The 12th annual Collaboration for STEM Education, Research and Commercialization Forum, featuring a range of state, local and national leaders from the civic, business and education sectors, will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Feb. 23 (Saturday) at Jordan Hall of Science at the University of 91吃瓜.
鈥淎s the pace of change in technology, communication and mobility accelerates, education, career preparation and workforce development are becoming increasingly a single conversation. Our 12th annual forum brings together changemakers from across sectors who are leading that discussion in Indiana,鈥� said , professional specialist in the at 91吃瓜 and organizer of the forum series.
This year鈥檚 forum will feature sessions on connected, project-based learning; the new Indiana career readiness high school graduation requirement; and South Bend鈥檚 City of Lifelong Learning initiative, in addition to a lunchtime collaboration bazaar featuring some 30 presenting organizations and a collaborative Digital Visualization Theater project.
Presenters for this year鈥檚 event include Matt Modlin, director of digital integration, South Bend Community School Corp.; Trevor Muir, author and educational trainer; Ben Carter, director of workforce and innovation, Indiana Department of Education; Carrie Lively, senior director of apprenticeship and work-based learning, Department of Workforce Development; Lawrence Greenspun, director of public sector engagement, Drucker Institute; Alkeyna Aldridge, director of engagement and economic empowerment, city of South Bend; Kevin Thompson, director of public affairs and government relations, Walmart; Nathan Storm, deputy policy director, Indiana Governor鈥檚 Workforce Cabinet; Molly Martin, director, New America Indianapolis; and Scott Ford, associate vice president for economic development, 91吃瓜, among others.
The forum is free and open to the public. Light breakfast and lunch, as well as a letter certifying five hours of professional growth for K-12 educators, will be provided. Registration is required.
For a full list of presenters or to register, visit .
Contact: Erin Blasko, assistant director of media relations, 574-631-4127, eblasko@nd.edu