Program

* All times are in EST

* Program is subject to changes

Day 1
2024 Oct 23
Day 2
2024 Oct 24
Day 3
2024 Oct 25

Welcome Session

Join us as Tom Coughlin, 2024 IEEE President, Rabab Ward, VP IEEE Educational Activities, and Stamatis Dragoumanos, Chair IEEE Pre-University Coordinating Committee welcome you to the event.
Tom Coughlin
Rabab Ward
10:45 - 11:00

Break

Productive Failure: A Path to Higher Self Esteem

The traditional teaching methodology focuses firstly on the theoretical approach to each problem and through guidance reaches the proper solution. Productive failure reverses the procedure. The students are encouraged to...
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Eleftheria Kallinikou
12:00 - 12:30

Break

Engaging the Next Generation: Inspiring Young Minds with STEM Outreach (Panel)

Join us for an inspiring panel with experts who will share tips, innovative strategies, and success stories on engaging young minds in STEM. This panel will provide practical strategies to...
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Christopher James
Heba Shaban
Lorena Garcia
Burt Dicht
13:15 - 13:30

Break

Unlocking Potential: How Key Partnerships Fuel Technological Innovation

During this session, learn about TryEngineering’s partnerships with other IEEE programs and external organizations.
Michael Geselowitz
Dawna Schultz
Debra Gulick

Atal Tinkering Labs: A Case Study of Disruptive STEM Innovation in India

This session is a case study of a highly successful grassroots STEM outreach program of the Government of India called Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL). These ATL are makerspaces for pre-university...
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Prashant R. Nair
10:00 - 10:15

Break

Exploring Pedagogical Approaches in Arduino Robotics Through Hands-On Experience

This session looks into the pedagogical aspects of Arduino robotics, focusing on how hands-on experiences with microcontrollers, robot instructions, sensor interactions, and autonomous line sensing can enhance STEM learning. We...
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Nurul Hazlina Noordin
10:45 - 11:00

Break

From Classroom to Space: A Journey of Education and Exploration with Barbara Morgan

Join us for an exciting and inspiring keynote event at the IEEE STEM Summit featuring former astronaut and distinguished educator Barbara Morgan. In a conversation moderated by IEEE PECC member...
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Barbara Morgan
12:00 - 12:30

Break

Pioneering the Future: OnSemi’s Role in Shaping Advanced Semiconductor Technologies (Panel)

The ON Semiconductor Foundation, an onsemi Giving Now program, recently awarded the IEEE Foundation a two-year grant for IEEE TryEngineering to develop content about semiconductor technology for middle school students...
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Matt Francis
Elizabeth Alves
Kathy Hayashi
Debra Gulick
13:15 - 13:30

Break

Redefining Education in the Generative AI Era

Attendees can expect to explore the transformation of the teacher-student dynamic, the promotion of critical thinking skills, and the ethical aspects related to education in the age of Generative AI....
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Eagle Chan
14:00 - 14:15

Break

Innovating Today: Exploring IEEE TryEngineering Tools and Their Impact on STEM Education

During this session you will learn about TryEngineering’s programs and products. Learn about ways you can get involved with our pre-university STEM community.
Stamatis Dragoumanos

Networking Session

Join us to share your STEM outreach experience with other volunteers
9:15 - 9:30

Break

Best Practices in STEM Outreach

This session focuses on effective strategies for engaging school-aged children in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. The focus will be on methods that spark curiosity, cultivate interest, and...
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Josephine Wangari Maina
10:00 -10:15

Break

Visit Exhibit Booths

Exhibitors will be “live” in their booths during that time.
10:45 - 11:00

Break

An Inclusive Engineering Mindset: K-12

The American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) recently published a report outlining desired changes in undergraduate engineering and engineering technology education. Knowing that an integrated educational systems approach which spans...
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Stacy Klein-Gardner
12:00 - 12:15

Break

Closing Ceremony

Stamatis Dragoumanos