Leading Minds Join 2013 Conference Speaker Lineup

Leading Minds Guide the Way at 2013 Conference U.S. News STEM Solutions brings the brightest and boldest minds in education, business and government together to discuss and solve the most relevant issues facing STEM education and employment. The 2013 conference will feature a lineup of high-impact speakers that will inspire and challenge attendees to deliver innovative solutions to fill jobs now and impact the strength of the U.S. STEM workforce for years to come.

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Sign-up now for the 2013 conference, which features a variety of exciting speakers, experts, and topics. From the gender gap and new math and science standards to upgrades in vocational training and the promise of MOOCs, the comprehensive lineup serves up a wealth of solutions and success stories. Highlights include:

Opening Ceremony ? Join Margaret Spellings, Senior Advisor, U.S. Chamber of Commerce and former U.S. Secretary of Education, and other esteemed experts as they examine the key drivers of change in STEM education and workforce development. The Great Debate ? Don?t miss Arthur Levine, Ph.D.,President of the Woodrow Wilson Fellowship Foundation, Nina Rees, President & CEO, National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, and other leading minds as they debate the challenges at the forefront of the STEM crisis. The Gender Gap ? Learn how higher education is leading the way in reversing the gender gap in STEM from luminaries such as Linda P.B. Katehi, Ph.D., Chancellor, University of California-Davis, Maria Klawe, Ph.D., President, Harvey Mudd College, Bevlee Watford, Ph.D., Director, Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity, Virginia Tech, and Maria Zuber, Ph.D., Vice President for Research, E.A. Griswold Professor of Geophysics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Blending Learning and Flipped Classrooms ? Get the inside scoop on flexible learning environments and other innovative teaching techniques from Jon Bergmann, Lead Technology Facilitator, Joseph Sears School, Matthew Peterson, Ph.D., Co-Founder and Chief Technical Officer, MIND Research Institute, and Heather Staker, Education Senior Research Fellow, Innosight Institute.

To see the complete list of confirmed speakers and register, visit http://www.USNewsStemSolutions.com.