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STEMIEFest sessions included American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation, and English and Spanish open captions. The Q&As also had ASL interpretation and were live captioned. Pre-recordings of sessions are now available. Final production will be available at a later date.
Astronomer/Faculty
Universidad del Sagrado Corazón
Professor at the School of Psychological Science
Oregon State University
Laura Annunziata & Penny Russell, Wolf Trap
Learn how to integrate the arts into STEM education through music, movement, drama, and puppetry. Discover how storytelling and engineering concepts merge in interactive puppet adventures, fostering problem-solving and creative play. Explore active play and dance to make STEM learning fun and dynamic.
Alicia Wooten & Barbara Spiecker, Atomic Hands
This session explores the integration of American Sign Language (ASL) in STEM storybooks to support early childhood development, highlighting how ASL inclusion fosters positive STEM identities and empowers young learners, especially those with disabilities, to engage with STEM in an accessible and playful way.
Jackie Joseph, Research Associate Professor at the University of Denver Positive Early Learning Experiences Center
Join Dr. Jackie Joseph to explore strategies for fostering inclusive early childhood education. Drawing from her expertise and personal experience as a parent of a child with a rare genetic syndrome, Dr. Joseph will share insights on supporting the development of all children.
Michelle DiIeso, STEAM Program Manager & Saki Iwamoto, Health & Wellness Educator, Boston Children’s Museum
Discover how open-ended play cultivates STEM skills. Learn Boston Children's Museum's strategies for supporting diverse young learners, observing their thinking, and helping caregivers nurture their unique abilities. Gain insights into enhancing STEM development through observation.
Doug Clements & Julie Sarama, STEMIE Leadership Team & Marsico Institute, University of Denver
This session introduces the concept of learning trajectories (LTs) for supporting STEM learning in young children, focusing on two specific math LTs, and offers practical strategies for integrating them into teaching practices to make STEM education impactful and accessible for all learners.
Courtney Waring, Director of Education at The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
Learn the difference between reading to children and with them! Explore the "Whole Book Approach," where picture books encourage kids to ask questions, share stories, and build critical-thinking skills, all while deepening their love for art and storytelling.
Hsiu-Wen Yang & Christine Harradine, STEMIE team members, & Sandy Orwig, Early Interventionist collaborator
This session provides educators, early interventionists, and caregivers with essential tools, strategies, and hands-on activities to cultivate STEM in young children, ensuring inclusivity and fostering curiosity and problem-solving in developmentally appropriate ways.
STEMIEFest 2024 Media Cubbies
The media cubbies are collections of videos, media, and resources developed by STEMIE staff, STEM and inclusion experts, museums, and other organizations doing amazing work in the field of early STEM education. Select logos below to learn more and access resources.
