MEDIA ADVISORY: Indiana Building Awareness for Science Education Symposium

MEDIA ADVISORY:
Indiana Building Awareness for Science Education Symposium

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Media Contacts:
Jason Bearce, 317.232.6618, jbearce@doe.in.gov (IDOE)
Jennifer Hicks, 317.232.9185, jhicks@doe.in.gov (IDOE)
Brandon Sorge, 765.714.6308, bsorge@purdue.edu (I-STEM)

Leaders from across Indiana will convene in Indianapolis on Friday to focus on innovative efforts aimed at positioning the state as a leader in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (or STEM) education and workforce development.

More than 125 scientists, engineers, business and community leaders, teachers, school administrators, representatives from higher education and elected officials will attend the Indiana Building Awareness for Science Education Symposium, sponsored by the Indiana Department of Education, the Indiana Governor’s Office, the Indiana Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (I-STEM) Resource Network and the National Science Resources Council (NSRC). Through hands-on demonstrations and panel discussions, participants will learn about changes taking place in Indiana schools that will help the state compete in a global economy.

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Agenda - Indiana Building Awareness for Science Education Symposium

WHO:	Scientists, engineers, business and community leaders, teachers, school administrators, representatives from higher education and elected officials from across Indiana
WHAT:	Indiana Building Awareness for Science Education Symposium
WHEN:	8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, April 25, 2008
WHERE:	Conrad Hilton, downtown Indianapolis 50 West Washington Street
WHY:	To discuss the importance of science education in Indiana, and its role in preparing students for the future workplace and positioning the state as a leader in the global economy.