Collaborations
STEM Community Lunchtime Conversations
Connecting Virtually through Biweekly STEM Discussions
About
At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, SciTech Institute teamed up with the Arizona Science Center to host a new online series, STEM Community Lunchtime Conversations. The series is an opportunity for the STEM community to come together virtually to learn and discuss various STEM topics impacting us now and in the future. Each conversation starts with a series of flash presentations from our ecosystem partners. Participants can then engage in Q&A with our speakers and breakout discussions to connect and share with each other. Previous topics include Aviation, STEM over Summer, Exploring Nature, MedTech, and more!
Our Goals
- Bring the Arizona STEM Ecosystem together to share what we are doing during these unique times and discuss ways we can support each other
- Give people an opportunity to connect with others
- Identify topics of importance to continue conversation during this time and beyond
- Discuss strategies that facilitate collaboration among our programs and leverage existing resources
- Move forward as an international leader in the STEM space for our programs and our partnerships
October 14 - Manufacturing Month
Manufacturing is one of the biggest industries in Arizona — there are over 5,000 advanced manufacturing businesses and over 150,000 available jobs just in our state! In this session, our panelists share about educational programs that can get you connected with a manufacturing career.
Speakers: Lexi Porterfield, Skilled Trades Coordinator and Recruiter, Central Arizona College; Terence “Dee” Pinkston, Director of Workforce Solutions, Chicanos Por La Causa; Jessica Putton, Director of Career Services, West-MEC
September 29 - Mayors Roundtable
This year’s Arizona STEM Summit featured a panel discussion from mayors around Arizona, during which they discussed the future of STEM industry and education in their cities!
Speakers: Kate Gallego, Mayor of Phoenix; John Giles, Mayor of Mesa; Juan Rodriguez, Mayor of Tolleson; Brigette Peterson, Mayor of Gilbert
August 19 - Aerospace
Learn all about Aerospace in Arizona and discover the programs connecting students with real-world opportunities in the industry!
Speakers: Paul Kaup, Pilot and Founder of STEM+C; Bryan Dougherty, Dean of Enrollment Management at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Ty White, Educator; Sarah Shepis, Engineer at Viasat
August 5 - Aviation
Discover exciting student programs connecting students and families with Aviation!
Speakers: Paul Kaup, Pilot and Founder, STEM+C; Justin Eddinger, Program Manager, Green Drone AZ; Camilo Waters, Chief Science Officer and Pilot, Buckeye High School; Jake Canty, Flight Instructor, UND Aerospace
Interested in presenting at a future SCLC?
Let us know at programs@scitechinstitute.org!
