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Professional Learning Opportunities

Mississippi Space Grant Consortium Annual Teachers Conference

Audience: Grades 5 - 8; Math and Science Teachers

Dates: January 7 - 8, 2022

Time: 8:30 A.M. - 7:30 P.M. Friday

9:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. Saturday

Location: The Inn at Ole Miss

Registration Deadline: December 10, 2021

Registration Fee: $50.00, includes meals and $75.00 stipend

1.2 CEUs are available

MSSGC Conference Information

Core Elements in the Science Classroom Information

Core Elements in the Science Classroom: Science & Society and History of Science

Audience: Grades K-12; Science Teachers

Dates:

January 12 - February 24, 2022 (Online Portion)

February 25, 2022 (In-person session)

This is a hybrid professional development session where participants will engage in asynchronous online activities before attending a one day, in-person session.

Time: 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. (one hour lunch on your own)

Location:

Center for Mathematics and Science Education

Classroom Q24

1111 Jackson Avenue West

University, MS 38677

Registration Deadline: January 7, 2022

Registration Fee: $225 per course, includes 1.2 CEUs

Science Teaching with Embedded

Primary Sources

Audience: Grades K-12; Science Teachers

Dates: January 13 - 14, 2022

Time: 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. each day

Location:

Center for Mathematics and Science Education

Classroom Q24

1111 Jackson Avenue West

University, MS 38677

Registration Deadline: January 9, 2022

Registration Fee: $30, lunch will be provided.

CEUs: 1.2 CEUs

STEPS Information

A virtual version of this workshop is available via the Canvas platform. Click the link for more information about this exciting opportunity! Teacher stipends will be provided for travel and attendance for in-person session only.

The STEPS Project is sponsored in part by the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources Midwest Region Program, located at Illinois State University. Content created and featured in partnership with the TPS Midwest Region does not indicate an endorsement by the Library of Congress.

Designing Lessons to Integrate Science & Mathematics Information

Designing Lessons to Integrate Science & Mathematics

Audience: Grades K-8; Math and Science Teachers

Dates:

January 28, 2022 (K-4)

February 4, 2022 (5-8)

Time: 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. (for both sessions)

Location:

Toyota Experience Center

1160 Magnolia Way

Blue Springs, MS 38828

Registration Deadline:

January 17, 2022 (K-4th Grade Session)

January 24, 2022 (5th-8th Grade Session)

MSSGC Mini-Grants in STEM Enhancement

The Mississippi Space Grant Consortium (MSSGC) Mini-Grants in STEM Enhancement Program seeks to support K-12 STEM programs through hands-on experience, experiential learning, curriculum development, educational opportunities, or other related activities. Proposers can be teachers, faculty, or staff of any accredited educational institution in the state of Mississippi. Partnerships that ensure long-term impact are highly encouraged.

Proposals Due: February 7, 2022

Awardees Notified: April 2022

Awards Distributed: June 2022

Period of Performance:

August 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023

End-of-Project Report Due: April 15, 2023

MSSGC Mini-Grants Information

Middle Math Institute Information

Middle Math Institute: Expressions, Equations, and Functions

Audience: K-12 Teachers

Dates: February 14 - April 8, 2022

Time: Virtual Discussions from 6:00 - 7:30 P.M. on Tuesdays

Location: Online Course

Registration Deadline: February 7, 2022

Registration Fee: $450 per course, includes 2.4 CEUs

This course is one of four courses in the CMSE Middle Math Institute. Educators who complete all four courses will be eligible to receive a Middle Level Mathematics (901) Supplemental Endorsement.

Mississippi Forge Forward

The Mississippi Forge Forward initiative is a grant funded by the U.S. Department of Defense of Local Defense Community Cooperation and provides an opportunity for collaboration between the Haley Barbour Center for Manufacturing Excellence and the Center for Mathematics and Science Education both located on the University of Mississippi campus. This program provides a variety of engaging opportunities for industry representatives, students, and educators.

Two summer programs will be offered in 2022 using the IGNITE: Mastering Manufacturing Curriculum.

2022 Student Summer Experience

The Mississippi Forge Forward Summer Experience for students is open to rising (2022-2023) high school juniors and seniors, as well as rising college freshmen and sophomores.

Student Applications are due

January 31, 2022.

2022 Educator Summer Experience

The Mississippi Forge Forward Summer Experience for educators is a valuable tool that high school teachers, counselors, and college instructors may use to engage with students and teach them about career opportunities in the defense manufacturing industry.

Educator registration deadline is

May 15, 2022.

Mississippi Forge Forward Information

K-12 STEM Experiences

2021-2022 Season Has Begun!

The Mississippi FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics Program invites teams of 7th-12th grade students to participate in this season's game! For more information, email: [email protected].

FIRST Tech Challenge Mississippi Schedule

Saturday, December 4, 2021