DO STEM Conference 2024: Full Schedule

Leveraging the Gem of STEM Excellence: Dayton’s Continued Path to Innovation

8:00am EDT

Registration & Breakfast

Friday May 3, 2024 8:00am - 8:30am EDT
Open Space 2

8:30am EDT

Welcome & Keynote: Amanda Bickerstaff

Learn Experiment Innovate: The Opportunity for Education in an AI World" explores the transformative role of Generative AI in education. This presentation delves into AI's prevalence in our daily lives and how its rapid advancements are set to transform our lives in and out of the classroom. We'll provide an overview of the latest developments in AI and education, from policy changes to new GenAI tools. You'll leave this keynote with three key actions to build your AI expertise: build GenAI literacy, experiment with new technologies, and adopt an innovation mindset. Join us as we explore how to integrate GenAI into education, pioneering a new era of learning and teaching.

Speakers

Amanda Bickerstaff

Co-Founder and CEO, AI for Education

Amanda is the Co-Founder and CEO of AI for Education. A former high school biology teacher and EdTech executive with over 20 years of experience in the education sector. She has a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities that AI can offer. She is a frequent consultant... Read More →

Friday May 3, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
Open Space 2

9:30am EDT

Cultivating Adaptive Problem Solvers for the Future of Work

This presentation spotlights bridging education and future workforce demands via systems-thinking and problem-solving, readying students for lifelong learning and innovation in the evolving tech world. It's a call to educators and leaders to nurture adaptive thinkers for tomorrow's digital challenges.

Speakers

Ryan Nichols

Program Coordinator - Digital Transformation Initiatives, Sinclair Community College

Ryan Nichols, experienced educator in Higher Ed, edtech, and K-12, working as part of Sinclair College's Digital Transformation Initiatives, connecting diverse learners through technology.

Friday May 3, 2024 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
Presidential

Power

Session Theme K-12 STEM: Innovative approaches to STEM Education, STEM Pathways, Workforce Development

9:30am EDT

Watch Out, These Kids Can Work!!

Learn how to provide students with the opportunity to learn through work experience in this session. Our district's Elementary STEAM Club students and Middle School Volunteer STEAM Lab Workers have established themselves by accomplishing projects in years past. Observing the younger students create items for the older students and adults in the district and community is fun to watch. They take great pride in their work. This year, we introduced a Work Order board where staff members fill out a form, and students select the order to work on and complete it by the designated date. This approach helps students gain skills and experiences that will be useful throughout their lives. This allows students to tackle and solve problems that they could face in the real world, empowers students to apply classroom learning to real-life situations, and engages them in Service learning to help their local needs.

Speakers

Aubree Horning

STEAM teacher, Marlington Local

Aubree Horning is the District STEAM Teacher for Marlington Local Schools providing district wide STEAM. Additionally, she founded and currently serves as the director of STEAM Club, a program which serves over 150 students a week after school. Aubree was the force behind the successful... Read More →

Erick Cyders

Technology Director, Marlington Local Schools

Friday May 3, 2024 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
Learning Node

Power

Session Theme K-12 STEM: Innovative approaches to STEM Education, Workforce Development, STEM Pathways

9:30am EDT

Beyond the Blackboard: Test Drive the Future of Classroom VR

Explore Prisms, a widely-used virtual reality program in Dayton and nationwide, enhancing math and science learning. Experience firsthand how this program uses best instructional practices to make STEM concepts come alive in real world scenarios. No prior VR experience needed!

Resources: Provided: Access to Prisms resource center to browse the virtual reality content and materials available.

