Ohio STEM Innovation Summit Draws Record Attendance, Celebrates Leaders in Education
19 Junio 2024 - 10:20AM
Business Wire
The Ohio STEM Learning Network recently hosted the 2024 Ohio
STEM Innovation Summit, a statewide gathering on the future of STEM
education and workforce. In its second year, the larger-than-ever
event sold out again. In addition to learning sessions and a
keynote speech, the network recognized the winners of the “STEM
Excellence Awards” and established the designation of two new
STEM/STEAM schools.
Battelle manages the Ohio STEM Learning Network (OSLN) as a
public-private partnership with the State of Ohio as part of the
company’s commitment to preparing the next generation of
innovators. The STEM summit included remarks from Steve Dackin,
Director of the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce.
"The Ohio STEM Innovation Summit is a crucial platform for
fostering a strong and inclusive future workforce," said Wes Hall,
Senior Vice-President for Philanthropy & Education at Battelle.
"Investments like this help prepare Ohio’s students to become the
innovators and leaders of tomorrow."
After a strong and positive reception to the first event, OSLN
expanded the number of sessions and tickets. In total, more than
400 tickets were sold, a 25% increase from 2023. The hundreds of
educators attending the event reach more than 70,000 students each
year.
"The power of a network lies in its members' ability to grow and
learn together," said Kelly Gaier Evans, Director of the Ohio STEM
Learning Network for Battelle. “Each educator who attended helped
strengthen Ohio’s STEM community as we came together to celebrate
the successes of the school year and share solutions.”
At the conference, the OSLN recognized outstanding teachers,
school leaders, and education advocates who advance quality STEM
education in Ohio through a series of STEM Excellence Awards.
Details on the awardees are below.
The conference also saw the recognition of two schools earning
STEM/STEAM designation for the first time. The designation,
conferred by the Ohio STEM Committee, marks a school as a statewide
model for high quality STEM instruction. Incarnate Word Academy in
Parma Heights, Ohio and Indian Hill High School in Cincinnati,
Ohio. Accepting the honors were Principal Steffany Congelio on
behalf of Incarnate Word Academy and Principal Jeff Damadeo on
behalf of Indian Hill High School.
2024 STEM Excellence Award Winners
- Excellence in STEM Teaching Award: Recognizes a teacher
who exemplifies integrated, STEM-infused teaching strategies and
classroom innovation, and whose work has led to positive student
learning outcomes. This awardee engages students in inquiry-based
learning to develop creativity, teamwork, communication, and
problem-solving skills.
- Awarded to Marisa Saelzler of Chapman Elementary School in
Dublin, Ohio
- Excellence in STEM Leadership Award: Recognizes a
school-level, district, or regional leader with a proven
track-record of developing effective STEM programs. This awardee
supports and encourages teachers and schools to continually infuse
STEM teaching strategies and embrace classroom innovation.
- Awarded to Stephanie Lammlein, founding principal and current
chief academic officer of Bio-Med Science Academy in Rootstown,
Ohio
- Excellence in STEM Partnership Award: Recognizes an
established partnership that prioritizes a commitment to STEM
education. Partners may include industry, higher education,
community partner, or a partnership within the arts.
- Awarded to Drive Ohio and Marysville Early College High
School
- Outstanding Service Award: Honors one individual each
year who goes above and beyond their role to advance access to
quality STEM education for all Ohio students.
- Awarded to Dr. Howard Greene of the Ohio State University,
StarLab and George Washington Carver Science Park
About the Ohio STEM Learning Network
The Ohio STEM Learning Network is committed to helping the State
of Ohio inspire and train the next generation of innovative
leaders. The network operates as a public-private partnership
between the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce and
Battelle.
About Battelle
Every day, the people of Battelle apply science and technology
to solving what matters most. At major technology centers and
national laboratories around the world, Battelle conducts research
and development, designs and manufactures products, and delivers
critical services for government and commercial customers.
Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio since its founding in 1929,
Battelle serves the national security, health and life sciences,
and energy and environmental industries. For more information,
visit https://www.battelle.org/.
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