Woodland Commons, UMass Dartmouth
November 3, 2010. 4-6pm
Refreshments begin at 3:30pm

Participation is free but please register here

Questions to be addressed:
Do you have concerns with the Common Core Standards?
What will be the impact of the STEM Education plan from the MA Governor's STEM Advisory Council?
Are you concerned with the future of education from MA?
Are children learning enough math and science?
How are universities reacting to the national shortage of scientists?
How are local businessess responding?
What is your role?

Our panel of speakers will respond to your questions:
Anthony Sapienza, CEO, JA Apparel Corp. & Joseph Abboud Manufacturing, Chair of the New Bedford Economic Development Council
David Cedrone, Associate Commissioner for Economic and Workforce Development, Executive Director, Governor's STEM Advisory Council
Barbara Libby, State Director of STEM, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Mark Whalen, Engineering Manager, Lockheed Martin Sippican
Ismael Ramirez-Soto, Dean School of Education, Public Policy, & Civic Engagement, UMassD

Moderated by: Stephen Hegedus, Director, Kaput Center

Download Flier (pdf)

Links:

1. Recommendation of Common Core Standards by Commissioner Chester, Resources, and a memo from Board Member Sandra Stotsky
2. "A Foundation for the Future", A plan from the MA Governor's STEM Advisory Council agenda released at Sturbridge, MA on September 28th