About STEMapalooza
October 16-17, 2009
Luncheon keynote speaker- Colonel Fred Gregory, former NASA Astronaut. Introduction given by- Colorado Lieutenant Governor Barbara O’Brien.
Video showcase of STEMapalooza 2008
Pictures from STEMapalooza 2008
Governor Bill Ritter's speech at the 2008 STEMapalooza
Information on Race to the Top
KIDS, All Ages, Bring Your Parents!!
Mark your calendars! STEMapalooza is a two-day event that is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, October 16th and 17th, 2009, 9am to 4pm, at the Colorado Convention Center featuring over 100 exhibitors from around the state of
The goal of STEMapalooza is to bring industry, educational institutions and organizations together to:
- Create urgency and enthusiasm about the need for continuous and rigorous STEM education focused on the needs of the economy
- Develop awareness of opportunities in STEM education in
- Engage policy makers and the media in the STEM conversation
- Develop networks and partnerships among STEM providers
- Connect employers and job seekers with the thousands of available jobs/internships/externships that utilize STEM education and skills
- Highlight successes and generate a forum for sharing STEM practices across stakeholder groups
- Take responsibility for improving competitiveness in the international arena of STEM education
Participating Groups
- Scout Troups (First 500 boy scouts and girls scouts dressed in uniform will receive a badge)
- Kindergarten through high school students
- University students
- Parents and family members
- Teachers, counselors and school administrators
- Corporate and non-profit leaders
- Elected officials
- Regional, national, and international corporations with offices in the state of Colorado