Author ORCID Identifier
0009-0005-3982-2567
Organization/School Name
Greater Newark STEM Ecosystem
Grade Level Represented
Elementary
, Middle School
, High School
, Post Secondary
, Other
Files
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Document Type
Report
Description
In January 2026, GNSE convened ecosystem partners for a co-design session focused on identifying shared challenges, opportunities, and near-term actions to strengthen STEM education and career-connected learning. Participants engaged in small-group discussions to surface barriers, enablers, and potential areas for coordinated action.
Publication/Submission Date
Winter 2-2026
Keywords
STEM, careers, workforce, education, small group, outcomes, workshops, career-connected learning, professional development
Disciplines
Academic Advising | Curriculum and Instruction | Educational Leadership | Educational Methods | Educational Technology | Elementary and Middle and Secondary Education Administration | Elementary Education | Gender Equity in Education | Higher Education Administration | Other Educational Administration and Supervision | Secondary Education | Teacher Education and Professional Development | Urban Education
Creative Commons License
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Recommended Citation
Schenker, Brad, "Greater Newark STEM Ecosystem - 2026 Convening - Small Group Outcomes & Action Plan" (2026). STEM for Success Showcase. 110.
https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/stemshowcase/110
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Academic Advising Commons, Curriculum and Instruction Commons, Educational Leadership Commons, Educational Methods Commons, Educational Technology Commons, Elementary and Middle and Secondary Education Administration Commons, Elementary Education Commons, Gender Equity in Education Commons, Higher Education Administration Commons, Other Educational Administration and Supervision Commons, Secondary Education Commons, Teacher Education and Professional Development Commons, Urban Education Commons
Comments and Acknowledgments
This document was authored by Brad Schenker, co-lead and coordinator for the Greater Newark STEM Ecosystem. AI tools assisted in efficiently gathering, scanning and organizing group artifacts, and was a thought-partner in the writing process. This final document is grounded in the group artifacts, the author’s direct experiences, and interactions with STEM education stakeholders nationwide.