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Speaker Expectations
- Respond to speaking requests in a timely manner
- Coordinate and communicate with educators/event planners
- Ensure that you understand audience and expectations
- Be reliable, prepared, authentic and enthusiastic
- Speak and respond to questions from audience
- Speak/present on a volunteer basis
- Have active AR Educator License or undergo background check
- You are NOT expected to accept every speaking request!
Educator Expectations
- Make requests of speakers in a timely manner
- Understand that speakers may not be able to accept your request
- Clearly communicate audience and expectations to speakers
- Handle all logistics of a speaker’s visit, particularly setup and presentation needs
- Communicate important information in a timely manner (directions, parking, check-in procedures, etc.)
- Prepare students/participants for speaker
- If appropriate, publicize speaker’s event
- Thank speaker in writing after event
How does the AR STEM Speakers Bureau work?
- The AR STEM Speakers Bureau is an online database that serves as an intermediary to connect Arkansas educators with volunteers who can speak about STEM education and careers. The Arkansas STEM Coalition and AR STEM Speakers Bureau are not responsible for directly “matching” speakers and educators.
- If you are interested in becoming a STEM speaker, you will fill out the speaker information form. After a review and, if needed, a background check you will be added to the database so that people can make speaking requests directly to you. If you hold an Arkansas Educator license, you will not need a background check.
- If you are an educator, you can use the database to search for a STEM speaker. You will be responsible for reaching out the speaker (please use their preferred method, if indicated). All speakers either hold a current Arkansas Educator License (checked through AELS) or have had a background check through the Arkansas State Police background check process. You can read more about that process here.
- If you have any questions, please contact The Arkansas STEM Coalition.
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| Giving Level (One-Time) | Website Banner | Webpage (5 years) | E-Newsletter | Ecosystem Meetings (1st year) | Thank You Letter / Sticker |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver ($1,000) | Name and Link | Name and Link | Name and Link | Verbal recognition at 1 meeting + Name and Link on sponsor slide | Sticker |
| Gold ($2,500) | Small Logo and Link | Small Logo and Link | Small Logo and Link | Verbal recognition at 2 meetings + Small Logo and Link on sponsor slide | Sticker |
| Platinum ($5,000) | Medium Logo and Link | Medium Logo and Link | Medium Logo and Link | Verbal recognition at 2 meetings + Medium Logo and Link on sponsor slide | Framed Letter |
| Diamond ($10,000) | Medium Logo and Link | Medium Logo and Link | Medium Logo and Link | Verbal recognition at 2 meetings + Medium Logo and Link on sponsor slide | Framed Letter |
| Data Developer ($25,000) | Large Logo and Link | Large Logo and Link | Large Logo and Link | Verbal recognition at all meetings + highlighted as lead sponsor of 1 meeting/year + Large Logo and Link on sponsor slide | Plaque |
| Core Contributor ($50,000) | Large Logo and Link | Large Logo and Link | Large Logo and Link | Verbal recognition at all meetings + highlighted as lead sponsor of 2 meetings/year with 5-minute opportunity to present + Large Logo and Link on sponsor slide | Plaque |
| Prototype Proponent ($100,000) | Largest Logo and Link | Largest Logo and Link | Largest Logo and Link | Verbal recognition at all meetings + highlighted as lead sponsor of 4 meetings/year with 5-minute opportunity to present + Largest Logo and Link on sponsor slide | Plaque |
Arkansas STEM Coalition
The Arkansas STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Coalition is the statewide hub of STEM information, created through a robust partnership of leaders from the corporate, education, government, and community sectors. Together we encourage, coordinate, and advocate for policies, strategies, and programs supporting excellence in STEM education and creating pathways to high-demand, highly-skilled, higher-paying jobs that expand the economy of Arkansas.
Contact Us
Phone: 501-425-9995
Email: info@arkansasstemcoalition.com
Physical Address: 401 South Scott Street, Nonprofit Center #1, Little Rock, AR 72201
Mailing Address: PO Box 3142, Little Rock, AR 72203