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December 14, 2011
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New Hampshire State Team Meeting
(Agenda)
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December 5-7, 2011
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CA Perkins Special Populations and Nontraditional Conference - "Career & Technical
Education: Success for All!: From Dreams to Reality"
Sheraton Grand Hotel, Sacramento
www.jspac.org
December 6, 2011 - How Does Your Implicit Bias and Micromessages Affect Your
Instructional Effectiveness?
Mimi Lufkin
This session will provide participants with an overview of the research on implicit
bias, stereotype threat, attribution theory and micromessages as a basis for understanding
the way teacher student interaction influences learning and engagement of women
and girls in science, technology, engineering and math programs of study. Tips,
tools and hands-on activities for increasing instructional effectiveness and professional
development resources will be shared.
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November 10, 2011
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WEPAN Professional Development Webinar: Stemming the Tide: Why Women Leave Engineering
- What Companies and Educators Can Do
Presented by: Dr. Nadya Fouad and Dr. Romila Singh
Moderated by: Diane Matt, Executive Director, WEPAN, Women in Engineering
ProActive Network and Jenna Carpenter, Associate Dean, Louisiana Tech University
Description: Workplace climate is a strong factor in why women
leave engineering, according to a new National Science Foundation-funded report,
"Stemming the Tide: Why Women Leave Engineering." Conventional
wisdom holds that many women engineers leave their careers to devote time to their
families. But the study says this is not the case--that engineering culture is often
more to blame.
"This is not a 'woman problem'," says Nadya Fouad. "This is the engineering profession's
problem. There are things we can do."
"Stemming the Tide" was conducted by Dr. Nadya Fouad, Professor with the Department
of Educational Psychology, and Dr Romila Singh, Associate Professor of Organizations
and Strategic Management, Lubar School of Business at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
It was published in March 2011 by the university's Center for the Study of the Workplace.
Register Now!
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November 3, 2011
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STEM Equity Pipeline Webinar: Professional Learning Communities: Connecting
Faculty Development to Student Outcomes

Cost: FREE!
Presenter: Tara Eisenhauer Ebersole, Ph.D.
Description: Professional communities for faculty are growing in
popularity at secondary and postsecondary institutions across the country. These
communities provide support and networking for faculty, but what are the impacts
on student learning? This session will provide evidence of the incalculable positive
impact one such community has had on student learning and steps for how to implement
professional learning communities at your institution.
Goals: During the webinar participants will:
- Learn the components of a successful Professional Learning Community for faculty.
- Review an assessment of the impact of a Professional Learning Community on student
learning.
- Discuss the steps to implement a Professional Learning Community.
(Archived Webinar Registration. Once you register, you will receive
an automated email with the link to the webinar.)
(Powerpoint
Slides)
(JFD 22-1 Ebersole.pdf)
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October 25, 2011
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WEPAN Professional Development Webinar: Mentoring Millennials: Evolving practices
for guiding a new generation of women engineers to career success
Presented by: Dr. David Porush, MentorNet
Moderated by: Diane Matt, Executive Director, WEPAN, Women in Engineering
ProActive Network and Jenna Carpenter, Associate Dean, Louisiana Tech University
Description: Millennial students differ from their predecessors
in important ways that can assist us in recruiting and retaining more women in engineering.
For example, millennial students, male and female, are genuinely interested in making
a difference in the world. Using initiatives such as the NAE's Grand Challenges
for Engineering, we can clearly link engineering with that desire to make a difference.
David Porush is President and CEO of MentorNet, a non-profit devoted to matching
engineering and science students with mentors in the professions, with a special
focus on leveling the playing field for women and minorities in STEM disciplines.
Register Now!
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October 6, 2011
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Race/Ethnicity Matters When Recruiting and Retaining Undergraduate Women Engineers

Cost: FREE!
Presenter: Elizabeth Litzler, Ph.D.
Description: The number of responses to the Project to Assess Climate
in Engineering (PACE) survey provided a great opportunity to examine student experiences
by race and ethnicity. This study focuses on women studying engineering in the undergraduate
academic environment, the need to recognize that changes are needed in engineering
classrooms, and the need to think about women as a diverse group. Researchers examined
the data and found some interesting and statistically significant differences among
women by race/ethnicity. These findings advance our understanding of race and undergraduate
engineering education. Findings could help institutions better retain particular
underrepresented groups of students. Join the webinar to learn about student experiences
in engineering, understand how experiences could impact educational outcomes, and
hear about some targeted interventions that can help retain underrepresented women.
