Apply for NASA TerraRover workshop series - due March 15

Teachers: apply by March 15 to be part of this amazing NASA-supported workshop series: Exploring Surface Temperature using a NASA AREN TerraROVER. Join the AEROKATS and ROVER Education Network for three evenings in May (May 9-11) to learn how your students can explore how surface materials impact local temperatures and produce phenomena such as the Urban Heat Island Effect. [The MSU Science Math Resource is an AREN partner at MSU]. Apply to participate though this link: https://tinyurl.com/AREN-TR23 RESPONSES ARE DUE BY March 15, 2023

Proposals now being accepted for the STEM Summer Institute July 31-Aug. 2

Don’t miss the opportunity to present at this exciting and expanded STEM event for Montana educators interested in science, math, and related fields. This year we seek presentations on more than a dozen topics that showcase STEM integration, STEM content, and best practices for STEM education.

The STEM Summer Institute is attended by a vibrant group of teachers and STEM enthusiasts from across Montana. Presenters receive a small stipend and registration fee waiver. The proposal form provides more details about audiences, types of sessions, and topics that spark curiosity about STEM.

Submit your proposals here - Proposal deadline Saturday, April 15

Hosted by School Services of Montana and the MSU Science Math Resource Center

Congratulations Science Olympiad winners

Congratulations to this year's winners and their coaches!

Division B (middle school)

• First: Corvallis Middle School
• Second: Hamilton Middle School
• Third: North Middle School (Great Falls)
• Small Schools Winner: Helena Area Christian Home Educators (HACHE)

Division C (high school)

• First: Hamilton High School
• Second: Capital High School (Helena)
• Third: Corvallis High School
• Small Schools Winner: Choteau High School

Read more about Science Olympiad from MSU News or sign up for our newsletter if you'd like to participate next year. Thank you to all the sponsors and volunteers who made the event possible!

Schedule a free virtual visit from a female nanoscientist or nanoengineer in March

In honor of Women's History Month, the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office reached out to female scientists and engineers who are pursuing research in nanotechnology and are excited to talk to your students about their career paths and how they use nanotechnology to solve problems. 

Please fill out this interest form to get paired for a one-hour virtual session sometime in March. All you need to do is choose a date and time that would work best for you and indicate the times when your class starts and ends. 

Matching will occur on a first-come, first-served basis. Once you're matched, we will e-introduce you to your guest speaker, so you can share the appropriate virtual classroom link to join your classroom and any additional details you'd want to share. 

Middle schoolers: win $25k in the Young Scientist Challenge

Lights, camera, action! Grade 6-8 kids entering the 3M Young Scientist Challenge have a chance to win $25,000! Upload a short video for a chance to compete in a live, head-to-head final at 3M Corporate Headquarters. Top 10 winners receive $1,000 each, everyone gets prizes and personalized mentoring from a 3M scientist. This is an experience of a lifetime! 2023 Contest Due date: April 27, 2023! Enter NOW!

STEM STRONG seeks rural teachers of grades 3-5

• Receive targeted support from professional learning providers focused on NGSS-aligned science and engineering instruction.
• You will be eligible to receive a $1600 stipend in exchange for full participation in activities during the 2023-24 school year.
• Have the opportunity to continue learning with this professional community while receiving additional stipends and modest supports through the 2025-26 school year.
• Contribute to the empirical research about professional learning outcomes for K-12 educators.

Visit this site to express your interest