Meet the IEEE STEM Summit “Call for Presenters” Speakers!

The IEEE STEM Summit is just around the corner! From 23-25 October 2024, we will explore new and innovative ways to ignite school-aged children’s interest in STEM. Earlier this year, the IEEE STEM Summit invited individuals and organizations to submit a proposal in the Call for Presenters, for the opportunity to present during the 2024 STEM Summit. STEM volunteers, educators, enthusiasts, or anyone with relevant pre-university experience and knowledge were invited to apply.

After a selection process, four outstanding proposals were chosen to be featured at the IEEE STEM Summit! Below is a sneak peek at the speakers and their sessions! To hear from all these speakers and more, be sure to register today!

Dr. Prashant R. Nair is the Head & Vice-Chairman of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore, India. With over 24 years of experience in teaching, research, and academic administration, he has taught in the USA and Europe and authored several books and publications.

Join Prashant R. Nair in his session, Atal Tinkering Labs: A Case Study of Disruptive STEM Innovation in India, on 24 October 2024, at 9:30 AM EST. The session is a case study of a highly successful grassroots STEM outreach program of the Government of India called Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL), designed for pre-university students from grade 6 to 12 in India. The session will cover the origins of the program, curriculum & implementation, best practices, collaboration with IEEE, and how it can be replicated in emerging and developing economies.

Nurul Hazlina Noordin, PhD, is an Associate Professor at Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) in the Faculty of Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technology, where she also leads the UMP STEM Lab. Her research focuses on Antenna Design, FPGA Implementation, Adaptive Arrays, Beamforming Algorithms, and Engineering Education.

Join Nurul Hazlina Noordin in her session, Exploring Pedagogical Approaches in Arduino Robotics Through Hands-On Experience, on 24 October 2024, at 10:15 AM EST. This session looks into the pedagogical aspects of Arduino robotics, focusing on how hands-on experiences with microcontrollers, robot instructions, sensor interactions, and autonomous line sensing can enhance STEM learning. Explore innovative teaching methods, practical applications, and best practices for engaging students in robotics education, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and technological literacy.

Eagle Chan is currently a researcher focusing on AI literacy in educational settings and serves as an educator in Entrepreneurship, robotics and STEM at Collingwood School. With over 20 years of experience in the field, Eagle Chan brings a wealth of knowledge and a unique perspective as both an educator and an enthusiast at the intersection of technology and learning.

Join Eagle Chan in his session, Redefining Education in the Generative AI Era, on 24 October 2024, at 1:30 PM EST. Attendees will explore the transformation of the teacher-student dynamic, the promotion of critical thinking skills, and the ethical aspects related to education in the age of Generative AI. The session will delve into how AI is reshaping traditional educational paradigms, emphasizing the importance of nurturing critical thinking abilities in students, and addressing ethical dilemmas that arise from integrating AI technologies in education.

Josephine Wangari Maina is a passionate STEM outreach volunteer and an engineering student at Dedan Kimathi University of Technology in Nyeri, Kenya, majoring in Telecommunication and Information Engineering.  Driven by a desire to make a difference and inspire future innovators, Josephine Wangari Maina is actively involved in STEM outreach initiatives.

Join Josephine Wangari Maina in her session, Best Practices in STEM Outreach, on 25 October 2024, at 9:30 AM EST. This session focuses on effective strategies for engaging school-aged children in STEM fields, with methods that spark curiosity, cultivate interest, and potentially inspire future careers in STEM.