Symposium Raises The Bar For High School Students In Science, Technology, Engineering And Math
The Archer School for Girls, located in the Brentwood community of Los Angeles, will be hosting the school’s second annual STEM SYMPOSIUM: An Exhibition of Independent Student Projects in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math on Saturday, May 24, at 9:30 a.m. on the school’s campus. Archer’s annual STEM Symposium is an opportunity for Los Angeles high school students who have completed independent or small group projects in STEM to present their findings, exchange ideas, and network with peers and industry professionals.
Dr. Sally Shaywitz, M.D., the Audrey G. Ratner Professor in Learning Development at Yale University and author of the book “Overcoming Dyslexia,” will serve as the event’s keynote speaker.
The STEM Symposium will be held on Archer’s campus at 11725 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles. In the opening morning session, which is free and open to the public, attending students will have the opportunity to exchange ideas, network and hear from high-level STEM professionals. Educators then are invited to participate in afternoon workshops with thought-leaders in STEM disciplines, for a fee of $45. The morning session of the Symposium begins at 9:30 a.m. Educator workshops will be offered from 1:00 p.m.
to 3:55 p.m. For details and tickets, visit www.archerstemsymposium.org.