Triangle Coalition For Science And Technology Education

Advancing STEM Education Through Innovation

• Engaging Underserved Populations in STEM: Strategies and issues involved in increasing participation of traditionally underserved minorities in STEM fields.
  • Norman Fortenberry, ASEE
  • Charles Britt, CMAST
  • Bevlee Watford, VirginiaTech

• Models for Innovating Change in STEM Education: Innovative programs for increasing participation in STEM education and integrating STEM across disciplines and grade levels.
  • Greg Pearson, National Academy of Engineering
  • Patti Curtis, National Center for Technological Literacy, Museum of Science, Boston
  • Elissa Hozore, Maryland State Department of Education

• First Look at the New Science Framework: Panelists will discuss the development process for the new science framework developed by the National Research Council and the pathway for translation of that framework into science standards and assessments.
  • Steve Pruitt, ACHIEVE
  • Heidi Schweingruber, NRC/BOSE
  • Peter McLaren, Council of State Science Supervisors

Learn more about the panelists by reading their bios.