Are you a pre-university STEM educator in the classroom or engaged in informal education? Or are you an IEEE member interested in pre-university STEM outreach or already engaged in STEM outreach? Or are you a STEM enthusiast? The IEEE STEM Summit is an event for you!
The 3rd annual IEEE STEM Summit takes place 24-27 October. This is a free virtual event where STEM enthusiasts, pre-university educators, and volunteers come together to share and inspire each other with STEM opportunities, resources, and activities. It’s not too late to register!
Why a STEM Summit?
In order to build tomorrow’s technical community today, IEEE recognizes the importance of STEM outreach for school-aged children. Students’ interest in STEM careers can be ignited through exposure to new technologies and the way they operate. Powered by IEEE, TryEngineering empowers educators to foster the next generation of technology innovators by providing resources, lesson plans, and activities at no charge that inspire STEM education.
Creating a lively community where educators and volunteers can share ideas and experiences is essential to creating intriguing STEM content that can be shared through platforms and channels such as TryEngineering and taken back to the classroom.
The first IEEE STEM Summit was organized in 2021 by the IEEE Pre-University Education Coordinating Committee with the purpose of creating an engaged STEM community. For the past two years, hundreds of participants used the Summit as a chance to pose questions to award-winning educators and knowledgeable volunteers, who offered practical advice on how to plan interesting and effective outreach activities. Sessions included topics on STEM pedagogy, engineering education, best practices in STEM outreach, inspirational talks, and resources to empower our STEM community.
3rd Annual STEM Summit
The 3rd annual IEEE STEM Summit will be held 24-27 October, 2023. Session topics will include climate change, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and pedagogy. Additional program sessions will include STEM outreach resources, hands-on activities, panel discussions, and more. IEEE President Saifur Rahman and Vice President, IEEE Educational Activities Rabab Ward will lead off the event with a welcome presentation at 10:00AM EDT on Tuesday, 24th of October.
The program will also feature the following keynote speakers.
Jenna Carpenter
Jenna P. Carpenter is the Founding Dean and Professor of Engineering at Campbell University and Immediate Past President of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE). She is an expert on issues such as innovative STEM curricula and diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM fields. In 2015, DreamBox Learning selected her as one of 10 Women in STEM Who Rock! for her advocacy and her TEDx talk, “Engineering: Where are the Girls and Why Aren’t They Here.”
Carpenter will present “Engineering: Where are the Girls and Why Aren’t They Here?” at 11:00AM EDT on Tuesday 24 October. During this presentation, we will look at why progress has been so slow, along with research-informed strategies and approaches for attracting and retaining girls in STEM.
Wioleta Burdzy Seth
Wioleta Burdzy Seth is a coach and trainer from Poland, a practitioner and promoter of a healthy, mindful and sustainable living. She is the co-founder of Human Circle – an organization with a mission to enable people to connect their passion with career and purpose. Over 2000 selected people from all over India and beyond have participated in her flagship event called “Young India Challenge #DoWhatYouLove.”
Burdzy Seth will present “STEM for Climate Solutions” at 8:45AM EDT on Wednesday 25 October. Every generation faces different challenges. This discussion will explore what we mean when we talk about climate crisis and what are the main reasons for that, how we should use the power of our passion to find solutions to the biggest challenges of our time, what can we do in our individual capacity, and how STEM can contribute towards finding solutions for the climate crisis
Minjuan Wang
Minjuan Wang is Professor and Program Head of Learning Design and Technology (LDT) and Editor-in-Chief of the IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies (TLT). Her research specialties are multidisciplinary, focusing on learning across the Metaverse, Cross-Reality (XR) and Immersive Learning, AI in education, and the sociocultural aspects of learning design and the use of technology. As an internationally recognized scholar, Wang has served as an invited or keynote speaker at over 40 international conferences.
Wang will present “The Impact of Metaverse and Generative AI on Education” at 12:30PM on Wednesday 25 October. In this presentation, Wang will first showcase exemplary Metaverse technologies and learning platforms, then share an Edu-Metaverse Ecosystem she published with her students and international collaborators. She will continue discussing the impact and implications of Generative AI on education.
Tiffani Teachey
Tiffani Teachey is a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Advocate who strives to educate young children and parents about the importance of STEM Careers and representation in those industries. She is the award-winning author of the children’s books STEM Crew Kids Adventures series, STEM Careers from A to Z (available in Spanish, French, and Swahili) coloring and activity book, and What Can I Be? Tiffani has a passion for inspiring the next generation to engage in STEM careers. She is also a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI), the Children’s Book Council, and enjoys traveling and being a youth mentor.
Teachey will present “Unleashing the Power of Persistence: Nurturing an Engineering Mindset for Success” at 10:00am EDT on Thursday 26 October. In this dynamic session will delve into the vital role of persistence and cultivating an engineering mindset in achieving remarkable success. Through thought-provoking discussions and real-world examples, attendees will gain invaluable strategies and tools to foster resilience, overcome obstacles, and develop a problem-solving mindset that will propel their engineering careers forward.
You can read more about the keynote speakers here. Also be sure to check out the entire STEM Summit program.
Strengthen our STEM community by coming together to encourage, support and inspire each other. Register today and join us as we share and learn from each other on all things STEM!
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