STEM Education Policy Discussion - Dec. 7

The Way Forward for Science Education with Dr. John Holdren, Director, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Friday, December 7, 2012 at House of Sweden, 2900 K Street, N.W. Washington, DC How can we encourage learning in the STEM disciplines? Join us for discussions on the future of science education on December 7 at 1:30 pm in House of Sweden.   (In addition we are filling House of Sweden with creativity by Swedish and American children competing in the FIRST LEGO League Challenge.)
Afternoon Session The Future of STEM- A Policy Discussion
12:00 PM	Registration and Lunch
1:30 PM	The Future of STEM   This panel discussion will address challenges and possibilities for the future of STEM education, and share strategies to stimulate and sustain interest, creativity and skills in the STEM disciplines.   Welcome by H.E. Jonas Hafström, Ambassador of Sweden to the United States   Speakers: Dr. John Holdren, Director, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Ms Anna Ekström, Director General, The Swedish National Agency for Education Dr. Woodie Flowers, Professor Emeritus, MIT Ms Camsie McAdams, Senior Advisor on STEM Education, US Department of Education Mr. Peter Corbett, CEO IstrategyLabs   Moderator: Dr. Robert D. Atkinson, President, The Information Technology & Innovation Foundation
Free of charge, please register to attend, see link below: http://futureofstem.eventbrite.com/