MINNEAPOLIS, MN (September 20, 2012) – The Board of Directors of SciMathMN, the statewide coalition that advocates for quality K-12 STEM education, announced today the hiring of Peter Lindstrom as the organization’s next executive director.
Lindstrom will continue to serve at the University of Minnesota’s Humphrey School of Public Affairs where he is the assistant director of the Center for Science, Technology & Public Policy and fulfill his new duties with SciMathMN on a contract basis. He brings more than 15 years of experience in public policy advocacy, communication, marketing and event management. He previously served as vice president of public affairs at the Minnesota High Tech Association.
“Peter joins us at a pivotal moment in the history of SciMathMN.” said Richard Hudson, Chair of the SciMathMN Board of Directors and Director of Science Production at tpt, Twin Cities Public Television, “Peter will help accelerate the growth of our important new initiative, the Minnesota STEM Network, while sustaining the service SciMathMN has always provided to advancing STEM education in Minnesota.”
“We’re thrilled with this unique partnership,” said Eric Schwartz, dean of the Humphrey School of Public Affairs. “Collaborating with SciMathMN integrates scholarship, service and outreach which are key elements to our mission.”
Two key initiatives of SciMathMN include the Minnesota STEM Network and the award-winning STEM Teacher Center website that houses the Minnesota Mathematics and Science Frameworks.