Schedule for 2024 STEAM Days

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HBCU STEAM Days Schedule
April 17-18, 2024
Washington, D.C.

Wednesday, April 17

6:00 pm
Welcome Reception
2075 Rayburn HOB, Washington, DC 20001

Thursday, April 18
(All events in the Library of Congress Member Room)

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Morning Session with EPA Deputy Administrator Janet McCabe

Congresswoman Adams will convene a discussion with Deputy Administrator McCabe about opportunities for the $600 million allocated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency around Environmental Justice. Deputy Administrator McCabe will share input and expertise about NEW opportunities for HBCU students and their universities around environmental help with project implementation.

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fireside Chat with U.S. Department of Education Deputy Secretary Cindy Marten

Moderated by recent Hampton University graduate, Jessica Simmons, Deputy Secretary Marten will discuss with Congresswoman Adams, the U.S. Department of Education’s “You Belong in STEM” program.” They will also discuss the department’s efforts to assist HBCUs in exploring and upgrading their infrastructure while highlighting (2023 & 2024 - $100 million) IGNITE appropriations.

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
HBCU & Partners Panel Luncheon

Moderated by Dr. Jewel Bronaugh, President of the 1890 Universities Foundation, HBCU Universities, Colleges, and Challenge Partners will discuss what organizations, schools and universities are doing in the STEM space and the next level of NEW opportunities for students and their universities. Tieisha Smith, of TIAA, Dr. Earl Turner III, of the Pathways Foundation, Valinda Kennedy, of IBM, Dr. Shirley Hymon-Paker, of NCA&T, and Dr. Hacene Boukari, of Delaware State University, will all give presentations.

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Conversations with Congress

Members of Congress summarize and share new opportunities for collaboration and how colleges and universities might better engage with STEAM Caucus members around their agendas.

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For more information contact
the Office of Congresswoman Alma Adams
(202)225-1510

Issues:EducationHistorically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU)