Montana State University will hold a virtual summit Thursday, April 28, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. to focus on providing access to science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM, learning across Montana. The summit will bring together representatives from education, business, after-school programs, government, industry and nonprofits, as well as engaged citizens, to discuss how Montana can continue to build a strong STEM ecosystem across the state.

The STEM Summit features keynote speaker Trisheena Kills Pretty Enemy, an MSU graduate student in microbiology from Crow Agency; a panel of youth from across the state; and interactive breakout sessions. The breakout sessions will allow participants to explore ways to expand STEM experiences in and out of the classroom; create a collaborative framework for more high-quality STEM learning; and share STEM resources across sectors and regions.