Women in Engineering ProActive Network (WEPAN) Conference Denver, CO; June 9-11, 2015 The WEPAN conference will provide a forum for women in engineering leaders, corporate advocates, researchers, academic leaders, and government officers. Practitioners will have access to current research, statistics, and best practices on women in engineering. Register U.S. News STEM Solutions National Conference San Diego, CA; June 29-July 1, 2015 This year's theme is "Teach, Inspire, Hire: Discovering and Growing America's Diverse Talent Pool" and will put a special emphasis on increasing the ranks of women, minorities, veterans, and other underserved and underrepresented populations in STEM careers. Register Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) Conference Grapevine, TX; July 13-14, 2015 The CSTA annual conference is a professional development opportunity for computer science and information technology teachers who need practical, classroom-focused information to help prepare their students for the future. Register Girl Up Leadership Summit Washington DC; July 13-15, 2015 Participants will get an inside look at the challenges that impact the lives of adolescent girls in different parts of the world, and will receive hands-on advocacy experience with a day on Capitol Hill. Gear toward middle school, high school, and college students, most workshops and breakout sessions will be divided by age group to allow for targeted learning. Register Esri Education GIS Conference San Diego, CA; July 18-21, 2015 Attendees will discuss emerging best practices and challenges in geographic information system (GIS) education, participate in hands-on training and technical workshops to improve GIS skills, and learn about Esri resources. Register Serious Play Conference Pittsburgh, PA; July 21-23, 2015 Conference sessions will help educators identify the types of games and simulations that work best for students at the preschool, K-12, and higher education levels. Participants will also learn how to use games and simulations for messaging and professional development programs. Register |