Check-in begins at 8:30 - Continental breakfast will be available
9:00a-10:30a: Table Presenters & Exhibitors Session
Networking and conversations with STEM programs, service providers, educators, students and more.
PLENARY SESSION
10:30a-10:50a: Ecosystem Update
2025 in review, 2026 outlook, and a welcome from RU-N and NJIT administration.
10:50a-11:15a: Panel - Industry Insights
Hear from industry leaders as we discuss the current workforce skills gap, authentic learning and the durable/essential skills needed now and in the future.
11:15a-11:45a: Panel - Boosting Our Workforce Pipeline Efforts
Learn about assessing durable/essential skills, teacher PD support and how authentic learning is being implemented.
11:50a-12:30p: Lunch & Student Q&A
Hear from students and their STEM learning experiences.
12:30-1:30p: Solving Our Challenges Through Collective Impact
Using the SLECoPs 5 Pillars of Success, we will develop incremental steps and action plans to drive success for all students in New Jersey.
2:00-3:00pm: I Can Invent® (optional through pre-registration)
The National Inventors Hall of Fame® leads a hands-on workshop on Invention Education pedagogy.
