Emblem director Jon G. Baker
Dade Moeller, an environmental service company based in Richland, Washingt. , Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
The subject of education Stem took the front of the stage in California, with a working group on the question convened by the restricted committee of the assembly of the State on the increase in the integration of STEMs in the ‘education. One of the main recommendations of the working group in the superintendent state of Tom Torlakson public education is to start building the basics of STEM learning in the early years.
“With the roots of education and training, Dade Moeller is happy to support the learning of STEMs at the Emblem Academy,” said CEO and founder of the company Matt Moeller. “As an employer of staff members who specialize in scientific fields, including radio-security, industrial hygiene and environmental protection, we focus on highly qualified people in Stem subjects, as well as that independent motivated, curious and creative thinkers. Because we know that STEM schools – even in elementary level – play a vital role in inspiration and equipment of the future workforce of our country, we strive to promote STEM education in our communities local. For us, the support of the Emblem Academy is part of our mission and our responsibility. »»
Dade Moeller learned the Academy emblem through an employee of the company who lives in Santa Clarita and whose children attend school. STEM schools and programs in Washington, Maryland, Illinois, Massachusetts and Tennessee also benefited from the support of Dade Moeller.
Dade Moeller’s donation from the EV3 platform, the most recent generation of Lego robotics technologies, opens the door to other companies sharing the same ideas to join the Emblem Academy robotics program. Lego robotics programs are well known to provide a practical basis for STEM concepts such as IT, engineering and mathematics, as well as to feed the relevant skills by STEMs such as problem solving, creativity, cooperation and prototyping.
With the inaugural donation of Dade Moeller, as well as a recent contribution from a local company in Santa Clarita, Emblem Academy has now enough Lego delay sets for one of the upper classrooms to be used. Pulling this momentum, the director of the Emblem Academy, Jon G. Baker, is now looking to obtain additional grants and business donations to bring Lego robotics to more emblematic classrooms, including in primary classes via LEGO “Wedo” sets. With enough “wedo” deaths and sets, Baker would offer a robotic “Steminar” “Steminar” course with primary and upper classes, as well as to establish an emblem team of the Academy to participate in local and national robotics competitions.
“The LEGO Mindstorms and ‘Wedo’ robotics sets offer such an incredible opportunity to bring real robotics technology into the hands of our students,” said Baker. “Not only will they enrich our STEM program, but they will also provide the practical inspiration and motivation that many children need to understand and fully integrate scientific concepts. We appreciate the contribution by Dade Moeller so much of the first set of deaths in our school, and I hope that other companies – locally or beyond – join us to bring this advanced educational resource to the Santa Clarita valley . »»
About Dade Moeller
Dade Moeller provides a full range of professional and technical services to federal, state and commercial customers across the country, including in California. The company specializes in radiation, industrial hygiene, environmental protection, training and laboratory services. Dade Moeller uses more certified health physicists (radiation scientists) than any other company in the United States. For more information, please contact Paula Tumlinson in ptumlinson@moellerinc.com or 509-942-3704.
About Emblem Academy
Emblem Academy is a public school of Saugus Union School District K-6 which was redired in September 2013 as Stem Focus School. Director Jon G. Baker directs the school of around 575 students with a program covering all subjects but with a particular accent on STEM matters, as well as ethics and entrepreneurship (“esteem”). On October 15, the school launched its “Steminar” elective program twice a week, engaging students in the practical exploration of STEM subjects ranging from computer programming, geology and fiber arts to magnetism , in time and marine biology.