Name
The Future of STEM: Inspiring the Next Generation (Online)
Date
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Time
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM (EDT)
Description
Educators will hear inspiring STEM stories from industry experts and leave with an understanding of the importance of mentorship in science, reinforcing that science is for everyone. Additionally, the session will highlight ways to use a free eBook series developed by the Smithsonian Science Education Center in the classroom. The series explores Women in STEM—past, present, and future.
Speakers
Amy D'Amico, Smithsonian Science Education Center
Margherita Eastman, Aerospace Corporation
Sofia Alemar, Kenvue
Donna Ballentine, Johnson & Johnson
Margherita Eastman, Aerospace Corporation
Sofia Alemar, Kenvue
Donna Ballentine, Johnson & Johnson
Session Type
50-minute online session (Tues., July 15 only)
Session Track
Dialogues across Past, Present, and Future
Grades
3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Subject Areas
Science
Audience
PreK and Elementary School Teachers, Middle and High School Teachers, Media Specialists and Librarians, Museum Educators and Staff, Higher Education, School Administrators and Policymakers, Education Researchers, Non-Profit Organizations in Education
Virtual Session Link