2017 Session: “Women in Engineering and Computer Science”

Track: Computer Science and Engineering  This session is for women, by women, and about women.  Join CSO Chloe as she moderates a high energy panel discussion highlighting the experiences of women professionals working in computer science and engineering. This discussion centers around the societal barriers faced by girls and women in the tech industry and […]

CONTINUE READING

2017 Session: “Participate in a Mind-Blowing Hour of Code”

Track: Computer Science & Engineering  It’s been 4 years since Code.org released their first Hour of Code tutorial, and millions of students have loved solving Angry Birds puzzles with computer code. This all-day open session will explore ideas for “Hour of Code” events from the original mazes and beyond, where you can open the minds […]

CONTINUE READING

2017 Session: “A Show Case of the Latest Virtual Reality-Based Immersive Technologies”

Track: Computer Science & Engineering  The Immersive Technologies are the wave of the future. These 3D Technologies are to be experienced and cannot be described in words. Come check out the latest Virtual Reality gear and applications to see how they will impact education and gaming.          Presenter:   Register for the 7th […]

CONTINUE READING

2017 Session: “The Post-Genomic Era, What Does It Mean?”

Track: STEM Careers & Business  When sequencing a personal genome takes less than a day and costs less than an MRI, how does that influence biomedical research, clinical practice and higher education? In this panel, we will discuss (1) the human genome project and the clinical sequencing effort, (2) the precision medicine initiative, (3) the […]

CONTINUE READING

Conference Session: “Teen Science Cafés: Putting Teens in Command of Their Future”

Track: Student Voice  Teen Science Café programs are a free and fun way for teens to explore science and technology affecting their lives. Through lively presentations, conversation, and activities to explore a topic deeply, Café programs open doors for teens to learn from experts about exciting and rewarding STEM career pathways. Come learn how develop […]

CONTINUE READING

2017 Session: “The March for Science Panel”

Track: Community STEM Action & Volunteerism  The March for Science was an event and movement that is a response to the anti-science campaigns and policies. Internationally, over 1 million people across 600 cities held a March for Science. In the streets of downtown Phoenix, Tucson, and Flagstaff thousands of people came out to listen to […]

CONTINUE READING

2017 Session: “Mentorship 101: Mentorship in Motion”

Track: Community STEM Action & Volunteerism  Learn how to be a good mentor and why mentoring works.  Explore how Arizona STEM professional are engaging with local middle and high schools and ways you can partner with schools and students in your area.   Session Format: 1. Panel Introduction (5 minutes) 2. Panel Discussion (20 minutes) […]

CONTINUE READING

2017 Session: “Discover STEAM Through a Lens”

Track: Art, Design Through STEM  Join stARTem in creating pinhole cameras.  Have fun creating your own camera that will capture creativity and discovery of STEAM.  Discovering STEAM Through a Lens will help students connect art and STEM through the understanding of light, engineering and creativity.  Our innovative activity will propel students’ understanding and application of […]

CONTINUE READING

2017 Session: “Superfoods for a Super Hero’s Life”

Track: Art, Design Through STEM  Superfoods and Super Heros come together in this fun, interactive STEAM-focused presentation of foods that are nutritional dynamos. Superfoods don’t come in packages. These are whole foods, produced by nature that are extremely nutritious or beneficial to your overall health and wellness and have a combination of low calories, high […]

CONTINUE READING

2017 Session: “Improvized Data”

Track: Art, Design Through STEM  Let Humor Writes invalidate your hypothesis with some Improvised Data. Join us as we bring you an unscripted, interactive experience that focuses on traditional elements of STEM as well as collaboration and interpersonal skills.        Presenter  Tristan Gandolfi, Founder, Humor Writes, tristan@humorwrites.org            Register […]

CONTINUE READING

2017 Session: “Robotics in the Classroom”

Track: STEM Instruction  Learn how robotics brings value to your classroom by bringing together STEM topics in this hands-on experience. Topics discussed include how to get kids interested in robotics, implementing classroom projects, and take robotics a step further by creating robotics competition teams.       Presenter: Chloe Buchanan, Chief Science Officer, high school sophomore, Casa […]

CONTINUE READING

2017 Session: “Imagined Realities: STEM Learning and New Media”

Track: Art, Design Through STEM  Today’s students are savvy media consumers, engaging with entertainment, advertising, and games in novel and surprising ways. Our educational materials should reflect the skills and literacies of audiences raised in immersive story worlds like the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Harry Potter. In this panel, Bob Beard of ASU’s Center for […]

CONTINUE READING

2017 Session: “STEM Identity Journey”

Track: STEM Instruction  Come learn about and experience a journey that develops STEM Identity in students! STEM Identity is critical for students to pursue rigorous STEM courses in high school, post-secondary education and career pathways. This session provides an overview with experiences that deliberately provide supports for teachers in a shift towards STEM instructional strategies […]

CONTINUE READING

2017 Session: “Once Upon a Science”

Track: Art, Design Through STEM  Join RealTimeSTEAM for outlines, tips and resources to aid in telling a compelling story of discovery while accurately reflecting the scientific process. If you have any question contact us via information@realtimesteam.org         Presenters Moderator: Rebekah Brubaker, CEO, RealTimeSTEAM        Eileen Kane, CCO, RealTimeSTEAM      […]

CONTINUE READING

2017 Session: “3D Technology: Bring the Future of 3D Technology to Your Classroom… Today”

Track: STEM Instruction  3D technology (printing and scanning) are taking over the world at an incredible. We used to talk about the world of 3D printing but now we talk about 3D printing the world. Learn about the newest in professional level 3D technology that is now affordable and accessible for the K – 12 […]

CONTINUE READING

2017 Session: “The Internet of Things: Connecting Everyday Objects to the Internet”

Track: STEM Instruction  The Internet of Things (IoT) is the concept of basically connecting any device with an on and off switch to the Internet (and/or to each other). This includes everything from cellphones, coffee makers, washing machines, headphones, lamps, wearable devices, houses, cities and almost anything else you can think of. This also applies […]

CONTINUE READING

2017 Session: “Keeping it Alive: Offering up Fresh Perspectives”

Track: Festival & Event Planning  This session offers a look into how the seasoned pros re-think and re-design to keep their S.T.E.A.M activities and event current and fresh for their audience. Join the conversation and find out how they do it, why they do and how they stay motivated. Come check out the contagious enthusiasm. […]

CONTINUE READING

2017 Session: “Communities Engaged: S.T.E.A.M is Everywhere!”

Track: Festival & Event Planning  This session offers a conversation around how to engage community in S.T.E.A.M activities and generate excitement about how community members can play an active roll. Interactive, hands on community learning will be the focus.   Presenters  Moderator: Cyndi Coon, Founder and Chief Experience Officer, Laboratory5 Inc., cyndi.coon@gmail.com        […]

CONTINUE READING

2017 Session: “Event-Planners: Secrets of the Trade. Let’s Meet Up!”

Track: Festival & Event Planning  Hosted by Cyndi Coon of Laboratoy5 Inc. This meet up will be a fun gathering.  For: Anyone interested in sharing S.T.E.A.M event best practices, from idea generation to planning to implementation and community outreach. This is an opportunity to both share and learn.   Presenter  Cyndi Coon, Founder and Chief Experience […]

CONTINUE READING

2017 Session: “Social Media: A Relationship-Building Party”

Track: Festival & Event Planning  Social media in S.T.E.A.M is like every other messaging business. Social media is a party where you meet people and build relationships. Join the panelists in this session to learn more about creating and cultivating social relationships with your current and future audiences.   Presenters  Moderator: Cyndi Coon, Founder and […]

CONTINUE READING