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Thursday, March 10, 2016
CT-R3: Branching Out: Libraries Growing STEMs
11:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.Michele Farrell, Senior Library Program Officer, Grants to States Program, Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)
Come learn how IMLS National Leadership Grant Awardee, Howard County Library System, is incorporating research into the development of STEM programming for its library branches. With more than 325 STEM classes (e.g., 3D animation, nanotechnology, music/video production, game apps, cybersecurity, green energy, robotics, infectious diseases) completed, get an idea of the framework for project development and delivery. Farrell includes other examples of STEM programming, resources, and ideas.