Girls STEAM Institute 2024 Business Challenge
August 1-4, 2024 in ENGAGE XR
For Mentors, Parents, and Teachers

Thursday, August 1, 2024
Open House and Tour
1 PM PT / 4 PM ET / 9 PM UK / 5 AM* Hong Kong / 8 AM* Sydney
Girls STEAM Institute Business and Educators in VR will introduce you to the potential for XR education and careers, opening hearts and minds to the possibilities. Careers in XR technology are vast and diverse, from design and development to teaching and training to psychology and sociology and more. The integration of AI and XR takes this even further as the technology becomes embedded in our day-to-day life and work. This is an interactive discussion, so join us and imagine the future.

Saturday, August 3, 2024
Business Challenge for Mentors, Parents, and Educators – (2-hours)
9 AM PT / noon ET / 5 PM UK / midnight* Hong Kong / 2 AM* Sydney
Girls STEAM Institute Business Challenge this year hosts two special guest speakers covering the topics key to empowering mentors, parents, and educators to support young girls in STEAM.

Mentoring Teens in STEAM: Prabhleen Kaur Lamba is a passionate advocate for STEAM education and youth empowerment. As long time alum of Girl STEAM Institute and sports enthusiast, she has dedicated herself to inspiring and supporting young girls in pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. She is currently serving as a Software Engineering Intern at Uber as an undergraduate student at Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Computer Science majoring in Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Prabhleen’s commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in STEAM fields is evident through her work in developing educational programs and organizing events that provide hands-on learning experiences for teens. She is also co-founder of Cards 4 COVID Heroes, which aimed to support healthcare workers during the pandemic. Through her experiences and advocacy, she continues to inspire and support teens in navigating the STEAM landscape. Prabhleen’s efforts extend beyond her organization, as she actively participates in various initiatives and speaks at conferences to promote STEAM education and gender equality in these fields.

The Future of AI in Careers: Dr. Angelina Dayton, known as “The VR Lady,” is the Executive Director of the Virtual World Society and an Aspen Institute Tech Policy Fellow. She spent the last year monitoring one of the first AI-only taught classes in primary education. She will share her unique insights on the impact of AI on education and careers as it becomes more embedded into our lives and work.

With a strong background in anthropology and education, she specializes in integrating emerging technologies, particularly virtual reality (VR), into educational settings. Dr. Dayton has worked extensively with over 60,000 students, parents, and educators, focusing on creating XR curriculum and training programs in rural Native communities, most recently with the Virtual World Society HomeSpark project. Her expertise lies in human-computer interaction, where she assesses how to effectively deploy technology in low-resourced environments.

In addition to her leadership role, Dr. Dayton has a rich history as a user experience designer, consultant, and trainer. She holds multiple degrees, including a BA in Social/Cultural Anthropology and an EdD in Educational Administration. Her current projects aim to enhance educational access and workforce development through immersive technologies, making significant strides in promoting diversity and inclusion in the tech landscape. Dr. Dayton’s work exemplifies the transformative potential of AI and VR in shaping future careers and educational experiences.

Please join us as we help mentors, parents, and educators support young girls explore their own future.

HOW TO ATTEND

There are multiple ways to attend the event, and a VR headset is not required.

1. Computer/Laptop
   1. Go to ENGAGE XR and download and install the desktop version.
   2. Register for free.
   3. At the time of the event, start the ENGAGE XR software, login, click the event link in the EVENT screen and JOIN.
2. Mobile Device (phone or tablet)
   1. Go to ENGAGE XR and download and install the mobile version or install through your device store.
   2. Register for free.
   3. At the time of the event, start the ENGAGE XR app, login, and click the event link to join.
3. VR Headset (Quest, Pico, and many others)
   1. Go to the VR headset store and download and install the ENGAGE XR app.
   2. Register for free (on the web or in the app).
   3. At the time of the event, launch the ENGAGE XR app and Join the event.

For more detailed instructions and information, see the ENGAGE XR support documentation and videos.