ReInvent Abilene’s Blog

Please attend ReInvent Abilene gathering today. The Director of Abilene ISD New Tech High School @ ACU plans to attend - I would like to introduce him and speak a moment about how the ReInvent 'expert panel' for Engineering Capstone Course projects relates to the need for community involvement in New Tech High School project based learning.

Don't forget tha next month TTU Office of Technology Commercialization director David Miller will speak about commercialization services for non-university entities.

"Engineering Capstone Project Review"
Thursday, April 9, 2009
5:00pm to 7:00pm
Texas Tech University at Abilene
302 Pine Street - Across from the Downtown Abilene Post Office

Keith Thomas of Abilene High School and Sammy Evans of Cooper High School direct the Engineering Design and Development Capstone Course under the Project Lead The Way high school level pre-engineering curriculum. Thomas and Evans also teach Engineering Design, Principles of Engineering and Computer Integrated Manufacturing.

Future ReInvent Gatherings:
THU MAY 14: Texas Tech University System Vice Chancellor of Technology Commercialization, David Miller, to speak about how the TTU Office of Technology Commercialization partners with non-university entities in West Texas by providing innovation resources for inventors and investors.

- "Reinventing the Abilene Economy through R&D"-

The ReInvent Abilene purpose is to help create synergy and collegiality as part of our effort to reinvent the Abilene economy through research and development activities

ReInvent Abilene is sponsored by Develop Abilene, Innovation Partners and Texas Tech University at Abilene

Innovation Partners

ReInvent Abilene mailing list inquiries go to Tom.Dolan@ttu.eduu

     

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I hope you will be able to attend the Springboard Challenge Awards Dinner the evening of April 25, 2009.

Supporting our entrepreneur/business builders from the Abilene academic and business communities is fundamental to the health of our economy and our national heritage.

Come and enjoy seeing the winners receive their prize money of  $40,000.

Saturday April 25, 2009 7:00 pm
ACU Hunter Welcome Center at Abilene Christian University

Keynote Speaker:  Dr. Christopher Kersey,  Camden Partners; Baltimore, MD
Subject:  “What They Don’t Teach You at Harvard Business School About Entrepreneurship”

Tickets:  Can be purchased on the Springboard website:  www.springboardchallenge.com
Or: Call 325-674-2503

Thank you,

Jim Porter
ACU Entrepreneur in Residence

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		John M. Martinez Director New Tech High School @ ACU 325.677.1444 ext 7824 john.martinez@abileneisd.org
Abilene Independent School District
241 Pine Street Ÿ Abilene, Texas 79601 Ÿ (325) 677-1444

March 31, 2009

Dear Abilene ISD Families;

I am proud to announce that the Abilene Independent School District will open New Tech High School @ ACU in August 2009. The school will begin with approximately 100 ninth grade students chosen by lottery from current 8^th grade students in Abilene ISD and area schools. In partnership with ACU, we will be creating a new high school that will incorporate the Project-Based Learning model of the New Technology Foundation and the T-STEM initiative through the Texas High School Project. As a community, we have been studying these exciting initiatives for over a year. After much conversation and deliberation, we are ready to share the vision of New Tech.

There are many questions regarding New Tech that need to be answered such as, how will this be different from what my student is currently experiencing in school and how will this help them succeed at the next level of their education or in the job force? As the Director of NTHS@ACU, I would like an opportunity to present the concept in its entirety and answer your questions.

We are going to proceed with communication in two different ways. One way is through a community forum that will happen at the Hunter Welcome Center on the campus of ACU. Another is through a series of TechTalk meetings that will take place at Mann and Madison Middle schools and One AISD Center. Listed below are the dates and times for the various meetings:

·         April 14,  - Parent Informational Session (including a student panel from NTHS@Coppell) –    Hunter Welcome Center at ACU, 7:30-8:30pm

·         April  16 – TechTalk (parent session)– Mann Middle School auditorium, 7:00pm

·         April 21 – TechTalk (parent session)– Madison Middle School auditorium, 6:00pm

·         April 23 – TechTalk (parent session)– One AISD Center, Board Room, 6:00pm

Our ultimate goal is to maintain an open line of communication with you regarding New Tech High School @ ACU. Please feel free to contact me at the above number at any time if you need more clarification or information. Your support and encouragement are essential for the success of our students in the 21^st Century.

