Future STEM Leaders
Future STEM Leaders
College of Arts and Humanities
Wednesday, May 4, 2016 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center Washington, D.C.
Wanted: adaptableleaders to take on the 21st century’s biggest scientific challenges.Complex problems like climate change, poverty, epidemics and national security span multiple disciplines and engage both public and private sectors. They demand scientists who can communicate across fields, build bridges between sectors and apply diverse technologies.Participants include experts from academia, government, and industry; representatives from foundations and professional organizations; and leaders in STEM graduate training,supported by NSF’sResearch Traineeshipgrants. For more information, please click here.
Schedule – May 4th 2016
8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Registration & Breakfast8:45a.m. -9:00a.m.Opening Session9:00a.m. -10:30a.m.Building the Perfect PhD: What is needed, and why?10:30a.m. - noonState-of-the-Science: Innovators and innovations in STEM graduate trainingnoon - 1:30p.m.Lunch and showcase of initiatives andprograms1:30 p.m. - 3:00p.m.What are we Waiting for:Removing barriers tochange3:00 p.m. - 4:30p.m.Taking Action: Translating good ideas into policy and best practicesTo Register please click here.