Goals: During the webinar participants will:
- Understand overall trends from a research study of female engineering student's
experiences in the classroom.
- Recognize that women are a diverse group, and understand the differences between
African-American, Asian-American, Caucasian, Hispanic, and Native-American experiences.
- Gain a better understanding of students' experiences and what may lead to underrepresented
females staying in engineering.
- Learn about targeted interventions to improve recruitment and retention of underrepresented
groups of students.
(Archived Webinar Registration. Once you register, you will receive
an automated email with the link to the archived webinar.)
(Powerpoint Slides)
Litzler Jaros Brainard_ASEE 2010 PACE Findings Final.pdf
Litzler
Mody-Pan Brainard 2011.pdf
PACE_ASEE Research into Practice Paper.pdf
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October 2 - 5, 2011
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League for Innovation in the Community College
Second Annual STEMtech Conference, Indianapolis, IN
(More Information)
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September 27, 2011
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Careers in Cybersecurity Workshop
Sponsored by: National Science Foundation, CyberWatch, Carey Business School
at John Hopkins University and the Maryland State Department of Education
What is the National Cybersecurity Framework? What is the National Initiative
for Cybersecurity Education? What do students and teachers need to know about security?
What Career Options and Educational Pathways are Available?
(More Information)
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September 22, 2011
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WEPAN Professional Development Webinar: Identity and Persistence in STEM
Presented by: Dr. Marie-Claire Shanahan
Identity as a scientist or engineer is emerging as a way of understanding research
on interest, motivation, self-efficacy, and community support to provide a framework
that supports persistence, especially for girls.
Marie-Claire Shanahan is an Associate Professor of Science Education at the University
of Alberta. Her research focuses on social factors like language, identity, and
motivation that impact participation in science. Dr. Shanahan holds a degree in
Mechanical Engineering and has taught middle- and high school science.
(Register
Now!)
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September 14, 2011
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ENGAGE Project Webinar: Using Everyday Engineering Examples in the Classroom
with Eann Patterson, Ph.D.
Receive a complimentary PDF of "Real Life Examples" by Eann Patterson when you
attend this webinar!
Panelists:
Eann Patterson, Ph.D.
A.A. Griffith Chair of Structural Materials and Mechanics Royal Society Wolfson
Research Merit Award Holder School of Engineering, University of Liverpool
Patricia Campbell, Ph.D.
Co-Principal Investigator - ENGAGE President, Campbell-Kibler Associates
Susan Metz
Principal Investigator - ENGAGE Stevens Institute of Technology
With introduction by: Norman Fortenberry, Sc.D.
Executive Director, American Society for Engineering Education
www.engageengineering.org
(Register
Now!)
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July 13 & 26, 2011
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Two Part STEM Series: Outside Learning and Student Engagement
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics—or STEM— coursework ultimately
teaches students to solve problems and design solutions in a way that they'll be
asked to do in the workplace and in life. This STEM webinar series will help you
integrate real world, outside materials and relevant concepts to help keep students
engaged. Choose one of these vital webinars for just $49, or select both and pay
only $89.
Webinar 1: The STEM Teacher as Project Manager: Leveraging Outside Knowledge and
Resources
Webinar 2: Engaging Girls and Other Underrepresented Populations in STEM
(More Information)
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July 18 - 20, 2011
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Franklin Institute and Free Library of Philadelphia
LEAP into Science, Philadelphia, PA
(More Information)
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July 12 - 13, 2011
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K-12 STEM Education Policy Conference
Washington, DC
(More Information)
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June 25, 2011
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ASEE 8th Annual K-12 Workshop on Engineering Education
Collaboration Can Improve Engineering Education, British Columbia, Canada
(More
Information)
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June 23, 2011
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CSCP Webcast: Collaboration Projects Engaging Youth with Disabilities in Computer
Science
(More Information)
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June 21, 2011
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Advancing Girls in STEM: An NCGS Symposium
Wellesley, MA
(More Information)
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June 16 - 19, 2011
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AAUW National Convention
Breaking through Barriers--Advocating for Change
Washington, DC
(More Information)
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June 16, 2011
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NGCP Webcast: The Society of Women Engineers and 4-H: Resources and Partnerships
to Enhance Girl-Focused STEM Programming
(More
Information)
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May 16 - 17, 2011
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Afterschool for All Challenge
Washington, DC
(More Information)
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May 12, 2011
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CSCP Webcast: Engaging Latino Youth in Computer Science: Current Research and
Program Models
(More Information)
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April 20, 2011
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Professional Development Webinar: Engaging Students in ME: Using Everyday Engineering
Examples in the Classroom with Eann Patterson, Ph.D.
