Presented by José Hernández, Retired NASA Astronaut, President & CEO of Tierra Luna Engineering, Author, and California Farmer
Moderated by Dr. Maria Armstrong, Executive Director, Association of Latino Administrators & Superintendents
A better approach to STEM education is project-based learning (PBL), emphasized by veteran teachers in the edLeader Panel, “Impacting Student Achievement with Project-Based Learning and STEM.” Describing innovative student-led initiatives they launched, the panelists highlighted research-based PBL practices that advance skill development, academic success, and a vast appreciation for science.
Presented by Hall Davidson, Senior Director, Global Learning Initiatives, Discovery Education
Presented by Larry Zurcher, Sustainability and STEM TOSA, Lake Oswego School District (OR); Cath Rathbone, STEM Lab Facilitator, Fayetteville Academy (NC); and Marcus Diamond, Science Teacher and SmartLab Facilitator, Weld Central High School (CO)
Presented by Joachim Horn, CEO, SAM Labs; and Rachel Gleitman, Educational Implementation Specialist, SAM Labs
Presented by Jill Olson, Senior Director, Operations & Professional Development, EiE®, the Museum of Science, Boston
Presented by Marla Wilson, Executive Director, STEM Careers Coalition, Discovery Education; and Jackie Kavege, Sr. Director, Community Engagement, Discovery Education
Presented by Jody Martin, Professional Learning Content Manager, Frog Street
Moderated by Kelly Philbin, Vice President of Sales, Frog Street
Presented by Dr. Leanna Prater, Adoption Lead, US, LEGO® Education; and Jennifer Rodabaugh, STEAM Academic Coach, Anderson County Schools (TN)