CSTEM Pathway to Innovation Luncheon Wednesday, March 30, 2011 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Westin Galleria Hotel Ballroom 5060 W. Alabama Houston, Texas 77056
HONOREE: Jason Few Jason Few is President of Reliant Energy and Executive Vice President of NRG Energy. Few was named President of Reliant Energy in May 2009, after the Houstonbased electricity retailer became part of NRG Energy. He joined the company in 2008 as Senior Vice President with responsibility for creating a new smart energy technology business. Shortly afterward he was given added responsibility for Reliant’s retail operations, including residential and small business sales. As President he has overseen the expansion of the company’s commercial and industrial business outside of Texas; the development of new business lines including smart energy solutions and additional retail brands; the initial deployment of NRG electric vehicle charging infrastructure; and he strengthened Reliant’s commitment to best-in-class customer service and community involvement. He came to the company from Motorola, Inc., where he held various senior leadership positions, including corporate vice president and general manager of Companion Products. Prior to joining Motorola, he led SBC Communications’ broadband and business development activities, among other senior roles. Few serves on the board of the Greater Houston Partnership; he is a member of the executive committee and chairs the economic development committee. He also serves on the M.D. Anderson Cancer Foundation Board of Visitors and the boards of the Memorial Hermann Hospital System, the American Heart Association, Rebuilding Together Houston, Central Houston, the 2011 Houston Senior Games and the 2011 NCAA Houston Host Committee. He served on the Board of Syniverse Technologies (NYSE: SVR) until the company was successfully sold to the Carlyle Group. He earned a bachelor's degree in computer systems from Ohio University and a master's degree in business administration from Northwestern University’s J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management.
BENEFITING:	The proceeds will be used to support the ongoing operations and educational programs of CSTEM.
HOST COMMITTEE:	David Arpin Donna Driver-Zwartkruis Mike Feinberg Curry Glassell Paula Harris Jodie Jiles Jim Kollaer Sherman Lewis III Terry Morales Danny Nguyen Vernon Perry Carroll G. Robinson Gracie Saenz Dr. Frazier Wilson Cary Yates
TO ATTEND:	Tables may be purchased for $15,000,10,000,$5,000,$2,500,$1,000. Individual tickets are available for $1,000; $500; $250; $100.
MISSION:	To reduce the achievement gaps in areas of CSTEM through focused teacher training, experiential learning for students through practical application and related communication, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields for grades pre K- 12.
VISION:	To eliminate the barriers schools face in Communication, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (CSTEM) teaching and learning.
CSTEM HIGHLIGHTS: Since its founding in 2002, our organization has become known for its National CSTEM Challenge held every spring at the George R. Brown Convention Center. Last year 3,000 students participated in our annual Challenge (since inception - more than 25,000 students have participated): 29% elementary students 36% middle school students 34% high school students 52% African American 44% Hispanic 4% Asian, Caucasian, other 53% female participation 47% male participation They represent: Aldine Independent School District Alief Independent School District Baker-Ripley Charter School, Neighborhood Centers School Fort Bend Independent School District Houston Independent School District KIPP Academy Charter District North Forest Independent School District Southwest Charter District Yes Prep Charter District Plus schools participating from Maryland, Mississippi, Tennessee, Dominican Republic in 2011 competition. In addition funding has allowed us to: Train 500 teachers since 2002 Equip 500 students with knowledge to attend college or vocational studies programs
BOARD:	Ricky Raven, Chair Earl Cummings Stephen Harris Sandy Hellums Christopher Pankey Barbara Thornhill Cheryl Hatcher
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS:	2003 Rookie All-Star Award, NASA for Inspiration in Science and Technology (FIRST) Lone Star Regional Robotic Competition 2008 Finalist, FIRST Robotics Competition, Lone Star Regional 2008 Leadership Empowerment Award, National Black MBA Assn 2009 Leadership in Math and Science Education, Teach for America 2009 Excellence in Education, Engineering Science and Technology Council of Houston 2009 Gold Award, Texas Association of Partners in Education 2010 Houston Business Journal, 40 Under 40
COMMUNITY IMPACT: CSTEM has allowed my twelve year old to find a place to fit in. Robotics is teaching him how to take his love for creating things, share them with a group and maybe have part of his idea become a reality.  Gail St. Pierre, Parent, West Briar Middle School One of the most important things I learned was teamwork and getting along with each other. Responsibility was another important thing I learned. If you did not do your work, you would let the team down. Everyone’s hard work would go to waste if your job was something very important to the robot and you did not do it.  Juan Martinez, Student, Hogg Middle School It is through the work of organizations such as yours that inner-city school children get the opportunity to learn and practice science, mathematics, and technology, effectively shortening the technology divide that exist between the haves and the have-nots.  Mildred Rosa, Magnet Coordinator, Hogg Middle School It is through the good works of such organizations as CSTEM that we are able to add the rigor and relevance to the classroom to excite under represented children about careers in the energy industry.  Frazier Wilson, Business Partner, Shell I commend Dr. Reagan Flowers and CSTEM for their efforts in the community, for working to close achievement gaps in math and science for youth Pre K12. Schlumberger looks forward to a long partnership with CSTEM. Thank you to CSTEM for your vision and the impact you are having with teaching and learning.  Paula McCann Harris, Business Partner, Schlumberger The support and services provided by CSTEM aims at improving America's competitiveness in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics by reaching underrepresented students and engaging them in fun and exciting learning experiences. With continued funding support, CSTEM can continue to sustain its mission and expand its outreach to have a greater impact with teaching and learning.  Sylvester Turner, State Representative District 139
Contact:	Reagan Flowers PhD, Founder and President, 713-443-4521