Receive a complimentary copy of "Real Life Examples" by Eann Patterson for attending
this webinar!
(if you provide your mailing address on registration form)
Panelists:
Eann Patterson, Ph.D.
Professor, Mechanical Engineering
Michigan State University
A.A. Griffith Chair of Structural Materials and Mechanics
University of Liverpool
Susan Metz, Principal Investigator
ENGAGE
Stevens Institute of Technology
Thomas Perry, PE
Director, Education & Professional Advancement
ASME
Patricia Campbell, Ph.D.
Co-PI, ENGAGE and President
Campbell-Kibler Associates
(Archived Webinar)
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April 11 - 14, 2011
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2011 National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity Professional Development Institute
(More Information and
Registration)
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April 13, 2011
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The Case for Being Bold: A New Agenda for Business in Improving STEM Education
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Washington, DC
(More Information)
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March 24 - 26, 2011
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International Technology & Engineering Educators Association (ITEA) Annual Conference
"Preparing the STEM Workforce: The Next Generation"
Minneapolis, MN
(More
Information)
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March 22, 2011
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STEM Equity Pipeline Webinar: Cognitive Beliefs and Cultural Variables Matter
in STEM Career Development

Cost: FREE!
Presenter: ANGELA M. BYARS-WINSTON, Ph.D., Director of Research
Initiatives, School of Medicine and Public Health at the University of Wisconsin-Madison,
Center for Women’s Health Research.
Description: This webinar focuses on the relevance of cognitive
beliefs and cultural variables on academic and career commitment in science and
engineering. Data from studies of underrepresented STEM populations at the undergraduate
level will be presented. Examples of strategies for increasing STEM career interests,
commitment to research, reinforcing STEM students’ academic self-efficacy beliefs,
and reducing perceived academic barriers at the individual, department, and institutional
levels will be discussed.
Goals: During the webinar participants will:
- Increase knowledge of social cognitive theory relative to STEM career development
- Learn about current career development research with racial/ethnic minority undergraduates
in STEM
- Generate ideas for culturally-relevant interventions that promote STEM career choice
(Archived Webinar Registration. Once you register, you will receive
an automated email with the link to the archived webinar.)
(PDF Slides)
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March 11, 2011
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Institue for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (ISTEM)
Claudia Morrell, the Chief Operating Officer of the STEM Equity Pipeline project,
was a featured speaker at this event at the College of Southern Maryland.
(Claudia's Powerpoint
- Identifying Root Causes and Effective Strategies to Increase Student Outcomes
in STEM )
(Event Page)
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March 10 - 13, 2011
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National Science Teachers Association National Conference
"Celebrating the Joy of Science: Imagine and Create"
San Francisco, CA
(More Information)
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March 8 - 9, 2011
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Cyberlearning Tools for STEM Education
Berkeley, CA
(More Information)
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March 3 - 4, 2011
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Preparing Pennsylvania’s 21st Century Workforce: An Education and Workforce
Development Symposium
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February 23, 2011
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NH Five Step Program Improvement Process Training: Steps Three, Four and Five
Location: Plymouth Graduate Center, 2 Pillsbury Street, 5th Floor, Concord,
NH 03301
This day of training will be focused on-
Step Three – Identify Best Solutions – based on the root causes,
we will explore research-based effective practices that have proven to remove or
decrease the effect of that root cause and current models/programs using them. Lots
of online resources will be shared and you will have the chance to consider what
effective practice you could implement in your school or classroom that would lead
to an increased participation or completion of women in STEM related programs of
study.
