Virtual STEAM

🌟 Join Us Virtually at the STEAM Fair! 

Can't make it to Chicago? No problem! You're invited to join us for the virtual option of the STEAM Fair on Saturday, April 27th, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CT via Teams.

Here's what you can expect:

Hybrid Keynote Presentation (9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. CT) - Join Danny Kim, the Founder and CTO of FullArmor Corp, and CEO of Quest Institute (Quest for Excellence – K-12 STEAM Education (q4excellence.com)) for an inspiring keynote presentation to kick off the event! Please join us 15 min prior to the event start if at all possible. 

Hybrid Microsoft Panel Discussion on Careers (9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. CT) - Gain valuable insights into Microsoft careers during our panel discussion as we lean into their career journey stories, lessons learned, and perspectives gained. The panel will feature:

1. Jeffrey Gettis | LinkedIn - General Manager Customer Success - West Midwest Region at Microsoft
2. Mike Brevard | LinkedIn - National Azure Solutions Lead - US Financial Services at Microsoft
3. Andrew Prescott III | LinkedIn - E-Commerce Marketing Manager, CSO Gaming, Xbox at Microsoft
4. Jean Park | LinkedIn, Principal Technical Program Manager, Critical Env Systems Intelligence at Microsoft

Virtual Teams-Only Workshops (10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. CT) - Participate in a variety of workshops tailored to your interests, including:

1. 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. CT | Career Path for Technology - Shailesh Tiwari | LinkedIn, Cloud Engineer at Microsoft
2. 10:30 a.m. -  11:00 a.m. CT | Meet the CoPilot - Your Everyday AI Companion - Jay Cohen | LinkedIn, Senior Customer Success Account Manager at Microsoft (Copilot (microsoft.com))
3. 11:00 a.m. -  11:30 a.m. CT | Generative AI - Jennifer Snoddy | LinkedIn, Senior Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft 
4. 11:30 a.m. -  12:30 p.m. CT |  AI Overview for Students - Yash Purohit | LinkedIn, Principal PM Manager/Director and Yuti Purohit, Founder & President of AI4teens

Don't miss out on this opportunity to engage with STEAM content and industry professionals from the comfort of your own home!  Sign up to join us virtually and gain access to all the exciting workshops and discussions. Plus, all STEAM Fair registrants and virtual attendees will receive recordings of the event to watch at their convenience.

• Date: Saturday, 4/27/24
• Time: 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. CT (virtually via Teams meeting; register to receive the Teams meeting link and recording)
• Location: Virtual via Teams 

🌟 Why Attend: STEAM Fair is not just an event; it's an opportunity to unlock your STEAM superpowers, discover new interests, and fuel your passion for innovation. Whether you're a student, a family, or a lifelong learner, there's something for everyone!

🎟️ How to Join: Secure your spot by registering today! For more information, please contact bcgt220@gmail.com

Join us virtually and be a part of the STEAM Fair experience, no matter where you are! 

🤝 Gratitude to Our Partners:

We're thrilled to share that we've been honored with an award from the Microsoft Community Empowerment Fund! Thanks to this incredible support, we can offer our upcoming STEAM event at absolutely no cost to our students. Special thanks to Harper College for graciously providing us with a stunning venue for these engaging and educational experiences. A heartfelt thank you to Microsoft, Quest4Excellence, Harper College, and many STEAM experts and volunteers collaborating with us. Your partnership is invaluable as we strive to empower our students. Together, we're committed to cultivating healthy digital habits, propelling full STEAM ahead, and ensuring our students play an active role in their digital transformation journey.