Affiliations/Partners

FIRST

FIRST's (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) mission is to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering, and technology skills, that inspire innovation, and that foster well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication, and leadership. APL proudly hosts two FIRST events—the FIRST Tech Challenge State Championship and the FIRST LEGO League state qualifier competition—that are closely aligned with our goal of helping students realize their potential to become STEM professionals.

http://www.usfirst.org/

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American Society of Mechanical Engineers

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) promotes the art, science and practice of multidisciplinary engineering and allied sciences around the globe. APL partners with ASME to sponsor the FIRST LEGO League and FIRST Tech Challenge for Maryland.

http://www.asme.org/

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Howard County Public School System

APL partners with the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) to provide mentor, advisor, speaker, and technical support to HCPSS students, teachers, and administrators.

http://www.hcpss.org/

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Baltimore County Public Schools

APL partners with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) to provide mentor, advisor, speaker, and technical support to BCPS students, teachers, and administrators.

http://www.bcps.org/

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Maryland State Department of Education

APL partners with the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) to provide insight into industry needs for future STEM professionals.

http://www.msde.maryland.gov/MSDE/programs/stem/

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CyberWatch

APL partners with CyberWatch to host a "Cool Careers in CyberSecurity for Girls Summit."

http://www.edtechpolicy.org/cyberk12/programs.html

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Project Lead The Way

APL is working with Project Lead The Way (PLTW) to provide internship opportunities for PLTW students, training support for teachers, and APL-based project examples that are aligned with the PLTW curriculum.

http://www.pltw.org/