USA: Panasonic Foundation Holds Connections & Conversations: Powering STEAM

The Connections & Conversations: Powering STEAM event hosted by the Panasonic Foundation on July 11th aimed to strengthen community connections and foster understanding of STEAM learning for education stakeholders, particularly focusing on improving educational outcomes for K-12 students in Newark, where PNA's sites are located.

The event featured distinguished experts who discussed various challenges and opportunities related to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) learning in public education in Newark.

The event highlighted the urgency of prioritizing and investing in innovative education pathways for Newark students, including for STEAM education.

Stakeholders stressed the importance of collaboration between educational institutions, corporations, and community organizations. One of the experts commented that "Going forward we will collaborate with stakeholders to use Panasonic Foundation's network with industry partnerships."

The Panasonic Foundation will continue to use company resources to raise the quality of education of children in Newark.