The first annual "Hands-On, Minds-On" STEM Summit is a single-day experiential convening designed for formal and informal educators working to increase STEM literacy for youth of all ages. Summit participants will explore the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis through the lens of STEM while engaging with experienced practitioners and experts from across STEM fields.

Summit participants will get HANDS-ON & MINDS-ON across the entire STEM Summit by:

• Learning how to leverage the latest neuroscience to turn their vision into a reality during the interactive keynote

• Engaging in interactive sessions demonstrating research-based instructional strategies for the Indiana STEM and Science standards

• Expanding their awareness of STEM careers & technology through engagement opportunities with STEM experts

• Igniting their curiosity while exploring resources in the STEM Playground

• Interacting with regionally based STEM Ecosystem advisory boards and leads

Join us for this fun-filled day of experiential, real-world learning that will enrich, excite, and engage your love of STEM while sparking new ideas for developing critical thinking & problem-solving skills with the youth you serve.

Registration for the STEM Summit is only $45 which provides participants with:

• Full STEM Summit Access

• Full-day admittance (w/free parking) to the Children's Museum of Indianapolis 

• Grab & Go Breakfast

• Discount coupon for Coffee at the Museum Cafe

• Interactive Keynote Experience

• Access to over 40 STEM sessions + STEM related onsite special events & exhibits

• Lunch in the Museum Cafe

• Swag bag goodies

• Scavenger Hunt Raffle Entry & Chance to Win Raffle Basket 

• Book & Swag Giveaways

• Access to the STEM Playground 

• Awesome networking opportunities

Need some funding support to get you to the summit? Check out this College, Career, and Counseling Initiative Professional Development Grant from the Indiana Youth Institute (IYI) for up to $750 that can pay for your registration fee & hotel or mileage! 

Click below to register to attend. Registration closes at Noon on July 24th.

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