Encouraging Students Towards
STEM and IT Careers

Who: Principals, Supervisors and Guidance Counselors

When: March 23, 2010

Where: FEA Conference Center - Directions (Word) (PDF)

Cost: $95

Conference Flyer (PDF)

Registration Forms

• Microsoft Word (.doc)
• Adobe PDF (.pdf)

Preliminary Agenda    (Word) (PDF)

8:30 am   Registration and continental breakfast

9:00 am   Welcome – Beth McGrath, Director, Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education 

              Mary Reece, Ed.D., Director of Innovative Programs, New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association

9:15 am   Keynote - Thea Sahr, Associate Director, Educational Outreach WGBH, Public Television Station, Boston, MA

10:00 am   Break Out Sessions: Emerging, high-demand new careers.

11:00 am   Professional Panel: STEM and IT Professionals Change the World: But What do They Really Do? - STEM professional in a variety of non-traditional careers share their experiences

12:00 pm   Lunch

12:45 pm   Why are Women and Minorities Still Underrepresented in STEM Careers?
Susan Metz, Past President, Women in Engineering Proactive Network

1:15 pm   Student Panel – Why I Decided to Study Engineering and How I Not Only Survived but Thrived! - Moderator, Dan Gallagher, Dean of University Admissions

2:00 pm   Break Out Sessions (repeat of Morning Session)

2:45 pm   Closing Comments, Evaluation, Adjourn
Jodi Mochel, Professional Development Chair, New Jersey School Counselor Association