The STEMtech conference is an international convening that emphasizes increasing student success in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) at all levels. More than 400 sessions focus on improving STEM education, better aligning educational systems with each other and local workforce needs, and exploring technology’s role in the teaching and learning processes. College and university faculty members, K-12 teachers, administrators, government officials, community and business/industry representatives, and others involved in STEM education and information technology are invited to explore research, best practices, and other ideas with their colleagues from across the country and around the world. 

The opening keynote speaker for the 2012 conference is Leland Melvin, Associate Administrator of Education, NASA. Track keynotes are as follows:

  • Health and Science:  Dawn Busick, Project Director, MOHealthWINS
  • Energy, Environment, Natural Resources, and Sustainability:  Robert Grove, Dean, Wake Technical Community College and Sharon Morrissey, Vice President and CAO, North Carolina Community College
  • Mathematics, Engineering, and Architecture:  Vince Bertram, President and CEO, Project Lead the Way
  • Manufacturing, Industry, Agriculture, and Aerospace:  Norman Fortenberry, Executive Director, American Society for Engineering Education
  • Technology, Multimedia, and Telecommunications:  Myriam Milfort and Jeremy Kelley, Project Managers, Building Economic Opportunity Group at Jobs for the Future
  • Recruiting, Retaining, and Transitioning Students Into STEM Programs:  Kevin Miller, Research Associate, Institute for Women’s Policy Research and Mimi Lufkin, CEO, National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity
  • The Integration of STEM and the Liberal Arts:  Jim Brazell, Technology Forecaster and Strategist, Thornburg Center
  • Technology Systems and Applications:  Douglas Minter, CIO, and Lydia Cochran, Coordinator of Software Support Services, Heartland Community College
  • E-Learning Resources:  Jon Dudas, President, For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST)

STEMtech Conference 2012  |  Oct 28-31  |  Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.