
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)
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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
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(PDF, 118KB)
12:45 -2:00 p.m.
Lunch/Keynote Speaker
2:00 p.m.
Conference Adjourns
agenda
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.
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featured speakers
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Tony Wagner Author and Education Innovation Fellow Harvard University bio |
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Emily Pilloton Founder and Executive Director, Project H Design Instructor, Studio H bio |
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Brett Carter President Duke Energy North Carolina bio |
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June St. Clair Atkinson North Carolina State Superintendent of Public Instruction bio |
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Walter Dalton Lieutenant Governor - North Carolina bio |
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Sam Houston NC STEM Leader & President and CEO of N.C. SMT Education Center bio |
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Jan Morrison President Teaching Institute for Excellence in STEM bio |
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Eric Becoats Superintendent Durham Public Schools bio |
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sessions information
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participant evaluation form
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2.0 CEUs will be given for attending the three-day conference.
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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
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