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Call for proposals for 2018 STEAM Conference

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Wed, Jan 3rd 2018 03:40 pm
It all starts with a thought, a spark of innovation, or a wicked cool idea. Inspiring today's students to integrate design and creativity - the guiding power of the arts - with science, technology and engineering, is the goal of the annual WNY STEAM (science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math) Conference. 
Educators and STEAM professionals are invited submit proposals to present a 50-minute workshop at this annual gathering to be held Monday, Aug. 6, on the Daemen College campus. Successful workshops will address arts integration, include real world connections, and emphasize creativity and design. Visit www.edcowny.org/steam-conference-call-for-presenters for details and selection criteria.
The WNY STEAM Conference brings educators from Western New York together to learn about and discuss STEAM education in K-12 private, independent, charter and public schools. This year's theme - Building Buffalo and Beyond - takes on many meanings, from the built environment to products that require concepts, designs, and prototypes which are all connected by the fabric of STEAM. 
The deadline to submit a workshop proposal is Feb. 28. Successful applicants will be notified by April 2. Proposals are accepted online only at www.surveymonkey.com/r/WNYSTEAM18.
The WNY STEAM Conference was launched five years ago by educators looking for a venue to share ideas that inspire learning in students and teachers alike. It has grown into a premier education event that brings together many different people from both the education and industry realms who are committed to the success of all students.
About WNY STEM Hub
With more than 700 individual members representing nearly 300 organizations in Western New York, the WNY STEM Hub builds awareness and partnerships to advance STEM learning and workforce development in the region. It is affiliated with the National STEM Funders Network, the national STEMx network and the Empire State STEM Learning Network. Visit wnystem.org for details.
About the Education Collaborative of WNY
The Education Collaborative of Western New York consortium includes schools for young women, schools for young men and co-educational schools. Among the 15 Education Collaborative of Western New York schools are 11 Catholic schools and four non-sectarian schools. All Education Collaborative of Western New York schools establish high academic standards for comprehensive college preparation while fostering high achievement, and educate the whole student by offering a wide variety of programming, including clubs, music, fine arts, community service and leadership, and athletics. Small classes afford individual attention, and ethical and moral guidance. High behavioral expectations lead to fewer discipline problems, a greater sense of security and increased time for faculty to focus on academics. Learn more at www.edcowny.org.

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