attendees can explore at their own pace.
Presenters will circulate throughout & spend ~5–10 minutes with small groups at a time.
After this session, participants will be able to design and implement low-cost, sustainable STEM programs, leverage grants and community partnerships, adapt hands-on projects for diverse learners, and create actionable plans for authentic, engaging STEM experiences that can be replicated in their schools regardless of budget or resources.
Bevan, B., & Michalchik, V. (2016). Making Learning in Afterschool and STEM Programs Count: Evidence for Engagement, Interest, and Capacity. SRI International.
• Highlights strategies for engaging diverse learners in STEM, including low-cost, hands-on approaches.
2. National Science Foundation. (2020). STEM Education in Underserved Communities.
• Discusses challenges and solutions for implementing equitable STEM programs in resource-limited schools. https://www.nsf.gov
3. Honey, M., Pearson, G., & Schweingruber, H. (2014). STEM Integration in K–12 Education: Status, Prospects, and an Agenda for Research. National Academies Press.
• Provides research-backed guidance on creating integrated, sustainable STEM programs that foster student engagement and learning outcomes.
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