Speakers

Laura Drager

Curriculum Coordinator, Montgomery County Educational Service Center

Laura Drager is currently serving as a Curriculum Coordinator for the Montgomery County ESC and also works closely with the Dayton Regional STEM Center’s STEM Fellowship Program. She began her career teaching middle school science and ELA in West Carrollton, Ohio. She has also served... Read More →

Friday May 3, 2024 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
Space Gallery

Practice

Session Theme K-12 STEM: Innovative approaches to STEM Education, STEM Pathways

9:30am EDT

From ABC to Ai

This session is designed for learners who are interested in discovering more about popular AI tools that are being used in schools. Participants will share their knowledge, experience, and viewpoints on what this means for education now and in the future.

Speakers

Matt Gerberick

Educational Consultant, SOITA

Education has been part of my entire life. I've been fortunate to have experienced school from nearly every vantage point; student, teacher, administrator, consultant, and parent. I use all of these to craft meaningful learning opportunities for the classroom, professional development... Read More →

Kara Hutchinson

Educational Consultant, SOITA/CET PBS

Friday May 3, 2024 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
Open Space 2

Practice

Session Theme K-12 STEM: Innovative approaches to STEM Education, Workforce Development

9:30am EDT

Adaptive toy projects for the classroom

This session will describe innovative STEM project ideas/inspirations in the field of adaptive technology for children from grades 7-12. We will have a hands-on demo as well!

Resources Provided: sample lesson plan and rubric

Speakers

Douglas Picard

Instructor, Engineering and Manufacturing, Greene County Career Center

Doug is a second-career educator, who began teaching engineering in 2019 after serving 21 years in the Air Force. He currently teaches engineering and manufacturing at the Greene County Career Center, and is a research mentor for UD/CSU teacher RET program.

Friday May 3, 2024 9:30am - 11:20am EDT
Playground

Playground

Session Theme K-12 STEM: Innovative approaches to STEM Education

9:30am EDT

Beauty and Bots: Robot demo with Miss Northern Ohio's Teen

Talk to Miss Northern Ohio's Teen about how she's using her platform to empower women in STEM while demonstrating her FTC robot, MMARS. She'll walk you through her experiences as a woman in STEM and in the pageant world. Come learn what she's doing to promote STEM to the youth of Ohio.

Speakers

Reyna Hume

Miss Northern Ohio's Teen, STEMpowerment

Reyna Hume is a junior at Wapakoneta High School and is currently Miss Northern Ohio's Teen. She is an honor roll student on the Wapakoneta Robotics team and the founder and director of the STEMpowerment Summer Camp. She will graduate next year with an honors diploma and plans to... Read More →

Friday May 3, 2024 9:30am - 11:20am EDT
Playground

Playground

Session Theme Student Voice

9:30am EDT

Chief Science Officer Action Plan Showcase: Outreach & Awareness Through YouTube

Chief Science Officer’s are the student’s voice in STEM within their school and community. The Dayton Chief Science
Officer (CSO) program is a hands-on leadership program for high school students in 9th-12th grade. The program consists of eight full-day sessions held one day per month (two in October) from October 2023 through May 2024. Each session offers students the opportunity to work with adult leaders in the Dayton STEM community focusing on career exploration, leadership skills, college readiness, professional branding, and STEM outreach.

The CSO program is delivered in partnership with the Dayton Regional STEM Center, Sinclair Community College, and SciTech Institute, and is grant funded through DoD STEM and the Defense STEM Education Consortium (DSEC).

Speakers

Dalen Myles

Jaden Fritz

Ryan Clemmons

Rebekah Anne

Lambert Mwikwa

Friday May 3, 2024 9:30am - 11:20am EDT
Playground

Playground

Session Theme Student Voice

9:30am EDT

Chief Science Officer Action Plan Showcase: Reducing Environmental Misinformation

Speakers

Landon Gardner

Lane Cole

Samia Swain

Myla Stanley

Friday May 3, 2024 9:30am - 11:20am EDT
Playground

Playground

Session Theme Student Voice

9:30am EDT

Are you a Next Gem Innovator?

