What is art's connection to scientific and engineering practices? Join us as we discuss the connection of art to science, technology, engineering and math in K-12 classrooms with our special guest Dr. Stephen Immerman, president of Montserrat College of Art. After 30 years at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and 7 years as president of Montserrat College of Art, Dr. Immerman shares his unique perspective on the intersection between arts and sciences, and how the intersection can play out for K-12.
• Beyond aesthetics: What is art?
• Why STEM educators are welcoming art and calling it "STEAM"
• How art education can leverage science and engineering practices
• Where you can get involved in the national movement from STEM to STEAM
Who should attend: K-12 teachers, principals, parents, out-of-school-time programs, educator preparation programs and administrators
