Coalition Hosts Webinar to Examine Virtual Internships During COVID-19

Written By Caroline McKinney

On Wednesday, June 17, the STEM Education Coalition hosted a webinar to highlight various perspectives from organizations that are working to support inclusive and meaningful virtual internship experiences for students and youth in STEM fields during the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants also examined how industry and government can support these opportunities for more students as the pandemic and subsequent recovery unfolds.

Speakers:

  • Frank DeVecchis, Director of University Relations, Diversity & Inclusion, Merck (Introductory Remarks)

  • Michael Ellison, CEO and Founder of Codepath.org

  • Erika Beskar, Central Analog Test and Validation Director, Texas Instruments

  • LaTrease E. Garrison, Executive Vice President, American Chemical Society

  • Jacqueline El-Sayed, Ph.D., Chief Academic Officer, American Society for Engineering Education

  • James Brown, Executive Director, STEM Education Coalition (Moderator)

A recording of the webinar is available here.

Caroline McKinney
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