The driving goal of this conference is to develop strategies that engage under-represented students in Polar STEM and provide them with a better understanding of field and non-field career pathways in Polar STEM. The conference is being hosted by the University of Maine in collaboration with the Juneau Icefield Research Program (JIRP), and is open to STEM educators and scientists with an interest in developing and integrating Earth systems science, field education, and classroom curriculum.

This conference is intended for:

1. Upward Bound or other Department of Education funded professional engaged in science education 
2. High school STEM educator 
3. Higher institution STEM scientist and educator
4. Outdoor and experiential education professional

Please consider joining us for this conference! Space via zoom or in-person will be limited. Additionally, a limited amount of funding is available for attendee travel support and lodging in Juneau.  If you are interested in attending the conference virtually or in-person, please fill out the interest form by 19 June.

More details are on the conference website. 

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