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Wednesday, March 1 • 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Breaking the Barriers in Colorado’s Workforce: Opportunities for Women in STEM FILLING

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This panel is brought to us by #FCSW17 Title Sponsor, Comcast. 

According to the National Girls Collaborative Project, “Women make up half of the total U.S. college-educated workforce, but only 29% of the science and engineering workforce.” Why is this? And, what is our responsibility as entrepreneurs and business leaders in breaking down the barriers that exist and create gaps in the STEM workforce? This panel will discuss the diversity gap in the STEM workforce, and will specifically address this subject through the lens of women. Join this panel discussion of local, state and national business and community leaders in developing practical ideas for bridging the STEM workforce divide.
Moderators
avatar for Elise Van Dyne

Elise Van Dyne

Executive Director, Colorado Maker Hub
Elise is Founder and Executive Director of the Colorado Maker Hub Makers are creators in technology, the arts and sciences, and traditional artisan and DIY fields. Elise brought the first maker faire to Colorado in 2013, the NoCo Mini Maker Faire. With experience leading global corporate... Read More →

Speakers
avatar for Dr. Violeta Garcia

Dr. Violeta Garcia

Education Consultant, STEM Learning by Design
If it's related to STEM, Dr. Violeta García knows all about it. Dr. García stays on top of cutting-edge research, methodologies, and anything amusing and educational in the teaching and learning space. She is a leader in STEM in Colorado, and across the nation. Her passion is to... Read More →
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Dr. Barbara Johnson

Research Microbiologist, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Barbara is an untraditional scientist in that she started graduate school at 40 and received her PHD in microbiology at 45. Currently, she is a research microbiologist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Fort Collins, Colorado. She manages production and distribution... Read More →
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Amy Lynch

West Division Vice President of Engineering Operations, Comcast
Amy M. Lynch is West Division Vice President of Engineering Operations.  She, along with her team of over 250 employees, are responsible for the strategic vision and implementation of initiatives related to engineering inclusive of design, construction, and network operations across... Read More →
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Kim McMonagle

Director of Educational Technology, Poudre School District
Kim McMonagle serves as Director of Educational Technology in Poudre school district, Fort Collins Colorado. She believes in sparking the possibilities necessary to transform teaching and learning. Digital tools + highly effective instructional strategies = deeper learning. Kim serves... Read More →
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Kristin Stephens

Fort Collins Councilmember – District 4
Elected on April 7, 2015, Kristin is the City Councilmember for District 4 where she has lived for 20 years. Kristin grew up in the foothills of Southern Colorado and came to Fort Collins to attend CSU. She worked her way through college at a former Old Town landmark, the Stone Lion... Read More →
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Mary West

Product Designer, SparkFun Electronics
Mary West moved from Las Vegas to Boulder in December 2015.  She is a product designer at SparkFun Electronics, an innovative electronics company that brings new products, skills and resources to maker communities. Previously, Mary designed and built battery management systems for... Read More →

Wednesday March 1, 2017 3:30pm - 5:00pm MST
FVC Mesh Fort Collins
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