I have included several websites that you can browse to find additional information on our program. I hope to see you soon.

www.newtechfoundation.org

www.thsp.org

Sincerely,

John M. Martinez

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ReInvent Abilene gathering is this Thursday at 5pm. Also remember the Abilene Springboard Challenge registration deadline is this Friday, April 10. Springboard is a mini business plan competition with $40K in prize money. $7.5K to winners in student, pre-revenue and post-revenue categories. More information @ SpringBoardChallenge.com

For ReInvent Abilene this Thursday, I'll provide 'grading sheets' to all attendees to fill out as they evaluate three teams of pre-Engineering students from Abilene & Cooper High presenting business plans of products developed in their Senior Capstone Engineering Design course. This 'expert panel' of attendees will give technical and business feedback. Don't forget to suggest ways to commercializable the projects.

"Engineering Capstone Project Review"
Thursday, April 9, 2009
5:00pm to 7:00pm
Texas Tech University at Abilene
302 Pine Street - Across from the Downtown Abilene Post Office

Keith Thomas of Abilene High School and Sammy Evans of Cooper High School direct the Engineering Design and Development Capstone Course under the Project Lead The Way high school level pre-engineering curriculum. Thomas and Evans also teach Engineering Design, Principles of Engineering and Computer Integrated Manufacturing.

Future ReInvent Gatherings:
THU MAY 14: Texas Tech University System Vice Chancellor of Technology Commercialization, David Miller, to speak about how the TTU Office of Technology Commercialization partners with non-university entities in West Texas by providing innovation resources for inventors and investors.

- "Reinventing the Abilene Economy through R&D"-

The ReInvent Abilene purpose is to help create synergy and collegiality as part of our effort to reinvent the Abilene economy through research and development activities

ReInvent Abilene is sponsored by Develop Abilene, Innovation Partners and Texas Tech University at Abilene

Innovation Partners

ReInvent Abilene mailing list inquiries go to Tom.Dolan@ttu.eduu

     

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Reminder that April Reinvent gathering is next Thursday. Three teams of pre-Engineering students from Abilene & Cooper High will present business plan of a product developed in Senior Capstone Engineering Design course. Gathering attendees will act as expert panel' giving technical and business feedback. Abilene High Project Lead The Way instructor Keith Thomas invites attendees to suggest ways to commercializable the projects.

"Engineering Capstone Project Review"
Thursday, April 9, 2009
5:00pm to 7:00pm
Texas Tech University at Abilene
302 Pine Street - Across from the Downtown Abilene Post Office

Keith Thomas of Abilene High School and Sammy Evans of Cooper High School direct the Engineering Design and Development Capstone Course under the Project Lead The Way high school level pre-engineering curriculum. Thomas and Evans also teach Engineering Design, Principles of Engineering and Computer Integrated Manufacturing.

Don't forget future ReInvent Gatherings:
THU MAY 14: Texas Tech University System Vice Chancellor of Technology Commercialization, David Miller, to speak about how the TTU Office of Technology Commercialization partners with non-university entities in West Texas by providing innovation resources for inventors and investors.

- "Reinventing the Abilene Economy through R&D"-

The ReInvent Abilene purpose is to help create synergy and collegiality as part of our effort to reinvent the Abilene economy through research and development activities

ReInvent Abilene is sponsored by Develop Abilene, Innovation Partners and Texas Tech University at Abilene

Innovation Partners

ReInvent Abilene mailing list inquiries go to Tom.Dolan@ttu.eduu

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You're invited April 9 to be part of an 'Expert Panel' reviewing the technology and business plans of 3 teams of Abilene and Cooper High School pre-engineering students. These senior students have completed research and development phases and are ready to launch their products with help from ReInvent attendees.

"Engineering Capstone Project Review"
Thursday, April 9, 2009
5:00pm to 7:00pm
Texas Tech University at Abilene
302 Pine Street - Across from the Downtown Abilene Post Office

Keith Thomas of Abilene High School and Sammy Evans of Cooper High School direct the Engineering Design and Development Capstone Course under the Project Lead The Way high school level pre-engineering curriculum http://www.pltw.org/Engineering/engineering.cfm Thomas and Evans also teach Engineering Design, Principles of Engineering and Computer Integrated Manufacturing.

Future ReInvent Gatherings:
THU MAY 14: Texas Tech University System Vice Chancellor of Technology Commercialization, David Miller, to speak about how the TTU Office of Technology Commercialization partners with non-university entities in West Texas by providing innovation resources for inventors and investors.

- "Reinventing the Abilene Economy through R&D"-

The ReInvent Abilene purpose is to help create synergy and collegiality as part of our effort to reinvent the Abilene economy through research and development activities

ReInvent Abilene is sponsored by Develop Abilene, Innovation Partners and Texas Tech University at Abilene

Innovation Partners

ReInvent Abilene mailing list inquiries go to Tom.Dolan@ttu.eduu

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