WORCESTER, Mass. – With a theme of Progress Through Partnership, the 14th annual Massachusetts STEM Summit was held on Nov. 14 at the DCU Center in Worcester, Mass., and drew 1,400 attendees.
The programming included panel presentations, plenary speakers and exhibitors showcasing science, technology, engineering and mathematics initiatives; sharing innovative thinking; and highlighting the goals, plans and progress of STEM policies and programs. Topics included early childhood, K-12, higher education, and workforce and business topics.
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Speakers included Yvonne Spicer, vice president of advocacy and educational partnerships, Boston Museum of Science; and John Warner, president and chief technology officer, Warner Babcock Institute for Green Chemistry. Remarks were made by Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito, co-chair of the Massachusetts STEM Advisory Council; and STEM Teacher of the Year Kathleen Malone of Derby Academy in Hingham, Mass., accepted her award.
The summit is hosted by the Massachusetts STEM Advisory Council, the Massachusetts Business Roundtable and University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute.
Susan Shalhoub is a PBN contributor.
