STEM Conference Request for Proposal |
STEM Conference Request for Proposals
The Spirit of the STEM Conference 2015: Our theme for this year's conference, “Expanding STEM Resources: Connecting Classroom to Community and Career,” puts our STEM Conference objectives into focus. We are convinced that there is wealth of talent, in our tri-state area, that supports our STEM Conference 2015 theme. The attendees at STEM Conference 2015 need to be informed of your unique work and contributions. What can you share with them about the initiatives they can emulate, the lessons they can implement and/or the programs in which they can participate? Please consider submitting a proposal and presenting at STEM Conference 2015 in one of two ways; either a 1 hour Presentation of STEM Initiative Models or a 1.5 hour Interactive Workshop. See below for more details under “Types of Proposals.”
Beginning on January 12th, 2015, proposals for 1 hour presentations or 1.5 hour interactive workshops at the STEM Conference on May 20th, 2015 will be accepted. The deadline for submission of proposals will be February 18th, 2015. You will receive notification of acceptance by March 10th, 2014. You may be asked to repeat a session at the conference.
We highly suggest that you download a hard copy of the Request for Proposals first, and review the information thoroughly before beginning the online process.
Submission: You will be required to complete the entire proposal before submitting it. Questions about RFPs should be directed to Debbie Liberi at (513) 556-6419 or Julie Steimle at (513) 556-6454.
Registration: Please note that you will also be required to register for the conference once the registration site opens on January 26th. All participants including presenters will pay the $25 conference fee which includes, lunch, parking, and up to 7 contact hours.
Types of Proposals Requested:
There are 2 types of sessions being offered at STEM Conference 2015, described below:
1) Presentations of STEM Initiative Models– We are looking for exemplary models of initiatives within your school district, local school or even classroom that incorporate STEM. Perhaps your district has partnered with an organization to create a unique opportunity for students to receive mentoring guidance or instruction on STEM curriculum or STEM related clubs and/or STEM careers. Maybe you redesigned the math and science offerings in your district/ school to include a new set of courses that focus on engineering and included training and/or preparation for your teachers. Perhaps your organization has successfully provided educational outreach to an entire grade level in one district with plans to sustain that relationship over time. We want to hear from you! Please submit a proposal that describes your experiences planning and implementing this STEM Initiative Model. Include the goals you have identified, funding sources and resources available to you. These multiple presenter (up to 3) presentations are scheduled for a one hour period of time.
Target Audience: Principals and District Level Administrators, Business and Industry Representatives, Curriculum Managers and K-12 Educators.
2) Interactive Workshops – These are sessions related to STEM education models that involve Challenge Based Learning, Engineering Design, Math/Science Cross Curricular Collaborations, ELA/Science Integration, 21st Century Learning Skills, and/or career exploration (in and out of the classroom) etc. and require active participation from the attendees. These sessions will include a hands-on component. Interactive Workshops are scheduled for a 90 minute time period. They may be repeated during the conference day.
Target Audience for Interactive Workshops: K-12 Educators, Curriculum Managers and Administrators
Beginning on January 12th, 2015, proposals for 1 hour presentations or 1.5 hour interactive workshops at the STEM Conference on May 20th, 2015 will be accepted. The deadline for submission of proposals will be February 18th, 2015. You will receive notification of acceptance by March 10th, 2014. You may be asked to repeat a session at the conference.
We highly suggest that you download a hard copy of the Request for Proposals first, and review the information thoroughly before beginning the online process.
Submission: You will be required to complete the entire proposal before submitting it. Questions about RFPs should be directed to Debbie Liberi at (513) 556-6419 or Julie Steimle at (513) 556-6454.
Registration: Please note that you will also be required to register for the conference once the registration site opens on January 26th. All participants including presenters will pay the $25 conference fee which includes, lunch, parking, and up to 7 contact hours.
Types of Proposals Requested:
There are 2 types of sessions being offered at STEM Conference 2015, described below:
1) Presentations of STEM Initiative Models– We are looking for exemplary models of initiatives within your school district, local school or even classroom that incorporate STEM. Perhaps your district has partnered with an organization to create a unique opportunity for students to receive mentoring guidance or instruction on STEM curriculum or STEM related clubs and/or STEM careers. Maybe you redesigned the math and science offerings in your district/ school to include a new set of courses that focus on engineering and included training and/or preparation for your teachers. Perhaps your organization has successfully provided educational outreach to an entire grade level in one district with plans to sustain that relationship over time. We want to hear from you! Please submit a proposal that describes your experiences planning and implementing this STEM Initiative Model. Include the goals you have identified, funding sources and resources available to you. These multiple presenter (up to 3) presentations are scheduled for a one hour period of time.
Target Audience: Principals and District Level Administrators, Business and Industry Representatives, Curriculum Managers and K-12 Educators.
2) Interactive Workshops – These are sessions related to STEM education models that involve Challenge Based Learning, Engineering Design, Math/Science Cross Curricular Collaborations, ELA/Science Integration, 21st Century Learning Skills, and/or career exploration (in and out of the classroom) etc. and require active participation from the attendees. These sessions will include a hands-on component. Interactive Workshops are scheduled for a 90 minute time period. They may be repeated during the conference day.
Target Audience for Interactive Workshops: K-12 Educators, Curriculum Managers and Administrators