Louisiana Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Advisory Council public meetings in 2024
4 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Louisiana Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Advisory Council
The Louisiana STEM (LASTEM) Advisory Council will hold its fourth quarterly meeting of 2024 at Louisiana Tech University. The agenda includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes, an update from the Region 8 STEM Center, presentations from the Louisiana Department of Education and the National Science Foundation, and a report on LASTEM activities including a budget overview and recent conference participation.
- Approval of 3rd Quarter Meeting Minutes
- Update from Region 8 STEM Center by SCILS Director Cathi Cox-Boniol
- Presentation by Jamie Mixon, Computer Science and STEM Supervisor from Louisiana Department of Education
- Presentation by Dr. Bonnie Green, Expert, Directorate for STEM Education from National Science Foundation
- LASTEM report including Budget Overview, 2024 Summit Report-Out, and updates from STEM Learning Ecosystems and National Science Teachers Association
The council met on November 14, 2024, but did not obtain a quorum. No substantive decisions were made, and the approval of previous meeting minutes was deferred to 2025.
- Tabled approval of third-quarter meeting minutes due to lack of quorum
Louisiana Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Advisory Council
The Louisiana Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Advisory Council is meeting to approve minutes, hear updates from Region 9 STEM Center and the Louisiana Department of Education, and discuss upcoming events including the 2024 Summit and LSTA/NSTA conference. The meeting includes a tour of the LIGO facility.
- Update from Region 9 STEM Center on future direction and Energize Computer Science Training Initiative outcomes
- Louisiana Department of Education presentation on Fast Forward program
- Discussion of 2024 Summit registration and sponsorship opportunities
- LIGO Science Education Center overview
The Council approved the minutes from its first-quarter meeting. Members received updates on the Region 9 STEM Center's computer science training and the Louisiana Department of Education's 'Grow, Achieve, and Thrive' initiative.
- Approved first-quarter meeting minutes
Louisiana Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Advisory Council
The council will meet at the Sci-Port Discovery Center to receive updates from various educational and regional organizations. Discussions include reports from the Region 7 STEM Center, the Louisiana Department of Education, Cyber.org, and Bossier Parish Community College.
- Introduction of new council members
- Update from Region 7 STEM Center
- Louisiana Department of Education update on LASTEM Centers
- Cyber.org presentation
- Bossier Parish Community College update
Louisiana Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Advisory Council
The Louisiana STEM Advisory Council is meeting to receive updates from the Capital Area STEM Center, review the LASTEM Summit, and hear presentations from Ochsner Clinical School and the Louisiana Afterschool Network. The council will also approve previous meeting minutes and discuss collaborations such as Ignite! LDOE and the LASTEM Toolkit.
- Update from Capital Area STEM Center on Ignite! LDOE collaboration
- Review of LASTEM Summit
- Presentation from Ochsner Clinical School by Director Sue Barrosse
- Louisiana Afterschool Network update on LASTEM Toolkit and Million Girl Moonshot
- Approval of 4th quarter meeting minutes
The Council approved the fourth-quarter meeting minutes. Members received updates on the Capital Area STEM Network Center, the 2024 LASTEM Summit, and various educational partnerships. No other substantive votes were taken.
- Approved fourth-quarter meeting minutes