--- title: STEMconnector Releases Input to Impact Report at Annual Summit description: MIND joined organizations from across the country at the 2019 STEMconnector Summit, for the release of STEMconnector's new report, and discussions on improving STEM education and better equipping the future STEM workforce. image: https://2024.mindresearch.org/hubfs/TCEA%20Blog-1.png --- [![](https://2024.mindresearch.org/hs-fs/hubfs/MIND-logo-2018.jpg?width=1701&height=623&name=MIND-logo-2018.jpg)](http://www.mindresearch.org/) [![mind logo](https://2024.mindresearch.org/hubfs/graphics/logos/MIND-logos-color2.svg)](https://www.mindeducation.org/) [![mind white logo](https://2024.mindresearch.org/hubfs/graphics/logos/MIND-logos-white2.svg)](https://www.mindeducation.org/) - [Our Approach](https://2024.mindresearch.org/our-approach) - [Why MIND?](https://2024.mindresearch.org/why-math-education) - [Our Research](https://2024.mindresearch.org/our-research) - [Our Patents](https://2024.mindresearch.org/patents) - [Our Impact](https://2024.mindresearch.org/impact) - [Our Partners](https://2024.mindresearch.org/partners) - [Partner Stories](https://2024.mindresearch.org/partner-stories) - Our Programs - [ST Math](http://www.stmath.com/) - [InsightMath](http://www.insightmath.com/) - [MathMINDs](https://www.mindresearch.org/mathminds) - [Life at MIND](https://2024.mindresearch.org/careers) - Resources - [Blog](https://2024.mindresearch.org/blog) - [Math Discourse](https://2024.mindresearch.org/puzzletalks) - [Podcast](https://2024.mindresearch.org/edtech-podcast) - [News](https://2024.mindresearch.org/news) - [Activities](https://2024.mindresearch.org/stem-resources) - [Donate](https://store.mindresearch.org/pages/donate) **Student privacy****:** learn more about our commitment to keeping students safe [Read More](https://www.mindresearch.org/privacy-policy) ![MIND-on-Math_Blog-Header-5](https://2024.mindresearch.org/hs-fs/hubfs/graphics/headers/_blog-headers/MIND-on-Math_Blog-Header-5.png?width=2000&height=667&name=MIND-on-Math_Blog-Header-5.png "MIND-on-Math_Blog-Header-5") Category Community Teaching & Learning Technology & Games Research & Outcomes Neuroscience Celebrations & Successes [![Subscribe](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/237516/a35fb57d-2960-4554-a0f3-e7bb5946fc70.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/237516/a35fb57d-2960-4554-a0f3-e7bb5946fc70) [Community](https://2024.mindresearch.org/blog/topic/community) # STEMconnector Releases Input to Impact Report at Annual Summit By [Karin Wu](https://2024.mindresearch.org/blog/author/karin-wu) - - - - - [mailto:?subject=STEMconnector%20Releases%20Input%20to%20Impact%20Report%20at%20Annual%20Summit&body=STEMconnector%20Releases%20Input%20to%20Impact%20Report%20at%20Annual%20Summit%20https://2024.mindresearch.org/blog/stemconnector-input-to-impact-report](mailto:?subject=STEMconnector%20Releases%20Input%20to%20Impact%20Report%20at%20Annual%20Summit&body=STEMconnector%20Releases%20Input%20to%20Impact%20Report%20at%20Annual%20Summit%20https://2024.mindresearch.org/blog/stemconnector-input-to-impact-report) - The 2019 [STEMconnector](https://www.stemconnector.com/) Summit was held at the United States Institute of Peace in Washington, DC on May 2, 2019. MIND and other member organizations from across the country gathered for a day of sharing ideas and discussion about the state of STEM in the US, as well as ongoing efforts to [improve STEM education](https://www.mindresearch.org/stem-education) and better equip the future STEM workforce. > That's a wrap on [#STEMconnectorSummit2019](https://twitter.com/hashtag/STEMconnectorSummit2019?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)! Huge thank you to the Summit sponsors [@MIND\_Research](https://twitter.com/MIND_Research?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [@tcs\_na](https://twitter.com/tcs_na?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [@NatGeo](https://twitter.com/NatGeo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) & [@IfThenSheCan](https://twitter.com/IfThenSheCan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw), the incredible speakers, & all of our members who were able to join us today at [@USIP](https://twitter.com/USIP?