Scaling STEM:

Transforming Education Matters + April 16-18, 2012

event quickview

April 16, 2012

12:00 p.m.
Registration/Opening Session

2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Student Model Sessions

3:35 – 5:00 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions

5:00 – 6:45 p.m.
Opening Reception

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Project-based Learning Conference
(optional add-on of conference for educators)
Click here for details

 

April 17, 2012

8:00 a.m.
Opening Session

9:00 -12:00 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions

12:00 – 12:30 p.m.
Tony Wagner Book Signing

12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Lunch/Keynote Speaker

1:45 – 2:15 p.m
Tony Wagner Book Signing

2:10 – 5:20 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions

 

April 18, 2012

8:00 a.m.
Opening Session

8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Innovative School Visits
Click here for visit day details
(PDF, 118KB)

12:45 -2:00 p.m.
Lunch/Keynote Speaker

2:00 p.m.
Conference Adjourns

 

agenda

Click here for detailed agenda
(PDF, 276KB)

700 attendees + 73 presenters + 30 student demonstrations + 8 keynotes + 6 buses =

1 powerful STEM conference

Over 700 leaders from business, government, education and non-profits gathered in to share ideas around the idea of scaling STEM. Participants heard from decision makers, practitioners and innovators working within the public and private sectors about ways to further leverage resources to cultivate innovative schools in local communities. Concurrent sessions showcased practical examples that participants can implement in their local communities.

 

>> CLICK HERE to view our YouTube channel with conference videos

>> CLICK HERE to view our Facebook page with conference photos

 

 

featured speakers

Tony Wagner
Author and Education Innovation Fellow
Harvard University

bio
Video 1
Video 2
Video 3
Emily Pilloton
Founder and Executive Director,
Project H Design Instructor, Studio H

bio
Video 1
Video 2
Brett Carter
President
Duke Energy North Carolina

bio
Video 1
Video 2
June St. Clair Atkinson
North Carolina State Superintendent
of Public Instruction

bio
Video
Walter Dalton
Lieutenant Governor - North Carolina
bio
Video
Sam Houston
NC STEM Leader & President and CEO of N.C. SMT Education Center
bio
Video
Jan Morrison
President
Teaching Institute for Excellence in STEM

bio
Video 1
Video 2
Eric Becoats
Superintendent
Durham Public Schools

bio
Video

 

 

sessions information

>> CLICK HERE for sessions information and materials.

 

participant evaluation form

>> CLICK HERE to complete the Participant Evaluation Form for Professional Development

2.0 CEUs will be given for attending the three-day conference.

 

 

 

 

Follow us on Facebook facebook.com/ncnewschools

 

Follow us on Twitter @ncnewschools (or twitter.com/ncnewschools)

conference sponsors

"Transforming Sponsor” Conference Sponsor

“Scaling Sponsor” Conference Sponsor

“Getting Started Lunch Sponsor” Conference Sponsor

“Education Matters” Conference Sponsor

 

 

conference partners

 

questions

If you have questions or would like more information about this event please contact Linsey Dyson by email ldyson@newschoolsproject.org

©2012 North Carolina New Schools Project