After a year-long redesign of the nationally recognized STEM Fellows professional development model with the help of over 90 STEM stakeholders, we are proud to launch the Dayton Regional STEM Center's Next Gem Innovators (NGI).
The Next Gem Innovators program goes beyond the traditional confines of STEM education, focusing on Strategies That Engage Minds. Our mission is to revolutionize STEM education by empowering educators with the tools, resources, and connections needed to provide dynamic, real-world learning experiences that inspire the next generation of innovators. NGI is committed to fostering collaboration between educators, industry professionals, districts, and communities to shape the future of STEM education.
In this playground session, attendees will explore the new STEM Fellows Program ready for the 2024-25 School year. Designed to equip educators with the skills, knowledge, and leadership capabilities necessary to drive meaningful change in STEM education. Through a blend of virtual coursework, in-person workshops, and hands-on experiences, participants embark on a journey of self-discovery, collaboration, and professional growth.

Speakers

Colleen Biers

STEM Teacher, Northridge Local Schools

Colleen Biers has been a member of the STEM Fellows program for over 10 years. Colleen has served in various capacities as a fellow, lead, and coach. Colleen teaches K-5 STEM at Northridge Local Schools.

Jackie Barnes

HS Math, National Trails Local Schools

Jackie Barnes has also been a member of the STEM Fellows program for over 10 years, holding positions of fellow, lead, and coach. Jackie teaches High School Math at National Trail Local Schools.

Next Gem Innovators Flyer DO STEM Conference pdf

Friday May 3, 2024 9:30am - 11:40am EDT
Playground

Playground

Session Theme K-12 STEM: Innovative approaches to STEM Education

10:30am EDT

BINGO! Spotting STEM Excellence in Local Schools

Come play “STEM Education BINGO” to identify examples of high-quality STEM programming in our local schools and discuss ways to bring Ohio’s STEM Quality Model for STEM and STE(A)M Schools to your building. Participants will receive a self-assessment to explore how STEM education is implemented in your school.

Resources Provided: STEM and STEAM Self-Assessment

Speakers

Jenn Reid

Training Center Coordinator, PBL Coach, and Co-Director of the Dayton STEM Hub, Dayton Regional STEM School

As DRSS Training Center Coordinator, Jenn organizes and develops training and events to support teachers and schools who are exploring STEM education and project-based learning. As a PBL Coach for the school, Jenn is passionate about project-based learning and developing curriculum... Read More →

Jennifer Soehner

Instructional Coach, Dayton Early College Acadamy

Kevin Schalnat

Curriculum & Instructional Coordinator, Springfield City School District

CHAVIN LEWIS

Chad Bishop

Project Lead The Way Teacher, Mad River Local Schools

Emily Hartshorn

teacher

Friday May 3, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
Open Space 2

Panel

Session Theme K-12 STEM: Innovative approaches to STEM Education

10:30am EDT

The Voice of Industry

There are so many diverse career opportunities at STEM companies right here in the Miami Valley! Come listen to our panel of experts to hear about what skills and attributes they look for in future employees, high demand careers that you have never heard of, and how STEM education is building critical skills for the STEM workforce and beyond.

Speakers

Bryan Stewart

Director of Workforce Development, MCESC

Bill Budde

President, Production Control Units Automation

Carrie Kabanov

Administrative Nurse Supervisor, Kettering Health

Rose King

Senior Human Resources Generalist, QQE

Shannon Oyler

Friday May 3, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
Space Gallery

Panel

Session Theme Industry Partnerships, Workforce Development

10:30am EDT

Can't Buy Me STEM!

Learn about and share free resources, analyze barriers to implementing no-cost STEM, and collaboratively brainstorm creative solutions to provide transdisciplinary, inquiry-rich learning for all students. Leave empowered with fresh ideas to foster innovative, no-cost STEM teaching practices.

Speakers

Sarah Redick

STEM Education Program Specialist, Ohio Department Of Education and Workforce

Dr. Redick is a STEM education program specialist who supports educators in transdisciplinary curriculum, design thinking/problem-based learning, and mastery and personalized learning.

