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STEMx on the Hill: Policy Briefing and Advocacy Day

Jan 26, 2023

Policy Briefing & Advocacy Day

March 21-22, 2023


STEMx is hosting a Congressional advocacy event exclusively for our members in Washington, DC on March 21-22, 2023! Join fellow STEM leaders on Capitol Hill to meet with federally elected officials and key policymakers. Advocate together for high-quality STEM education opportunities as a workforce and equity imperative.


The CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 authorized new and expanded investments in STEM education and training from K-12 to community college, undergraduate and graduate education. The act's passage offers a powerful chance to renew the focus on STEM education and the 21st century workforce. As leaders of STEM networks, we need to use the power of our collective voice to help our policymakers prioritize investments and legislation that fully support STEM education and workforce development. 


Benefits of attending STEMx on the Hill:

  • Represent your STEM network as part of a national movement to advocate for STEM education.
  • Meet your state’s Congressional Delegation, and advocate for your state’s STEM priorities.
  • Network with other STEMx members to share policy ideas and best practices.
  • Participate in panel discussions with key policymakers.


Who should attend STEMx on the Hill?

All STEMx members are invited and encouraged to attend. You are welcome to bring other members of your organization, particularly those who are engaged in policy and advocacy. Since STEMx no longer has access fees, each attendee is responsible for lodging and travel costs. 

Register now!

Agenda

March 21, 2023 – Policy Briefing on Capitol Hill*

2:00 – 2:30 PM: STEMx member welcome

2:45 – 3:45 PM: Meet with committee professional staff

4:00 – 6:00 PM: Policy Briefing and Reception for STEMx members and invited guests

7:30 – 10:30 PM: Private bus tour, DC Monuments

*confirming meeting locations, but expect to meet on Capitol Hill from 2-6 pm.


March 22, 2023 – Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill

8:00 – 9:00: STEMx member breakfast (hosted by STEMx, location TBD)

9:30 – 11:00 AM: Individual meetings with members

11:00 – 12:30 PM: US Capitol Tour (optional)

12:30 – 3:00 PM: Individual meetings with members


Registration and lodging

Registration for STEMx on the Hill is open through March 1, 2023. STEMx and Battelle staff will provide guidance and support for preparing for your meetings. We can help you navigate the process of scheduling, preparing, and finding the right office location on the Hill. All STEMx on the Hill participants are all asked to attend our preparation session on March 16, 2023 from 12:00 - 1:00 PM, ET.


Suggested Hotels – Reserve Quickly – Cherry Blossom Fest begins March 20th!



If you have any questions about STEMx on the Hill, please contact Heather Sherman. 

Celebrating the 2023 STEM Innovation Forum

By Rob Evans • 01 Nov, 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 • 03 Oct, 2023
Join us for The STEM Innovation Forum: Activating Collaborations to Advance an Inclusive STEM Workforce
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