Wednesday, December 12, 2012

American Graduate: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Education

Open positions in science, mathematics and engineering related careers are appearing faster than our country is producing graduates trained in those fields.  As part of our ongoing American Graduate series, we'll explore the dire need to engage and prepare our region's students for careers in a high tech field. We're joined by educators and administrators from across Hampton Roads to discuss ongoing local STEAM and STEM initiatives.

Scheduled Guests:

Chuck McPhillips – Chair, Greater Norfolk Corporation’s STEM Initiative
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Judy K. Stewart - Co-Founder, Virginia STEAM Academy

James Batterson - Former Senior Advisor to the Commonwealth for STEM Initiatives

Theodosa Wyatt – Director, CHROME Programs and Resources
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