September - Vol 70, No 1 - International Technology and ...
September - Vol 70, No 1 - International Technology and ...
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Contents<br />
september • VOL. <strong>70</strong> • NO. 1<br />
19<br />
Preferences of Male <strong>and</strong> Female Students for<br />
TSA Competitive Events<br />
An explanation of why female students may be<br />
avoiding TE courses, a presentation of research-tested<br />
sets of tools for TE teachers to fix the problem, <strong>and</strong> a<br />
suggested pathway towards technological literacy for<br />
all students.<br />
Charles R. Mitts <strong>and</strong> W. J. Haynie, III<br />
Departments<br />
1<br />
2<br />
4<br />
ITEEA Web News<br />
STEM News<br />
STEM Calendar<br />
9 Resources<br />
in <strong>Technology</strong><br />
<strong>and</strong><br />
Engineering<br />
16 Classroom<br />
Challenge<br />
27<br />
Design Squad<br />
(NEW!)<br />
7<br />
30<br />
36<br />
Features<br />
Editorial: The Necessity of Change<br />
Katie De la paz<br />
Advancing STEM Education: A 2020 Vision<br />
This article sets out to clarify the purpose of STEM education as well as address challenges<br />
to its advancement.<br />
Rodger W. Bybee<br />
2010 Supermileage Competition Photos<br />
Publisher, Kendall N. Starkweather, DTE<br />
Editor-In-Chief, Kathleen B. de la Paz<br />
Editor, Kathie F. Cluff<br />
ITEEA Board of Directors<br />
Gary Wynn, DTE, President<br />
Ed Denton, DTE, Past President<br />
Thomas Bell, DTE, President-Elect<br />
Joanne Trombley, Director, Region I<br />
R<strong>and</strong>y McGriff, Director, Region II<br />
Mike Neden, DTE, Director, Region III<br />
Steven Shumway, Director, Region IV<br />
Greg Kane, Director, ITEEA-CS<br />
Richard Seymour, Director, CTTE<br />
Andrew Klenke, Director, TECA<br />
Marlene Scott, Director, TECC<br />
Kendall N. Starkweather, DTE, CAE,<br />
Executive Director<br />
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