We're excited to host some amazing sessions for the 2023 STEAM Leadership Conference at Georgia Tech.
Want to know the best place to start? Begin with our conference program. Find out what sessions are being offered, who is presenting, and where you can find them in our virtual conference space.
Click on each day below to learn more about the sessions being offered.
- Friday, March 10th - Keynote & Virtual Presentations (Tracks: Beyond the Traditional, Supporting STEM/STEAM Certification, and Did You Know?)
- Saturday, March 11th - In-person workshops, Georgia Tech Science and Engineering Day, and more!
Want to learn more about the conference tracks? Check them out below.
Beyond the Traditional
Expanded learning programs like afterschool programs, summer programs, and museums provide K12 students with opportunities to explore hands-on, engaging, and innovative STEM/STEAM concepts outside of the traditional school day. These programs complement and support school day learning, support performance standards, and build strong content knowledge and academic skills in youth. STEM and STEAM learning beyond the traditional school day can be a great way to get students excited about STEM majors, careers, and content. These programs provide students with safe, structured, and engaged learning environments to explore real world examples of what engineers, scientists, and other STEM professionals do daily.
Supporting STEM/STEAM Certification
By the year 2025 there will be an estimated 3.5 million STEM jobs available, and by 2029 STEM jobs will see even more growth. The number of jobs available in these fields indicates an increasing need for STEM/STEAM curriculum in schools. A gap in employment suggests students are not equipped with the skills needed to be successful in STEM/STEAM fields, but schools can help! By redefining educational priorities and developing STEM/STEAM learning programs, schools can introduce students to new possibilities. This track will focus on STEM/STEAM certification engagement, strategies, and experiences in building teacher and student capacity in STEM/STEAM.
Did You Know???
Did you know structural engineers help save historic buildings? Did you know cutting-edge technology helped uncover the surviving colors on ancient Egyptian and Greek sculptures? Science, technology, engineering, and math don’t exist in a bubble, and while incorporating arts into the mix has broadened STEM’s appeal, is that where integration ends? This track will explore where STEM shows up in unexpected ways in other disciplines: art history, preservation of historical sites and buildings, industrial design, UX/UI (user experience/user interface), and other unexpected places.
