2025 CSL Symposium
In an era of challenge,
In an era of remarkable successes,
In an era of opportunity,
we invite you to
STEM Together 2025
The STEM Education Action Symposium:
Meeting the Moment and Building for Tomorrow
Nov 14, 3-7p, Limelight Hotel, Boulder
Flatirons Ballroom 1295 University Ave, Boulder, CO 80302
A FREE event for educators, industry, students, workforce developers, community members, change agents, advocates and more…
Standing together for STEM Education, STEM Workforce Development, and STEM Collaboration
Schedule:
| 3:00 pm | Poster Session Opens with Quantum Art Exhibition, STEM Activities, & Networking |
| 4:00 pm | Welcome Remarks & Jane Goodall Tribute |
| 4:15 pm | Introduction by CU Provost Ann Stevens |
| 4:30 pm | Keynote: Phil Weiser, JD, Attorney General for the State of Colorado, former Dean of Law School for CU Boulder |
| 5:00 pm | Keynote: Marilena DeSanctis, PhD, Chancellor of the Community College System for the State of Colorado |
| 5:30 pm | Affinity Action Groups and Networking: AI&STEM, Quantum Ed, Sustainability Ed, Science Communications. |
| 5:45 pm | Panel: • Sci Comm: Mike Gil, PhD, Marine Ecologist, Director of SciAll.org • AI and Education: Diane Sieber, PhD, Herbst Program for Engineering, Ethics, and Society, • Quantum Education: Heather Lewandowski, PhD, Physicist, JILA Fellow, Quantum Scientist • Sustainability Education: Warren Sconiers, PhD, Evolutionary Biology and Ecology |
Posters and Featured Programs throughout:
• Jane Goodall’s Roots and Shoots
• Teach Engineering Champions Institute
• Quantum Podcast (Coupe Studios)
• Engineering Education PhD Program
• Quantum Scholars
A 4-hour STEM Event Featuring:
- A STEM-Expansive Experience: World-class experts in STEM education including quantum and AI education, award-winning K-to-gray educators, inspirational speakers and STEM industry and policy professionals, authors, influencers, and other STEM communicators and pioneers.
- Connections for Collaboration: With a focus on building new connections, new opportunities, and a new vision for collective STEM advancement.
- Action Planning: Responding to rapid changes in the STEM landscape with innovative pro-STEM strategies through stronger coordination, and communication and a new Affiliate Action Program for sustained collaboration.
- An Inspiring and Immersive Agenda: With art, music, food, fun, and good vibes just when we need it most.
- Action-Oriented Collaboration through meaningful connections and deep discussions. Bring your challenges, opportunities, and ideas and get focused feedback from experts and colleagues who care and with pathways for collective action.
- Focus on Adapting to the new STEM-related funding, program, and policy landscape
- Join a Community of Transformation and connect with like-and-unlike-minded leaders and colleagues. Leave as part of one or more on-going STEM Action Affiliate groups to continue your connection.
- Energize, Socialize, and Strategize, Leave motivated, integrated, and with new possibilities for us all to make STEM stronger… TOGETHER.
Keynote addresses:
Phil Weiser, Colorado's Attorney General
and former Dean of the CU Law School
Marielena P. DeSanctis, Chancellor, Colorado Community College System
and former President of the Community College of Denver
with a Special Memorial Tribute to CSL Partner,
Dr. Jane Goodall (1934-2025)
Sponsorship/Showcasing Opportunities Available.
Contact Brad McLain, Bradley.mclain@colorado.edu
and or visit our Poster/Video Registration Page