![]() “Computational and mathematical thinking are essential to the DoD workforce in nearly every domain, from climate simulations and aerodynamics to analyzing large volumes of text data and satellite imagery,” said Sinkovits. The online Summer Academy, led by the Institute teachers, will be held the following week, July 6 – 10, 2020, for 24 military-connected, underserved, and underrepresented rising seniors from the teachers’ high schools. The curriculum will focus on identifying the best conditions for using computing and technology to solve math problems (an example of Standard for Mathematical Practice #5: Use appropriate tools strategically). Teachers will explore Discrete Math content and be introduced to Python computer language through games of strategy, cryptography and counting techniques. The online Summer Institute, now underway, runs from June 22-July 2, 2020, for 20 teachers from the Oceanside Unified School District, San Diego Unified School District, San Marcos Unified School District and Sweetwater Union High School District. The ICAT through DM’s Summer Institute professional development program for teachers and Summer Academy for students were slated to be held at SDSC, but because of COVID-19 restrictions the programs have been moved online. “We’re pleased the DSEC Innovation Bloc grant, a collaboration between the UC San Diego Mathematics Project and SDSC, will bring crucial computer and mathematics skills and knowledge to military-connected, underserved, and underrepresented students in San Diego.” ![]() “UC San Diego CREATE is helping our campus to leverage its contacts and networks to support STEM learning for all students, particularly those from less advantaged backgrounds, to make use of learning opportunities funded by the DoD and its many STEM partners,” said Susan Yonezawa, associate director of CREATE and a co-director of the UC San Diego Math Project. The consortium is comprised of 18 organizations, includes UC San Diego CREATE, which serves as a program hub lead on the DSEC grant. The DSEC Innovation Bloc grant was awarded as part of a five-year, $75 million award by the DoD under which DSEC focuses on K-16 (kindergarten through college) STEM enrichment programs for military-connected and/or low-income students and educators, as well as workforce engagement, program evaluation, and public outreach efforts across the nation. Bob Sinkovits, director of SDSC’s scientific computing applications and lead for SDSC’s Education and Training program and Osvaldo Soto, director of the UC San Diego Mathematics Project at CREATE, are the Principal Investigators for the grant.
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