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Women in STEM: THRIVE - March 11, 2024; 7:00 - 8:30 pm at College of DuPage
Listen to women scientists and engineers about their work at this free panel discussion. For more information, visit https://cod.edu/thrive.
STEMtastic - April 13, 2024; 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
Elmhurst University is excited to offer this conference for STEM educators. This is a free event that will feature STEM presenters, vendors, and resources, including our own DuPage ROE STEM Squad, and more. Click here to register.
Baxter Symposium - April 18, 2024
We will host over 100 high school and middle school science teachers from Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago region for a day of learning, exploring cutting-edge science activities to bring back to the classroom, completely free, at Northwestern University. Spots are limited and registration closes Friday, March 29, 2024. Learn More & Register.
Mathematical Marvels: Celebrating the Genius of Teachers and Students - April 27, 2024
Join your colleagues at a locally led, remotely connected site, as our moderators engage participants in productive conversations and tasks with ready-to-use classroom strategies to take back to your school. Illinois Professional Development Hours will be available for all participants. The conference runs from 9 am to 12:30 pm, with locations in Carbondale, Champaign, Macomb, Mascoutah, Naperville, South Chicago, and Skokie. Register here: https://ictm.memberclicks.net/coaching-mini-conference-2024-april
ROE STEM Network - May 1, 2024; 4:00 to 5:15 pm
Kathleen Meyer, STEM teacher at Indian Trail Middle School, will host the next STEM Network session at her school, located at 222 N. Kennedy Drive in Addison. Join other STEM educators and champions from all grade levels as we learn and share with colleagues. Register here so that we can prepare. Attendees receive STEM trinkets and treasures, and are eligible for raffle prizes plus 1 PDH for licensed educators. Interested in hosting a meeting next year? Email Dr. Susan Camasta.
Math-ish! Book Talk with Jo Boaler - May 8 or 9, 2024
Mathematics is a fundamental part of life, yet every one of us has a unique relationship with learning and understanding the subject. Working with numbers may inspire confidence in our abilities or provoke anxiety and trepidation. Stanford researcher, mathematics professor, and the leading expert on math learning Dr. Jo Boaler argues that our differences are the key to unlocking our greatest mathematics potential. Dr. Boaler is hosting two free webinars to coincide with the release of her new book, Math-ish! Finding Creativity, Diversity, and Meaning in Mathematics, coming out on May 7th. Learn more or register for the book talk here: https://www.youcubed.org/math-ish/
Unleashing the Power of AI in Education - June 11, 2024 in Addison
Interested in Attending? Complete this form. Interested in Presenting? Link here and complete by March 8. Click the image below and RSVP, This will also ensure that you are among the first to receive notification when we open registration.
Rocketry and Avionics - Taking Data to New Heights - June 10-13 or June 24-27, 2024
Experience the thrill of rocketry for yourself as you learn to integrate rocketry with avionics curriculum in your classroom. This free, dynamic workshop at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign will guide you through modules focused on developing foundational knowledge, predictive modeling, and fabrication skills. The opportunity includes 20 PD hours, housing and modules. Seats are available for novice and advanced learners but are limited. For more information, contact Heather Arnett at hrb2@illinois.edu.
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