Step Four – Create an Evaluation Plan – We will explore the difference
between a formative and summative evaluation and develop goals and objectives for
measuring the success of your selected solution. You will create an evaluation plan
that will keep you on track for measuring the effectiveness of your solution’s process
and its short and long term outcomes.
Step Five – Implement Your Solution – We have developed some simple
and easy to use project management tools that can help you stay on task no matter
how simple or complex your selected solution might be. Learn how valuable work breakdown
structures and Gantt charts can be when creating an implementation plan. For any
of you that write grants these tools are the perfect templates for a grant application
workplan!
If you missed the training on September 21, 2010 when we covered Step One (Document
Performance Results) and Step Two (Identify Root Causes) you can catch up by watching
the STEM Equity Pipeline archived webinars on these two steps before joining us
on February 23, 2011. The archived webinars are available
here.
(Registration)
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March 22, 2011
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STEM Equity Pipeline Webinar: Cognitive Beliefs and Cultural Variables Matter
in STEM Career Development

Cost: FREE!
Presenter: ANGELA M. BYARS-WINSTON, Ph.D., Director of Research
Initiatives, School of Medicine and Public Health at the University of Wisconsin-Madison,
Center for Women’s Health Research.
Description: This webinar focuses on the relevance of cognitive
beliefs and cultural variables on academic and career commitment in science and
engineering. Data from studies of underrepresented STEM populations at the undergraduate
level will be presented. Examples of strategies for increasing STEM career interests,
commitment to research, reinforcing STEM students’ academic self-efficacy beliefs,
and reducing perceived academic barriers at the individual, department, and institutional
levels will be discussed.
Goals: During the webinar participants will:
- Increase knowledge of social cognitive theory relative to STEM career development
- Learn about current career development research with racial/ethnic minority undergraduates
in STEM
- Generate ideas for culturally-relevant interventions that promote STEM career choice
(Archived Webinar Registration. Once you register, you will receive
an automated email with the link to the archived webinar.)
(PDF Slides)
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February 16, 2011
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STEM Equity Pipeline Webinar: Implicit Bias in STEM: The Power of Automatic,
Unintended Mindsets

Cost: FREE!
Presenter: Fred Smyth, University of Virginia
Description: Become acquainted with evidence of the operation of
implicit mindsets on important, sometimes life-altering, judgments and decisions.
Learn about research linking implicit biases to critical STEM outcomes, such as
choice of major and performance on high stakes tests and strategies for changing
implicit biases. Be introduced to methods for measuring implicit bias in STEM, including
the demonstration website for the Implicit Association Test (https://implicit.harvard.edu) where you can take a “Gender-Science”
IAT.
Webinar Goals:
- Raise awareness of implicit mindsets in STEM, their measurability and effects.
- Promote adoption of a “nurture” rather than “nature” mindset about STEM ability.
- Alert participants to strategies for changing implicit biases and for combating
their negative effects.
(Arhived Webinar Registration. Once you register, you will receive
an automated email with the link to the archived webinar.)
(PDF
Slides)
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February 9, 2011
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NGCP February Webcast: NCWIT Resources: Inspiring Girls to Pursue Careers in
Information Technology
NCWIT is the National Center for Women & Information Technology, a coalition of
over 200 corporations, academic institutions, government agencies, and non-profits
working to increase women's meaningful participation in information technology (IT).
This webcast will highlight free materials and information for attracting more girls
and underrepresented groups to computing and information technology and share how
formal and informal educators are using these resources to strengthen programming
for girls.
(Registration)
The goal of the National Girls Collaborative Project is to maximize access to shared
resources within projects and with public and private sector organizations and institutions
interested in expanding girls' participation in STEM. Webcasts are offered throughout
the year addressing research-based strategies in informal learning and evaluation
and assessment. Webcasts and resources are archived and available for viewing.
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January 27, 2011
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STEM Equity Pipeline Webinar: Spark Talented Minority Girls' Interest in Engineering
The FREE Project (Female Recruits Explore Engineering)

Cost: FREE!
