Panels & Presentations
Association of Science and Technology Centers, 2024
“Public Policy Partnerships for Museums”
Association of Children’s Museums Interactivity Conference, 2024
“Strategic Partnerships for Extended Impact”
Engage for Women, 2023
Early Childhood Education Panel Participant
Aspen Institute, 2023
Impacts of Climate Change on Early Childhood Education Panel Participant
U.S. Department of Education, 2023
We Belong in STEM Panel Participant
American Alliance of Museums Conference, 2023
“Designing for Impact: Climate Action Heroes”
Association of Children’s Museums Interactivity Conference, 2023
CEO Retreat Facilitator
Association of Children’s Museums Interactivity Conference, 2023
“Government Partnerships at Every Level”
National Children’s Museum, 2023
Climate Action Heroes: Empowering the Next Generation of Climate Innovators Roundtable Facilitator
National Children’s Museum, 2023
The Power of Play Roundtable Facilitator
National Children’s Museum, 2022
Playing Our Part: The Path Forward for Children’s Health + Education Roundtable Facilitator
National Children’s Museum, 2022
Diversity in STEM Education Roundtable Facilitator
Featured Panels
National Children’s Museum, 2023
Climate Action Heroes: Empowering the Next Generation of Climate Innovators Roundtable Facilitator
While climate change is a collective challenge, young people are most impacted by its force. On May 16, 2023, Bowyer facilitated a roundtable at National Children's Museum called "Climate Action Heroes: Empowering the Next Generation of Climate Innovators," where thought leaders discussed the need to equip young children with the knowledge and tools necessary to innovate against climate change. The conversation included a panel featuring environmental and education experts:
Ginger Zee, ABC’s Chief Meteorologist and Climate Unit Managing Editor
Arthur Affleck, Executive Director of the Association of Children’s Museums
Kim Noble, Senior Advisor for Environmental Education at the US Environmental Protection Agency
National Children’s Museum, 2023
The Power of Play Roundtable Facilitator
Play is far more than just fun—it’s an invaluable tool that is scientifically proven to help prepare the next generation to innovate and thrive. Through play, children develop social-emotional skills, support the development of their brains, and fuel their natural curiosity. On September 26, 2023, Bowyer facilitated a roundtable event called "The Power of Play," where experts discussed the importance of play-based experiences in early education. The conversation included a panel featuring play experts:
Roberta Golinkoff, Unidel H. Rodney Sharp Professor of Education, University of Delaware
Michelle Lee, Partner and Managing Director, Play Lab at IDEO
Jean Margaret Smith, Senior Vice President, Public Affairs & Administration, Nickelodeon