Registration is Open!

  Free Workshop & PD Opportunity for 4-H Agents and K-12 Educators

Sphero is excited to partner with North Carolina 4-H to host a STEM/CS Symposium for 4-H Agents and K-12 educators. Focusing on computational thinking concepts and coding skills, this free professional learning symposium will highlight Sphero's commitment to supporting district implementation of vertically aligned curriculum and activities that align to North Carolina's Computer Science standards. 

Schedule & Event Details

Date, Time, Location

Thursday, May 8, 2025

9:00a ET - 3:15p ET

  NCA&T University Farm Pavilion  

3136 McConnel Rd.

Greensboro, NC 27405

Schedule

  9:00a - 9:30a - Registration + Breakfast

9:30a -10:00a Keynote (Details below)

10:05a -11:15a - Session 1

11:20a - 12:30p - Session 2

12:35p -1:15p - Lunch

1:20p - 2:30p - Session 3

2:35p - 3:15p - Questions & 4H Sphero examples

Included With Registration

Hands-on training

Breakfast & lunch

Professional development hours

Certificate upon completion

Meet Our Keynote Speaker

Dr. Siobahn Grady, North Carolina Central University, Assistant Professor and Program Director of Information Science/Systems

Discussion Topic: Reaching underserved youth audiences in STEM and why that is important for North Carolina 4-H

Dr. Siobahn Grady's remarkable journey began as the first woman to earn a Ph.D. in Computer Science from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in 2018. Currently, she serves as an Assistant Professor and Program Director of Information Science/Systems at the School of Library and Information Sciences at North Carolina Central University. Notably, she heads the Laboratory for Artificial Intelligence and Equity Research (LAIER), co-directs the Center for Data Equity (CODE), and holds the title of an Office e-Learning faculty fellow.

However, Dr. Grady’s pursuits are not confined to academic corridors; she is a vocal advocate for bolstering the representation of women and minorities in computer science. Recognizing the pronounced gender and racial disparities in STEM, she aspires to foster confidence in these groups, aiding them in sculpting a robust STEM identity. Her keynote will focus on reaching underserved youth audiences in STEM and why that is important for North Carolina.