Third Annual STEM Symposium Coming To Herndon

The Third Annual STEM Symposium is coming to Herndon on March 12th from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm at the Nysmith School for the Gifted. Although many parents understand the importance of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), many are not aware of the many opportunities in the area that are available.
The Symposium brings together educator, mentors, parents, and local leaders to help children develop and nurture a love of STEM fields. Parents will find a variety of camps, after school programs, as well as other alternatives to help their child pursue their interest in STEM activities.
There will be many guest speakers including
• Dr. Sandy Magnus, former Astronaut and Executive Director of American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
• Dr. Evan Glazer, Principal of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
• Eric Schierling, former Fighter Pilot and Program Director at Vencore
• Kritika Singh, Nysmith Alumni, high school student and CEO of Malaria Free World,
• Scott Settar, Program Manager of Technology and Engineering Education and STEAM Integration at Fairfax County Public Schools
• Ed Swallow, Vice President of Vaeros at The Aerospace Corporation
• Pooja Chandrashekar, Nysmith Alumni, student and social entrepreneur
Quick Facts:
• This is the third year running since the initial STEM Symposium in 2014. The event has grown in size and diversity of age ranges, gender and race
• Projected attendance is expected to be over 2,500 parents, kids and teachers.
• Over 40 exhibitors from the business, government, academia and nonprofit sectors will be represented
• Exhibits include 3D printers, drones, flights simulators, physics experiences, heart monitors, topography models, puzzles and many robotics teams
• Over 20 local high school students will present top science fair projects before regional competition in addition to over 100 elementary and middle school students.

Please remember to register your friends and family at www.stemsymposium.com by clicking on the green ‘Register’ link.