Seattle PCI Chapter


Background

• The PCI of Seattle NSBE AE is a derivative of the national NSBE initiative.
• The current Seattle PCI chapter began August 2007.
• The national PCI program works with kids on all ages to increase interest in math and science.
• The Seattle chapter currently focuses only on high school students.

• Recruit students who are falling behind in mathematics.
• Register students into NSBE Jr.
• Build up students skills to their grade/ age level.
• Upon reaching grade level, push students into more accelerated programs.
• Allow accelerated students to help other struggling students.
• Split PCI into two levels:
  • Building (behind other students in grade level)
  • Excelling (performing at or above grade level)

• Keep no more than a 4:1 student-to-tutor ratio.
• At 25 kids, establish multiple NSBE Jr. chapters.
• Establish a strong presence in the local high schools and communities.
• Maintain a minimum of 25% professional as tutors.

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• There are currently 15 students on roster.
• Grades range from 9th to 12th grade over multiple schools.
• Approximately 8 students are present every session.
• There are 25 engineers who have signed up to tutor.
• Approximately 8 tutors are present every session.
• Currently we remain within our student tutor ratio < 4:1.
• We meet every 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Saturday of each month from 10am - 12pm.
• Due to word of mouth of the success, 8th graders are queuing up to enroll in the up coming year.
• We currently only have 2 graduating seniors.

• Use 1st hour as engineering hour (presentation or hands-on activity).
• Use 2nd hour as tutoring hour.
• Bring in students from the University of Washington and Seattle University as tutors.
• Begin to establish kids as NSBE Jr.
• Always solicit for tutors.

• Become a tutor (fill out an application).
• Create an interactive activity that we can bring the kids to.
• Give a 1 hour presentation on how you use math in your career.
• Donate activity-based products that builds the creativity of young minds.
• Email ideas of activities you have either experienced or think would be a good experience that we may be able to implement.
• Help us implement someting that you would like to have done differently that would have helped your current career.