Empowering K-12 STEM Education with Quantum Information Science and Technology (QIST)
Join us for a half-day conference designed for educational leaders to explore the transformative role of quantum information science and technology (QIST) in K-12 STEM education.
This unique event features insights and resources from state and national leaders in QIST research, academia, and STEM educational policy. Learn how you can prepare students for emerging opportunities in the quantum technology workforce and connect with peers leading STEM innovation in New York State.
HIGHLIGHTS
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Explore New York State workforce development initiatives in quantum information science and technology
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Gain access to cutting-edge resources for integrating QIST into STEM curricula.
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Network with superintendents, assistant superintendents, STEM directors, principals, and lead STEM teachers from Long Island and New York City.
Breakfast provided. A detailed agenda will be posted.
Who Should Attend
The conference is open to K-12 superintendents, assistant superintendents for curriculum and instruction, principals, STEM directors, and lead STEM teachers.
Conference Details
Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Time: 8:30 am to 12 noon
Location: Hilton Garden Inn at Stony Brook University (Directions)
Cost: Free Admission
Hosted ByThe Department of Physics and Astronomy and the Institute for STEM Education (I-STEM). |
Keynote Speaker
Dr. F. Shadi Shahedipour-Sandvik
SUNY Senior Vice Chancellor for Research, Innovation,
and Economic Development
Dr. Shahedipour-Sandvik joined SUNY System Administration in December of 2020 as provost-in-charge and in May of 2022 was appointed by the Board of Trustees as Senior Vice Chancellor for Research, Innovation, and Economic Development. Prior to System Administration, Dr. Shahedipour-Sandvik worked at SUNY Polytechnic Institute where she was a professor and interim vice president of research and graduate studies. She will continue her faculty appointment within the nanoscale engineering college.
Dr. Shahedipour-Sandvik's research is centered on physics and technology of photonic and electronic devices for lighting, power conversion, and sensing. In the past 17 years, she has secured over $12 million in research funding on federal, state, and industry levels.
CONTACT
The event contact is Dr. Angela Kelly, Professor of Science Education and Physics: angela.kelly@stonybrook.edu.
This event is proudly funded by the National Science Foundation (DRL-2414742)