This Kauffman Policy Forum explores how policymakers and entrepreneurs can work together to encourage women and girls to pursue educations and careers in STEM fields.
This event has ended.
The #EachforEqual in STEM Education Policy panel is a part of Each for Equal Month @ 1871 and is hosted in partnership with the Kauffman Foundation.
The panel will focus on identifying how creating a more equitable education system (specifically for young women and girls in STEM education) will increase diversity in the tech industry and drive our future economy. We will be discussing what policies (local and national) are successfully enabling girls and women to pursue STEM careers as well as where entrepreneurs can help fill gaps.
Panelists include:
Kate Grossman - Senior Editor, Education - WBEZ Chicago
Mary Hadley- Executive Director - MakerGirl
Natasha Smith - Walker, Executive Director - Project Exploration
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT WILL NOW CONSIST OF A VIRTUAL PANEL TAKING PLACE ONLINE. Join the panel through this Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/489064581. We advise you log on at 8:30 AM to work out any kinks before the panel begins at 8:45 AM. Remember to mute yourself!
