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STEM/STEAM
Supporting Student-To-Student Discourse in Science (And Beyond!)
Presented by Rebecca Abbott, Professional Learning Lead, University of California Berkeley’s Lawrence Hall of Science
Virtual Reality Is Transforming the Way Students Are Learning Complex STEM Concepts
Presented by Glenn Collins, Global VP Sales and Marketing, Veative; and Mary Carson, Former Science Teacher, Global Education Program Specialist, Veative
Empowerment Is the “E” in STEM
Presented by Dr. Cindy Moss, VP of Innovation, Defined Learning, LLC; and Kyndra Johnson, Director of Innovation, Richardson Independent School District (TX)
Moderated by Rachel Langenhorst, Instructional Coach and Tech Integrationist, Rock Valley School District (IA); Senior Education Specialist, Mayo Clinic; and Adjunct Professor in the Master of Education Program, Northwestern College and the University of Sioux Falls
Ignite My Future in School: Engage Students in Computational Thinking
Presented by Kelli Recher, Program Lead, Tata Consultancy Services; and Regina Erwin, Professional Learning Specialist, Discovery Education
Moderated by Jacquelynn J. Rice, Program Specialist, Tata Consultancy Services
Integrating Code-to-Learn Experiences in Middle School Science Classrooms
Presented by Leslie Stenger, Professional Learning Associate, UC Berkeley’s Lawrence Hall of Science
Lions, Tigers, Hummingbirds, Horses, Ecosystems…Oh My! NATURE Ignites Science Learning
Presented by David Wisnieski, Biology Teacher, Latin School of Chicago (IL); and Andrew Zimmerman, Co-Leader of the Professional Learning Team, “Designing STEM Projects in Collaborative Middle School Classrooms,” New York City Department of Education
Moderated by KJ Vanderiet, Associate Content Producer, The WNET Group
Creating Innovative Science Learning Opportunities for Today’s Students
Presented by Dr. Julene Reed, Education Vision, Education Technology, Researcher, Professor, and Professional Development Consultant; and Dr. Sheryl R. Abshire, EdTech Specialist, Consultant, and Thought Leader
Moderated by Paul Berry, General Manager, U.S. Business, Kognity
Equity, Accessibility, and Computer Science
Presented by Yusra Obaid, 6-12 STEM Instructional and Technology Curriculum Developer, Bellevue School District (WA); Fred Valdez, Teacher, Listowel District Secondary School, Ontario, Canada; and Megan Turner, Education Lead, Blackbird
Teaching AP Computer Science with Roblox
Presented by Matthew Cheng, Instructor
Turning STEM Avoiders into STEM Lovers
Presented by Lino Marrero, Student Inventor, Frisco High School (TX)
Co-Moderated by Arianna Anderson, Student Inventor, Pathways Academy of Technology and Design (CT); and Deborah Carr, Education Outreach Specialist, USPTO, OCCO, Office of Education
Resources to Support STEM Learning and Career Exploration
Presented by Hall Davidson, Senior Director, Global Learning Initiatives, Discovery Education; and Jackie Kavege, Sr. Director, Engagement, Discovery Education
Choosing Equitable, High-Quality STEM Curricula and the Impact It Can Have
Presented by Doug Dowell, STEM Coordinator and Grant Supervisor, Central Kitsap School District (WA); Laura Toney, Coordinator of College and Career Readiness, Madera Unified School District (CA); and Amanda Cramer, Digital Literacy and Computer Science Specialist, Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative (AMSTI), Alabama Department of Education
Moderated by Jill Olson, Senior Director, Operations and Professional Development, EiE®, Museum of Science, Boston
How Hands-On Invention Education Can Turn an Idea into a Discovery for Your Students
Presented by Ayaan Naqvi, Student Inventor, St. Joseph High School (CT); and Mickey (Mika'il) Naqvi, Student Inventor, St. Joseph High School (CT)
Co-Moderated by Arianna Anderson, Student Inventor, Pathways Academy of Technology and Design (CT); and Deborah D. Carr, Education Outreach Specialist, USPTO, OCCO, Office of Education
Utilizing ESSER Funding to Implement PBL + STEM Initiatives
Presented by Kevin Walters, Supervisor, Grants Contracts and School Support, Michigan Department of Education; Mark Whelton, Superintendent, Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District (MI); and Marilyn Powell-Barnes, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Lincoln Elementary School District 156 (IL)
Fund Your STEM Learning Initiatives: Tips and Opportunities
Presented by Theresa Deussen, Ph.D., Founder and Researcher, Informed Decisions Research; Stacy Thibodeaux, Science Educator, Southside High School (LA); and Olga Vargas, Chief Marketing Officer, Vernier Software & Technology
Outdoor STEM Learning with Young Children
Presented by Lea Ann Christenson, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Towson University; and Jenny James, MA, Director, First Lutheran Preschool (MD)
Moderated by Jennifer Lewis, President, Gryphon House, Inc.
A Conversation with a NASA Engineer about the Mars Rover Project and GOOD NIGHT OPPY
Presented by Bekah Sosland Siegfriedt, Flight Director, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory; and Naomi Meredith, K-5 STEM Teacher & Coach (CO)
Moderated by Bryan L. Miller, Sr. Director Global Strategic Outreach, Wonder Workshop
Revealing the STEM Talents of Neurodivergent Learners
Presented by Dr. Jodi Asbell-Clarke, Co-Founder and Director, EdGE at TERC