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Consortium of nine schools to lead STEM initiatives - two members of each school (big thinkers, administrators) Consortium would form members of Think Tank - serve as steering committee for conference - possible help vet conference presentation proposals - recommend theme for conference.
 * Harpeth Hall
 * Holton-Arms
 * Laurel - CRG
 * Marymount
 * Garrison
 * Hockaday
 * Hutchison
 * Westover
 * Online School for Girls

Invite five universities who do a good job of retaining STEM students (SWE has a list of female-friendly universities on their web site) - might change annually based on location of think tank - ideas: Eventually will want to include state universities and those who could use our advice? Invite five corporations who do a good job of retaining women in STEM fields (find out who is responsible for making that environment a good one and ask them) - ideas:
 * Vanderbilt
 * Carnegie Mellon
 * Bryn Mawr
 * RPI
 * LEGO
 * Dreamworks (Disney Animation)
 * Google
 * Apple
 * Roche Diagnostics
 * Phizer

Also include change facilitator and social scientist who could help with research ideas

Other possible partners: Need to set mission Discussion of what/how to make a difference Meet annually - change locations for different schools? Check in with each other several times during the year Learn from each other as well as offer ideas to each other Research ideas - what do we want to see?
 * Girl Scouts
 * National Girls Collaborative Project
 * AAUW
 * NCGS
 * what does a good work environment look like?
 * good role models?

Need final product on which we can take action

Timing - November but one week earlier??