Texas A&M University-Commerce
Project STEEM

Texas A&M University-Commerce has been selected for a significant gift, $1,500,000 from the Greater Texas Foundation to promote interest and learning in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Education & Math.

This grant is funding 2 projects:
X-TEEMS ACADEMY and Infinity Institute.

INFINITY INSTITUTE

DATE: June 8 - July 3, 2008

What:  Math and Science Camp taught by University professors
Who:   High aptitude students grades 9th - 11th
When:  June 8 - July 3, 2008 (Reside on campus Sunday-Friday for four weeks)
Where: Texas A&M University-Commerce
Why:   To be challenged with math and science cores and earn money for participating

 

Participants: 26 students will be selected

• The students will receive a stipend ($1200) while attending this residential camp.
• The student will have all lodging, meals and courses provided by the grant funds.
• This program is separate from the X-TEEMS Academy

 

Activities include:

• In depth instruction and projects in math & science taught by TAMU-Commerce professors
• Guided labs by both graduate and undergraduate math and science students at TAMU-C
• Exciting field trips

 

X-TEEMS Academy

Over the next 3 years, 10 rural school districts will be selected each grant year to participate in the Project STEEM X-TEEMS Academy. Each school district will have a team of 6 students and 2 teachers that will develop project(s) and participate in collaborative learning activities with professors from Texas A&M University-Commerce. The results of these projects will be showcased at a public exhibit and also demonstrated at state and national math and science conferences. Through this project, area teachers will be able to discover the positive effects of project based learning. There are tremendous benefits for the teachers, students, the school district and our communities through participation in this grant. It will encourage more students to be involved in the study of Science, Technology, Engineering, Education, & Math beyond high school, to college and careers in the field.

 

School Districts Participating in the X-TEEMS 2008-09

1. Bland ISD	Supt. Mr. Bryan Clark
2. Bonham ISD	Supt. Mr. Sonny Cruse
3. Celeste ISD	Supt. Mr. Collin Clark
4. Chisum ISD	Supt. Mrs. Diane Stegall
5. Farmersville ISD	Supt. Mr. Jeff Adams
6. Mt. Vernon ISD	Supt. Mr. Richard Flanagan
7. Quitman ISD	Supt. Dr. Nancy Vaughan
8. Rains ISD	Supt. Mr. David Seago
9. Rivercrest ISD	Supt. Mr. Rickey Logan
10. Van Alstyne ISD	Supt. Mr. Alan Seay

 

School Districts Participating in the X-TEEMS 2007-08

1. Boles ISD, Hunt ounty	Supt. Dr. Graham Sweeney
2. Caddo Mills ISD, Hunt County	Supt. Ms. Vicki Payne
3. Celina ISD, Collin County	Supt. Mr. Rob O'Connor
4. Clarksville ISD, Red River County	Supt. Mrs. Pam Bryant
5. Commerce ISD, Hunt County	Supt. Mr. Mike Roberts
6. Cooper ISD, Delta County	Supt. Mr. Jason Marshall
7. Leonard ISD, Fannin County	Supt. Mr. Larry LaFavers
8. Quinlan ISD, Hunt County	Supt. Mr. Larry Johnson
9. Sulphur Bluff ISD, Hopkins County	Supt. Mr. Ricky Beadles
10. Whitewright ISD, Grayson County	Interim Supt. Mr. Reid Pittman

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Project STEEM does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, nationality or ethnic origin, sex, age, religion, or disability in any employment or participants in the Project.