Grand Canyon University and Strategic Educational Alliances are proud to host the STEM Innovation Spotlight, an annual event created to shed light on:

  • Innovative ways K-University schools, organizations and individuals are engaging students with successful Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programs
  • Visionary thinking from keynote experts in the field
  • Resources and services that are available from STEM organizations

Join site administrators, teacher leaders, university students, professors, business and organizational leaders to network, share and learn from respected STEM leaders and educators. Celebrate with us amazing STEM initiatives throughout our state as we hear from this year's STEM Innovation Spotlight winners. Identify valuable resources that can assist your school and community in engaging your students to become tomorrow's problem solvers!

If you have any questions, contact Kathryn Scott at [email protected]

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There is no charge for this event. For your convenience, there will be many eateries open for lunch on GCU Lopes Way.

Location: GCU Arena
Date: Jan. 17, 2018
Time: 8:30 am Complimentary Breakfast, 9 am - 3 pm Program


Nominate an Innovator to Be Spotlighted

Do you know an organization, school or individual who has exemplified innovation and creativity in bringing STEM to their school or community? Nominate them today to be featured at this STEM Innovation event! Self-nominations are welcome! All nominations must be received by Friday, Dec. 15, 2017.

Nominate Here

Business and Organization Sponsorship and Support Opportunities

To secure a sponsorship opportunity listed below, please contact [email protected]. We kindly request businesses and organizations have a minimum sponsorship of $50 while the event is free to our school partners. Sponsorship information must be received by Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018 for inclusion in materials.

Come share the various STEM-oriented ways that you serve and support Arizona schools, teachers and students! For a $50 sponsorship, businesses will be highlighted in our STEM Innovation Resource Guide and given a table to meet and network with school leaders searching for new and innovative ways to bring STEM education to their schools. The directory will highlight the types of resources that you may offer:

  • Experienced and expert speakers
  • Employee volunteers for school events
  • Field trips
  • Professional development events for educators
  • Curricular materials
  • Mentorship for clubs and activities
  • Sponsorship, grant and funding opportunities
  • Education-focused special events and more

Can't attend? You can still impact schools by providing your information to be included in our STEM Innovation Resource Guide.

* Businesses and organizations are asked to donate a prize that will be part of the participant raffle occurring throughout the day.

Opening Keynote - $2,000
Closing Keynote - $1,500
Also Includes:

  • Full page Resource Guide listing with logo
  • Name spotlighted in Welcome/Introduction
  • Name recognition displayed throughout event on digital signboard
  • Double table for Networking & Resource Fair
  • Three slide presentation
  • Sponsor will provide raffle prize

$250
Also Includes:

  • Full page Resource Guide listing with logo
  • Name spotlighted in Welcome/Introduction
  • Name recognition displayed throughout event on digital signboard
  • Double table for Networking & Resource Fair
  • Three slide presentation
  • Sponsor will provide raffle prize

$50
Includes:

  • Full page Resource Guide listing with logo
  • Table for Networking & Resource Fair
  • Three slide presentation
  • Sponsor will provide raffle prize

STEM Innovation Spotlight Registration