K-12 STEM Symposium Video: FCPS Opportunities in STEM
At the 2016 K-12 STEM Symposium, Dr. Evan Glazer of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, Kritika Singh of Malaria Free World, and Scott Settar of Technology and Engineering Education and STEAM Integration spoke about opportunities in STEM within the Fairfax County Public Schools. Ed Swallow of The Aerospace Corporation moderated the panel
2016 K-12 STEM Symposium Video: Keynote Address by Dr. Evan Glazer
Dr. Evan Glazer, the principal of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, was the keynote speaker at the 2016 K-12 STEM Symposium. Pooja Chandrashekar, now a Harvard student, introduced Glazer, her former principal. Pooja is the founder of the national nonprofit ProjectCSGIRLS, which works to close the tech gender gap. She emphasized that Glazer
2016 K-12 STEM Symposium Keynote Panel Highlight: Pooja Chandrashekar, Dr. Evan Glazer
Pooja Chandrashekar, a 2015 graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) and current freshman at Harvard University, introduced TJHSST Principal Dr. Evan Glazer by explaining how he impacted her life. “His endless support of science and technology programs has been incredibly important in pushing and empowering TJ students forward, and celebrating their
K-12 STEM Symposium Segment Airs on Channel 7’s “Government Matters”
On Sunday, March 6, Channel 7’s “Government Matters” segment featured Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology’s Kritika Singh, student and CEO of Malaria Free World. Singh discussed entrepreneurship, her interest in science and mathematics, as well as the upcoming K-12 STEM Symposium on March 12. A variety of labs and high-tech tools, Thomas Jefferson
2016 K-12 STEM Symposium Speaker Spotlight: Keynote Speaker Dr. Evan Glazer of Thomas Jefferson HS to Discuss Opportunities in STEM
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) Principal Dr. Evan Glazer will serve as one of the 2016 K-12 STEM Symposium keynote speakers for the March 12 event. The theme for the 2016 program is “Opportunities in STEM.” Glazer was honored at last year’s STEM Symposium by WashingtonExec Founder and CEO JD Kathuria. “I was honored
Preview of 2016 K-12 STEM Symposium: Opportunities in STEM Theme
It takes a community of teachers, mentors, parents and local leaders to nurture a child’s curiosity of the STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields. The K-12 STEM Symposium is for elementary, middle school and high school students interested in learning more about computer coding, space, 3D printing, drones, healthcare or chemistry through hands on
2015 K-12 STEM Symposium Co-Keynote Speakers Dr. Evan Glazer and Lou Von Thaer
Keynote speaker Dr. Evan Glazer, Principal of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (Twitter: @TJColonials), addressed the 2015 K-12 STEM Symposium on Saturday, March 7, in a speech entitled, “The Tiger, Dolphin, and Jellyfish Parent – Which One is Best for STEM?”. He discussed the extent to which parents should encourage their student to
Keynote Speaker Dr. Evan Glazer Talks 2015 K-12 STEM Symposium Theme: The Parent Factor: How to Engage Your Children in STEM
The 2015 K-12 STEM Symposium: The Parent Factor: How to Engage Your Children in STEM, scheduled for March 7 at the Nysmith School, in Herndon, Va., will feature keynote speaker Dr. Evan Glazer, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Principal. WashingtonExec spoke with Dr. Glazer about his upcoming speech, which is entitled, “The Tiger, Dolphin,
SAVE THE DATE: 2015 K-12 WashingtonExec STEM Symposium, March 7, 2015, with Presenting Sponsor Leidos
The WashingtonExec STEM Council’s will host the 2015 K-12 STEM Symposium on March 7, 2015, at the Nysmith School for the Gifted, in Herndon, to bring together industry and government executives, students, teachers and nonprofit organizations for the rallying purpose of expanding the dwindling STEM pipeline. The theme for the event is “Get informed. Get excited. Get started.”
Meet TJHSST’s Satvika Kumar, Learning Pathways Project Inc. Founder and Principal
Founded in early 2013 by Satvika Kumar, Learning Pathways Project (LPP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering, educating and leading young girls in science and technology and reduce the gender gap in STEM education. WashingtonExec interviewed Kumar about LPP, the misconceptions girls have about STEM topics and her thoughts on what the public needs to
WashingtonExec’s Weekly E-Magazine: News You Need to Know
This time of year is a busy one for government contractors, but we’re happy to bring you a brief re-cap of the week’s most noteworthy news. In case you missed it, here are our top stories from the week of Oct. 13: GovCon Award nominee Anne Altman, of IBM, discussed her 30-plus year career with
Dr. Evan Glazer Talks tjSTAR: a Symposium for Students to Showcase STEM Projects and Explore Future Career Paths
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) is hosting its annual symposium to advance research in science and technology on May 23rd. tjSTAR, a day-long event hosted by TJHSST’s upperclassmen and various local sponsors, will showcase top senior-class projects and will also expose students to STEM-related fields and career paths. We sat down
Dr. Glazer, Principal of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, Kicks-Off WashingtonExec STEM Council, Discusses Building Tomorrow’s Leaders
WashingtonExec is pleased to announce the formation of the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Council. The Council was created to provide a forum for effective interaction in our area between government, government contracting, academia, and like-minded parents to strengthen the national security STEM workforce. The U.S. is not turning out the engineering students needed
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