March 31 - April 2 | Booth 2733
The U.S. Department of Defense partners with organizations and educators nationwide to inspire, develop, and cultivate the next generation of exceptional STEM talent. Visit the DoD STEM exhibit to learn how you can partner with us!
March 31 | 8:00am – 9:00am | George R. Brown Convention Center, 360 A/D
Build STEM culture through community engagement! Develop interest and awareness, leading to increased demand for STEM programming and STEM career pathway courses.
Presenters:
Lisa Blank, Watertown City School District, NY
Tiara Davis, Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, Charlotte, NC
Heather Overkamp, Portsmouth Public Schools, Portsmouth, VA
Patty Brunet, Cypress High School, CA
March 31 | 9:30am – 10:30am | George R. Brown Convention Center, 360 A/D
Engage the power of visible thinking to heighten learning through scientific inquiry and authentic questioning while fostering connections with and between students in your classroom.
Presenters:
Lisa Blank, Watertown City School District, NY
Patty Brunet, Cypress High School, CA
Tiara Davis, Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, Charlotte, NC
Heather Overkamp, Portsmouth Public Schools, Portsmouth, VA
March 31 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm | George R. Brown Convention Center, 360 A/D
Hear about how DoD STEM partners with nonprofits, academia, industry, and government to work in schools and produce college- and career-ready graduates.
Presenters:
Rebecca Stanley, RTI International
Nicole Racine, DoD STEM
Ericka Rojas, DoD STEM
Sara Leikin, National Math + Science Institute
March 31 | 8:00am – 9:00am | George R. Brown Convention Center, 360 A/D
March 31 | 9:30am – 10:30am | George R. Brown Convention Center, 360 A/D
March 31 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm | George R. Brown Convention Center, 360 A/D
DoD STEM supports a wide variety of activities including after-school programs, competitions, and internships for students and professional development and training for educators. Learn about upcoming STEM opportunities in your area or online.
View STEM Opportunities for EducatorsExplore different types of STEM careers and find resources to help students understand what they can do with a career in STEM.
Explore STEM Careers
DoD STEM education experts have provided virtual STEM resources for students, parents, educators, and mentors.
Browse Partner Resources
Meet some of the outstanding educators who are advancing STEM outreach across the nation and working together to create and curate high-quality engagement approaches for students.
Meet DoD STEM Ambassadors“I strive to encourage students to be independent learners who take risks, ask questions, and puzzle out their own world!”
Elizabeth Proctor
High School Biology Teacher
DoD STEM supports hands-on learning opportunities, teacher enrichment, scholarships, internships and fellowships to inspire and cultivate a diverse pool of exceptional STEM talent. As the government’s largest employer of STEM professionals, the U.S. Department of Defense is committed to increasing the pipeline of candidates qualified for technical careers.
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