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A STEM Initiative
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)

COMETS (Career-Oriented Mathematics, Engineering, Technology and Science) is a partnership between Ocean County's school districts, business, industry, the NAVAIR program at the Naval Air Engineering Station (NAES) Lakehurst and Ocean County College to promote the study of math and science.

>> Ocean County Teachers: Submit your best Lesson Plan

>> Derek Jorgensen, MATES student, wins award

>> Photo: MATES student awarded new laptop

>> Math and Science Initiative takes off like a "COMET"

>> Comet Initiative invited to join STEM Education Coalition

>> Asbury Park Press: STARBASE program at Lakehurst NAS

>> Press Release: STARBASE Lakehurst Endorsed

>> News: OCC Engineering Student wins Beacon Award

Our Vision
Students and their parents join with educators to view mathematics and science as meaningful for technological careers, thus motivating, equipping, and challenging students to pursue studies in these disciplines.

Our Mission
Engage parents, students, and teachers through advocacy and educational programs to:

• recognize that mathematics and science are vital in the global economy
• enhance mathematics and science education
• increase the number of students who choose to pursue these disciplines in preparation for the technologically challenging career paths of the future

Our Goals

• Raise K-12 parents, students and teachers awareness of the importance of math and science education for economic success
• Enhance K-12 math and science education
• Build K-12 student interest and involvement in science
• Build k-12 student interest and involvement in math
• Increase and support OCC student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)careers
• Expand programs to middle school and high school
• Expand internship program to include high school students

A Place to Share Ideas

A World in Motion Video	The A World in Motion ® curriculum joins together teachers, students, and industry volunteers in an exploration of physical science while addressing essential mathematic and scientific concepts and skills.
Javier Builds a Bridge	Javier Builds a Bridge A Civil Engineering Story Illustrated by Jeannette Martin Readers are invited to create beam, arch, and suspension bridges. With some creativity and knowledge of the engineering design process, everyone can engineer! Engineering is Elementary Curriculum Overview
Junkyard Wars at Ocean County College	Junkyard Wars at OCC Students are given specifications to design and construct a push cart chariot made out of junkyard parts which is powered by two humans. The vehicle competes in a timed race on an obstacle course requiring turning, stopping, and reverse moves. Students learn about design and have lots of fun.
Play Video "Build your own Jitterbug"	Jitterbug Afterschool Activity In this activity, you'll make a Jitterbug, a motorized toy that seems to dance, using a recycled CD and a DC motor. Decorate your Jitterbug using pipe cleaners, glitter, feathers, googly eyes, felt, and other craft materials. >> Download resource >> Play video "build a Jitterbug" Exploratorium After School

News
Here are some of the initial projects:

• Internships at NAVAIR
• STARBASE Academy at NAVAIR Lakehurst
• STARBASE Lakehurst Endorsed
• Student wins award for the COMET name
• Math and Science Initiative takes off like a "COMET"
  

Stay tuned … we' ll be rolling out new programs and web content.

 

Links (An Extensive Listing of STEM resources)
Links for STEM (Science, Technology, EngineeringandMathematics related initiatives)

Contacts
Dr. William Eventoff, Chair COMETS initiative

beventoff@estm.biz

Dr. Yehia Elmogahzy, Dean of Math, Science, Engineering, and Technology at Ocean County College

yelmogahzy@ocean.edu