2008 PRISM Conference

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2008 PRISM Conference: Accepting the STEM Challenge

Preparing K-12 Students for Global Competitiveness in the 21st Century 

• September 11-13, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia
• "Save the Date" card: www.gaprism.org/STEMConference

The Georgia Partnership for Reform in Science and Mathematics (PRISM) is an initiative of the University System of Georgia designed to increase science and mathematics achievement for all P-12 students to improve their readiness for post-secondary education and careers by enhancing teacher quality, raising expectations for all stakeholders, and closing achievement gaps.  Awarded to the University System of Georgia in 2003, the initiative is funded by a five-year, $34.6 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and is scheduled to be funded through the school year of 2008.  Most recently, the University System launched a STEM Initiative (Math + Science = Success) as an outgrowth of the lessons learned though the Georgia PRISM Initiative.

In an effort to share the successes of the grant and provide others to share their lessons learned, PRISM will host the 2008 Accepting the STEM Challenge: Preparing K-12 students for Global Competitiveness in the 21st Century conference on September 11-13, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. This conference will provide an opportunity for teams of educators to showcase their STEM work and learn about the successes of similar teams from across the United States.  All involved in education (K-12 teachers and administrators, higher education faculty and administrators, K-12 and IHE state level administrators and policy makers, Business and community leaders) are welcome to attend.  We anticipate a variety of presentations designed to provide the tools needed to help others move their STEM agenda forward. 

A "Save the Date" card is available electronically by visiting www.gaprism.org/STEMConference.

We welcome and encourage the distribution of this announcement to all interested parties.