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Advancing California’s Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Innovation Ecosystem

October 14, 2010

Presentations courtesy of speakers and panelists. Right-click to download the linked files to your computer.

Opening Remarks

• Mohammad H. Qayoumi, President, Cal State East Bay (PDF)

Legislative Report Update

• Susan Hackwood, Executive Director, California Council for Science and Technology

Panel 2:

How Can the Integration of Technology in Higher Education More Effectively, and Measurably, Educate and Train P-20 Students and the New Workforce?

• "ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ Perspectives," Elizabeth Ambos, Assistant Vice Chancellor of Research Initiatives and Partnerships, ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ
• Michael Looney, Vice President Vertical Markets, WolframAlpha LLC
• "IBM's Vision for the Educational Continuum: K-12 & Universities & LLL," James Spohrer, Director, IBM University Programs Worldwide
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An Industry Perspective

• "Clean Energy Technology Implications," Brian Steel, Vice President Corporation Development, PG&E Corporation

Panel 4: How Can the Innovation Ecosystem Model be Used to Create Regional Hubs of Applied Research and Development to Enable Institutions of Higher Education to Work with Regional Entrepreneurs and Companies?

• "The California STEM Learning Network: Building a Better Future," Stephanie Couch, Executive Director, California STEM Learning Network