Altamonte Springs Plants the STEM Seed For Students

With Innovative AS
2
I Program

About Us
AS2I is an innovative program that promotes career readiness in the high-tech, high demand fields of
science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Structured programming is conducted on a weekly
basis in conjunction with the annual school calendar. Field experiences are scheduled on Mondays and
Tuesdays for middle and high school students and are limited to 150 students per day. Upon arrival
students are divided in to groups (maximum of 25 each) and will rotate through three 30-minute
modules instructed by certified park rangers and biologists at Lake Lotus Park and three 30-minute
modules instructed by chemists and engineers at the Altamonte Springs Water Reclamation Facility and
Environmental Laboratory. Modules are aligned with K-12 Next Generation Sunshine State Standards in
Science.
Experience
During each field experience students will participate in hands-on experimentation and data collection,
interact with scientists and park rangers, and participate in discussions and career opportunity sessions.
Students and teachers can expect a time frame of approximately four hours on location (including a
lunch break and travel between the park and water reclamation facility). Sufficient time for
transportation to and from school should be considered when planning a scheduled field trip.
In addition to providing STEM learning at the incubator, AS2I also includes internship and scholarship
opportunities for participating students.






For more information, contact:
Rochelle Croskey
Director of Economic Development
RCroskey@Altamonte.org
407-571-8178
Vision & Mission
AS2I Mission
The mission of the AS2I is to:
Create practical STEM education experiences for Seminole County students through diverse
collaborations among educators, professionals, volunteers, and corporate partners to provide
ongoing science outreach opportunities for Seminole County students in K-12, teachers and
beyond
Increase the number of students pursuing careers in STEM fields
Help young people understand their connection to the environment and a sustainable
community and to bolster a technically capable workforce
AS2I Vision
AS2I creates practical STEM education experiences for Seminole County Public Schools students
through diverse collaborations among educators, professionals, volunteers, and corporate
partners to:
Provide ongoing science outreach opportunities for Seminole County Public Schools students in
K-12, teachers, and the community
Increase the number of students pursuing careers in STEM fields
Help young people understand their connection to the environment and a sustainable
community
Offer internships to extend the AS2I program and increase the awareness and desire of students
to focus on careers in STEM fields
Bolster a technically savvy workforce

The Elements
The Challenge
Technical jobs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields play an instrumental
role in expanding scientific frontiers, developing new products and generating technological progress.
According to industry experts, by 2015, Floridas workforce will reach a 100,000 person shortfall for
science and technology professionals.
The Opportunity
The City of Altamonte Springs, in partnership with Seminole County Public Schools and industry
supporters, aims to address central Floridas STEM workforce deficit with the Altamonte Springs Science
Incubator (AS2I).
Building upon the relationships that exist among the City of Altamonte Springs, Seminole County Public
Schools, Seminole State College, and the University of Central Florida, coupled with the economic
development expertise of the AS2I Advisory Alliance and the Seminole County Regional Chamber of
Commerce, the incubator will serve as a key feeder program for the Seminole County and central Florida
STEM workforce.
The Solution
AS2I creates practical STEM education experiences for Seminole County students through diverse
collaborations among educators, professionals, volunteers, and corporate partners to:
Provide ongoing science outreach opportunities for Seminole County Public Schools students,
teachers, and the community
Increase the number of students pursuing careers in STEM fields
Offer internships to extend the AS2I program and bolster a technically savvy workforce
More Information
AS2I education programs are held on Mondays and Tuesdays for groups of 75 to 150 from grades 6-12.
Private openings are available throughout the year.
To reserve a date, please complete an online School Group Reservation Form. If you do not receive
confirmation within 48 hours, please call (407) 571-8744.
To check date availability, view the AS2I Calendar.

Water Reclamation Facility
The Altamonte Springs Regional Water Reclamation Facility (ASRWRF) is an award-winning water
reclamation plant designed to provide treatment for up to 12 million gallons per day (MGD) of
wastewater from several municipalities. Since 1989, the ASRWRF has been a leader in the United States
for recycling treated wastewater and using it for irrigation.
This is one of the very few facilities providing reclaimed water to nearly 100% of its customers while
reducing impacts to the environment. The facility is comprised of a variety of mechanical and unit
purification processes that can be seen in action while engineers, plant operators and chemists are
running the plant.
More Information
AS2I education programs are held on Mondays and Tuesdays for groups of 75 to 150 from
grades 6-12. Private openings are available throughout the year.
To reserve a date, please complete an online School Group Reservation Form. If you do not
receive confirmation within 48 hours, please call (407) 571-8744.
To check date availability, view the AS2I Calendar.