STEM Education Advisory Board, Virginia
Purpose
The Virginia Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education Advisory Board (the Board) is established as an advisory board, within the meaning of § 2.2-2100, in the executive branch of state government. The purpose of the Board is to advise the Governor, Cabinet members, and the General Assembly on strategies to align STEM education efforts and report STEM education challenges, goals, and successes across the Commonwealth.
Term
No nonlegislative citizen member shall serve more than two consecutive four-year terms.
Composition
The Board shall have a total membership of 16 members that shall consist of 10 nonlegislative citizen members and six ex officio members. Nonlegislative citizen members to be appointed by the Governor shall represent or have STEM experience with the public and private sector, industry partners, environmental organizations, and both formal and informal STEM educational organizations. Nonlegislative citizen members of the Board shall be citizens of the Commonwealth.
The Board shall elect a chairman and vice-chairman from among its membership. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum.
Vacant Seats
No seats are available at this time. If you are interested in joining this board in the future, please submit an application here.
Current Board Members
Victoria Chuah
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2026Mr. Edward W. Monroe
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2026Rashid E Farrell
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2027Dr Amy Thompson
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2027Dr. Terry L. Whipple
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2028Amy White
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2028Mr Rajbans Joshi
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2028Dr. Padmanabhan Seshaiyer
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2029Shaina Srivastava
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2029