Family Stories, From the Field

Why Family Engagement Matters for STEM Ecosystems – A Panel of Family Engagement Professionals, Working in Communities

This panel was held in April 2019 at the STEM Learning Ecosystems Community of Practice Spring 2019 Convening. 

A panel discusses family engagement from a provider perspective, including a broader vision for the work as well as biggest lessons learned from failure.

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Newark STEM Ecosystem: Cultivating Innovation, One Student at a Time

The Newark STEM Ecosystem held its second annual convening on January 16, 2025 on the campus of NJIT, bringing together over 130 members from 87 cross-sector partners including education, industry, government, and community organizations. Leadership from both NJIT and Rutgers University-Newark kicked off the event, which featured presentations on innovative approaches to STEM education, including using LEGO for hands-on learning and data visualization tools for decision-making.

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