From the classroom to the White House, there is a global push to ensure that higher education prepares future STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) leaders. Unfortunately, in the United States, the supply of STEM professionals has not kept up with the growth in demand for these qualified individuals.
Leaders from four ϲ schools and colleges will address what the University is doing to address this gap in STEM education, through programs that target current students as well as prospective admits.
The panel discussion, part of the Orange Central homecoming celebration, will take place on Friday, Oct. 23, from 2-3 p.m. in the Life Sciences Complex auditorium.
Moderated by ’88, a graduate of the and a member of the (iSchool) Board of Advisors, the panel will feature: , College of Engineering and Computer Science dean and professor; , dean and professor; , dean and Distinguished Professor; and , iSchool interim dean and professor.
Panelists will share how the University is meeting the STEM challenge head on through cutting-edge teaching, basic applied research, technology transfer and policy development. Specific programs will be showcased, and audience interaction and discussion will be encouraged.
Following the panel discussion, attendees are invited to a reception in the Milton Atrium of the Life Sciences Complex. Light refreshments will be served.
The event is open to the entire ϲ community—faculty, staff and students are encouraged to attend. Alumni returning for Orange Central can for this event, as well as other homecoming week activities, on the website.
For attendees not able to attend in person, the panel will be livestreamed . Participants are also encouraged to follow the discussion live on Twitter and submit their questions using the hashtag . For more information, contact Jennifer Russo at the School of Education at jhrusso@syr.edu.
