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Webinar: Tested tools for managing STEM networks

May 22, 2017

June 14, 2017: 4-5 pm EST  Register
The webinar will focus on STEM network management tools from two states. Both Oregon ( STEM Hub Backbone Effectiveness Tool ) and Indiana ( Indiana STEM Strategic Plan ) have created tools earning the STEMx seal of approval.

From the key functions of regional STEM organizations to tying your state’s plan to economic needs, join us to learn more about how to ensure your network succeeds.

Presenters
Dr. Krissi Hewitt is currently Regional Education Partnership Policy Advisor in the Oregon Chief Education Office. She directs the agency’s STEM Hubs and Regional Achievement Collaboratives. Krissi has over 10 years of experience in STEM education transformation and research with a specialization in post-secondary education. Krissi earned her PhD in Science Education from Oregon State University, Master’s in Microbiology from San Diego State University, and her Bachelor’s in Biology from the University of California, San Diego.

Jarred Corwin is the State Science Specialist at the Indiana Department of Education. His goals are to assist educators across the state to implement science standards, be learner centered, incorporate STEM, and provide a quality science experience to all Hoosier students. He previously taught Biology, Integrated Chemistry and Physics, and Chemistry and was a Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellow. Before entering the field of education Jarred worked for private industry. He earned his Bachelor’s in Chemistry from Ball State University and obtained a Master’s in Teaching from the University of Indianapolis.

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Register with Webex here.

About these webinars

Every month, we organize an opportunity for STEM organizations to learn from each other. Past webinars have covered STEM school design, teacher training, and engaging industry in STEM partnerships. This service is offered thanks to the membership of more than 20 states and territories in the national STEMx network.

STEMx members are encouraged to forward this invitation to others in their state who would find the information useful.

You can sign up to hear about our webinars along with our weekly blog posts here: www.stemx.us/sign-up

Celebrating the 2023 STEM Innovation Forum

By Rob Evans • November 1, 2023
by Heather Sherman, Director of STEMx The 2023 STEM Innovation Forum: Activating Collaborations to Advance an Inclusive STEM Workforce was a success! Through our collaboration with STEMconnector and Million Women Mentors, we convened 160 leaders from industry, government, non-profit organizations, and education institutions from all over the United States to discuss strategies and best practices to support the STEM workforce. We were honored to host a variety of dynamic speakers including: Jared Polis, Governor of Colorado Brynt Parmeter, Chief Talent Management Officer, U.S. Department of Defense Dr. Athina Kanioura, Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer, PepsiCo and Dr. Lisa Hinkelman, Founder and CEO of Ruling Our eXperiences (RoX). We extend our gratitude to our panelists, Learning Session speakers, and participants who joined us in Denver. Broadening participation We set out share information on trends in STEM education and workforce development, with an emphasis on broadening participation in STEM careers. Resources from sessions highlighting strategies for broadening participation are linked below: DoD STEM: Developing a STEM Workforce to Support the National Security Mission Priming the Pump for High Demand STEM Careers STEM Workforce Readiness for Teen Girls: “If She Can See It, She Can Be It” Driving change Another goal of the forum was to feature high impact strategies, programs and solutions that are driving change, and STEMx members from LASTEM , the PAST Foundation and MBRT showed how they are engaging youth and building career awareness through their workforce programs. Emerging technologies We looked towards the future to better understand how emerging technologies will change the world and the ways we must prepare STEM talent for jobs in logistics, artificial intelligence, research safety , bioenergy , and renewable technologies. Chevron‘s sponsored panel, “Cultivating the Talent to Drive the Innovation and Technologies for Ever-Cleaner Energy” was a rich discussion featuring experts from Chevron, Project Lead the Way and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Dr. Jamie Vernon, Executive Director, and CEO, Sigma Xi Society was a fantastic moderator for this discussion. Next steps We have linked event resources including videos, slide decks and collateral on the event landing page . The event photo gallery is located there as well. If you attended, please complete our 30 second event survey . Five lucky winners will be selected at random to receive a Forum water bottle! More importantly, your feedback matters to us. If you did not attend, mark your calendar for next fall - we’re looking to make next year even bigger! If you are interested in hosting in your state, or have thoughts about compelling content that we should include, please reach out to Heather Sherman .

STEM Innovation Forum: Agenda and New Sponsors

By Rob Evans • October 3, 2023
Join us for The STEM Innovation Forum: Activating Collaborations to Advance an Inclusive STEM Workforce
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