A Lesson from My Daughter
By Alyssa Briggs Director, STEM Learning Ecosystems Community of Practice I was a lucky parent. I was almost always able to align my work schedule to attend parent-teacher conferences,
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What If – Reflecting about our early experiences in STEM Working for improvements for girls today By Veronica Gonzales I couldn’t believe I had scored a 5 on my
The Secret of Brilliant Minds
I almost fell out of my chair when I got the email – “Yes, I’ll speak.” Walter Isaacson had just agreed to deliver the keynote address at the bi-annual convening
Ecosystem Collaboration in Action: The Inside Look at What to Expect for the Fall Convening in Orange County
Eric Meyer of the San Diego STEM Ecosystem and Emily Dilger of the Bay Area STEM Ecosystem have been helping lead the California delegation planning for the November 14- 16
Ecosystem Spotlight: STEM-NM New Mexico’s Nationally Designated STEM Learning Ecosystem
STEM-NM gained inspiration and ideas from another Ecosystem program to engages students and families in practical, job-related math activities. In the question and answers below, Allison Brody, a leader of
Meet AmeriCorps VISTA Aleia McNaney
Collaboration fuels ecosystems, but it can be difficult to maintain. Partners come together for meetings, for events, and for working groups, but the space between these gatherings can often feel
Meet AmeriCorps VISTA Clay Eggleston
I have chosen to pursue service to America as an AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America), quite simply, to foster confidence in the decades to come. In our particular
Meet AmeriCorps VISTA Kaci Fankhauser
On my second day as an AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) with Arizona SciTech, I accompanied my new supervisor to an organization offering youth courses in robotics, 3D
Ecosystem Spotlight: MetroWest STEM Education Network Joins SLECoP
The new Ecosystem and its leaders have energy, goals, and seek guidance. By training, Irene Porro is a physicist with a PhD in Space Science and Technology. By practice, she
5 Things We Want to Know – Bob Abrams
Bob Abrams is Co-Leader of Indiana STEM Network and recently released a study revealing strategies to better connect in-school and out-of-school learning. 1. What drew you to work in the
5 Things We Want to Know – Alyssa Briggs
Alyssa Briggs is the newly appointed Director of STEM Learning Ecosystems and Global Community of Practice 1. What’s your background? I spent the first part of my career as an
5 Things We Want to Know – Debbi Stone
Debbi Stone is Vice President of Education at the Florida Aquarium and part of the Tampa Bay STEM Network In addition to the standard profiles of STEM leaders, this month