K-12 Initiatives
Virginia Tech Innovation Campus K-12 Initiative
We believe computer science and STEM education are for all!
In the City of Alexandria and beyond, the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus is committed to inspiring, motivating, and preparing K-12 students for technology careers. We believe that starting in elementary school, all children should have access to computer science and STEM content and skills needed to thrive in the global society. Through cross sector partnerships, we work to transform K-12 education.
The Innovation Campus is committed to:
- Making computer science and STEM accessible in K-12 learning environments.
- Building new pathways for students to pursue their postsecondary goals.
- Collaborating with innovators to prepare more K-12 teachers, administrators, students, and families for a digital world.
Goals
- Inspire and prepare the next generation of problem solvers with computing and STEM pathway experiences for the future of work.
- Partner with K-12 teachers to transform classroom instruction with innovative, research-based approaches.
- Convene stakeholders annually to create and update a roadmap to innovation and tech talent in K-12 and beyond.
- Evaluate the impact of innovative programs, partnerships, and policy work.
K-12 STEM and Computing Events for 2024
The Virginia Tech Innovation Campus has an exciting line-up of events scheduled for 2024 aimed at supporting STEM education and computing in the D.C. Area.
Use our registration form to volunteer or support any of the events as an individual, a business or a community organization!
U.S. Drone Soccer program schedule 2024
105 Mount Vernon, Alexandria, VA 22301, Innovation Campus
- Thursday, February 8, 2024, 3:15 - 4:10 pm
- Saturday, February 10, 2024, 9:00 am- 1:00 pm | Practice Competition
- Tuesday, February 20, 2024, 8:30 - 9:00 am
- Saturday, February 24, 2024, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Tuesday, March 5, 2024, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Saturday, March 9, 2024, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Tuesday, March 12, 2024, 3:15 - 4:10 pm
- Wednesday, March 13, 2024, 3:15 - 4:10 pm
4646 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA 22304, GW Library
- Thursday, February 8, 2024, 3:15 - 4:10 pm
- Saturday, February 10, 2024, 9 am- 1:00 pm | Practice Competition
- Wednesday, February 21, 2024, 3:15 - 4:10 pm
- Thursday, February 22, 2024, 3:15 - 4:10 pm
- Saturday, February 24, 2024, 9:00 pm - 1:00 pm
- Wednesday, March 6, 2024, 3:15 - 4:10 pm
- Thursday, March 7, 2024, 3:15 - 4:10 pm
- Saturday, March 9, 2024, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Wednesday, March 13, 2024, 3:15 - 4:10 pm
- Thursday, March 14, 2024, 3:15 - 4:10 pm
- Regional Qualifier
March 15-16, 6:00 am - 6:00 pm - National Championship, St. James
April 26-27, 7:00 am - 9:00 pm - World Cup, St. James
April 28, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
K-12 STEM and Computer science teacher professional development
The Virginia Tech Innovation Campus is offering a Teacher Professional Development Program with the goal of expanding STEM and computing knowledge and teaching practices among elementary and middle school teachers. The program is facilitated in partnership with the Alexandria City Public Schools and supported by a $250,000 educational grant from Amazon.
March 2024
- Amazon Hybrid Computer Science Teacher Professional Development Day | March 21
Building partnerships for impact
- The SCRIPT: Strategic CSFORALL Planning Tool for School Districts (SCRIPT) Facilitator
- Innovation Campus and Boeing Host STEM Career Tour
- Innovation Campus Partners with schools for professional Development
- Virginia Tech host the First STEM and College Fair in Alexandria VA
- Alexandria City middle schoolers become NASA engineers during Project Red Rover
- Robotics program puts real-world STEM in the hands of Alexandria middle schooler
- Amazon grant Supports Virginia Tech Innovation Campus Teacher Professional Development Program
- Summer Program delivers fun STEM Education at Virginia Tech
- Alexandria Teachers Participate in Innovation Campus Coding workshop
For additional information on Innovation Campus K-12 initiatives, contact Dr. Pamela O. Gilchrist (pamelag@vt.edu) Director, K-12 Education.
Become a Sustaining Friend of the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus K-12 Fund.
Join us in unpacking the wonder of STEM and computing through innovative programs, partnerships, and policy efforts. Support our fund with an online gift here.
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