STEM Week
Welcome to JA STEM Week!
March 8-11, 2022
Junior Achievement (JA) is excited to share both JA S.H.E. LEADS STEM Summit and JA Tech & Innovation Summit in an extended format that includes flexible mentoring interactions, and recorded content for a full week of STEM career exploration! Students learn from many STEM employees about their jobs, their education, and how their interests drove them into their field. Learn what makes their jobs enjoyable and why they would recommend it for the next generation of STEM leaders.
Take a look at each day's events and be sure to sign-up to schedule the events and times that best fit your needs.
Throughout the Week
STEM Career Mentoring Sessions - Hybrid
9th-12th grade
This event will be a combination of the JA S.H.E. Leads STEM Summit and the JA Tech & Innovation Summit. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a mentoring session with employees (mentors) from STEM-related companies throughout the country. Hear first-hand about their jobs, and the educational path that brought them there.
At a class time of your choosing.
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
JA S.H.E. Leads STEM Summit - Hybrid (Open to all students)
7th - 12th grade
In honor of International Women's Day, and with the theme of Women in Leadership, we are hosting JA's incredible S.H.E. Leads STEM Summit, which focuses on connecting middle and high school students to professional women working in STEM careers. Offering STEM career exploration by engaging in fun, virtual workshops, and discussions with STEM career professionals.
9 am to 10 am - Keynote Speaker, Opening Remarks, and Panelists
At a class time of your choosing have an in-person or virtual STEM workshop presented by corporate volunteer/partners for your entire classroom of students.
Thursday, March 10, 2022
JA Tech & Innovation Summit - Hybrid
7th-12th grade
Middle and high school students are exposed to career paths and insights from the region's leading professionals in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Through workshops, career-driven discussions, and a gallery of innovative projects, students will prepare to launch into the future workforce.
At a class time of your choosing have an in-person or virtual STEM workshop presented by corporate volunteer/partners for your entire classroom of students.
4 pm - 5 pm- Closing Speaker, Closing Remarks, and Panelists
Throughout the Week
STEM Virtual Career Exploration
7th-12th grade
View pre-recorded STEM webinars, workshops and career speakers will be available to middle and high school students from employers such as AT&T, Genentech, John Muir Health, Tesla, and more! The curriculum is available to help support and strengthen the student experience
Available all-day
Each student or classroom can pick and choose which sessions they are interested in attending.
Keynote Speakers
Danielle Lincoln
General Manager of Renewables
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Lizza Diaz
Senior Director, Robert Half
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Panelists
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Lavanya Dewan
Sophia Long
Cecilia Mansilla
Jody Westbrook
STEM Week is presented by:
S.H.E. Leads STEM Summit is presented by:
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