STEM Connection Hampton Roads

Wednesday 15-Aug-12 8:15 AM to 12:30 PM EDT

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Ted Constant Convocation Center - ODU - Big Blue Room

4320 Hampton Blvd
Norfolk VA 23529
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Phone: (757) 683-4444

Event Description

On August 15th, Technology Hampton Roads (THR) will be hosting a Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) conference and networking event to connect Hampton Roads’ industry, professionals, and colleges with Grades K - 12 educators to promote Science, Technology, Engineering & Math opportunities for students. The conference will highlight formal programs and projects that are easy to integrate with existing curricula. The conference will highlight projects developed by local teachers and school districts; and programs like First Robotics, Project Lead The Way, and Future City. These programs provide mentor relationships for mission-specific projects based on ‘real life’ problem solving, focusing on team work and emphasizing presentation skills while continually supporting the national education standards-based core curriculum.

The Technology Hampton Roads Stem Conference will bring together Teachers, Administrators, Government and Private Sector Sponsors to support Hampton Roads area Teachers interested in adding Science, Technology, Engineering & Math focused modules into their classrooms.

Hosted by THR, the STEM Connection event will:

Promote best practices and collaboration between the region’s schools and cities
Provide opportunities for continuing education to teachers and administrators
Connect industry sponsors and professionals with students and schools via volunteering to ensure the success of STEM programs in the region

The program will include:

Presentations on ‘Home Grown’ Science, Technology, Engineering & Math programs developed by Teachers in the region
Presentations on national STEM programs (FIRST Robotics, Project Lead The Way, and Future City)
Opportunities to network with teachers, administrators, sponsors and volunteers interested in supporting STEM initiatives in local schools
Discussion of developing STEM programs and integrating them with existing curriculums

AGENDA

8:15 Registration, Networking & Table Viewing

8:45 Welcome and Opening Comments

8:55 Jim Batterson - Former Senior Advisor to the Commonwealth for STEM Initiatives – “Overview of the ‘S’ and ‘E’ of K-12 STEM”

9:05 Cindy Jones – Chesterfield Elementary School – “Virginia Children’s Engineering”

9:10 Jerry B. Robertson - Associate Vice President & Executive Director - Old Dominion University's Business Gateway – “Project Lead The Way”

9:20 Roger Crider – Technology Education Department Chair – Princess Anne High School – “Milk Jug Science”

9:30 Andrea Harrell – Director of Youth Initiatives – Opportunity Inc. – “Pull Full STEM Ahead”

9:40 Pattie Cook – Executive Director – VirginiaFIRST – “FIRST’s Pipeline of Programs”

9:55 Greg Griffett – Director - Future City Hampton Roads – “Future City”

10:05 Simon Nance – Manager, Learning and Devlopment - Stihl – “STIHL Manufacturing Technology Summer Camps”

10:15 Michelle Storey - Education & Career Development Lead for the Navy Child & Youth Programs - NAS Oceana Youth Center – “Military Tech Connection”

10:25 Kathy Woodington – Camp Allen Elementary School – “Transitioning Into STEM Using the 5 E’s Model”

10:35 Lori Rose and Maureen Early – Thoroughgood Elementary School – “Science Buddies: Cross Grade Level Collaboration”

10:50 Kevin Daisey – Founder – ID Web Studios – “HRSTEM.org – A Website for Teachers”

10:55 Closing Remarks

11:00 Networking & Table Viewing

12:30 Event Concludes