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Over 600 attend STEM Leadership Conference

The seventh annual STEM Leadership Conference transformed Martin High School into a hotspot for inspiration and opportunity last month, giving 91��Ƭ��’s young innovators a chance to jumpstart their future careers.��

With over 600 students from the STEM Academy at Martin High School in attendance, the event offered a lineup of networking opportunities, leadership workshops and a chance to connect with top college representatives and industry professionals.��

The conference kicked off with motivational keynote speaker Courtney Peterson, the founder of the STEM Leadership Conference and a proud alum of Martin High School’s Class of 2019.��

“This is pretty amazing,” Peterson said. “I wanted this presentation to be very personable. It’s amazing to be able to provide some sort of guidance or comfort to those who are in the same spot I was.”��

Throughout the day, students attended workshops and heard from guest speakers representing institutions and organizations including the , Rice University, Purdue University, Stanford University, Lockheed Martin, Arlington Police Department, the City of Fort Worth, Google and more.��

“I’ve gained so many connections and insight,” said Martin senior and conference chair Londyn Franklin. “Working with so many incredible students and speakers, watching them work and facilitate together, it’s just so cool to see.”��

Now in its seventh year, the STEM Leadership Conference continues to be a cornerstone of 91��Ƭ��’s commitment to preparing students for success. With the energy and enthusiasm displayed at this year’s event, the future of STEM leadership in the district is brighter than ever.��

“I’m so proud to see how far this conference has come,” said Martin principal Marlene Roddy. “I’m so proud of the work these kids put in to make it all happen.”��

Learn more about Martin STEM Academy.����