)
• Intro to Engineering & Design
• Principles of Engineering
• Aerospace Engineering
• Civil Engineering & Architecture
• Automation/Robotics
• Digital Electronics
MATHEMATICS
• Pre-Calculus
• Discrete Math
• AP Statistics
• Probability & Statistics
• AP & College Credit Calculus
 
 
Community Partnership
This year Whirlpool Corporation partnered with nine teams of Penn STEM students in order to design storage components for schools. The challenge given us by Whirlpool was to create a storage product that students or teachers would use in schools. After a day at Whirlpool headquarters learning about innovation and design, the teams consulted with Whirlpool as part of the process of designing a storage unit. Each team presented its product design to Whirlpool officials at their corporate headquarters at the end of the semester.
 
With what institutions does STEM partner?
Higher Education
• IUSB
• Ivy Tech SB
• Purdue University
• University of Notre Dame
Business Partnerships
• AEP
• Daman Products
• EPS, LLC
• MTI
• Patrick Metals
• Penn Boosters
• Penn PTO
• PHM Education Foundation
• Praxair
• Randy Leliaert Agency
• Regal Mold & Die
• Whirlpool
Governmental Agencies
• U.S. Departments of Agriculture, Fish & Wildlife, Forestry, Soils and Water
• Indiana DNR
• Indiana Department of Environmental Management
• St. Joseph County Department of Health and St. Joseph County Parks
• St. Joseph County Soil & Water Conservation District
 
What organizations are incorporated into STEM activities?
• The Notre Dame Quarknet Center & NDeRC (Notre Dame extended Research Community)
• Seniors Exploring Engineering at Purdue University
• STEM Symposium at IVY Tech South Bend
• Engineering Career Day at Purdue South Bend
• IGEMS (International Genetic Engineering Machine) Competition
• Biology Olympiad
• TEAMS (Tests of Engineering Aptitude, Mathematics & Science)
• FIRST Robotics Competition
• Robotic Club
• Mathematical Competitions (IML)
• Engineering Technology Workshop at Purdue SB
• Wildlife Management Habitat Contest
• FFA Career Development Events
• Guest Speaker Program
 
What does STEM prepare me for after high school?
Agriculture, Agricultural Operations, & Related Sciences
• Forest and Conservation Technicians
• Climate Change Analyst
• Food Scientist
• Surveyor
• Environmental Scientist
• Landscape Architect
• Animal Trainer
• Soil and Water Conservationist
• Park Ranger
• Soil Sciences
• Water Treatment Plant Operator
Computer & Informational Sciences and Support Services
• Geographic Information Systems Technician
• Computer Programmer
• Computer Software Engineer
• Database Administrator
• Network Systems & Data Communications Analyst
• Remote Sensing Scientist or Technician
• Sofware Quality Assurance Engineer. & Tester
Engineering & Engineering Technologies
• Aeronautical Engineer
• Automotive Engineer
• CAD Technician
• Chemical Engineer
• Civil Engineer
• Electrical Engineer
• Energy Engineer
• Environmental Engineer
• Fuel Cell Engineer
• Mechanical Engineer
• Nanosystems Engineer
• Wind Energy Engineer
• Wind Turbine Service Technician
Biological & Biomedical Sciences
• Marine Architect
• Biochemist
• Biologist
• Biological Engineer
• Forensic Science Technician
• Marine Biologist
• Medical Researcher
• Pathologist
• Veterinarian
 
Contact Information
STEM Academy Leader - Diane Bowersox
dbowersox@phm.k12.in.us
574-258-9527
 
Stem Academy Faculty 2011-2012
Laurie Bednarek - Science
Will Berti - Math
Dawn Boulac - Math
Diane Bowersox - Science
Michael Cragun - Technology
Les Crooks - Technology
Brad Grounds - Math
George Grzegorek - English
Jean Huang - ENL
Art Klinger - Science
Maryellyn Knight - Math
Jim Langfeld - Technology
Mel Lenig - Agriculture
Michael Maciulski - Technology
David Martin – Social Studies
James McPhee - Science
Val Ong - Math
Ken Poling - Science
Kim Poling - Math
Kim Reitz - Science
Al Rhodes - Math
Brad Robertson - Technology
Jim Sauer - English
Dawn Troyer- English
Daniel Vogelgesang - Technology
Mark Watts - Science
Steve Wiseman - Technology
Cory Yeoman - Technology
Trent Yeoman - Math
Georgine Smith (Secretary)                                                   

                                         

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