Blueprint: Designing Wisconsin's Future on Wisconsin Public Television

Blueprint: Designing Wisconsin's Future

This program examines how schools, businesses, and communities are partnering to prepare students for the 21st century workplace and society. Featuring interviews with students, teachers and community supporters, Blueprint explores the effects of innovative science, technology, engineering and mathematics programs on communities throughout Wisconsin. In this program, you will see:Ariens Technology & Engineering Center - Ariens Company has partnered with Brillion High School to create a state-of-the-art learning center where students work on diverse projects such as high-mileage vehicles and hydroponics.FIRST Lego League - A global program created to get students excited about science and technology, First Lego League utilizes theme-based challenges to engage students in research, problem solving, and engineering for a statewide competition.Biopharmaceutical Technology Center Institute - This nonprofit organization facilitates real-life laboratory activities related to science, technology and nature discovery for students and young adults.Westfield Biodiesel Program - The School District of Westfield is pioneering the production and use of alternative energy by enabling students to manufacture biodiesel that is used to fuel their school buses. This program can be found on WISTEM.org, a portal that supports young people as well as adults interested in pursuing STEM careers by linking them to supportive role models, excellent instruction/training, and access to real world applications and research opportunities.

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