PALM BEACH COUNTY STEM ECOSYSTEM NEWSLETTER
March 2025
Connect, Amplify and Accelerate STEM education to drive innovation
and build a brighter, sustainable future for all.
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Please Join Us
Harnessing Science for a Healthier Future
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April 30, 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Presented by PBC STEM Ecosystem Meeting
Hosted by Loggerhead Marinelife Center
10:00 am - Professional Networking, Refreshments
10:30 am - Panel (see panelists below)
11:25 am - Roundtable Speedrounds
12:00 pm - Tour Loggerhead Marinelife Hospital (optional)
| | | ESTEEMED PANELISTS & ROUNDTABLE PARTICIPANTS | | Vice President of Research, Loggerhead Marinelife Center | | Chief Science Officer & Veterinarian, Loggerhead Marinelife Center | | |
Edwin Rajeev, PhD
Project Engineer, Cummins │ Cederberg
Joseph Schimek III
Mechanical Engineering Manager,
Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems
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Gina Chiello -
Senior Director, Cummins │ Cederberg
Ryan Daniello -
Vice President, Barnacle Busters
Jena McNeal -
Environmental Manager, PBC Environmental Resources Management
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Celebrate Student Scientists!
M.A.D. Scientists is the result of a shared vision between the Stiles-Nicholson Foundation, the School District of Palm Beach County, the Martin County School District, and the Cox Science Center and Aquarium. The goal is to bring together bright young minds in STEM research and provide them opportunities to network with each other and with professionals in their fields. Our M.A.D. Scientists have gone on to excel in their research fields at esteemed higher learning institutions around the US, and they maintain the relationships formed as they continue their work in STEM careers.
Please take a moment to celebrate these remarkable student research projects and the amazing students who, through hard work, mentorship, and curiosity, provide us with a glimpse of what is possible. Please support this work and help create opportunities for students to work, live, and impact Palm Beach County.
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Teacher Intensive Workshop
Drug Discovery at UF Scripps
Palm Beach County high school science teachers and principals can register to attend The Wertheim UF Scripps Institute on Monday, March 31, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for an engaging professional development day.
Explore the science behind drug discovery and the brain's molecular pathways, work with scientists, and visit UF Scripps laboratories.
Plan for classroom implementation
PD Points Available
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Contact: eva.cwyner@palmbeachschools.org or SCRPS-EducationOutreach@mail.ufl.edu
Register
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Industry Immersion for Teachers, Counselors, Career Influencers
The Florida Chamber Industry Immersion for Career Influencers connects K-12 educators, counselors & postsecondary career advisors with Florida businesses to raise awareness of high-demand careers & essential technical & employability/soft skills. Sessions will be virtual and in person.
Palm Beach County and surrounding area educators will visit FPL on June 12 and gain practical knowledge of in-demand careers, which will empower students in preparing for the future workforce. This event is open to all public, charter, and private schools.
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Program Dates:
6/9/25 8:30am-10am VIRTUAL
6/10/25 8:30am-10am VIRTUAL
6/11/25 8:30am-10am VIRTUAL
6/12/25 8:30am-12pm On-site at FPL
REGISTRATION FORM
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NextEra Energy Scholarship SECME Students
As part of Florida Power & Light Company's commitment to STEM education, we will award 10 graduating high school seniors with at least one year of experience in SECME (Science, Engineering, Communication, Mathematics, and Enrichment) with a scholarship up to $20,000!
All eligible students are encouraged to apply and take advantage of this opportunity!
Application Deadline: Monday, April 14, 2025.
For more information:
https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/nexteraenergy/
FPL.com/education or email Education@fpl.com
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Application Deadline: March 28, 205
Digital Scholarship Application
Questions: email fewc.exec@gmail.com
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Energize Your Future 2025 FEWC Scholarship
Scholarship Overview
The Florida Energy Workforce Consortium Scholarship is available to all Florida residents who are either enrolled or are applying to enroll in a vocational, 2-year, or 4-year college/university program in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math) energy-related field. This $2000 scholarship will be awarded to two recipients
Apply TODAY!
Go to www.getintoenergyfl.com to find more information and the digital application. Upload documents and video
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Future Wavemakers
Student Competition
Do you love the ocean and want to protect Florida's environment?
- Teachers or parents submit their students’ (ages 4–18) application videos for a chance to compete in our Competition, hosted in a friendly “Shark Tank” format.
- Completed application videos due April 2, 2025.
- The top twelve 7– to 18-year-old finalists will compete for a chance to win a $5,000 Educational grant and become FUTURE WAVEMAKER Student of the Year!
- The top 4–6 year old students will receive a special prize package, but will not present before the judges.
- The live Competition will be held on April 26, 2025. Finalists must be present to compete.
- The school with the most active participation will receive a $10,000 Education Grant.
For More Information: https://futurewavemakers.org/competition/
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The FUTURE WAVEMAKERS Competition provides a unique environment where students can combine their ecological curiosity with their entrepreneurial spirit.
Applications Due: April 2, 2025
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Saturday, April 12th, 2025
38th Annual Engineer It! Competition will be held at the Cox Science Center and Aquarium!
Engineer It! is an annual engineering design competition jointly presented to students in grades 1 - 12 by the Florida Engineering Society & the Cox Science Center and Aquarium.
$5,000 in cash and prizes awarded to winners in elementary, middle and high school categories!
This event will be limited to 32 teams of 1 - 6 students each. Registrations will be filled on a first-come-first-served basis until all spots are filled. A required kit of materials will be provided and available for pick-up at the Science Center. Kits must be acquired prior to the day of the competition. For more information: https://www.coxsciencecenter.org/event/engineer-it
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Competition Categories:
Drop It: Design an egg container to protect it from a 3-story fall
Thrill It: Create a thrilling marble roller coaster
Fly It: Construct a perfect paper airplane
Build It: Engineer the ultimate balsa wood bridge
Clean It: Build the most effective water filter
Power It: Make a boat that runs on solar energy
Registration
Group Registration Form
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PAID INTERNSHIP
The Nature Conservancy’s Blowing Rocks Preserve is seeking applicants for the 2025-2026 CCI Outreach and Education Internship position that will be filled through ACE (American Conservation Experience). Interviews will begin in April. Please help us to spread the word!
The Outreach and Education member will join the team at The Nature Conservancy's (TNC) Blowing Rocks Preserve. The purpose of this internship is to provide hands-on experiential learning for an emerging environmental/informal education professional. The primary duties for the internship focus on outreach and education (at least 80% of time).
To learn more and apply, visit Education and Outreach Member - Hobe Sound, FL - American Conservation Experience - EPIC Jobs.
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Save the Date: June 5
Path to College: EDFEST
Celebrate student thought leadership, honor those making impactful change for marginalized groups, and elevate the conversation about the future of education. Nominate the 2025 Education Champion!
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The Palm Beach County STEM Learning Ecosystem is a collective impact initiative of private, public, and nonprofit sectors committed to cultivating and sustaining a robust and equitable ecosystem that provides world-class STEM opportunities and experiences for all learners throughout the region.
Reply to Mark Howard: mhoward@coxsciencecenter.org
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