building a culture of tinkering: how museums and corporations can transform education
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This President’s Circle Summit is a high-impact event exploring tinkering and maker environments and how they can shape the next generation of innovators. Distinguished leaders in education, museums, and industry discuss real-world examples of creating trial-and-error environments like maker spaces and their impact on child development and future career pathways. Attendees will also experience tinkering firsthand through an abridged version of the larger Tinkerfest taking place throughout the Museum on October 3rd and 4th. During the showcase, partner organizations and local makers will share their work and host hands-on workshops geared toward a professional audience.
distinguished speakers
practitioner panel:
Rebecca Grabman, Manager of Maker Education, Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
Adam Maltese, Professor of Science Education, Indiana University
Chitra Sharma, Artist + Tinkerer-in-Residence, National Children's Museum
Jasmine Thompson, STEAM Education Manager at MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
Annalise Phillips (moderator), Vice President of Learning + Access, National Children's Museum
industry panel
David Dimmett, President + CEO, Project Lead the Way
Brittany Greer, Founder + Executive Director, Rosie Riveters
Jasper Jung, Executive Director of Global Strategic Initiatives for Global Public Policy, General Motors
Kiryn Hoffman (moderator), President + CEO, National Children’s Museum
agenda
8:00 - 8:20 am – welcome reception
8:20 - 8:40 am – fireside chat
8:40 - 9:15 am – practitioner panel: what it takes to create maker and tinkering environments
9:15 - 10:15 am – tinkering showcase with interactive workshops + networking
10:15 - 11 am – industry panel: investing in innovation + child agency
11 - 11:30 am – closing + networking
This is a National Children's Museum President's Circle event.
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