On Stage: Transforming STEAM Learning Experiences to Solve Global Challenges
This talk will engage the participants to learn about transformative practices in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) to enhance their 21st century skills for solving global challenges.
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Padmanabhan (PADHU) Seshaiyer
Dr. Padmanabhan Seshaiyer is the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs for the College of Science, the Director of COMPLETE (Center for Outreach in Mathematics Professional Learning and Educational Technology) and a tenured professor in Mathematical Sciences at George Mason University. During the last decade, Dr. Seshaiyer initiated and directed a variety of educational programs including graduate and undergraduate research, K-12 outreach, teacher professional development, and enrichment programs to foster the interest of students and teachers in STEAM at all levels. Dr. Seshaiyer is one of the Nifty-Fifty speakers and an X-STEM Symposium Speaker for the USA Science and Engineering Festival and is involved in multiple global STEAM collaborative projects and training programs that engage students and faculty from across the globe.