Time: 2:40 PM – 4:20 PM
Abstract:
“Learn how to activate young adults in your community to lead high quality STEM programs! This session is intended as PART I of the “STEAMbassadors – From the community
Outline:
for the community” sessions.”
Audience and Impact:
OBJECTIVES: 1) Organizations will be introduced to Project Exploration and will learn about the STEAMbassador initiative, created by Northwestern University. 2) We will explain the importance of reflective human resources as a way to engage students on a deeper level in high-quality STEM programming. 3) Participants will understand that the STEAMbassador initiative invests in people, which impacts prosperity, and affects the planet – on a small and large scale.
TOPICS: Mentorship, young adult engagement, partnership, community investment FORMAT: Presentation with an opportunity for Q&A at the conclusion
Proposed Length: This session is best suited for ecosystem leads and/or heads of organizations that are looking to build and develop their human capital in a meaningful way. If you are wanting to activate young people in your community and implement reflective human resource practices, this session will be of interest.