STEMconnector
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STEMconnector, a Diversified Search company, is a consortium of companies, nonprofit associations and professional societies, STEM-related research & policy organizations, government entities, universities and academic institutions concerned with STEM education and the future of human capital in the United States.
STEMconnector
7M ago
Dr. Bethany Hall-Long, Delaware’s Lieutenant Governor, is a key figure in the STEM-focused community, promoting positive change and inclusivity. Her dedication to closing the education and opportunity gaps in STEM is vital for the field’s future.
As a distinguished figure in Delaware politics, Professor of Nursing at the University of Delaware, and honorary chair of Million Women Mentors Delaware, Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long brings a unique perspective and passion for advancing STEM initiatives. Her efforts to create the Behavioral Health Consortium in 2017 have changed lives ..read more
STEMconnector
10M ago
STEMconnector is excited to share the news that as of December 11th, Ted Wells steps into the role of President, bringing a new chapter of leadership and innovation to the organization.
In an email to the STEMconnector community, Pod Network CEO Dr. Webber said, “Ted has been an instrumental force in STEMconnector’s evolution since our inception in 2011. His dedication, expertise, and steadfast commitment have not only shaped our past successes but also forged a path for future growth. We are poised to enhance our mission: cultivating a STEM-ready workforce that meets the dynamic challeng ..read more
STEMconnector
1y ago
As headlines consistently remind us, healthcare is not only unevenly distributed, there remain deeply entrenched inequities and adverse outcomes for some, especially when it comes to gender. One foundational place to begin to change this dynamic is healthcare education, particularly around how we teach human anatomy.
A more inclusive healthcare education intentionally focused on how pathologies affect all bodies can ultimately lead to better quality of care and help build a more equitable health system for all. Despite the fact that many leaders and healthcare practitioners recognize access to ..read more
STEMconnector
2y ago
In today’s world, it is increasingly apparent that dependence on external sources for materials that are essential to our economy can create significant risks to stability and, consequently, national security. Additionally, as countries continue to come to grips with the looming impacts of climate change, it is clear that actions to mitigate must be taken. For these reasons and others, recent federal and private investments in bioindustrial manufacturing are expected to result in seismic shifts in our nation’s bioeconomy. Innovations in fields like bioengineering, synthetic biology, and biotec ..read more
STEMconnector
2y ago
In July, STEMconnector and BioMADE teamed up to host an Innovation Lab at the College of San Mateo. The workshop was designed to foster new collaborations and partnerships, and support a robust and resilient bioindustrial manufacturing workforce.
The goals were to:
Build new connections with stakeholders across the bioindustrial manufacturing landscape;
Engage in interactive programming to cultivate insights and perspectives about the bioindustrial education and workforce development (EWD) ecosystem;
Explore the BioMADE environmental scan developed by STEMconnector
Contribute to worksho ..read more
STEMconnector
2y ago
STEMconnector, in partnership with Intel, released its latest ebook aimed at informing and inspiring more students to pursue pathways in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). The ebook titled, Connecting the World is STEM, is sponsored by Intel and provides an overview of the semiconductor industry, including an exploration of microchips, semiconductors, integrated circuits, and advanced manufacturing.
Aimed at engaging middle school through post-secondary students and educators, Connecting the World is STEM is intended to educate, inform, and inspire the next ..read more
STEMconnector
2y ago
Recently UScellular and JASON Learning teamed up for an innovative STEM learning experience called, Connected Storm Sanctuary Design Thinking Mission. For this unique contest,
middle and high school students reimagined solutions and made prototypes using mobile technologies to create a better storm sanctuary for families to seek connection, communication, and safety during and after a natural disaster.
The students used “design thinking” strategies to create solutions for the future to achieve the best possible outcome for the end user, who could be a person, an organization, or even a communi ..read more
STEMconnector
2y ago
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STEMconnector
3y ago
We all need a champion. Someone to believe in us, in our potential and light the path to a brighter future. The same is true for STEM. Instead of one, this champion needs to be a team spanning the US, made up of the brightest and most dedicated minds. Looking at you corporate America. Filling the jobs of tomorrow means planting seeds today.
Investing in STEM education earlier and often enables students of all backgrounds to participate in the STEM workforce. Inspiring middle school students to explore STEM pathways is vital to building a robust STEM workforce of the future to ensure our ..read more
STEMconnector
3y ago
This is a guest-written blog post By Emma Klauber, Tech for Social Good/Emerging Talent Programs, JP Morgan
Tech for Social Good at JPMorgan Chase recently celebrated its 10th year at the firm- 10 years of lifting up communities, empowering people through technology, and giving back to the cities where we live and work. Tech for Social Good runs several social good programs such as Generation Tech, Code for Good, and Force for Good that engage full-time employees through skilled volunteerism. Employees have the opportunity to work with students, community members and nonprofits to id ..read more