Mary Ellen Dobransky

Associate Director, Office of Innovative Approaches to Teaching and Learning, Ohio Department Of Education and Workforce

Friday May 3, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
Learning Node

Parley

Session Theme K-12 STEM: Innovative approaches to STEM Education

10:30am EDT

Taking Flight: Using feedback to elevate student voice in the Engineering Design Process

Participants will engage in an interactive session to learn strategies to elevate student voice and metacognition through self assessment, feedback, and reflection during the Engineering Design Process. Applying Personalized Learning concepts, participants will gain specific strategies that can be utilized in their classrooms to improve learner agency. Focusing on the role of feedback in the Engineering Design process, participants will engage in a hands-on experience in which they will give and receive feedback to improve their designs. Climb into the pilot seat and take flight as you experience the feedback loop and apply what you’ve learned in today’s session.

Resources Provided: Padlet of resources

Speakers

Liz Wolfe-Eberly

Ohio Personalized Learning Specialist, Montgomery County ESC

Liz has dedicated her career to supporting teachers through projects, including alternative education, curriculum & instructional design, assessment literacy, PBL, STEM, and personalized learning. https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-wolfe-eberly-a461115a

Amy Harker

Ohio Personalized Learning Specialist, ESC of Northeast Ohio

I am one of Ohio's Personalized Learning Specialists working with school districts to scale personalized learning across Ohio. I serve the Northeast Region in Ohio. My passion is to have every student feel success and belonging as they go on their educational journey on a path where... Read More →

Friday May 3, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
Presidential

Practice

Session Theme K-12 STEM: Innovative approaches to STEM Education

11:30am EDT

Lunch & Keynote: STEM Principles Beyond STEM Professions

In today's rapidly evolving world, it's crucial to equip students with competencies that transcend specific professions, such as communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity. STEM education plays a pivotal role in fostering an innovative culture by igniting curiosity and addressing pressing global challenges, yet there remains a significant shortage of professionals, especially among women and minorities. Introducing children to STEM disciplines at an early age can help promote diversity and representation in these fields, bridging existing gaps. While not everyone may opt for a career in STEM, its principles are widespread, emphasizing the importance of understanding the world around us. STEM not only prepares students for future careers but also equips them with crucial problem-solving skills to tackle complex issues effectively and the ability to persist in the face of failure, ensuring a brighter and more inclusive future for all.

Speakers

Kara Ball

Academic Officer/Author

Kara is an Academic Officer specializing in STEAM education, offering professional development, and training across various subjects. As the author of "50 Strategies for Teaching STEAM Skills," Kara brings innovative approaches to education. With a background as a District STEM Education... Read More →

Friday May 3, 2024 11:30am - 12:45pm EDT
Open Space 2

12:50pm EDT

MakeOH

Speakers

Rita Mikita

Friday May 3, 2024 12:50pm - 1:40pm EDT
Open Space 2

Power

Session Theme K-12 STEM: Innovative approaches to STEM Education, Industry Partnerships, STEM Pathways, Workforce Development

12:50pm EDT

Set SAIL in STEM with TIES

The initiative, STEM SAIL: OHIO, is intended to Strengthen, Accelerate and Ignite Learning by advancing students’ exposure to and engagement with high quality STEM at all levels. TIES, the operator of the STEM Learning Ecosystems Community of Practice, has partnered with the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce and others, including the New Growth Group, to build stronger understandings of STEM needs in the state. Coordinated by TIES, funded by the State of Ohio with ESSER III federal funds, and created in partnership with the Ohio Department of Education, STEM SAIL: OHIO is establishing new connections among communities in various parts of Ohio to address unique regional challenges and opportunities. Join us to learn more about the no cost/low cost STEM opportunties available to all communties and schools.

