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Saturday, May 4 • 2:45pm - 4:15pm
How Can Washington Increase and Sustain Students of Color and Women in STEM?

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By 2030, two thirds of jobs in Washington state will require foundational STEM literacy or a STEM credential. We know there will be a significant gap between available STEM jobs and the graduates with the credentials to fulfill them, one that is even larger for historically underrepresented students. Forty years ago, the Washington state legislature created Washington MESA to increase the number students of color and women in STEM fields. In this session, panelists will discuss how our state, a major STEM industry hub, is doing with this goal and what it will take to support students to enter and sustain in these fields. Hear from current charter public school students pursuing STEM studies and a professional in the STEM industry about what they experienced in the classroom and beyond to support their journeys to STEM.
Speakers
avatar for Ezari Chandler

Ezari Chandler

Student, Rainier Prep
My name is Ezari Chandler and I attend Rainier Prep as an eighth grader. One of my biggest aspirations in life is to become a design engineer. I plan to apply to the University of Washington and major in Human Centered Design and Engineering while minoring in Business. I want to use... Read More →
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Tim Tran

Assistant Principal, Rainier Prep
Tim Tran is excited to move back to the Pacific Northwest where he grew up to work at Rainier Prep.  He is a proud Vietnamese American and loved growing up with his huge Vietnamese family, including over 30 cousins.  Tim loves working with students and helping them grow and experience... Read More →
avatar for Vicente Arroyos

Vicente Arroyos

WA MESA Alum, UW Doctoral Student & founder of AVELA - A Vision for Engineering Literacy & Access
I am a Ph.D. student in Computer Science & Engineering at the University of Washington (UW), working with Vikram Iyer. . Before I joined the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering, I did my Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering at UW, where I researched origami structures... Read More →
avatar for Keelayna Ballard

Keelayna Ballard

Student, Spokane International Academy
My name is Keelayna Ballard. I am a Junior at Spokane International Academy and I also attend NewTech Skill Center for Pre-Dental. I have been at SIA for the last 7 years. My decision to go into the dental field was based on my having such nice teeth, I want to give others the confidence... Read More →


Saturday May 4, 2024 2:45pm - 4:15pm PDT
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