STEMconnector

Haven’t registered for the Women in Insurance Initiative’s end-of-quarter meeting tomorrow? It’s not too late!    Date 🗓️ + Time ⏰: October 29, 2024, at 1:00 pm ET    Registration Link 🔗: https://lnkd.in/eb4E54ZV   During the meeting, attendees will learn about the new networking platform, PodCommunity, and hear from the Catalyst Committee as they reflect on this year’s programming and share what’s next.    See you there!    #insurance #insuranceindustry #DEIB #diversity #equity #inclusion #belonging #networking STEMconnector Million Women Mentors

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Don't miss the Women in Insurance Initiative's end of Q3 meeting on October 29! Register for it here: https://lnkd.in/eb4E54ZV The group will share information on the new mentorship networking platform - PodCommunity, discuss end-of-year plans, and reflect on this year's successes. Attendees will also get an in-depth look at the leadership team's upcoming initiatives and hear about the Catalyst Committee's recent projects. Register today! #insurance #insuranceindustry #DEIB #diversity #equity #inclusion #belonging #networking STEMconnector Million Women Mentors

"Somebody is counting on you to get this right." This quote from Francella Ochillo perfectly encapsulates the energy of this year's STEM Innovation Forum. Her clear dedication to serving the people of our nation had the entire room applauding, and I saw this theme throughout the conference. Yes, this week was the STEM Innovation Forum in Las Vegas! What an absolute JOY it was to attend for the second time in a row - and this time, as the Founder and CEO of my own nonprofit! 💖 I can't begin to describe how happy I was to return to this community - as soon as I started seeing familiar faces, it was like 2023 in Denver all over again. THANK YOU to the incredible team who made this event happen: Ted (Theodore) W., Heather Sherman, Renee Aaron, Kylie M., and so many more from STEMconnector, STEMx, Battelle, and Million Women Mentors . Highlights: 🌟 Listening to Stephanie Rodriguez, Ph.D.'s talk about the STEMM Opportunity Alliance and imagining how my work with Speak Out Sisterhood will be able to fit in with their national framework for advancing equity in STEM. 👏 The reveal of the 2024 Girls and STEM Report from Ruling Our eXperiences, Inc. (ROX) by none other than Lisa Hinkelman, Ph.D. herself. I'm so excited to integrate these new findings into our Generation YES internship program. 🤗 Reuniting with SO many wonderful people - Colleen Bielitz, Ph.D., Jo Webber, Dr. Jillian Cadwell, Radhika Raghavan, Thomas D. Phillips IV, Maria Reyes Lisa Hinkelman, Ph.D. and more! 💬 The incredible talk from Julie Newman on how we need to revolutionize the way we TALK about STEM to young girls. It's not often an issue speaks to me so deeply that I find myself immersed in a forty-five minute conversation with the presenter and yet there we were. 😂 Thank you, Julie, for the amazing work you're doing! 💖 So many new connections!! It was fantastic to meet in person Brittany Brady, Ed.M., CAP®️, Katherine Mulholland, Martha McCabe, Tim Melton, Mark Muzzin, Roger Garcia , Ph.D., Jason Coleman, Janine Koeneke, and more. And what could be more special than closing the evening reception by meeting the President of the University of Nevada-Las Vegas himself? Keith Whitfield's dedication to student success is truly inspiring to me as a undergraduate and as a social entrepreneur, and it was such an honor to share with him my work empowering college women through Speak Out Sisterhood. All in all, I'm missing this conference and this community already, but my three pages of new ideas for my nonprofit is reminding me why, as much as I would love to, I can't live in a conference forever. 🥲 Thank you to the entire team for putting together another masterful event, and I'm looking forward to representing Speak Out Sisterhood and our work in social entrepreneurial experiential learning at next year's STEM Innovation Forum. 💖 Sheila Boyington, Latia Gary, STEM Next Opportunity Fund, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Honors Carolina