This session's slide deck can be found at https://bit.ly/OHOpportunities

Speakers

Christa Krohn

Senior Director of Learning Systems, TIES

Christa Krohn serves as the Senior Director of Learning Systems at TIES Teaching Institute for Excellence in STEM, leveraging over two decades of educational experience where she taught both math and physics. Her diverse background encompasses roles as a teacher, adjunct college professor... Read More →

Friday May 3, 2024 12:50pm - 1:40pm EDT
Space Gallery

Power

Session Theme Workforce Development, K-12 STEM: Innovative approaches to STEM Education, STEM Pathways, Student Voice

12:50pm EDT

Short on time but still what to teach a quality STEM challenge with your K-5 students? Look no further. Mrs. VB will show you how to plan a lesson in no time.

I have been teaching in the Bellbrook-Sugarcreek School District for 31 years. For the previous eight years, I have filled the role of the STEM teacher for our kindergarten through fifth-grade students. I convinced my district to create a STEM program for our youngest learners, but I needed to develop the curriculum from scratch. I quickly realized that many of the "STEM"-labeled lessons found on the internet, such as on TPT, were not truly STEM at all. Many were simply science experiments or teacher-directed activities. I believe that a true STEM challenge encourages students to think like engineers and solve a novel problem. STEM develops problem-solving skills and builds creativity. Students need to the Engineering Design Process with every STEM lesson in order to advance their ability to use it independently in both the academic environment as well as their personal lives. In this session, I will share many of my challenge lessons that you will be able to explore and implement in your classroom. We will discuss what makes a high-quality challenge as well as some of the tips and tricks that I have learned in my journey as a STEM educator.

Resources Provided: Several lessons to use in their classroom and access to new lessons as I create them.

Speakers

Dee Van Brackel

K-5 STEM Instructor, Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Schools

Dee Van Brackel holds a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and a Master’s in Educational Leadership. She was a Dayton Regional STEM Fellow and was selected as a recipient of the Dayton Regional STEM Leadership and Service Award in 2016. She received the Big Hoopla STEM teacher... Read More →

Friday May 3, 2024 12:50pm - 1:40pm EDT
Learning Node

Power

Session Theme K-12 STEM: Innovative approaches to STEM Education

12:50pm EDT

What's DSEC and what's a STEM Ambassador? Let the Sarah's tell you!!

Sinclair College is a DSEC, Defense Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education Consortium, partner. DSEC, an organization that is part of the Department of Defense (DOD), seeks to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers. The work of DSEC includes elements focused on STEM enrichment programs for students and educators, STEM workforce engagement, program evaluation, and public outreach. We will explore how Sinclair is working with DSEC to provide opportunities for all students, especially those who have not been exposed to STEM. We will also discuss the role of STEM Ambassadors for DSEC and the DOD. We will highlight the application process, the time commitment and discuss STEM outreach projects by the current STEM Ambassador for Sinclair College and DSEC.

Speakers

Sarah Finch

Professor of Biology & Biotechnology, Sinclair Community College

Sarah EW Finch, Ph.D, is a Professor of Biology and Biotechnology at Sinclair Community College in Dayton, OH. She was born and raised in the suburb of Bellbrook, OH. Sarah graduated from Miami University in Oxford, OH with a degree in Microbiology and a Medical Sociology minor... Read More →

Sarah Heist

Program Manager - STEM Education & Partnerships/CSO, Sinclair Community College

Friday May 3, 2024 12:50pm - 1:40pm EDT
Presidential

Power

Session Theme Military Connections, K-12 STEM: Innovative approaches to STEM Education, STEM Pathways

1:50pm EDT

CSO's Don't Just Hope It Happens, We Make It Happen!

