Second Annual K-12 STEM Educator's Workshop 

Educate, Engage, Inspire!

For Teachers, Counselors, Administrators, and Homeschool Educators

February 27, 2015

8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

James Madison University’s College of Integrated Science and Engineering, Education and Outreach, and The Center for STEM Education and Outreach, are pleased to bring you the Second Annual K-12 Stem Educators Workshop on Friday, February 27, 2015.   

The goal of the workshop is to provide middle and high school teachers, guidance counselors, and home school networks with hands on activities and resources that they can bring back to the classroom. Through this conference, we hope to help motivate students to study STEM subjects and become excited about the prospect of having a career in a STEM field.  

Our keynote speaker, Dr. Stephanie Stockwell, Assistant Professor, JMU Department of Integrated Science & Technology, will discuss "Authentic Partnerships between K-12 and Higher Education" and our break-out sessions include: 

Engineering

• Human Centered Design
• Reverse Engineering

Science and Technology

• Systems Thinking: From Concept Maps to System Diagrams
• Cyber Analysis and Cybersecurity
• Learning How to Use Satellite Imagery
• Harnessing the Power of Air and other Renewable Energy Resources (with special guest speaker from NASA!)

Computer Science

• What is Computer Science?
• Computational Thinking

Math

• Helping Middle Schoolers Develop Ideas in Probability
• From Arithmetic to Algebra: Developing Students' Abstract Reasoning

Counselor Track

• Women in STEM Panel Session
• Workforce Skills
• Advising Students and Parents
• Careers and Choices

AGENDA

Exhibits, Demonstrations, Networking Opportunities, Free Classroom Resources and More!

Breakfast and lunch will be provided for registered participants.

REGISTRATION CLOSES ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23rd.

This is a free event; however registration is required and space is limited.

Continuing education credits are available through JMU Outreach and Engagement.

 

Register Now!