Top-Tier K-12 and Postsecondary STEM Talent - (Request for Information)

Description: Top-Tier K-12 and Postsecondary STEM Talent is defined by DoW STEM as the intersection of demonstrated high ability and developing high potential. It is a dynamic combination of both realized academic/technical excellence and the latent capacity for advanced scientific reasoning, spatial visualization, and creative problem-solving. High Ability represents a student’s developed, measurable STEM competencies. These students have had access to resources and have successfully translated their cognitive capacity into concrete achievements. Indicators of high ability include: Technical Mastery: Advanced proficiency in mathematics, computational thinking, and scientific inquiry. Applied Competency: Success in rigorous coursework (AP/IB/Dual Enrollment) or recognized performance in peer-evaluated STEM competitions (e.g., robotics leagues, science fairs). Self-Directed Execution: The ability to design, execute, and communicate complex, inquiry-based STEM projects. See outside link.