Sessions of 2026 Connection Conference: Ryan Novitski
Dr. Novitski, Ryan, Ed.D.
Siemens K-12 STEM Instructional Manager
Dr. Ryan S. Novitski is the K-12 STEM curriculum manager for Siemens Digital Industries. He strives to advance CTE/STEM literacy for all students while ensuring that they are college and career-ready. At Siemens, Dr. Novitski investigates secondary schools needs, and manages the curriculum development and instructional design of engineering and STEM-related curricula using a project-based learning pedagogy. He further conceptualizes and authors content using modern multimedia and online publishing patterns and technologies. Dr. Novitski has served as a STEM Director for ITEEA, overseeing professional learning, curricula development, research, and the development of standards-based assessments. In this role, he has served as a Co-PI on three National Science Foundation projects, and a consultant on another. Prior to this, he spent several years as an administrator and a technology/engineering educator in secondary school, where he coached several sports, and robotics teams. He has advanced educational initiatives in myriad ways, including working with the College Board, College/University Institutions, and through serving on several committees, including State Department committees. Furthermore, he serves as an Adjunct Professor Graduate Studies in Career and Technology Education of Undergraduate Technology and Engineering Education at University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Dr. Novitski holds a bachelor’s in technology education, masters in educational administration, and a doctoral degree in educational leadership.
Sessions:
5412: CTE Meets Engineering Innovation: Siemens Pathway To Engineering
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Westin La Paloma
- Engineering, Manufacturing
- Interdisciplinary
Explore with Siemens, cutting-edge engineering education that is transforming today’s CTE classrooms. This session begins with an introduction to emerging initiatives that strengthen high-quality engineering pathways and workforce readiness across schools. Siemens will showcase its Pathway to Learning Engineering (PLE) suite — a comprehensive, project-based curriculum co-developed by Siemens engineering experts and educators. These resources challenge students to collaborate on authentic design problems and prepare for industry-recognized certifications in NX X Essentials and Siemens Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). Participants will learn how to access the curriculum, secure academic software licenses, explore professional development opportunities, and register students for certification exams. The session concludes with a hands-on activity simulating the student experience, offering a practical look at how these tools can be implemented in any classroom to foster innovation and career readiness.
