Ready, Set, STEM! 2023 Conference Insights

 

The landscape of education is constantly evolving, and the Ready, Set, STEM! 2023 virtual conference is at the forefront of this transformation. Integrating STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) into educational curricula has become paramount as the digital age propels us forward. This conference, held on November 1st, 2023, served as a beacon for educators seeking to navigate the burgeoning field of STEM education.

Boxlight’s Unbox Innovation podcast, Hosted by Daniel Litwin, the Voice of B2B, and featuring Hannah Olson, MimioSTEM Product Manager and Co-Founder of MyStemKits.com at Boxlight, offered a prelude to the event. The episode provides a glimpse into the conference’s mission to empower educators with the tools and knowledge to incorporate STEM into their classrooms seamlessly. Olson, a vanguard in the ed-tech space, shared insights into the growing importance of STEM careers and the need for educational resources that demystify and make accessible the technology integral to these fields.

The conference aims to dismantle barriers to STEM education, showcasing practical applications, peer success stories, and expert advice. With a focus on interactive sessions and a lineup of guest speakers from various industries, the event proved a wellspring of inspiration and practical strategies for educators at all levels of STEM integration. This podcast episode set the stage for the conference and underscored Boxlight’s commitment to ongoing professional development and support for educators embarking on the STEM journey.

Although Ready, Set, STEM! 2023 is a wrap, interested viewers can catch all the excitement on the MimioSTEM YouTube channel.

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