Project Lead the Way

Project Lead the Way (PLTW) works with schools across the country to prepare a larger and more diverse group of students to be successful in engineering and engineering technology programs. 

PLTW Core Training Institute 2012

University of Minnesota

As a PLTW national affiliate training center, the University of Minnesota hosts the Core Training Institute. There are no classes taught during the national organization's Session #1 time period.

Session #2: Sunday, June 17–Friday, June 29, 2012

• Introduction to Engineering Design
  Aff. Prof. Frank Kelso
  Master teachers: Jesse Sirovy, Minneapolis South High School and Peter Grimm, Edina Middle School
• Principles of Engineering
  Master teachers: Michelle Miner and Peter Leeper
• Gateway to Technology Foundations
  Master teachers: Michael Coltom and Susan Borne
• Green Architecture and Vex
  Master teachers: TJ Hendrickson and Andrew Sarbacker

St. Cloud State University

Session #3: Sunday, July 22–Friday, August 3, 2012

• Introduction to Engineering Design
  Aff. Prof. James Nicholson
  Master teachers: Wayne Hamilton, Maple Grove High SchooL
• Engineering Design and Development
  Master teachers: Barry Witte and Ryan Higgins
• Computer Integrated Manufacturing
  Master teachers: Brad Thorpe and Malcolm Paradise
• Gateway to Technology Specialization
  Master teachers: TJ Hendrickson and Susan Borne

Minnesota State University, Mankato

Session #4: Sunday, August 5–Friday, August 17, 2012

• Biotechnical Engineering
  Master teachers: John Lui and Eric Colchin
• Civil Engineering and Architecture
  Master teachers: Don Verdegan and Jill Johnson
• Digital Electronics
  Master teachers: Dan Whipple and Bob Blersch
• Green Architecture and VEX
  Master teachers: TJ Hendrickson and Michael Coltom
• Gateway to Technology Foundations
  Master teachers: Jeff Ostrom and Joanne Donnan
• Principles of Engineering
  Master teachers: Dan Spak and Brian Bordwell

Registration

Registration for the core training institute will be open from March 15–June 1, 2012 at the PLTW national web site: www.pltw.org.

Approximate cost of attendance

$2,200 per attendee
Download the invoice.

University of Minnesota
$140 — Meals per week at the University of Minnesota
Housing — $48 per night x 12 nights = $576
Parking — $12 per day = $96

St. Cloud State University
$120 — Meals: lunch only
Housing — approximately $90 per night at local hotel

Cancellation fee

A cancellation fee of $500 will be submitted to your school district for cancellation received after June 1, 2012.

Housing

For the University of Minnesota session, space has been reserved on the Minneapolis campus in Yudof Residence Hall for sessions in Minneapolis. Meal plans are also available for attendees. The deadline for housing and meal plan reservations is Friday, May 25, 2012. To place your reservation contact:

Susan Kubitschek
kubit001@umn.edu
College of Science and Engineering Student Services
196 Shepherd Labs
Minneapolis, MN 55455
612-624-8010
Fax: 612-626-1020