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The STEMtech conference is an international convening focused on increasing student access, success, and completion in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Over 400 sessions emphasize improving STEM education, better aligning educational systems, addressing local workforce needs, and exploring technology's role in teaching and learning processes.

College and university faculty members, K-12 teachers, administrators, government officials, and community and business representatives involved in STEM education and information technology are invited to share and explore research, best practices, and ideas with their colleagues from around the world.

Opening Keynote Speaker		Closing Keynote Speakers
Jeanne Beliveau-Dunn		Celeste Fenton	Brenda Ward Watkins
Vice President and General Manager Learning@Cisco Cisco Systems, Inc.		Director Faculty Professional Development Center for Innovative Teaching and Technology	Instructional Designer Hillsborough Community College

Highlighted for the 2013 STEMtech conference are sessions about implementing STEM education in a manner that reflects the interdependence of STEM subjects, as well as sessions about partnerships involving school districts, community colleges, four-year institutions, and business and industry to provide a comprehensive community-based approach to STEM education.

Sessions at the 2013 STEMtech conference are presented in the following tracks:

• Health and Science
• Energy, Environment, Natural Resources, and Sustainability
• Mathematics, Engineering, and Architecture
• Manufacturing, Industry, Agriculture, and Aerospace
• Technology, Multimedia, and Telecommunications
• Recruiting, Retaining, and Transitioning Students Into STEM Programs
• The Integration of STEM and the Liberal Arts
• Technology Systems and Applications
• E-Learning Resources