The 49ERS MUSEUM TO HOST FIRST ANNUAL CHEVRON STEM BOWL PRESENTED BY THE 49ERS FOUNDATION AND KPIX 5
The 49ers inaugural Chevron Stem Bowl event, will introduce Bay Area students in grades 4-8
to hands-on exploratory STEM excursions.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. – The 49ers Museum presented by Sony will host the first annual Chevron STEM Bowl presented by the 49ers Foundation and KPIX 5 on Wednesday, December 9. The inaugural event, an exploratory excursion that weaves kids in grades 4-8 through Levi’s® Stadium and the 49ers Museum while learning about science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), will kick-off at 9:30 a.m. PT in Levi’s® Stadium.
Each learning station will host a 30-minute lesson that introduces a relevant STEM concept in relation to Levi’s® Stadium and/or 49ers football while providing introductory information and engaging the group in a hands-on learning moment/activity/exercise designed to create long-lasting memories. All experiences will be aligned with Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards.
“The 49ers Museum presented by Sony and the 49ers Foundation are grateful for Chevron’s continued support in our efforts to connect students with diverse education programming through STEM concepts,” said 49ers Museum director Jesse Lovejoy. “This event was a natural fit for the 49ers Museum and the 49ers Foundation, alike, and works to complement our daily efforts in bringing STEM education learning opportunities to youth across the Bay Area.”
The 49ers STEM Education Program, which opened in conjunction with Levi’s® Stadium in 2014, provides learning platforms for K-8 students through its education program, which teaches content-rich lessons using the STEM principles of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The program, a four-part field trip experience that includes museum exploration, a Levi’s® Stadium tour, a movement lab, and STEM lesson, additionally leverages football as a platform in order to connect, inspire and engage each student.
“The inaugural Chevron STEM Bowl presented by the 49ers Foundation and KPIX 5 emphasizes the importance of providing children with additional opportunities for STEM education,” said Joanne Pasternack, vice president and executive director of 49ers community relations and 49ers Foundation. “It’s wonderful when influential organizations like Chevron and KPIX 5 come together with us to invest in our nation’s future.”
Underscoring the 49ers Foundation’s commitment to keeping kids “Safe, On Track, and In School,” in July 2014, the San Francisco 49ers, Chevron, Silicon Valley Education Foundation (SVeF), and the Santa Clara Unified School District launched the 49ers STEM Leadership Institute. Currently 120 high-achieving 7th and 8th graders explore learning opportunities at the Chevron STEMZONE at Cabrillo Middle School in Santa Clara. This six-year program will expand into Santa Clara High School in Fall 2016, exposing the class of 2020 to a rigorous curriculum of science, technology, engineering and math that will strengthen their skills to prepare them for eventual entry to top-tier colleges in STEM fields and careers.
“We are proud to partner with the 49ers Foundation and KPIX to bring the Chevron Stem Bowl to Bay Area students so they can experience STEM in a unique way,” said Steve Woodhead, manager of Global Social Investment at Chevron. “Students will see how STEM is part of their everyday lives, including sports, which we hope will spark their interest and inspire them to pursue further studies and explore careers in STEM.”
Activity stations include Solar Energy 101, Wireless Technology 101, LEED Design 101, Football Forces 101, Stadium Design 101, Career Connections 101, Football Math 101, and Game Day Motion 101.
Attendees will include more than 400 students from chosen schools in the region, members of the 49ers STEM Leadership Institute at Cabrillo Middle School, and participating program partners.
About the 49ers Museum presented by Sony
The 49ers Museum – a first-class celebration of the 49ers past, present and future – features 11 unique gallery and exhibit spaces spread out over 20,000 square feet inside Levi’s® Stadium. The journey begins in the main lobby at the Trending Gallery, where you will learn what’s new with the team and the space. From there you’ll move to the Morabito Theater to watch the 49ers signature film and then into the Edward J. DeBartolo, Sr. 49ers Hall of Fame where you’ll walk amongst the 49ers greats. Our Heritage Gallery innovatively illuminates the history of the team through artifacts and multimedia exhibits and leads perfectly into the active In the Game Gallery on the lower level. Your visit will end reliving the memories of the 49ers five Super Bowl Championships in front of the Lombardi Trophies. For more information, please visit LevisStadium.com/Museum/.
About the San Francisco 49ers Foundation
The San Francisco 49ers Foundation is the non-profit community funding extension of the San Francisco 49ers. Now in its 24th year, the 49ers Foundation supports development programs for underserved youth that keep them “Safe, On Track, and In School.” Since 1992, the Foundation has donated $30.6 million to support non-profits, contributing $4.6 million in 2014, including a $1 million grant to launch the 49ers STEM Leadership Institute at Cabrillo Middle School.
About Chevron
Chevron is one of the world’s leading integrated energy companies, with subsidiaries that conduct business worldwide. The company’s success is driven by the ingenuity and commitment of its employees and their application of the most innovative technologies in the world. Chevron is involved in virtually every facet of the energy industry. The company explores for, produces and transports crude oil and natural gas; refines, markets and distributes transportation fuels and other energy products; manufactures and sells petrochemical products; generates power and produces geothermal energy; provides energy efficiency solutions; and develops the energy resources of the future, including biofuels. Chevron is based in San Ramon, Calif. More information about Chevron is available at www.Chevron.com.
About KPIX 5
KPIX 5 is the CBS Television Network station that serves the Bay Area. The station began operations in 1948 as the first television station in Northern California. KPIX 5 and its sister station KBCW (The CW 44/Cable 12) are part of the CBS Television Stations group, a division of CBS Corporation. In addition to serving as a sponsor of the Chevron STEM Bowl, KPIX 5 is honored to be the official media partner of the Bay Area Super Bowl 50 Host Committee.
