Dear INFORMS Community,
The INFORMS EOC K-12 Subcommittee and the INFORMS Ambassador Program are excited to invite you to a special virtual panel:
"Student and K-12 Outreach: Insights & Opportunities from ASU"
📅 Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00–11:15 AM MST
🔗 Zoom Link: https://arizona.zoom.us/j/81620886263
Join us for an engaging and inspiring session with four faculty members from Arizona State University as they share their experiences and strategies in K-12 STEM outreach, student mentorship, and university–community partnerships.
🎓 Featured Panelists:
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Dr. Hasti Seifi – Assistant Professor, Computer Science
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Dr. Teresa Wu – President's Professor & Vice Dean, Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
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Dr. Giulia Pedrielli – Associate Professor, Industrial Engineering
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Dr. Bing Si – Associate Professor, Industrial Engineering
💡 Discussion Topics:
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Creative and effective approaches to K-12 STEM engagement
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Mentorship lessons from FURI, SURI, SCENE, and related programs
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Designing high-impact outreach initiatives
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Building sustainable collaborations between universities and schools
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Hands-on outreach examples-from coding workshops to simulation-based games
You are warmly invited to join us, and we kindly encourage you to share this invitation with colleagues, educators, and anyone passionate about STEM education and outreach. Let's work together to inspire and support the next generation of STEM leaders!
Best regards,
Zihan
On behalf of the INFORMS EOC K-12 Subcommittee
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Zihan Zhang
PhD Candidate in Industrial Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta GA
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