Time: 4:30 p.m. 5:15 p.m. Nearly $6 million in grants have been awarded in the Sustainable Jersey for Schools program  since 2009. This program focuses directly on People, Planet and Prosperity. Both municipalities  and schools have learned to implement and document over 120 actions from the list of best  practices called “actions”. We will analyze many practices for changing human […]

Time: 3:35 PM – 4:20 PM Presenters:  Dawn McDaniel, Ph.D. & Abby Bergman, PEAR (Partnerships in Education and Resilience) James Humphries, Chicago STEM Pathways Cooperative  Irene Porro, Ph.D., MetroWest STEM Education Network  Session Description:  Understanding STEM program quality and youth outcomes is essential to the continuous quality improvement process and building an evidence based to support the efforts of STEM […]

Time: 1:05 PM – 1:45 PM Code 313 helps bridge the digital divide by hosting workshops on coding, web design, cyber security, robotics and drones. The non-profit organization provides hands-on educational training using cutting edge technology. Come out to the Demonstration Tent and visit with students from Detroit about their experience in this impactful and innovative coding club.  Media Coverage […]

Time: 3:35 PM – 4:20 PM In this session, participants will learn how students can leverage accessible immersive learning experiences to help impact their communities. Through the $1M Museum Initiative, institutions including Belle Isle Conservatory will develop immersive educational content that weaves together physical and digital experiences, that will be freely available to all educators nationwide. About Belle Isle Conservatory […]

Time: 8:30 AM – 9:15 AM Engineering education that is inspiring, innovative, and builds real-world skills is not a fairy tale. Access to STEM education has come a long way, but in many ways, we are still missing the mark when it comes to engaging all students with the full potential opportunity of paths into STEM careers. Our session will […]

Time: 9:25 AM – 10:10 AM Learn how OpenSciEd improves science education through the development and implementation of high-quality, freely available, instructional materials, and associated professional learning materials. In this session we will explore what a science classroom looks and sounds like when all students are engaged in sense-making. And, what structures and supports can teachers implement to make this […]

Time: 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM Abstract: Join us for an engaging conversation about the fascinating advances being made around curriculum throughout STEM education. We will be joined by a host of innovative thinkers and creators of emerging best STEM curriculum including OpenSciEd, LabXChange,Eduscape, Verizon and many more. This will be a strong conversation among colleagues working collaboratively to advance […]

Time: 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM Abstract: Join us for an engaging conversation about the fascinating advances being made around curriculum throughout STEM education. We will be joined by a host of innovative thinkers and creators of emerging best STEM curriculum including OpenSciEd, LabXChange,Eduscape, Verizon and many more. This will be a strong conversation among colleagues working collaboratively to advance […]

Time: 8:45 AM -11:45 AM Abstract: By applying design thinking and project-based learning principles, two school districts are integrating Computational Thinking and STEM through an integrated approach to professional development and embedded coaching. We will introduce our research effort to understand what it takes to support elementary teachers to integrate STEM and computational thinking. This NSF-funded project, is a partnership […]

Time: 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM  The B2B Forum is an opportunity for business partners of the more than 100+ STEM ecosystems to meet and share best practices around supporting local, regional, state and national STEM ecosystems.  Come ready to share what your company is doing to support STEM education and to learn from other business leaders about emerging best […]