Conference on Bridging the Gap: Uniting North Carolina K-16 STEM Education

After the jump, please see the announcement of this important and interesting conference. Don't be dissuaded by the term "STEM"! The agenda for this conference is about learning and about students' understanding of science and reason. It's worth a look if you're interested in these matters.

Final Agenda Announced for 
Bridging the Gap 2017

We are excited to announce this year's final Bridging the Gap agenda is now available online. 

Agenda highlights include multiple keynote and concurrent presentations that: 

·  Introduce attendees to the concept of agnotology (the study of culturally induced ignorance or doubt, particularly the publication of inaccurate or misleading scientific data) and provide information about classroom resources, lesson plans, websites and proven strategies that aid educators in the battle for science literacy in a new era of misinformation and misunderstandings. 

·  Empower attendees to challenge misconceptions about GMOs, vaccines and global warming and provide fact-based resources to further students' understanding of these misunderstood topics.

·  Equip attendees with free and easy-to-use lesson plans, activities and resources that enhance student participation and engagement in STEM disciplines.

·  Create networking opportunities to build community partnerships and expand STEM initiatives.

·  Train educators to create competitive funding proposals to support STEM education and provide opportunities to connect with funding agencies.

For every 3 registrations purchased as part of a single order, you'll automatically receive an additional registration for free. You don't have to do anything special to take advantage of the discount; simply register at www.bridgingthegapnc.com and we'll contact you with instructions on how to redeem your free registration(s) if your order qualifies.

Register to Attend →
 

About the conference

Bridging the Gap is a statewide conference that unites K-12 education, higher education, industry, government and other STEM groups to work toward the common goal of strengthening K-16 STEM education in North Carolina.

Since 2012, more than 1,850 STEM stakeholders from North Carolina and beyond have come together at Bridging the Gap to share ideas and resources.

When: October 24-25, 2017
Where: McKimmon Conference and Training Center, Raleigh, NC
Organized by: North Carolina Association for Biomedical Research