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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!

The Basics of Unity and VR-Northwest Arkansas Education Coop Farmington, A

Northwest Education Coop 4 N Double Springs Rd, Farmington, AR, United States

This session will be devoted to learning the fundamentals of Unity game engine software and VR Integration. This will be a basic, hands-on instruction on how to develop environments using Unity default asset packages and to make the environment VR ready. It is encouraged that each teacher bring one student. Please reach out at [email protected] […]

Free

Computer Science/Coding Professional Development HSU K-4 Bootcamp

Henderson State University 1100 Henderson Street, Box 7663, Arkadelphia, AR, United States

Title: K-4 Coding Bootcamp Date:  April 10, 2018 Time:  8:30-3:30 (lunch on your own) Grade Levels: 1-4 Location: Behind the Jane Ross House, #24 on map, The STEM Center at HSU/Reddie MakerSpace, 1049 Henderson St. To Register, click on the following link: ESC Event # 341477 Teachers in grades K-4 will learn non-tech coding and […]

$275

Scott Family Amazeum – Tinkering 101 Workshop

Scott Family Amazeum 1009 Museum Wa, Bentonville, AR, United States

Name: Tinkering 101 Workshop Location: Learning Loft B (West) Time: 04/12/2018 4:00 PM Duration: 180 minutes Tinkering 101 Professional Development Workshop Date: April 12, 2018 at 4:00-7:00pm Location: Scott Family Amazeum, 1009 Museum Way, Bentonville AR Are you asking yourself ‘what is tinkering’ or ‘how do I start tinkering in my classroom’? Then this is the workshop for you! […]

$25

Henderson State University – TARGETED STEM Girls Leadership Conference 9-12 for DeQueen School District

Henderson State University 1100 Henderson Street, Box 7663, Arkadelphia, AR, United States

This one-day conference for girls in grades 9 – 12 will be held on Friday, April 13, 2018 at Henderson State University.  Contact the STEM Centers for more information/how to sign-up. http://www.hsu.edu/STEMCenter/index.htmlhttps://www.astate.edu/college/education/services/delta-stem-education-center/

Vintage Girl Scouts Spring Encampment

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

Vintage Girl Scouts Spring Encampment: April 13th-15th Time: Friday 5:30PM TO 2:OOPM ON Sunday Description: Come explore Burnham Woods as we blast from the past and bring back the good ole' Girl Scout traditions that many grew up with! Learn about traditions linking all Girl Scouts to their past and leading to their futures. Activities will include crafts, games, […]

$25

Digital Portable Planetarium Showcase

Museum of Discovery 500 President Clinton Avenue, Little Rock, AR, United States

You are invited to join us at the Museum of Discovery, 500 President Clinton Avenue in Little Rock on Friday, April 13, 2018 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Please help us kick-off an effort to acquire a new portable planetarium for the Central Arkansas area. The live event is organized by partners: the Arkansas STEM […]

Free

Apple Seeds Farm Lab

Apple Seeds, a local education nonprofit, is scheduling Farm Labs for elementary students for the Spring at the Apple Seeds Teaching Farm at Gulley Park. Farm Lab is a 2-hour long, curriculum rich field-trip that encourages healthy living all while reinforcing common core standards in math, science, and literacy. Farm Labs are designed for 2nd […]

UA Science Café – Food For Thought – Fake News: How Do We Know What’s What?

Powerhouse Resturant 112 N University Ave, Fayetteville, AR, United States

Fake news is nothing new. But bogus stories can reach more people more quickly via social media than what good old-fashioned viral emails could accomplish in years past. Dr. Larry Foley, Chair, UA Department of Journalism Dr. Pearl Dowe, Chair, UA Department of Political Sciences