Who We Are
Our Mission
to promote and expand the teaching and learning of Science, Technology, Engineering,
and Mathematics education in K-12 schools across Tennessee.
TSIN supports the growth and quality of STEM education in Tennessee by:
Connecting innovative schools, teachers, and administrators to one another and to national resources
Supporting schools and communities that want to create innovative schools and programs
Building community awareness and driving local school to industry partnerships
Stakeholders Across the State
History of the TSIN
In 2010, the Tennessee Department of Education partnered with Battelle to launch the Tennessee STEM Innovation Network. Focusing on “kindergarten to jobs,” the Network is developing high-quality STEM programming to further ensure Tennessee students are prepared for success in college and career and ready for the future of their choosing. The Network utilizes
Regional STEM Innovation Hubs
and
STEM Designated Schools
located across Tennessee to increase student interest and participation in STEM fields.
What is S T E M?
Engaging Learners
Opening Doors
Encouraging Innovation
For All
What is STEM?
STEM is much more than an acronym for the four subject areas of science, technology, engineering, and math. STEM education is a transformative approach to traditional teaching and learning that fosters creativity and innovative thinking in all students. An integrated STEM approach teaches students not to think in a silo, but shows them that problem-solving skills and critical thinking are necessary across all disciplines. Through STEM integration we are developing a workforce able to compete and succeed in the current and emerging global economy.
The Significance of STEM
STEM education is one of the most effective tools we have to prepare students for tomorrow’s workforce and success in college and career. At its foundation, STEM is focused on building critical and creative thinking and analysis skills by addressing how students view and experience the world around them. Strong STEM teaching and learning opportunities rest on inquiry-, technology-, and project-based learning activities and lessons that are tied to the real world. It is a diverse, interdisciplinary curriculum where activities in one class complement those in other classes. In the STEM classroom, robust partnerships reach beyond the walls of the school to include higher education and business partners in real-world lessons.
An Exciting STEM Jobs Forecast for Tennessee
According to Economic Modeling Specialists International (2015), forecasts show that by 2024 STEM jobs in Tennessee will grow by 16%, and up to 18% in Computing, with non-STEM jobs estimated at only 10% growth. This, coupled with natural STEM labor trends, will guarantee an abundance of STEM jobs over the next few years and beyond. Tennessee must be poised to fill these jobs with home-grown talent.
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