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CEISMC
The Center for Education Integrating Science,
Mathematics, and Computing (CEISMC) (pronounced like
"seismic") is a partnership uniting the Georgia
Institute of Technology with many other educational
groups, schools, corporations, and opinion leaders
throughout the state of Georgia, toward one common goal:
to ensure that K-12 students in Georgia receive the best
possible preparation in science, mathematics, and
technology as they seek their place in the modern world.
CEISMC and its supporters
believe scientific and mathematical understanding is a
way of enriching human experiences. Additionally, a
major concern persists in increasing the level of public
understanding regarding society's most complex
technological issues.
On a
very practical level, we are concerned about the future
work force and the skill level that will be required in
future jobs. According to the U. S. Bureau of Labor
Statistics, the most rapid job growth over the coming
decade will likely be in various areas of science;
engineering; healthcare; and technical, blue collar
trades. Other statistics show our work force growing
increasingly diverse, with more female and minority
workers entering the job market than ever before. Other
studies warn us that of all K-12 students, girls and
minorities are more likely to turn away from science and
mathematics at an early age.
CEISMC actively encourages success for these
underrepresented and underserved populations,
and
seeks to meet future challenges by encouraging and
inspiring the best in science, math, and technology
education for all students.
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