IGI Seminar Series: Empowering Teachers, Transforming Classrooms: Advancing K-12 STEM Education

Summary

Learn how the Ignited Education partners teachers with STEM researchers for summer fellowships to gain valuable skills and insights, develop industry-informed curricula, and bring real-world experiences back to their classrooms — impacting thousands of students over their careers. Explore how sponsoring these fellowships can align with your  public impact goals, support diversity in K-12 STEM education, and build a future-ready workforce. RSVP to join us for lunch following the seminar.

Speaker

Emily Dilger has been with Ignited Education since January 2019, initially as Chief Education Officer and transitioning to CEO in April of 2023. During her tenure, she transformed an externship initiative into a core program and led curriculum projects with Genentech and the Office of Naval Research. Emily plays a central role in community outreach and partnerships to grow Ignited’s programs and ensure long-term sustainability for the 40-year-old organization. Previously, she managed BrainFacts.org at the Society for Neuroscience and developed public science programs like the Agar Art contest at the American Society for Microbiology. She holds a PhD in neuroscience from Virginia Commonwealth University and a BS in biochemistry from Mary Washington College. Emily enjoys hiking along the West Coast with her dog.