The Central Regional Compact for Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education
July 2008
Introduction
The Central Region is the largest and most economically diverse regions within the Pennsylvania’s STEM Initiative. The region is a combination of rural populations and cities; economic bases ranging from agriculture, steel, and coal; mountains and valleys; and a plethora of natural and human resources. To appeal to the broad economic and geographic base of the region, a balanced and diverse network of organizations will need to cooperate and collaborate with an approach for service in their sub regions and the entire region as a whole.
Vision
In order to ensure that industries in the Central Region are competitive in the global marketplace
and that people in the Central Region have the skills necessary to work in the technologically challenging occupations that companies demand, the Central STEM Region will work to develop relevant, effective, and systemic science, technology, engineering, and mathematics efforts aligned with K-12 education, higher education, and workforce development.
Implementation
Members of the Central PA STEM Region commit to collaborating on STEM-related initiatives designed to emphasize the importance of a STEM-literate population through several methods including:
- communication on and advocacy of STEM initiatives and legislation
- sharing of information on research, programs, and efforts relating to STEM
- collaboration among stakeholder organizations for the development of programs designed for education, promotion, and advocacy of a STEM-literate population and competitive economy
By signing the Central Regional Compact, I agree to become a partner in the Central STEM Region.
Name Title Signature Date
Organization Email Address Phone
Please indicate the category that best fits the description for your organization:
K-12 Education
Higher Education
Workforce
Economic Development Agency or Non-Profit Organization
Business
Please return this form to: Central PA STEM Region, C/O Saint Francis University, Science Outreach Center, 117 Evergreen Drive, Loretto, PA 15940, centralstem@francis.edu.