#STEMSummit2022

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PRESENTATION
FLYER
KEYNOTE - Dr. Martha Cantú

Dr. Martha A. Cantu currently serves as Director for the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley GEAR UP project. She most recently served as the Executive Director of College and Career Readiness for the Texas Valley Communities Foundation. Previously she served as the Vice President for Student Affairs at The University of Texas Pan American. Prior to her appointment as vice president, Cantu was the director of UTPA's Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP). The UTPA GEAR UP Project was the second largest grant in the nation and under Cantu's leadership was recognized nationally as a model of best practices by the U.S. Secretary of Education. Her professional experience at UTPA began over twelve years ago as an adjunct faculty member teaching graduate classes in the College of Education.

Her passion for students began in 1985 as an educator in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District and later served as the director of special education for the McAllen Independent School District. Her extensive professional working experience with principals, superintendents, teachers and families in the Rio Grande Valley K-12 school districts has been an important component of student success in the Rio Grande Valley. Cantu received her bachelor, master and doctoral degrees from UTPA.

SCHEDULE & MAP

SCHEDULE-AT-A-GLANCE

Day 1
7:30 am	8:30 am	Arrival & Registration
8:30 am	8:45 am	Welcome
8:45 am	9:30 am	Opening Keynote	Dr. Martha Cantú, University of Texas Pan American GEARUP Program Director
9:30 am	9:45 am	Schedule & Logistics
9:45 am	10:00 am	Exhibitor Break/Transition	Vendor Exhibits & Activities
10:00 am	12:30 pm	AM Seminars	Vendor Exhibits & Activities
12:30 pm	1:45 pm	Lunch on Your Own	Vendor Exhibits & Activities
1:45 pm	4:00 pm	PM Seminars	Vendor Exhibits & Activities

Day 2
7:30 am	8:30 am	Arrival & Registration
8:30 am	10:00 am	Opening STEM Panel
10:00 am	10:30 am	Exhibitor Break / Transition
10:30 am	11:20 am	Breakout Session 1	Vendor Exhibits & Activities
11:30 am	12:20 pm	Breakout Session 2	Vendor Exhibits & Activities
12:30 pm	1:30 pm	Lunch on Your Own	Vendor Exhibits & Activities
1:30 pm	2:20 pm	Breakout Session 3	Vendor Exhibits & Activities
2:30 am	3:20 pm	Breakout Session 4	Vendor Exhibits & Activities
3:30 pm	4:00 pm	Closing & Door Prizes

2022 STEM Summit Conference Map

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Welcome to this year's Summit theme "STEM Games." Thank you for your proposal submissions. We are grateful for all submissions. Session selections were based on the following general topics: - Classroom best practices for K-12 STEM Learning - Increasing access and equity in STEM - Technology integration for the STEM Classroom - STEM outreach and resilience

LOCATION

Isla Grand Beach Resort

500 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597

(956) 761 - 6511

Contact hotel for group rates and discounts.

GROUP CODE

2202RESTEM

Hotel Reservations:

Guestroom reservation deadline is January 17, 2022. Please secure hotel accomodations prior to this date in order to ensure availability as well as the conference rates.

Registrations MUST be recieved on or before above date. Room rates are valid until this date or block is full which ever comes first. Room types are not guaranteed, but accomodated when available. Any rooms not reserved by this date may be available at a higher rate. Any rooms cancelled in less than 72 hours of arrival date and no shows will be charged to the master account or the individual credit cards if provided.

Rates:

Days Wednesday Thursday Friday Room Rates

Dates 2/16/2022 2/17/2022 2/18/2022

Cabanas 25 25 10 $109

Premier Cabana 5 10 0 $159

Condos 5 15 1 $229

Group Code: 2202RESTEM

Event Name: South Texas STEM Summit

Feel free to call the hotel at 956-761-6511 or toll-free 800-292-7704 to speak with the reservation department. Please refer to the Region One STEM Conference in order to receive the discounted rate.

REGISTRATION

CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES

STEM Sessions and Seminars

Select from over 24 sessions and seminars designed to expand your capacity to offer STEM focussed lessons, programs, and outreach initiatives. Sessions will cover a broad range of topics for both educators and administrators seeking practical and field-tested solutions.

Robotics Showcase with Barobo
Gather a campus team and take part in the Robotics showcase featuring Barobo robotics. No pre-registration needed. Simply show up an engage in the robotics arena activities and learn how to use robotics as a learning and motivation tool through course challenges.

Esports and Digital Playground

Visit the STEM eSPORTs and digital teacher playground to explore different stations. Learn at your own pace by engaging in the featured technologies, platforms, and learning activities.

Greenscreen Photo Booth in the Nautilus Room
Related image Take a break, gather your friends, and take group pic with a custom background of your choice. Tweet your experience out on social media and don't forget to include our handle @ESC1STEM and event #STEMSummit2022

Don't Forget to visit the Exhibitor Booths!

Visit with representatives from various STEM organizations to learn and gather information about STEM products and services and signup for free giveaways.

Door Prizes!

Stick around at the end of Day 2 for featured door prizes from various STEM organizations and free giveaways.

EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION

EXHIBITORS

Exhibitor Registration:

Exhibitors are free to display materials and resources during the 2 day event during conference hours (8:00 am to 4:00 pm). If you are interested in serving as a sponsor, please contact Gustavo Perez at gperez@esc1.net or (956) 984-6042 for payment and registration information.

To complete registration, please register using the following link if you have not done so already:

EXHIBITOR REGISTATION