Session 1: STEM Outreach

This session will highlight efforts to promote awareness and interest in science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM) topics, both within the individual’s communities and abroad, as well as to educate the next generation of STEAM professionals. Work that integrates or focuses on underrepresentation and energy equity in the context of STEAM education is encouraged. Presentations should focus on outreach activities related to GOMD or ACerS-related topics, including exploration of STEAM essentials and best practices for developing and disseminating activities and tools to prepare students for technical careers; supporting K–12 STEM programs through outreach to teachers and schools; development of curricula and/or courses to support STEAM in schools and universities; and the importance of addressing the imminent gap in a qualified STEAM workforce, particularly in GOMD-related areas.

organizers:

• Charmayne Lonergan, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, USA  C lonergan@pnnl.gov 
• Kathryn Goetschius, Corning Inc., USA  GoetschiK@corning.com 
• Casey Schwarz, Ursinus College, USA  cschwarz@ursinus.edu