How often do students have a voice...
In making connections in their community, for advocating for STEM in their schools, in planning the careers of the future?
The Chief Science Officers (CSO) International Program engages a global network focused on creating and sustaining a culture of leadership development, STEM awareness, workforce and employability skills in 6th - 12th grade students who serve as users of technology, advocates for diverse learners and critical creative thinkers. Join Jessica Short as she facilitates a panel discussion with some of inaugural cohort of CSO's in the Dayton Region as well as the State of Ohio. Hear about their experiences in program, action plans, future aspirations and direct insight from the future leaders of tomorrow!

Speakers

Jessica Short

Coordinator of Operations, DO STEM

Jessica Short is a dedicated professional who has made significant contributions to the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. As the Director of the Dayton Regional STEM Center, she works to connect students and teachers with hands-on learning... Read More →

Jaden Fritz

Heidi Kennard

Jasmine Robinson

Dalen Myles

Myla Stanley

Jolie Coelho

Friday May 3, 2024 1:50pm - 2:40pm EDT
Space Gallery

Panel

Session Theme K-12 STEM: Innovative approaches to STEM Education, Student Voice, Workforce Development, Industry Partnerships, STEM Pathways

1:50pm EDT

LEGO and Build Your STEAM Team

Is your district just starting explore STEAM opportunities for your students? Maybe looking to shake-up some programming? Perhaps you feel like you are you building the canoe while in mid-stream? US TOO! Please join 4 STEM teachers from FHS and hear their journey … We encourage you to sit with your district partners so you can take some time to identify resources and needs using LEGOS ™ ! We will then create larger discussions that can help us all identify challenges, lessons learned, set-back resilience and resources sharing. More than anything, just like LEGO ™ , we can invent a creative community to strengthen each other’s builds.

Resources Provided: The moms on this presentation team collectively have 8 kids ranging in ages 4-17, so we highly encourage and invite you to take your LEGO ™ creations back to your buildings to inspire further discussions and additions. We cannot be more clear that we do not want these LEGOS ™ back :)

Speakers

Amanda (Mandy) Taylor

Teacher, Fairborn City Schools

Teacher at Fairborn High School for 21 years.~ AP Environmental Science, Earth Science, PLTW Principles of Biomedical Science~ FHS Career Connected Learning/STEAM Committee (chair)~ DoD STEM Ambassador~ Fairborn Environmental Advisory Board (member)~ FHS Environmental & Recycling... Read More →

Amanda Spirk

PLTW Biomedical Sciences Teacher, Fairborn City Schools

Rachel Sauder

Engineering Teacher, Fairborn High School

Sarah Fulton

Friday May 3, 2024 1:50pm - 2:40pm EDT
Open Space 2

Parley

Session Theme Industry Partnerships, K-12 STEM: Innovative approaches to STEM Education, Military Connections, STEM Pathways, Student Voice, Workforce Development

1:50pm EDT

Let's Explore a DO STEM Constellation: Educator STEM Summer Immersion

What would it look like to bring educators from around the nation to Dayton to experience what the Dayton Region has to offer as the Gem city along with an intensive workshop to transform the way we write and implement STEM curriculum? Join Tom Jenkins, the Dayton Regional STEM Center's DoD Ambassador to explore the potential.

Speakers

Tom Jenkins

Teacher, Coordinator, Ambassador, Greenon Local Schools and DoD STEM

Thomas Jenkins has been an educator for the past 26 years and spent the last 24 years teaching 8th-grade science, computer science and STEM at Greenon Junior/Senior High School located in Enon, Ohio. Tom has won several awards including: Ohio State Teacher of the Year (District 10... Read More →

Friday May 3, 2024 1:50pm - 2:40pm EDT
Learning Node

Parley

Session Theme K-12 STEM: Innovative approaches to STEM Education, Workforce Development, DO STEM Ecosystem Constellation Workshop:

1:50pm EDT

Monday Night STEM--When STEM Club Dominates After School

Looking for ways to get your students involved in after-school opportunities? What do you do when you have a waiting list for an after-school club? How do you overcome transportation challenges? Looking to connect with local workforce and help students to experience meaningful career opportunities? This session will answer all of those questions and more! Learn how an informal and formal education worked together to create a meaningful and lasting opportunity for students in an afterschool environment.

