Kamau Bobb Joins as Plenary Speaker
Bobb joins to share his expertise in STEM education, equity in computing, and the impact of structural conditions on American life.
Conference
Undergraduate STEM Reform ... What's Next?
Transforming STEM Higher Education Conference
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Arlington, VA
Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport Hotel
About the Conference
AAC&U and its Project Kaleidoscope (PKAL) are pleased to announce the 2024 Transforming STEM Higher Education Conference, a seven-star professional development experience that advances undergraduate STEM education reform by providing a national platform for the diverse perspectives and experiences of STEM faculty, particularly those from historically marginalized groups and institutions, to be inserted into national STEM reform discourse. This conference offers attendees a chance to disseminate curricular innovations, build community, co-learn, and gain capacity for manipulating the many levers of change that can positively influence institutional and individual transformation.
This year's conference will take place at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport Hotel, 2799 Richmond Highway, Arlington, VA 22202.
Highlights
David Hall Returns as Plenary Speaker
Attend his inspiring plenary, "What Now: For Ourselves, Our Institution, and This Nation?" Explore STEM reform, leadership, and humanity in this thought-provoking address.
Leslie Gonzales Joins as Plenary Speaker
Hear Gonzales, a passionate advocate for equity in higher education, share insights on what's next for STEM reform and how we can work together to foster meaningful change.
Dates to Remember
Conference Begins
Conference Ends
Explore Session Themes
The AAC&U Transforming STEM Higher Education Conference showcases dynamic conversations and groundbreaking work in STEM education. This year’s sessions are designed to tackle critical issues and innovative solutions across various areas of STEM. Here’s a glimpse into the overarching themes you’ll explore at the conference:
Discover how artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and other cutting-edge technologies are being leveraged to enhance student outcomes, improve teaching practices, and prepare students for the future of STEM fields.
Sessions under this topic will focus on how to create environments that foster students' sense of belonging, identity, and persistence in STEM disciplines, from undergraduate research experiences to peer-led learning communities.
Explore new approaches to teaching and learning in STEM that prioritize active learning, inclusive pedagogies, and evidence-based practices. Sessions will highlight how instructors are rethinking traditional methods to create engaging and equitable STEM classrooms.
Questions?
For questions or additional information about the Transforming STEM Higher Education Conference, please email [email protected].
Program Office
Office of Undergraduate STEM Education
Through its Office of Undergraduate STEM Education (OUSE), AAC&U works to empower institutions of higher education to catalyze higher education reform in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).