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ITEST Symposia at AERA

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The AERA Annual Meeting is the largest gathering of scholars in the field of education research. It is a showcase for ground-breaking, innovative studies in a diverse array of areas -- from early education through higher education, from digital learning to second language literacy. It is where to encounter ideas and data that will shape tomorrow's education practices and policies, and where to connect with leading thinkers from the U.S. and around the world.

At the upcoming 2015 Annual Meeting in Chicago (April 16-20), STELAR will facilitate the following sessions with ITEST projects.

"Fostering and Maintaining Students’ STEM Interest Throughout the Educational Pipeline" with ITEST Projects: Design Loft STEM Learning Program, Stanford University; Memphis Virtual STEM Academy at East High School, University of Memphis; Middle School Science Readiness Program, Baylor College of Medicine; Exploring STEM Careers Initiative, Research Assessment Evaluation Partners and San Diego State University.  Saturday, April 18, 10:35am to 12:05pm, Sheraton, Second Level, Superior A 

"Toward Social Justice Through Expansion of STEM Opportunities: The Influence of Afterschool and Summer Programs" with ITEST Projects: CSI: Classroom Student Investigations, Arkansas State University; Visualization Basics, University of Wyoming; Middle School Science Readiness Program, Baylor College of Medicine; Studio STEM, North Carolina State University.  Monday, April 20, 8:15 to 9:45am, Sheraton, Second Level, Arkansas

For more information about the AERA Annual Meeting visit: http://www.aera.net/EventsMeetings/AnnualMeeting/tabid/10208/Default.aspx.