Hen Hud To Form STEM Hub in Lower Hudson Valley

The following is a press release from the : The Hendrick Hudson School District is excited to announce the formation of the Lower Hudson Valley STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Hub.

The Empire STEM Learning Network, a statewide, community-led collaborative, is driving the formation of interconnected regional STEM hubs across the state with the common goal of advancing STEM education to prepare all students – regardless of their career goals – for college and career success.

STEM hubs have already been formed across the state.  A STEM Hub for the Lower Hudson Valley is currently in its infancy, with the following members:  IBM, Beacon Institute, Mohonk Preserve, the Hendrick Hudson School District, and SUNY’s Office of the Senior Vice Chancellor for Community Colleges and Education Pipeline, which serves as the statewide office of Empire STEM.  We met most recently at IBM in Poughkeepsie, with the outcome being a commitment by all parties to move forward. 

“This is a great opportunity for schools throughout the Lower Hudson Valley to renew their commitment to STEM programs and take part in a great partnership that will benefit students and our communities in innumerable ways,” remarked Superintendent of School, Dr. Daniel McCann.

The next STEM Meeting is scheduled to be held at Hendrick Hudson High School on February 10, 2012.  School Districts from throughout the Lower Hudson Valley have been invited to attend and take part in this great opportunity.