Presenter: Dr. Monica Bruning, Iowa State University
Description: Female Recruits Explore Engineering - FREE is a collaborative
research and outreach program conducted by researchers and educators from three
Universities. In school and afterschool programs for high achieving 10th grade Latina,
African-American, Native American, Asian American, and a few Caucasian girls were
conducted to explore career possibilities in engineering. Two-thirds of the girls
lived in families that qualify for free or reduced lunch at school and very few
had considered engineering as a college or career choice. In addition to a variety
of activities, the project developed a secure website for the girls to share their
explorations, and each girl had a Blackberry smartphone to communicate with other
FREE participants.
Goals: During the webinar participants will:
- Become aware of FREE as an intervention strategy to increase the participation of
girls in STEM courses and careers.
- Learn about implementing the project with an on-line tool kit.
- Understand data focused on research questions related to girls pursing engineering
careers.
(Arhived Webinar Registration. Once you register, you will receive
an automated email with the link to the archived webinar.)
(Powerpoint)
FREE Website - http://www.xploreengineering.org
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January 27, 2011
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Webinar: ENGAGE Research-based Strategies to Retain Undergraduates in Engineering
Part 3: Improving Spatial Visualization Skills with Sheryl Sorbey, Ph.D.
(Archived Webinar)
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January 19 - 21, 2011
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STEM 2011: Bridging Research and Practice Conference
Renaissance Hotel in Austin, Texas
Goals for this conference include raising awareness and promoting STEM education
best practices and the importance of STEM careers. There will be opportunities for
individuals, both students and professionals, to present posters and workshop sessions.
Register for the STEM 2011 Conference.
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January 13, 2011
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Webinar: Engaging Girls in STEM Careers
ACTE
(Archived Webinar)
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December 8, 2010
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NGCP December Webcast: NGCP Collaboration Conference Highlights
The National Girls Collaborative Project held the first national NGCP Collaboration Conference on October 20th-22nd in Washington,
D.C. Over 150 participants engaged in meaningful networking and professional development
activities, all focused on engaging more girls in science, technology, engineering
and mathematics. This webcast will feature highlights from the conference, including
a summary of resources provided for those who were not able to attend. Participants
will also share their perspective of the event and outcomes for their projects or
organizations.
(Registration)
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December 9, 2010
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Presentation: Why So Few? Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Mathematics
The Great Hall, Washburne Culinary Institute, Chicago, IL.
Join Andresse St. Rose, co-author of Why So Few? on December 9th in Chicago
for a presentation and in-depth discussion on the research and relevant of Why So
Few? Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Registration
is open at
this link and the cost is 25.00 per person and includes lunch.
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November 30 - December 3, 2010
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CA Perkins JSPAC Conference: A Decade of Growth; A Decade of Goals!
Sheraton Grand, Sacramento, CA
NAPE CEO Mimi Lufkin will present
(More Information)
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December 2, 2010
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A Project Lead The Way Conference for Counselors and Teachers: Cultivating the
STEM Pipeline, One Student at a Time
Keynote address by Mimi Lufkin, CEO, NAPE
(More Information)
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December 2, 2010
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Webinar: ENGAGE Research-based Strategies to Retain Undergraduates in Engineering
Part 2: Using Everyday Engineering Examples in the Classroom
(Registration)
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December 2 - 4, 2010
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ACTE 2010 Convention
Presentation by Mimi Lufkin, CEO, NAPE & Claudia Morrell, COO, NAPE on Green-Collar
Careers: Opportunities in Environmentally Responsible Occupations
Math-in-CTE Jump-Start Initiative Pre-session will be presented by National Advisory
Board member Jim R. Stone III
(More Information)
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November 18, 2010
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WEPAN webinar series: ENGAGE Research-based Strategies to Retain Undergraduates
in Engineering
(More Information)
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November 17, 2010
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Virtual Tech Forum
(More Information)
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November 16, 2010
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Georgia Onsite Pilot Site Meeting
(More Information)
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November 10, 2010
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Minnesota Career & Technical Education: Annual Conference: Equity Showcase
Radisson Hotel & Conference Center, Plymouth, MN
(More Information)
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November 5, 2010
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NICE Track 2 Coalition Task Force Organizational Meeting
NAPE COO Claudia Morrell will be on the panel
(More Information)
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October 31 - November 3, 2010
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2010 STEMtech Conference
Walt Disney World, Swan and Dolphin, Orlando, FL
(More Information)
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