And that’s a wrap in Vegas at the STEMconnector and STEMx Innovation Forum - finished Day 2 serving on a panel with esteemed researchers ASCD Keisha Chandler, Ed.D. & SRI Leigh Ann DeLyser and industry partner, Texas Instruments Scott Sedberry facilitated by my (and probably many of ours) STEM GOAT Jeff Weld. Great way to bring research to our communities - don’t confuse data for research! Big picture takeaways: 1. University of Nevada-Las Vegas is a top ranked institution for social mobility with intentionality around math and lifting up students. Rama Venkat and Kate Hausbeck Korgan, Ph.D. 2. Confident girls grow up to be brave leaders of tomorrow. ~ROX The Girls Index 3. Skills in Python are required for AI development 4. National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) ‘s Francella Ochillo is a rock star. Bring her to your city to inspire and motivate. 5. Develop cultural humility!! Also thoroughly enjoyed spending time with Ted (Theodore) W. and new friends, Maria Reyes & Roger Garcia , Ph.D. If that is what community STEM education looks like, I’m all in! Lastly my table mates today are continuing to change the STEM landscape, Alyssa L. Briggs, PhD, Rachel Tompkins Erica Compton and of course my Project Lead The Way colleague, Glade Montgomery, Ph.D. And always love time with Brittany Brady, Ed.M., CAP®️ Stephanie Rodriguez, Ph.D. and Teresa Drew

We had an inspiring time at the 2024 STEM Innovation Forum at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas! Leaders from industry, government, education, and nonprofit sectors came together to discuss STEM workforce trends and collaborate on building a diverse, sustainable future in STEM. We're excited to see how these discussions will shape the next generation of professionals. We also had the chance to catch up with Claudia Melton, Branch Manager at the West Charleston Library in the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District!📚🌱 Thank you to STEMconnector, STEMx, and Million Women Mentors for making us a part of this amazing event. #STEMInnovationForum2024 #STEM #FutureOfSTEM #STEMEducation #Innovation #DiversityInSTEM www.greenourplanet.org

We would like to extend a big thank you to STEMconnector for an amazing STEM Innovation Forum! Our Executive Director had a fantastic time attending the event, and we are grateful for the opportunity to be a part of the poster session. The forum was a day of incredible insights, meaningful connections, and thought-provoking discussions on the future of STEM education. We're excited to apply these insights to our programs as we continue to inspire and empower the next generation of STEM leaders. 🚀

Day 2 of the #STEMInnovationForum and I had the pleasure of networking with the future of STEM! Buyi Owo-Odusi Serena Akpoyibo Savannah Donaldson Shakylah Glover are WiSEN Initiative scholars who will undoubtedly leave a lasting impact on their campus communities and their future work environments. You see Savannah had her portfolio in hand 👏🏾 It was a pleasure to meet you all with Tyra Metoyer. Wishing you continued, abundant success! To my network — when attending and planning conferences I strongly recommend advocating for students and learners to be in the room and ENGAGING with them. Our young people deserve our very best and deserve to be heard.

We're excited to be at the STEMconnector STEM Innovation Forum in Las Vegas! This afternoon, Juliana Perl and Ingrid Ellerbe will lead a breakout on "Transforming HealthTech: Fostering Diversity in Silicon Valley." Join us! #STEMInnovationForum #DiversitybyDoing Impact1 at Stanford Biodesign https://lnkd.in/gA4deRJa

My first time at #STEMInnovationForum2024 was amazing! I had the pleasure of representing TECH CORPS for the panel on work-based learning and pathways along with Becky Goldberg, Glade Montgomery, Ph.D., and Kelly Hanley. Thanks to all who attended our session! It was also great to hear from so many powerhouses in the #STEM space throughout day one. I can’t wait for day two and connecting with more #STEM enthusiasts! Big thanks to STEMconnector, @STEMX, and Million Women Mentors for convening such an impactful event!