Texas Women and Girls in STEM Summit
Breakout Session 3
1:30 p.m. - 2:20 p.m.
 

Bring the STEMtastic Four to Your Classroom
EER 0.708

Use robotics, coding, typing, and internet safety to Implement Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math into any classroom across America.  Are you ready to be part of the STEMtastic Four?

Presented by: Angela Tackett, Coding and IT Instructor - Social Studies and Economics Instructor, The Excel Center - Goodwill Central Texas

Generation Girl™: Advancing Equity for Girls Through Corporate Philanthropy and Collaboration
EER 2.850

Learn how diverse organizations are working together through an initiative of the Applied Materials Foundation, to ensure that all girls have the opportunity to reach their potential and pursue their dreams. These organizations are working to help girls break down barriers — creating a more vibrant, equitable and effective future workplace.

Presented by:
Michele Walker-Moak, Global Community Affairs Manager, Applied Materials, Inc. | Applied Materials Foundation
Marisela Rios, Operations Manager, Applied Materials, Inc.
Sylvia Butanda, Deputy Director, Latinitas

Positively BUZZING STEAM:  Workshop for Informal and Formal Elementary Settings
EER 3.642/3.640

This hands-on training from 1st-Gen Scholars helps support mathematics and science teaching in both formal and informal elementary (K5) settings. 1st-GenScholars.org will facilitate a STEAM Maker Lesson Workshop for participants that is ready-made, inclusive of science TEKS, NGSS, and ELPS for English Language Learners.  Participants will engage in discussion to bridge the gender divide of young women in STEM/Tech. Differentiation strategies utilizing interdisciplinary STEM will be presented, participants will observe and experience the excitement of STEAM learning first-hand.  At the completion of the workshop participants will leave with a STEAM lesson to continue to inspire young girls to explore and discover the world of STEM/ Tech!!!

Presented by:
Dr. Carmen Cruz, Chief Programs Officer & Co-Founder, 1st-Gen Scholars

ST"EMpowering" Anywhere Anytime Through Innovative PK-12 Practices
EER 3.646

Let us share with you the innovative practices we are implementing PK-12 to foster a community that embraces equity and empowers girls to seek out STEM Learning Experiences.  These practices include classroom instructional strategies, community outreach programs, and equipping high school mentors to support younger girls in STEM.  We are also looking to build our collaborative network with other likeminded individuals and organizations to further our work in STEM Equity.

Presented by: Ryan Maney, District STEM Coordinator, Snyder ISD

Women's Affinity Groups in Corporations: How to Maintain Momentum & Overcome Challenges
EER 0.706

Two senior engineers share about their experiences at NXP Semiconductors and their leadership with the NXP Women’s Affinity Group. Explore how to get your Women in Tech Affinity group moving forward and maintaining momentum. Recognize challenges with your affinity groups and learn strategies to overcome them. Share your own stories and help create communities to advance women in STEM throughout industry.

Presented by:
Jessica Cooper Adams, Sr. Process Engineer, NXP Semiconductors
Joyce Witowski, NXP Semiconductors

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