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)! [pic.twitter.com/9MdYgnmi9t](https://t.co/9MdYgnmi9t) > > — STEMconnector (@STEMconnector) [May 2, 2019](https://twitter.com/STEMconnector/status/1124038559114125318?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) At the event, STEMconnector released its latest report, *[Input to Impact: A Framework for Measuring Success Across the STEM Talent Ecosystem](https://www.stemconnector.com/input_to_impact_release_page/)*. This new report was built on STEMconnector’s previously-released *[State of STEM](https://www.stemconnector.com/state-stem-report/)* report, which identified five STEM talent gaps: fundamental skills, beliefs, postsecondary education, as well as geographic and demographic gaps. *Input to Impact* featured contributions from professionals, educators, researchers, policy makers and organizations across STEM-related fields, including MIND’s Chief Data Science Officer, Andrew Coulson. The report defined success as “a diverse and STEM-ready talent pool with the knowledge, skills, and mindsets needed to secure and succeed in careers today and in the future. An individual student, jobseeker, or employee in STEM cannot succeed in isolation. Systems – and the people within them – are aligned, equipped, and focused in supporting STEM talent pathways.” According to a [2018 Emerson survey](https://www.emerson.com/en-us/news/corporate/2018-stem-survey), 2 in 5 Americans believe the STEM worker shortage is at crisis levels, with predictions of as many as 2 million STEM jobs going unfilled by 2025. Facing these numbers, our individual contributions to the STEM ecosystem may seem insignificant, but this is why events such as the STEMconnector Summit and their report are so important.   Attending the summit with approximately 200 other individuals representing organizations within this ecosystem was not only eye-opening, but also inspiring.  Scribbles in my notebook include quotes from many of the thought-leaders in the room. Georgette Kiser, CIO for The Carlyle Group inspired me with her story growing up as an African-American girl who excelled in math and loved problem-solving. Former NASA Astronaut, Greg Johnson shared his unique perspective of seeing earth from space and the impact that STEM education has had and will continue to have in our evolution as stewards of our planet. > My friend [@Astro\_Box](https://twitter.com/Astro_Box?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) is keynoting the [#STEMconnectorSummit2019](https://twitter.com/hashtag/STEMconnectorSummit2019?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) I got a selfie with him and [@KarinCWu](https://twitter.com/KarinCWu?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) from [@MIND\_Research](https://twitter.com/MIND_Research?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Thanks for being such a good friend of [@STEMconnector](https://twitter.com/STEMconnector?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) and, more importantly, your support of [#STEM](https://twitter.com/hashtag/STEM?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) everywhere. [pic.twitter.com/MFqdlQS9Ep](https://t.co/MFqdlQS9Ep) > > — Ted Wells (@theodorewells) [May 2, 2019](https://twitter.com/theodorewells/status/1124021319132119040?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)  The task may be daunting, but we’re definitely not alone. Jeff Schmidt, Director of Integrated Communications at Lockheed Martin summed it up with a simple invitation, “This is going to take all of us. Join the party!” #### Additional Resources: [Building Growth Mindset with Grants in Massachusetts](https://2024.mindresearch.org/blog/building-growth-mindset-with-grants-in-massachusetts) [Empowering Mathematics Communities at NCSM and NCTM](https://2024.mindresearch.org/blog/empowering-mathematics-communities-at-ncsm-and-nctm) [2018 Annual Report: Celebrating 20 Years of MIND](https://www.mindresearch.org/2018) ![Karin Wu](https://2024.mindresearch.org/hubfs/Karen-1_MIND-photo.jpeg) ### About the Author [Karin Wu](https://www.linkedin.com/in/karinwu) is EVP & Executive Director of Social Impact at MIND Research Institute. She's building partnerships that truly transform education. 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