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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!

Programming with BoeBots (WDMESC and Harding STEM)

Wilbur D. Mills Education Service Cooperative (WDMESC) 114 N Main St, Beebe, AR, United States

Programming with BoeBots (WDMESC and Harding STEM) BoeBots are an exciting way for you and your students to experience programming with a simple text-based language and wiring circuits. This day will be an interactive, hands-on workshop where you will learn to wire and program the BoeBots (miniature cars). No prior programming experience is required. Those […]

Free

Girls Code at UCA

University of Central Arkansas - UCA 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway, AR, United States
$20

DSC Learning Blade – A free online STEM curriculum designed for grades 5-9

Dawson Education Service Cooperative HSU Reddie Maker Space, 1049 Henderson Street, Arkadelphia, Arkadelphia, AR, United States

This GRANT FUNDED supplemental STEM online curriculum containing over lessons focuses on STEM careers and technologies. The lessons are @12 minutes in length intended to encourage students to pursue the STEM related fields and upper level math, science and technology coursework. It is being used primarily in Career Development and computer science classes, but is […]

Free

ADI 101: Introduction to Argument-Driven Inquiry

Monday, July 29: ADI 101: Introduction to Argument-Driven Inquiry – 6 hrs – Location: OUR ESC, Harrison, AR This workshop is an introduction to the Argument-Driven Inquiry (ADI) instructional model. Participants will first learn about the limitations of typical laboratory instruction and why ADI can help all middle school students develop the knowledge and skills they need […]

$20

Student Centered Math Summer PD Opportunity for teachers and administrators in grades 5-8 Thinking Mathematically: Year 1 and Year 2 July 29, 30, 31

UA STEM Center for Mathematics and Science Education 346 N. West Avenue, #202, Fayettville, AR, United States

Participants will engage in a comprehensive research-based approach to mathematics instruction based on how students think about math. Story problems and number sentences will be analyzed to determine the mathematical demands and recognize student responses in terms of cognitive development. Participants will assess students’ thinking and design problems that will develop students’ understanding of the […]

$350

CGI year 3

Wilbur D. Mills Education Service Cooperative (WDMESC) 114 N Main St, Beebe, AR, United States

During Year 3, participants will continue to focus on a research-based, student-focused model of instruction. Participants will learn ways to increase students' efficiency in mathematics in a manner that is consistent with their current levels of understanding. They will learn to recognize which student-generated strategies lay a foundation for work with larger numbers and learn […]

$300

UA STEM Center Summer 2019 STEM Camp

University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR, United States

July 29 – August 2, 2019 Open to Students entering 1st-6th Grades Each day will be dedicated these fields of STEM: Archeology, Food Science, Robotics and Engineering, Paleontology, Poultry Science, and Soil Science. $175 Registration fee includes 3.5 hours of STEM Activities for 5 days. Registration Deadline: July 26. Choose either a Morning or Afternoon […]

$175

Science Fair: Get Yours Up & Running This Year – 3 Hours July 29

UCA STEM Institute 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway, AR, United States

ESCWorks Session ID: 376363 Presenters:  Dr. Jane Meadows & Annice Steadman Plan to come and participate in a half-day PD workshop designed to help get your science fair program up and running, presented by two science fair veterans.  Science fair projects work nicely in achieving the goals of standards-based instruction, and we know from research that […]

Free

VIDEO GAME DEVELOPMENT FOR 6-9 YEAR-OLDS

Old High Middle School 406 NW 2nd St, Bentonville, AR, United States

In this camp, your child will learn how to use the same software that industry professionals use everyday: Unity3D. Campers will learn about narrative, pacing, and visual design. Unity3D is free to use so your kid will have the opportunity to keep practicing at home for as long as they like. Previous experience is not necessary.

$350