The Region 2000 STEM Teacher Network is an informal communication network of science, engineering, technology and math (STEM) teachers focused on improving STEM education as it relates to the production and transmission of electric power. This network is an initiative of Central Virginia Community College and its NSF grant: “Nuclear Technologies Education: Priming the Pipeline” (NSF Award #0401829).
The Region 2000 STEM teacher provides participating STEM teachers with the means to:
Improve communication among members of the science, technology and math teaching community
Improve the preparatory and educational opportunities at the middle school and high school level in support of energy production and transmission
Improve the awareness of career options in energy production and transmission among students in middle and high school
What are the benefits and services?
Science, technology and math teachers included in the Region 2000 STEM Teacher Network have access to the following services:
Access to the most recent opportunities and resources available, sent directly to your desktop
A monthly NSF e-newsletter
Access to NSF developed resources for the classroom including STEM curriculum modules and materials and supplies
NSF sponsored professional development opportunities
Networking opportunities
Access to speakers for classroom
Current topics in STEM education
Links to related resources
How do I join?
You can become part of this network of STEM educators by contacting the CVCC NSF Project Manager.
What is the Region 2000 STEM Teacher Network?
