Triangle Coalition Legislative Conference

Triangle Coalition's Annual Conference on STEM Education Policy
February 23-24, 2009
Washington, DC

On February 23 and 24, Triangle Coalition held its 12th annual STEM Education Policy Conference at the L'Enfant Plaza Hotel in Washington D.C.

The conference started with a keynote address to the packed house by Dr. Mark Sanders, a leader in STEM Education research, speaking on "Integrative STEM Education" as a stronger and more relevant platform for learning.

In addition, attendees were given insight from Congressional Staffers on this year's upcoming STEM education issues and what they believe might be happening in the field during the 111th Congress.

The topic was further explored by STEM education leaders from four key Federal Agencies including NASA, NIH, NSF, and the Department of Energy.

During the afternoon speakers and panels addressed issues including the relationship between China, India, and U.S. STEM policy; building scalable, sustainable programs for STEM education at the state level; and a very timely discussion on the subject of National Standards -- a topic much in the news these days.

On Tuesday the conference attendees made visits to Capitol Hill to share their personal insights with the Congressional Delegations from their states and districts.

2009 Materials:

2009 Agenda
Speaker Presentations (PowerPoint)
- Vance Ablott
  Triangle Coalition for Science and Technology Education
- Ross Armbrecht
  Delaware Foundation for Science and Math Education
- Joann DiGennaro
  Center for Excellence in Education
- Janice Earle
  National Science Foundation
- Jeff Estes
  Washington State Leadership & Assistance for Science Education Reform
- Jan McLaughlin
  New England Common Assessments Program
- Brandon Sorge
  Indiana I-STEM Resources Network
- Bill Valdez
  Department of Energy
- John Veysey
  Office of Congressman Lipinski
- Joyce Winterton
  NASA

Prior Conferences:
Find out about 2007 or 2008 conferences.