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Table Presenters

National Inventors Hall of Fame
Rutgers Newark Geoscience Ecosystem
New Jersey Institute of Technology NJIT
National Science Teaching Association
Students 2 Science
STEAM Tank
Morristown High School STEM Academy
  • Morristown High School STEM Academy
  • National Inventors Hall of Fame
  • Rutgers Newark Geoscience Ecosystem
  • New Jersey Institute of Technology NJIT
  • National Science Teaching Association
  • Students 2 Science
  • STEAM Tank
  • Morristown High School STEM Academy

3rd Annual Convening Recap & Artifacts

Convening Recap

Convening Outcomes

Convening Recap

Read the summary of the 2026 convening, which took placed January 15, 2026 on the campus of NJIT.

Presentations

Convening Outcomes

Convening Recap

Download the presentations given by our SPARK Talks Presenters

Explore Artifacts

Convening Outcomes

Convening Outcomes

Take a look at the materials we used for our small group co-desing session, marketing materials and more.

Convening Outcomes

Convening Outcomes

Convening Outcomes

Coming soon!  Access to feedback from our attendees and the work completed that will drive our 2026 iniitatives.

Take a Look at the 2025 Video Recap

Our 3rd Annual Convening was a SUCCESS!

CREATING COLLECTIVE IMPACT

Growing Our Community: From Discussion to Action


70% of business leaders report critical skill gaps limiting growth and innovation.  New Jersey faces a critical challenge to ensure our graduates are equipped with essential skills for higher education and the future STEM workforce.


Join our community of business leaders, educators, and industry experts as we move past conversation and develop actionable opportunities for STEM and career-connected learning.  Help shape NJ’s future talent pipeline.


Key Topics Include

  • Defining the Challenge: The current reality of career readiness and skill gaps 
  • Future Pathways: Insights from industry collaboration, networking, and exhibits 
  • Action Planning: Using the "Five Pillars of Success" model to define and tackle our shared challenges


Continuing Education

4.0 CEU through Greater Newark STEM and NJIT's Collaborative for Leadership, Education, and Assessment Research (CLEAR)


Learn about the I Can Invent® Workshop following the convening

REGISTER

FINAL AGENDA

Check-in begins at 8:30 - Lite breakfast and coffee


8:45a-10:00a: Table Presenters & Exhibitors Session

Networking and conversations with STEM programs, service providers, educators, students and more.


PLENARY SESSION

10:00a-10:15a: Ecosystem Update

2025 in review, 2026 outlook, and a welcome from RU-N.


10:15a-10:25a SPARK Talk - The NJ STEM Workforce

Hear from Anthony Russo, President of CIANJ


10:25a-11:00a: 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.  See scheduled participants below.


11:00a-11:10a: Remarks from NJIT President


11:15a-11:45a: SPARK Talks - Boosting Our Workforce Pipeline Efforts

Seven minute presentations.  Learn about assessing durable/essential skills, teacher PD support and how authentic learning is being implemented. See scheduled speakers.


11:45a-12:30p: Lunch & Student Q&A

Hear from students and their STEM learning experiences.


12:30-1:30p: Co-Designing Opportunities

Small groups will address challenges and opportunities attendees want to explore. Review group topics.


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.

Panelists - Industry Insights

Anthony Russo

Michael D. Burke

Michael D. Burke

President

Commerce and Industry Association of NJ (CIANJ)


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Michael D. Burke

Michael D. Burke

Michael D. Burke

Managing Principal

LANGAN



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Caroline Jackson

Michael D. Burke

Caroline Jackson

Business Consultant, Infrastructure Renewal Team

Honeywell


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Jessica McKenzie

Tracey A. Robinson

Caroline Jackson

Corporate Contributions and 

Program Officer

Panasonic North America


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Tracey A. Robinson

Tracey A. Robinson

Tracey A. Robinson

Sr. Trading Operations Analyst - Risk

PSE&G

SPARK Talks - Boosting Our Workforce Pipeline Efforts

Juliette Lantz

Juliette Lantz

Juliette Lantz

Professor of Chemistry

Drew University



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Dan Barnett

Juliette Lantz

Juliette Lantz

Chief Development Officer (CDO)

Students 2 Science, Inc.



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Debra Gulick

Juliette Lantz

Debra Gulick

Director, Student & Academic Education Programs

IEEE


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I Can Invent®: A STEM Mindset for PreK-8 Educators

POST CONVENING WORKSHOP

Hosted & led by the National Inventors Hall of Fame One-hour workshop from 2-3p, following the Great

Come and join the National Inventors Hall of Fame and get hands-on experience with invention education.  Learn More or sign up through the Convening Registration.

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