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Transforming Science Learning: We’ve Got a Problem to Solve! Now What? Engaging in Engineering Design in the Science Classroom

Virtual

Join us on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM ET for another edition of the Transforming Science Learning series. Science standards based on A Framework for K-12 Science Education require us to provide opportunities for student to learn “how science is utilized, in particular through the engineering design process, and they should come to appreciate […]

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 […]

2021 Girls of Promise Conference ( Initial Application Deadline)

The Girls of Promise® Conference is a FREE conference for 8th grade girls in Arkansas that will be held during the first week of April! Our conference introduces girls who love science, technology, engineering, arts, and/or math (STEAM) to women and careers in these fields of study, tons of interactive activities, and likeminded peers! Our 2021 Conference will be completely […]

Creative Coding

STEAM Center At Burnham Woods 5705 Gordon Lane, Fort Smith, AR, United States

K-5th Join Girl Scouts at the STEAM Center in Fort Smith on January 23rd for a fun day of learning the basics of coding. Girls will learn how programmers write programs that make computers work and how people can use computers to help others. We will be doing activities from the Coding for Good badge […]

$8

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 […]

Arkansas PBS’ “NOVA” Virtual Event

Virtual

You're Invited! “NOVA” Virtual Event on Thursday, Jan. 28 Join David Pogue, Emmy® Award-Winning Science Writer and Host of “NOVA’s Beyond the Elements” Thursday, Jan. 28, 5-6:15 p.m. CST via Zoom The event will feature a first look at “NOVA's” new three-part series “Beyond the Elements,” followed by a live Q&A. Click Here To Register […]

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 […]

Girls, Start Your Engines

STEAM Center At Burnham Woods 5705 Gordon Lane, Fort Smith, AR, United States

Join us at the STEAM Center in Fort Smith on January 30th to learn all about cars as we complete activities from the Automotive Engineering badge. Have you ever wondered why cars look the way they do and why there are so many types? At this event girls will learn about car parts and design […]

$8

EAST Initiative’s ‘Are You Smarter Than An EAST Student’

EAST Initiative 6215 Ranch Dr, Little Rock, AR, United States

We invite you to register for the 4th Round of ‘Are You Smarter Than An EAST Student!’ We’ve figured out many things at EAST, but not quite how to go back in time. We want you to tune in on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 @ 11:30 AM!