Resources Provided: Ideas, handouts, ways to track data

Speakers

Angie McMurry

Director of Programs, The Ohio Academy of Science

Angie McMurry has been involved in STEM education for over twenty years. Currently, she is the Director of Programs for the Ohio Academy of Science. Her previous work includes teaching all levels of science for grades 8-12 and serving as the Science Curriculum Coordinator for the... Read More →

Dawn Scott

Curriculum Director, Tipp City Schools

DO STEM McMurry Scott pptx

Friday May 3, 2024 1:50pm - 2:40pm EDT
Presidential

Power

Session Theme Industry Partnerships, K-12 STEM: Innovative approaches to STEM Education

1:50pm EDT

Virtual Reality: Experience Math, Don't Memorize It!

In this playground session, participants will have the opportunity to experience Prisms of Reality VR (CEO, Founder, Anurupa Ganguly). Our STEM education crisis can’t be solved by digitizing the same archaic pedagogies that created it. Learn how local educators are harnessing best-practice pedagogical techniques using immersive virtual reality to teach students math the way their brains are wired to learn — through experience, movement and perception.

Speakers

Laura Drager

Curriculum Coordinator, Montgomery County Educational Service Center

Friday May 3, 2024 1:50pm - 3:10pm EDT
Playground

Playground

Session Theme K-12 STEM: Innovative approaches to STEM Education, STEM Pathways

1:50pm EDT

Chief Science Officer Action Plan Showcase : Increasing Access to STEM

Speakers

Jasmine Robinson

Logan Mohn

Jacob Stegmeier

Friday May 3, 2024 1:50pm - 4:00pm EDT
Playground

Playground

Session Theme Student Voice

1:50pm EDT

Chief Science Officer Action Plan Showcase: Hydroponics Lesson @ KIND

Speakers

Heidi Kennard

Karina Spencer

Jolie Coelho

Hannah Schroeder

Friday May 3, 2024 1:50pm - 4:00pm EDT
Playground

Playground

Session Theme Student Voice

1:50pm EDT

Keeping STEM Social with Purpose and Wonder

To entice young people to seriously consider STEM careers, the field must overcome the perspection that its jobs are socially isolating. In this session we will show how group learning keeps STEM topics socially engaging and inspires participants through a joined sense of purpose and wonder.

Speakers

Amy Magnus

Director, Yellow Springs Science Castle

Amy is a member of the Yellow Springs School Board of Education and Yellow Springs Science Castle founder. They are a retired USAF officer and former faculty at the Air Force Institute of Technology.

Friday May 3, 2024 1:50pm - 4:00pm EDT
Playground

Playground

Session Theme STEM Pathways, K-12 STEM: Innovative approaches to STEM Education

1:50pm EDT

Marlington Local STEAM Camp: Igniting Young Innovators' Imagination and Skills

Check out what the young innovators of Marlington Local came together to create at STEAM Camp as they activated their imagination and sharpen their critical thinking skills.

Speakers

Aubree Horning

STEAM teacher, Marlington Local

Erick Cyders

Technology Director, Marlington Local Schools

Friday May 3, 2024 1:50pm - 4:00pm EDT
Playground

Playground

Session Theme K-12 STEM: Innovative approaches to STEM Education

2:50pm EDT

Networking & Nosh

Grab a snack and join a conversation surrounding a variety of STEM and Workforce topics.

Friday May 3, 2024 2:50pm - 3:05pm EDT
Open Space 2

Parley

3:10pm EDT

How the world was molded by Scientists and Engineers

This session will focus on the accomplishments of the enshrines of the Engineering and Science Hall of Fame, and their impact on the world at large. The stories of these great scientists, engineer's and inventors will inspire students to seek STEM Careers, and become those who "mold the world" in the future.

