The STEM Diversity Summit
Tuesday, March 20, 2012, 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Roosevelt Hall, Farmingdale State College (directions)

Register Now :: Call For Posters (pdf)

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Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

Mobilizing Workforce Innovation on Long Island

Connecting K-12, Higher Education, Community & Workforce

The Urgency To Act - Together - Is Greater Than Ever Before.  Join the movement on Long Island to help communities connect, collaborate, and ultimately compete through the lens of STEM education. The 2012 STEM Diversity Summit will bring together leaders such as you from business, education, government and non-profit organizations to understand recent developments, learn from others at the state and national level, and engage in shaping solutions relevant to our region.

The Farmingdale State College STEM Diversity Roundtable and Center, in alliance with New York State STEP/CSTEP and the Empire STEM Learning Network and its Long Island Regional Hub, will explore innovative ways to strengthen STEM teaching and learning in the 21st century in order to meet the pressing demands of the workforce.

Best practices and research exhibits in STEM will be featured by public school students in Grades 8-12, as well as presentations on sustainable energy technologies and biotechnologies by national, regional, and local businesses.

Register Now :: Call For Posters (pdf)

For more information, contact:
stem@farmingdale.edu
tel: 631-420-2622

 Confirmed Speakers

• Dr. Nelson Vincent
  Associate Dean, University of Cincinnati, College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services
  
  
• Ms. Patricia Brown
  Director of Cradle to Career Technical Assistance, Development and Support, Office of the Senior Vice Chancellor for Community Colleges and the Education Pipeline, The State University of New York
  
  
• Ms. Margaret Ashida
  Director, Empire State STEM Learning Network, Office of the Senior Vice Chancellor for Community Colleges and the Education Pipeline, The State University of New York
  
  
• Mr. Donald Ruff
  Director of Strategic Partnerships and College Planning, The Eagle Academy Foundation
  
  
• Mr. Robert Brown
  Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Accounting, New York Yankees
  
  
• Ms. Gabby McAleer
  Vice President, Project Management, Adecco Group North America
  
  
• Dr. Pearl M. Kamer
  Chief Economist, Long Island Association; Chair of the Farmingdale College Council; Board of Economic Advisors, Ways and Means Committee, New York State Assembly
  
  
• Mr. Kenneth White
  Founding Director, Portal to Discovery and Manager, Office of Educational Programs, Brookhaven National Laboratory