STEM LABORATORY INITIATIVE

Alexis Dhanani Osamah Al-Aizari

Jediah Arnobit Sheila Brown

October 13, 2017

Bright Start Group

Introduction
• Bright Star Group
▫ Seeking opportunities for grades K-12 and at-
risk youth
▫ Economic impact of $11.1 trillion by 2025
• Mission Statement
▫ Develop STEM labs in underperforming high
schools located in South Dallas
Background
• Vast economic growth within the DFW area
▫ 500 companies are now located in the
metropolitan area
• Poor education prevents economic
development
• Technological advancements threaten low-
skilled job
DFW and South Dallas Demographics and Statistics

Average Income Crime

Unemployment
Household Per per
Rate
Income Capita 100,000
DFW $59,175 $27,917 4.3% 4,134
South Dallas $33,449 $15,010 7.0% 6,173
Why STEM?
Opportunity in STEM
Career Opportunities for STEM students:
• Computer Network Architect:
▫ Salary ($101,000)
▫ Job Growth (9%)
• Software Developer:
▫ Salary ($98,000)
▫ Job Growth (17%)
• Computer and Information Systems
Managers:
▫ Salary ($136,000)
▫ Job Growth (14%)
• Information Security Analyst :
▫ Salary ($93,000)
▫ Job Growth (18%)
Opportunity in STEM
• Employment in STEM is projected to grow to
more than 9 million

• Occupations in STEM have grown faster than

non-STEM occupations by 20% in the last
decade

• STEM workers earn 29% more in wages than

non-STEM workers.
Coding and Robotics STEM Lab
Proposal
Top 5 underperforming high schools located in
South Dallas
▫ Kimball High school
▫ Roosevelt High School
▫ Seagoville High School
▫ Pinkston High School
▫ Samuell High School
Proposed AT&T High School STEM Lab

Will include:
• Desktop Computers
• 3D Printers
• Tablets
• Launch Pads
• Learning Software
• STEM Learning tools
AT&T STEM Lab Activities and Events
Robotics Design Camps
• Technical Skills Developed:
▫Programming
▫Circuit Design
▫Computer Aptitude
Coding Camps
• Technical Skills Developed
▫ Algorithm Design
▫ Programming logic
▫ Java
Proposal Budget
AT&T STEM Lab Initiative Budget

Individual Total Costs

Cost
Tablet $ 39,998
Tablet $199.99
Software $ 24,000
Software $120 Licenses

Computer $500 Computers $100,000

3D Printer $2,000 3D Printers $ 10,000

Training $29,000 Training $145,000

GRAND $318,998
TOTAL
Staffing
• STEM labs will consist of :
▫A head coordinator
▫Classroom instructors
• A 5 month training camp for:
▫Electronics instructions
▫Motivation and inspiration for students
Initiative Staffing
• Alexis Dhanani – Community
Outreach Director:
▫ Development and operations of
the STEM Lab program.
• Sheila Brown – Big Data Solutions
Director:
▫ Industry insights and staff to host
STEM camps
• Osamah Al-Aizari – Finance Director:
▫ Program financials
• Jediah Arnobit – Economic and
Research Director:
▫ Guidelines and initiatives for
program
Conclusion
• STEM represents a bright future for our kids
▫Best career options
▫Key to solving problems in a technological age
• Need to spread opportunities and advancement in South Dallas
• Investments in STEM education will improve outreach and engagement
in schools
Questions and Answers
Bright Start Group