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If you know of any STEM-based programs or events to take place that you would like us to announce, we would be glad to review them and post them on our website event calendar!

In order to get started, submit an event on our event upload form at this link or email [email protected], and we will do the rest! We appreciate you contributing to STEM education in Arkansas!

Science Update: Bridging a Passion for Human Discovery in Space and on Earth—The Lucy Mission and Lucy in Space Contest

Virtual

Join us on Thursday, January 14, 2021, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET to learn about the NASA Lucy mission to explore the Trojan Asteroids. Two world-renowned scientists, Donald Johanson PhD and Hal Levison PhD, will discuss human’s passion for exploration and discovery through the lens of two “Lucys.” One — an upcoming NASA mission, led by principal investigator […]

Teacher Tip Tuesday: Supporting Ambitious Science Teaching January 28: NSTA Author Series: The NSTA Atlas of the Three Dimensions

Virtual

Join the NSTA Professional Learning Committee and author, Melissa Braaten, on Tuesday, January 26, 2021, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM ET in exploring strategies for engaging students in science instruction. In this Teacher Tip Tuesday we'll look at how Ambitious Science Teaching helps teachers focus on finding ways for all students to participate in science, making science compelling […]

January 28: NSTA Author Series: The NSTA Atlas of the Three Dimensions

Virtual

Join us on Thursday, January 28, 2021, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM ET for another edition of the NSTA Author Series. The NSTA Atlas of the Three Dimensions maps out learning progressions based on the Framework for K–12 Science Education and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) using the same techniques that were used to develop the Atlas of Science Literacy from AAAS Project […]

L’Oréal USA For Women in Science Fellowship Application Deadline

Applications for the 2021 L’Oréal USA For Women in Science program are now open and will close on Friday, January 29, 2021.  The L’Oréal USA For Women in Science fellowship program honors female scientists at a critical stage in their careers with grants of $60,000 each. Since 2003, we’ve awarded 85 postdoctoral women scientists over […]

Community Dialogue on Outdoor and Environmental Education in Arkansas

Save the Date! Join the Arkansas Environmental Education Association for a community dialogue as we explore the question:    How can we support and advance outdoor and environmental learning in Arkansas?    The Arkansas Environmental Education Association’s vision for Arkansas is an environmentally literate population that incorporates conservation as an everyday, integrated activity.  We believe […]

Community Dialogue on Outdoor and Environmental Education in Arkansas

Save the Date! Join the Arkansas Environmental Education Association for a community dialogue as we explore the question:    How can we support and advance outdoor and environmental learning in Arkansas?    The Arkansas Environmental Education Association’s vision for Arkansas is an environmentally literate population that incorporates conservation as an everyday, integrated activity.  We believe […]

Health Sciences Entrepreneurship Boot Camp – early consideration deadline

Conductor, UAMS, BioVentures, University of Central Arkansas, and Arkansas INBRE collaborate to host boot camp for undergraduate and graduate-level students around the state. Conductor, BioVentures, UAMS, University of Central Arkansas, and Arkansas INBRE are collaborating for the fourth year to host a weeklong camp for undergraduate and graduate students from across the state. Scheduled for […]

STEM Education Summit: Building a Coalition for Attracting and Retaining a Diverse STEM Teaching Workforce | Virtual

Virtual

The Smithsonian Science Education Center in collaboration with Shell Oil Company is hosting a virtual STEM Education Summit on February 20, 2021 through February 27, 2021 to engage leadership teams from districts throughout the US who have identified problems of practice related to attracting and retaining a diverse STEM teaching workforce. This Summit is a highly […]

Community Dialogue on Outdoor and Environmental Education in Arkansas

Save the Date! Join the Arkansas Environmental Education Association for a community dialogue as we explore the question:    How can we support and advance outdoor and environmental learning in Arkansas?    The Arkansas Environmental Education Association’s vision for Arkansas is an environmentally literate population that incorporates conservation as an everyday, integrated activity.  We believe […]

Learning Blade’s Teacher Talks

Virtual

Join Learning Blade for 30 minutes once a month to hear teacher perspectives on Learning Blade. This month: Learning Blade Backpack February 23rd at 5:00 pm ET / 4:00 pm CT Join Missouri PLTW and Learning Blade Teacher, Amy Polanowski, as she discusses the Learning Blade Backpack app for Chromebooks, and more!