October 9th, 2021
Leaders of Delaware’s STEM Council, Delaware Foundation for Science and Mathematics Education, Delaware Mathematics Coalition, and Forum for the Advancement of Minorities in Engineering (FAME) are committed to building structures and systems that eliminate barriers to success in mathematics. The October 9th DE STEM Equity Conference engages PK20 educators, policy makers, and business leaders in meaningful learning experiences that are designed to leverage their capacity as agents of change.
Sessions leaders include highly respected local and national STEM leaders who will engage participants in conversations and learning focused on positively influencing and impacting classroom and systems level equity challenges in STEM.
General Admission
$25.00
Upgrade Ticket Option: Attend the Delaware Math Equity Conference on October 8th for only
+$15.00
*Delaware educators who wish to receive clock hour certificates (in DEEDS) for either one or both days of the equity conference should also register in PDMS. The course listing is 30053 Delaware Mathematics Equity Conference (Oct 8) and STEM Equity Conference (Oct 9). The section # is 57504.
This year's conference will be hosted virtually. Additional details regarding the program will be provided prior to the event.
Whether your are registering yourself or submitting your registration request to your District Curriculum Coordinator, you can get registered easily online.Â
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Welcome: Lieutenant Governor Bethany Long-Hall & DE STEM Council Executive Director Daniel Suchenski
9:45 AM-10:45 AM
A Conversation in Science with Jackie Means & Bassam Shakhashiri
10:55 AM - 12:00 PM
Getting Out of Our Own Way: Reaching Students from All Backgrounds
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM KEYNOTE: Jo Boaler
The Role of Data Science in School Mathematics
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
The "M" in STEM for Business: Rethinking Math Skills for Every Student
Featured Topics Include:
STEM Equity for All: Getting Out of Our Own Way
Creating an Equity-Centered STEM Classroom
The Role of Data Science in School Mathematics
The "M" in STEM for Business: Rethinking Math Skills for Every Student
Coming soon!