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Unlocking the Future of STEM Careers: Bridging Classrooms with STEM Professionals

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Session description

Explore how to bridge STEM professionals with classrooms through practical strategies and success stories. This poster shares tangible resources to help educators engage experts, cultivating students’ interest in STEM careers. Attendees will leave equipped with tools to inspire and connect students to the diverse world of STEM possibilities.

Outline

ntroduction
Greet participants and introduce the poster session.
Mention the engaging "STEM Trek" trivia game and its relevance.

STEM Trek Trivia Game
Invite participants to join the game.
Pose STEM-related questions to spark interest.
Offer small prizes for correct answers.

Unpacking STEM Career Guides
Briefly explain the purpose and content of the STEM Career Guides.
Highlight key benefits and their relevance to educators.
Mention the personal stories of inviting STEM professionals into classrooms.

Audience Sharing
Encourage participants to share their experiences or challenges regarding guest speakers in classrooms.
Foster a brief discussion on common issues or curiosities and how these career guides can provide support on classroom management, guiding STEM Professionals on how they can engage students effectively, and fostering partnerships for longer term collaborations with STEM professionals.

QR Code for Career Guides
Provide a QR code for participants to scan.
Explain that it will take them directly to the STEM Career Guides for further exploration.

Conclusion and Next Steps
Thank participants for their engagement.
Encourage them to reach out for more information or support.

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Supporting research

Hayden, K., Ouyang, Y., Scinski, L., Olszewski, B., & Bielefeldt, T. (2011). Increasing student interest and attitudes in STEM: professional development and activities to engage and inspire learners. Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education, 11(1), 47–69. http://stelar.edc.org/sites/stelar.edc.org/files/v11i1science1.pdf
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ollity. (2023, July 28). 2023 Trends Report: Trends and Predictions that are defining STEM in 2023 - Beyond100K. Beyond100K. https://beyond100k.org/2022-trends-report-trends-and-predictions-that-are-defining-stem-in-2023/

Kricorian, K., Seu, M., López, D., Ureta, E., & Equils, O. (2020). Factors influencing participation of underrepresented students in STEM fields: matched mentors and mindsets. International Journal of STEM Education, 7(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40594-020-00219-2

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Presenters

Dyane Smokorowski

Coordinator of Digital Literacy

Wichita Public Schools

Session specifications

Topic:

Instructional Design and Strategies

TLP:

Yes

Grade level:

PK-12

Audience:

Curriculum Designer/Director, School Level Leadership, Teacher

Attendee devices:

Devices useful

Attendee device specification:

Smartphone: Android, iOS, Windows

Subject area:

Interdisciplinary (STEM/STEAM), Science

ISTE Standards:

For Educators:
Collaborator

Use collaborative tools to expand students’ authentic, real-world learning experiences by engaging virtually with experts, teams and students, locally and globally.

Designer

Design authentic learning activities that align with educational standards and use digital tools and resources to maximize learning.

Facilitator

Foster a culture where students take ownership of their learning goals and outcomes in both independent and group settings.

TLPs:

Ensure Equity, Spark Curiosity