The Illinois Science & Technology Coalition (ISTC) and the Discovery Partners Institute invite you to attend a discussion of STEM talent in Illinois. Please join leaders from around the state on Thursday, December 5th from 2:00-3:30PM, for the release of new Illinois Innovation Index data on Illinois' STEM pipeline and workforce, and a substantive discussion of noteworthy trends.
Speakers and Panelists Include:
- Nancy Amato, Head, Department of Computer Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Roxanne Atienza, Interim President & CEO, Illinois Science & Technology Coalition
- Dorie Blesoff, Chief People Officer, Relativity
- Matthew Bragg, Director of Data & Policy, Illinois Science & Technology Coalition
- Mark Harris, Director of External Engagements and Partnerships, Discovery Partners Institute
- Oriana Vogel, Vice President, Human Resources, Discover Financial Services
- Troy Williams, District Integration Manager, Computer Science for All, Chicago Public Schools
Where: Discovery Partners Institute, 200 S. Wacker Dr., Fourth Floor, Chicago, IL 60606
When: Thursday, December 5th, 2019 2:00-3:30PM
RSVP: Space is limited, please RSVP today.
About the Talent Index: For nearly a decade, the Illinois Innovation Index has provided the tools necessary for stakeholders to make data-driven decisions impacting the state innovation economy. Recently, this includes highlighting the state’s talent strength in computer science degree, the growing role of data science, and countering the narrative of widespread STEM talent brain-drain.
