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2022 National STEM Scholars Present Their Challenge Projects at NSTA National Conference 2023 in Atlanta | |
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Every National STEM Scholar class since 2017 has received peer-reviewed invitations to present their Challenge Projects at a National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) National Conference, and we are thrilled that the 2022 STEM Scholars carried the honor forward in Atlanta! On Saturday, March 25th, Scholars participated in the Middle School Meet Me in the Middle Share-a-Thon with poster presentations, speed sharing sessions, and more.
Congratulations to the 2022 STEM Scholars for excellent presentations of your “big idea” Challenge Projects – it was great to see you again!
[Photo Above: WKU's Tyler Clark, Tasha Jordan, WKU's Kerrie McDaniel, Jen Polacek, Marie Schuh, Lori Schoenwiesner, Sue Hall, Katie Holliday, Carey Hancey-Shier, WKU's Robin Tyler, Brandi Norman, Front Row: Ashley Ventrella and Tonya Prentice.]
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Ever wish your class could do it again? The 2020 Scholar class submitted a separate application and was also invited to participate in a Share-a-Thon during the 2023 NSTA National Conference! Congratulations 2020 STEM Scholars Patrick Marti, Rob Jackson, Allison Bogart, Amanda Huff, Tammy Bartlett, Katie Lee, and Erin Elliott. What a wonderful treat to have both classes there!
With the announcement of the 2023 National STEM Scholar class last month, we now have 80 Scholars in 33 states; 91% of you teach in public schools, 41% teach in mid-to-high poverty schools, and 38% of you teach in towns with a population under 15,000. We could not be more proud of you and your many accomplishments. The 2023 Scholars arrive in Bowling Green next week - stay tuned for more details in our August newsletter.
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Resources for Scholars and Educators Nationwide
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Check out the STEM Scholar Library: Engineering, Technology and Applications of Science | | |
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When was the last time you visited the STEM Scholar Library?
The STEM Scholar Library’s curated collection of educational tools and resources includes a catalogue of National STEM Scholar-developed “big idea” Challenge Projects with posters, video demonstrations, instructions, and material lists for classroom implementation. Using phenomenon-based science instruction practices, all projects and lessons are NGSS-aligned and organized by domain: Physical Science, Life Science, Earth and Space Science, and Engineering, Technology & Applications of Science.
From rockets to robots to 3D printing of prosthetic limbs, check out our Engineering, Technology and Applications of Science projects!
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NEW: Professional Development Opportunities and Teacher Award Programs Now Compiled in STEM Scholar Library | | |
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In these quarterly newsletters and on social media, we try to highlight award and professional development opportunities to help you develop new skills, stay current, and network with other STEM educators.
We are excited to announce that the STEM Scholar Library now features an "Other Resources" section. Click here to see the new page compiling this growing list of opportunities. We want to keep adding new content, so let us know if you have suggestions for other things to include. Please contact us at [email protected].
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STEM Scholars in the News
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Katie Donlin
2017 STEM Scholar
Byron Middle School - Byron, MN
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Congratulations to 2017 National STEM Scholar Katie Donlin and her students at Byron Middle School for designing a new app to help classmates in need. Through "The Cubby," students can anonymously request basic necessities like school supplies that are delivered and picked up from a cubby.
Click here for recent news coverage about this exciting project and their plan to expand into the high school. Great work, Katie!
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Brandi Norman
2022 STEM Scholar
Huntley Project Junior High School - Huntley, MT
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Congratulations to 2022 National STEM Scholar Brandi Norman for winning a $60,000 computer and coding lab for her classroom! Brandi, a 7th and 8th grade science teacher at Huntley Project Junior High, was one of only five teachers nationwide selected for grand prize funding in the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Mission Possible Operation Advance Technology Competition. The competition is open to K-8 public school STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) educators as part of the CIA's ongoing efforts to strengthen STEAM education in the U.S. Awarded the West Region's grand prize, Brandi received 30 laptop computers with a charging cart and the opportunity to choose between several advanced technology packages.
Click here for recent news coverage about this prestigious award. Way to go, Brandi!
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And while we think our records are complete, let us know if we missed you. Please send your updates to [email protected] so we can update your colleagues and highlight your work!
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