The Superpowers of STEM | Stephanie Hill | TEDxMidAtlantic

We can't afford any more accidental engineers, explains Stephanie Hill, who has been recognized for her career achievements and community outreach, especially in the advancement of STEM education. Diversity drives innovation, and we need more voices at the table to make the impossible possible. Stephanie C. Hill is the Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Business Development at Lockheed Martin.

In this role, Ms. Hill is responsible for global strategies and new business capture, and leads the Lockheed Martin business development organization. She also serves as chair of the Greater Baltimore Committee and sits on the Board of Directors for Project Lead the Way, the nation’s leading provider of K-12 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programs, and also serves on the Board of Visitors for the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.

[FallingWatersWV]

I am an accidental engineer. Always loved science and math...got into local volunteer fire department in MD at age 16...was studying electronic technology at local vo-tech school...loved that...Senior year of HS...learned about opportunity to go to U-MD College Park to study fire protection engineering...loved fire, loved tech stuff, jumped at it. Struggled, but made it through. Great career field.

[encryptedcodename]

I wish I had come across this earlier. I'm a 15 year old just starting to get into S.T.E.M. The encouragement really helps.

[syyd]

Thanks for doing this. As an academically trained biologist with B.S. and M.S. degrees (chemistry and immunology minors), I passed off my opportunity for other interests. In the past few years, I have become a donor and avid believer/supporter in STEM, for our country's sake. Most folks will miss what you are saying because they don't understand the benefits of expanding the reach and interests to all members of our population. Please keep on spreading your message. I also know your current employer very well from many years of interaction in my program management; cost analysis; and, logistics management days. Thanks again.

[ShivaniSharma-ibsb]

I want to be a robotics engineer. I am 13 years old and learning robotics through moonpreneur robotics program. This video always motivates me to stay determined to achieve my goals.

[junececilia]

I want to be a mechanical engineer but it's been difficult for me since I'm not that good in math, physics and chemistry, but thanks for this video it inspires me to keep going🙂

[halflifeproductionz]

This is the energy we need in this country.

[anacastro]

Hello to all!! God and Universe bless you Dr. Hill!!!! You made my day!!!! I cannot believe I meet you through here. Casuality??
You put more gas to my inspirations, and today, my two little kids will learn about you!!
THANKS FOR YOUR EXISTENCE!
Gracias por Existir!!

[richardkurpiers]

I was rudderless through high school and even after obtaining a college degree in Personnel Mgmt I still felt unexcited about my career choices. After a 2-year stint as a Burger King manager I re-enrolled in college and decided upon a second degree in Management Information Systems. My first programming language requirement was PL/1. And like Ms Hill, I found myself hooked into becoming an accidental engineer. In 4 months I will celebrate 34 years with Lockheed Martin. I should now be exploring retirement options but the challenge is, finding something that will provide the same reward I enjoy by solving problems.

I have two stepsons that are currently in high school. STEM is preached and promoted by teachers as well as at home. However currently, there seems to be little interest. I can only hope the bug bites one or both of them as it did me once they are in college. If not, then I pray they find something that will inspire them and allow them to attain their full potential.

In the meantime, I am restoring a sailboat which I then plan to use to travel to parts unknown (hopefully accompanied by my wife). Perhaps the challenge of learning about navigation, weather, diesel mechanics, electrical and plumbing systems, and of course sailing, will fill the void once my career with Lockheed Martin has concluded. I congratulate Stephanie Hill on her success and at the time of this post, her position as senior vice president of Lockheed Martin's Enterprise Business Transformation organization.

[SmallGroupsgo]

Thanks so much for your presentation. I've started on the road of creating my own STEM school so kids in our community can access it more easily.

[shrikantpande]

Stephanie i loved the way you spoke... fearless and contentfull....

[jacalynfagan]

This summer I was sent an invitation to a stem summer camp for my 8th grade son ... I didn't know or understand what the stem program was or what it represents. This presentation has been very informative & fun. Prayerfully we can participate on next year, and I will show my son this video. Wonderful presentation.

[AvaTheSTEMPrincess]

I love S.T.E.M.! Thank you for the encouragement!

[DaKineWarrior]

Wow! What an impact 12 minutes can have. This should be shared in every classroom.

[ReadingwithMrRamos]

This is great Ted Talk. STEM should be a mandatory class for elementary schools. I'm a teacher and I read STEM books on my channel. Feel free to check them out at your leisure.

[kellyhillard]

I run a women in stem club at my school, and I’m showing this video during one of our meetings!

[MediaNSTEM]

Thank you for posting this. I'mglad that your favorite subject is Math. We at NSTEM know how rewarding and awesome STEM fields and careers are. I enjoyed hearing about the rogue satellite and how you literally saved the world.

[perfectsplit]

She is an accidental engineer. I am an accidental teacher. I went to college for mechanical engineering, worked in mechanical engineering, became all washed up, and then went into teaching so I could get a paycheck.

[lovelykayelle]

I’m so glad I took stem 🥺😭😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ it’s hard but it’s worth it

[Luanaontherun]

Amazing! Just started to learn how to code yesterday, I hope to stick with it and build something that helps our future as a Human-race.

[subirkhan]

I’m so surprised this doesn’t have more views