Resources Provided: Views of Web Page and Social Media efforts done by the ESHF board members and our high school partners

Speakers

Tom Mastbaum

Chair, STEM Committee, Engineering and Science Hall of Fame, Engineers Club of Dayton

Tom’s background of over 39 years the water industry includes developing engineering studies for water systems and integrating water treatment equipment systems and controls equipment with heat exchange equipment, boilers and cooling towers, and has worked extensively in new construction... Read More →

Friday May 3, 2024 3:10pm - 4:00pm EDT
Presidential

Parley

Session Theme Student Voice, Industry Partnerships

3:10pm EDT

Education Reimagined

An Introduction to IBM SkillsBuild for Teachers" is a captivating session designed to usher educators into the innovative world of IBM SkillsBuild. This interactive introduction offers a comprehensive overview of how the platform can transform teaching and learning experiences. Participants will discover the rich library of digital learning content and practical tools that SkillsBuild offers, tailored to empower students with in-demand technical and professional skills. Whether you're looking to integrate new technologies into your curriculum, enhance your teaching methodologies, provide students with pathways to successful careers, or guiding students through SEL, this session will provide valuable insights into making the most of IBM SkillsBuild. Join us to explore how we can collaborate to inspire and equip the next generation for the challenges of the future.

Speakers

Katie Grootegoed

Friday May 3, 2024 3:10pm - 4:00pm EDT
Space Gallery

Practice

Session Theme K-12 STEM: Innovative approaches to STEM Education, Workforce Development, STEM Pathways

3:10pm EDT

How I Became a More Inclusive STEM Teacher

An NSF-funded collaboration between Central State University & the University of Dayton allows K-12 teachers to connect with STEM professionals, receive DEI training, engage in community embedded research overseas, and translate that into lessons. Participants will engage in one of the lessons.

Speakers

Marjorie Langston

Curriculum Lead, NSF Global STEM RET

Marjorie Langston, the Curriculum Lead, is a 24 year veteran high school STEM/Chemistry teacher. She has written both small and large STEM projects, many of which can be used in a variety of science/STEM classes--not just chemistry. All of her lessons are classroom tested and... Read More →

Kelly Bohrer

Director of Community Relations, University of Dayton, School of Engineering

Community EngagementCommunity Engaged LearningCommunity PartnershipsLocal and Domestic Student ImmersionsSustainabilitySocial Justice educationInclusive Excellence in the Classroom

Kristy Geiger

Curriculum Specialist, Northmont City Schools

I am a Curriculum Specialist, Grades 4-8 at Northmont City Schools. I head up our district's PBL learning and also co-facilitate our Resident Educator Program. I also do a lot of work with MTSS and our data teams. Currently, a lot of my time is spent supporting our new math adopt... Read More →

Friday May 3, 2024 3:10pm - 4:00pm EDT
Learning Node

Practice

Session Theme Industry Partnerships, K-12 STEM: Innovative approaches to STEM Education, STEM Pathways

3:10pm EDT

Play-based enrichment: Empowering builders of all ages and abilities with LEGO®

Join us for an interactive session where we delve into the transformative power of play-based enrichment in STEM education. In this workshop, we'll explore how incorporating playful elements can empower individuals of all ages and abilities to become proficient builders, thinkers, and problem-solvers - all while building a custom LEGO® kit!

Speakers

Adam Mullins

Founder, Brixilated

Adam Mullins is the Founder and CEO of Brixilated, a boutique design firm that specializes in creating innovative ways to play with the world's most beloved brick: LEGO®. Previously, Adam worked as a global leader in marketing analytics, leading research programs for P&G, Pepsi... Read More →

Friday May 3, 2024 3:10pm - 4:00pm EDT
Open Space 2

Practice

Session Theme K-12 STEM: Innovative approaches to STEM Education