Problem Solved!
Alief STEM Student Conference 2019
Over 300 students will attend the 3rd annual Alief STEM Student Conference
The conference is titled "Problem Solved!" and our goal is to provide boys and girls from grades 6-12 with new experiences and knowledge of career professionals, organizations, companies and educational institutions.
Event Information
Problem Solved! - Alief STEM Student Conference 2019
HCC's West Houston Institute combines experiential classrooms and labs, a fully outfitted Makerspace, a facilitated collaboration space, a conference space, and a connecting learning commons. WHI is the building closest to Westheimer Rd on the HCC - Alief Hayes campus.
When?
Saturday, Apr 13, 2019, 09:00 AM
Where?
2811 Hayes Road, Houston, TX, USA
G.I.R.L.S. (Girls Influencing Real Lives in STEM) Conference hosted by CITGO Innovation Academy @ Olle Middle School
G.I.R.L.S. has been designed to expose students to a number of advanced degrees and careers in STEM fields and broaden the participation of women and minorities in those fields. In addition, G.I.R.L.S. will encourage collaboration, communication, engineering challenges and interaction with community stakeholders in STEM.
Boys STEM Conference hosted by HCC's Minority Male Initiative (MMI)
The mission of the Minority Male Initiative Program is to increase the completion rate of minority males enrolled in primary, secondary and post-secondary education by providing a sound educational foundation supported by life skills training and development. HCC's Men of Honor student organization will be on-hand to engage middle and high school students in STEM career exploration, college exploration, and college readiness preparation.
Technology STEM Conference hosted by Killough STEM Academy
The Technology STEM Conference hosted by Killough STEM Academy is a unique experience where sessions focusing on the use of technology in education will be presented by students for their fellow students. This will empower student presenters to be leaders of their own future in the area of technology and innovation, as well as provide a platform for students to showcase technology best practices.
Samyka Leaston - CITGO Innovation Academy @ Olle Middle School STEM Coordinator
Email: samyka.leaston@aliefisd.net
Website: https://www.aliefisd.net/domain/3844
Location: 9200 Boone Rd, Houston, TX, USA
Phone: 281-983-8455
Twitter: @CITGOiaOLLE
Errol Larkins - Killough STEM Academy STEM Coordinator
Email: errol.larkins@aliefisd.net
Website: https://www.aliefisd.net/domain/4577
Location: 7600 Synott Rd, Houston, TX 77083
Phone: 281-983-8444
Twitter: @KilloughSTEM
Bob Fulbright - District STEM Facilitator
Email: robert.fulbright@aliefisd.net
Website: https://www.aliefisd.net/Domain/148
Location: 4250 Cook Road, Houston, TX, USA
Phone: 281-498-8110
Twitter: @aliefstem