Issue No. Eight

Then: A high school counselor trying to find meaningful outlets for her students’ talents. Pioneer Technology Center’s Biomedical Education helps Malena’s students

• Formulate concepts and build “spectacular things” with specialized computers, lasers and other equipment.
• Access real-world experiences and get an accurate idea of work they would do as an engineer or medical researcher.
• Experience science and technology-focused education in a small-town atmosphere.

Now: With classes that go beyond a traditional teacher, theory and textbook setting, Malena can offer a realistic college perspective in biomedical sciences to her students.

Then: An unprepared college engineering major who changed majors during his sophomore year to earn degrees in math and education. Teaching math for CTC’s Pre-Engineering course helped Bryan

• Provide students with challenging classes in pre-calculus, trigonometry and physics, which are unavailable at some high schools.
• Instruct students with similar interests and common goals who are college-bound in science and math fields.
• Realize technology centers are flexible partners with high schools, accommodating students with extracurricular activities.

Now: Bryan makes learning fun while teaching students the key mathematical concepts needed for success as college engineering major.

Then: A young teen, inspired by going with his dad—a dentist—on medical mission trips to Honduras and Nicaragua. PTC’s Biomedical Education helped Andrew

• Gain a better idea of college expectations.
• See how hospital technology could be improved.
• Envision a career in biomedical engineering.

Now: A student on the right track, Andrew is well prepared and receiving college acceptances. He is interested in designing easy-to-use medical equipment.

Then: A teacher used to a traditional high school classroom of 30-plus students. MTC’s Project Lead the Way biomedical science education gives Kelli an opportunity to

• Provide the rigor of a college course in a “dream size” classroom.
• Address issues that a teacher in a traditional classroom may have to overlook.
• Work with students individually.

Now: Every day Kelli enjoys teaching students who are excited about science and focused on learning.

Then: A Tuttle High School senior hoping to broaden his education and be accepted to a top engineering university. CVTC’s Pre-Engineering program helped Seth

• Enroll and excel in Advanced Calculus and Physics I as a freshman at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
• Score a 32 on the ACT college entrance exam.
• Open doors of opportunity he didn’t know existed.

Now: Seth is currently a freshman at MIT, working toward a successful career in engineering.

Then: A Lawton High School senior with high math and science scores and dreams of becoming a flight attendant. GPTC’s Pre-Engineering education has helped Martha

• Consider engineering as a possible career.
• Use her competitive hands-on nature to apply what she learns in class.
• Meet high school students from southwest Oklahoma who are also interested in science and math.

Now: Martha’s dream has changed. She hopes to design aircraft as an aerospace or mechanical engineer.

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