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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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) […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]