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STEMPOSIUM: To Inclusion and Beyond

​​​PSEC's signature event the "STEMposium: To Inclusion and Beyond" is an opportunity to bring together collaborators in STEM education and industry and members of the Philadelphia STEM Equity Collective and the Philadelphia STEM Ecosystem.​​​ 

 

Our agenda includes Dr. Joeletta Patrick, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Champion at NASA Langley Research Center as our Keynote Speaker, and Councilwoman Nina Ahmad ​presenting a citation for STEM Equity Week, and our sessions: Looking Into the Future of STEM, Insights from the Cramp Community of Practice, and Reflections on STEM pathways. 

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Dr. Joeletta Patrick

Keynote Speaker

We are thrilled to have Dr. Joeletta Patrick as the  STEMposium’s Keynote Speaker. Dr. Patrick, is currently serving on a two-year detail assignment to NASA Langley Research Center as the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Champion.

 

Dr. Patrick will share her personal journey that brought her to NASA, including what inspired her during childhood and how she pursued her interests through education.  She will also speak to best practices around community-based STEM, the importance of collaborative, cross-disciplinary work in the field, and her current work on DEIA at Langley Research Center.

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Dr. Nina Ahmad

Councilwoman

Nina Ahmad, Ph.D., believes in the power of people to make positive change and advocates for equity for all.  Dr. Ahmad received her Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Pennsylvania, followed by a Molecular Genetics Postdoctoral Fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University.  She served as a Deputy Mayor in Mayor Jim Kenney’s first term, where she was the first Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Cabinet member ever in a Philadelphia mayoral administration, and established the Department of Public Engagement; a first such department for the City.

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As an At-Large City Councilmember, Dr. Ahmad will use her experience as a scientist and activist to find responsible, evidence-based solutions to address Philadelphia’s critical priorities.

Agenda*

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  • 12:00 - 1:00pm  Registration and light fare

  • 1:00 - 1:10pm    Welcome 

  • 1:10 - 1:20pm    Citation Presentation: Nina Ahmad​

Philadelphia City Council Member at Large​

  • 1:25 - 2:10pm   Session #1: Insights from the Cramp Community of Practice 

The Partnership Community of Practice (PCoP) at William Cramp Elementary school is a project of the PSEC K-12 Workgroup. PCoP brings STEM partners into Cramp to increase aligned, high-quality and culturally competent STEM experiences for students. In this session, panelists will unpack the process and learnings from establishing new partnerships with a K-5 school and delivering culturally responsive approaches, in-school STEM experiences across K-5 grade levels, OST professional development for aftercare providers and running a family STEM event. 

Presenters​:

Jamie Shuda, Director of Outreach, Education, and Research, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and  Co-Founder and Director, Project BioEYES

Elias Corbin, Community School Coordinator at William Cramp Elementary School, City of Philadelphia

Hollie Barattolo, Assistant Director of Professional Development, The Franklin Institute 

Kelly Kemmerle, Environmental Educator, John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge,

Leslie Grace, Director, Elements of the Community, Inc.

Suzanne Safran, Education Operations Manager, Riverbend Environmental Education Center

Alyssa Evringham, Assistant Manager of Education, Center for Aquatic Science

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  • 2:15 - 3:00pm   Session #2: Reflections on STEM Pathways 

Current post-secondary students and recent graduates share reflections on their experience so far on a STEM career pathway. Panelists will highlight opportunities and challenges along their pathway and will focus on the importance of creating a supportive and inclusive environment for all students, regardless of their gender, race, or background.

Presenters:
Kamal Carter, Senior Field Prototype Engineer, Boston Dynamics

Gabriela Alfaro, Engineer, Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW)

Imani Dixon, Chemical Engineering Student, Drexel University

Daniel Miller-Uueda, STEAM Curriculum Specialist, School District of Philadelphia (Facilitator)​​

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  • 3:05 - 3:50pm   Session #3: Looking into the Future of STEM  

What will STEM careers of the future look like? In this session, STEM professionals share their insights and predictions about current and future cutting-edge technologies and the skills needed to be ready for emerging STEM careers. Speakers will discuss the increasing demand for STEM professionals across various industries such as data science, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and renewable energy and the need for continuous learning and adaptability as technology and industry trends continue to evolve at a rapid pace.​

 

Presenters:

Ivana Seric, Senior Product Scientist, Zelus Analytics

Nick Monzi, CEO & Co-Founder, Learn Fresh (Facilitator)​​

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 Program Manager at NASA Langley Research Center 

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  • 4:25 - 4:30pm   Closing

 

  • 4:30 - 5:30pm    Reception and Award Ceremony

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*Please note that this agenda may be subject change.
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