The 2015 Southwest Florida Sustainability Summit takes place April 30th. The event brings together a broad spectrum of local experts for a series of panel discussions and workshops related to planning for a sustainable future for the region. This year’s theme is, “Quality of Life for Today & Tomorrow.” We’ll hear from event speakers and organizers with a focus on exploring the current status and future potential growth of Southwest Florida’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) industries. We’ll also look at local STEM education initiatives from elementary school through higher education for a look at how we’re preparing students to enter careers in STEM fields. We’ll also explore how STEM growth relates to the greater goals of sustainability and a strategic sustainability plan for Southwest Florida.
Guests:
Dr. Steven Brodie, Director of Molecular Genetics and Cytogenetics at NeoGenomics Laboratories in Fort Myers
Laura Frost, Ph.D., Director of the Whitaker Center for STEM Education at FGCU
Rob Moher, President/CEO of the Conservancy of Southwest Florida
Jon Romine, Director of Landscape Architecture at EnSite, Inc. in Fort Myers
Kim Verblaauw, Principal at Gulf Elementary School in Cape Coral
Matt Visaggio, Southwest Florida Sustainability Summit Organizer/Principal, Visaggio Community Consulting