Transcending Boundaries: Connecting School, Career & Community Through STEM
Event Information
Description
Join colleagues from Minnesota’s STEM learning ecosystem to consider the role of STEM education in providing inclusive environments, adequate resources, and career-connected learning that prepare the next generation for the future.
Conference attendees include:
- preK-12, university, informal, afterschool, and community educators and leaders
- industry partners, professional organizations, employers, and funders
- policymakers and community members
Participate in hands-on workshops, information sessions, and panel discussions based on the conference strands:
- Transcending boundaries between organizations by creating partnerships that enrich Minnesota's STEM learning ecosystem.
- Transcending boundaries between learning landscapes by connecting in, out, and after-school time; formal and informal settings; and educational and workplace environments.
- Transcending boundaries between disciplines by engaging youth in authentic, human-centered learning that blends knowledge and practices from STEM subjects with arts, humanities, and other areas—and ensures that STEM learning is accessible and relevant for all.
The conference has something for everyone. In each time slot you will find presentations that feature: practical ideas and research-based strategies to enhance your STEM programs; examples of and discussion about novel STEM workforce development programs; effective strategies and programs for engaging girls in STEM; and more!
UPDATE! Final descriptions of breakout sessions with schedule can be found here. Attendees will receive a printed copy of the program at check-in.
SCHEDULE:
- 8:00am-8:45am: Check-In, Exhibitors* & Breakfast
- 8:45am-10:00am: Welcome & Keynote
- 10:10am-11:10am: Morning Breakout Session 1
- 11:20am-12:20pm: Morning Breakout Session 2
- 12:20pm-1:20pm: Lunch & Exhibitors*
- 1:20pm-2:20pm: Afternoon Breakout Session 1
- 2:30pm-3:30pm: Afternoon Breakout Session 2
*Exhibitors available from 8am to 1:20pm.
Keynote Presentation: Dr. Jayshree Seth, 3M Corporate Scientist & Chief Science Advocate
Dr. Jayshree Seth, 3M Corporate Scientist and Chief Science Advocate, will provide an overview of the 3M State of Science Index, a global survey of more than 14,000 people in 14 countries to uncover what people think of science and how they perceive its impact on their daily lives. Many of the survey findings highlight the importance of reducing real and perceived barriers to science appreciation and STEM education—in order to ensure that we have a healthy pipeline of future scientists and engineers to solve tomorrow’s challenges. Jayshree will share her personal journey as she explores ways we can advocate for science and promote STEM awareness, equity, and access for all.
**NEW! Back to School Group Discount**
Groups of 3 or more registering together and from the same organization, school or business receive 25% off the price of registration. Please choose ticket type "BackToSchool" to receive your discount. Contact info@scimathmn.org to register each member of your group individually.
CEUs
Certificates for 5.25 clock hours available at the conference check-in table on request.
Scholarships
A limited number of need-based scholarships are available to attend the conference. Please email info@scimathmn.org for more information.
Exhibitors
Boston Scientific -- Burns & McDonnell -- iBrics
Minnesota Computers for Schools -- Minnesota Dept. of Transportation
Minnesota State IT Center of Excellence -- Minnesota Zoo
Pavek Museum -- Project Lead The Way -- Project Scientist
Science Museum of Minnesota -- SciMathMN -- Seagate
The Works Museum -- Turing Tumble
University of MN Dept. of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering
