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Holding Fast to Dreams: Creating a Culture of STEM Success
Named one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World by Time magazine (2012) and one of America's Best Leaders by U.S. News & World Report (2008), Freeman A. Hrabowski is president of UMBC (University of Maryland, Baltimore County) since 1992, and is a consultant on science and math education to national agencies, universities, and school systems.
Featured Presentation: Rigorous Citizen Science for Lasting Change
Gregg Treinish founded Adventurers and Scientists for Conservation (ASC), a nonprofit organization connecting outdoor adventurers with scientists in need of data from the field.
Featured Presentation: Creating an Understanding-Based Curriculum for the Next Generation Science Standards
An accomplished author, Jay McTighe has co-authored 14 books, including the award-winning Understanding by Design series with Grant Wiggins.
Featured Presentation: Building a Nation of Makers: Lessons Learned While Serving as a Senior Adviser in the Obama White House
Andrew Coy is a driven problem-solver with experience at the intersection of nonprofit, education, government, and technology. Most recently, he served in President Obama's White House, Office of Science and Technology Policy as a senior adviser on the Tech and Innovation team.
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