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EAST CONFERENCE 2021

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#PlayOn: Virtual Breakout Sessions

Wednesday, April 1st

11:30 am - 12:00 pm

Video Archive

Global Classroom: EAST across International Borders

EAST is happening everywhere, even across the Atlantic Ocean! In the Global Classroom project, Hellstern Middle School is working with a STEM classroom in Italy that wants to make the classroom more student led. In this session, facilitator Nicole Pena from Hellstern Middle School will discuss the ups and downs of this process.

Speakers

Nicole Pena & Hellstern Middle School

Nicole Pena


Thursday, April 2nd

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Video Archive

Veterans History Project: Stories of our Nation’s Heroes

Learn how the videography skills you learned in EAST can impact a veteran’s life and our Nation’s history. In this session, you will learn how to collect, preserve and make accessible the personal accounts of American military veterans, so that future generations may hear directly from veterans and better understand their selfless service.

Speakers

Col. Anita Deason

Col. Anita Deason


Friday, April 3rd

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Video Archive

Python: How to Get Started and Keep Going

This session is a quick-start guide to Python 3.8 and the tools and resources to become a Python Programmer.

Speakers

Adam Clemons

Adam Clemons


Tuesday, April 7th

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Video Archive

Life After High School

What do you want to know before you make a career choice? Do you want to know how you can get a degree in 2 years or less? Do you want to know about 4 year commitments to career bliss? Do you want to know about free resources and support for entrepreneurs? Come discover your options for life after high school.

Speakers

Mary Beth Hatch

Mary Beth Hatch

Dr. Micheal Gealt

Dr. Micheal Gealt

Anthony Conklin

Anthony Conklin


Wednesday, April 8th

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Video Archive

A Journey Through EAST: From Small Town Arkansas to Network Television

In this webinar, EAST Alum Tevin Wooten will discuss the importance of STEM and utilizing skills developed through EAST to achieve your career goals. Tevin says, "Working and traveling for America's Most Trusted TV News Network (The Weather Channel) may seem fun and games. And at times, it is...but it takes hard work and a solid foundation to get there."

Speakers

Mary Beth Hatch

Tevin Wooten


Thursday, April 9th

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Video Archive

How to Get a Job in Tech

Are you techy? Then this is the session for you! Technology careers are on the rise. Not only is this an innovation and evolving career field, tech skills are needed in nearly every industry. In this session, you will learn about needed certifications and skills. Field experts will share their tips and tricks on how to break through the tech ceiling.

Speakers

Brice Smith

Brice Smith

David Kersey

David Kersey

Sarah Daigle

Sarah Daigle


Friday, April 10th

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Video Archive

Help Me, Help You: The Secret to Community Partnerships

Working with community partnerships is a component of any EAST project. Join Brian Kutsch (Little Rock Zoo), Susie Marks (Arkansas Nurses Association), Robbie Davis (Museum on Main Street with the Smithsonian Institute), and Sydney Thatcher (Museum on Main Street with the Smithsonian Institute) community experts who are actively working with EAST students, for their insights on what makes a successful community partnership.

Speakers

Brian Kutsch

Brian Kutsch

Susie Marks

Susie Marks

Robbie Davis

Robbie Davis

Sydney Thatcher

Sydney Thatcher


Tuesday, April 14th

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Video Archive

Coming Soon

Coding Takes Flight: The Rise of the Female Mentor

In the fall of 2018, Coding Takes Flight was created with a goal of working with 200 young female students on basic coding concepts utilizing drone technology. The program has now successfully worked with over 1100 Springdale students and is striving to become a sustainable mentoring opportunity for our female students. This session will focus on the importance of EMPOWERING through mentoring.

Speakers

Wade Ward

Wade Ward

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