The Greater Austin STEM Ecosystem invites organizations and individuals engaged in STEM outreach, education, workforce development, educational technology, volunteering and advocacy to connect, network and share.

*NEW* EcoRise: An Introduction to EcoRise: Austin

Join EcoRise as we explore our K-12 bilingual, TEKS aligned lessons centered and how to engage students to become “environmental superheroes. Learn how teachers can empower students to become “environmental superheroes” within their communities by utilizing the classroom (in-person and virtual) and their school as an active laboratory for sustainability based problem-solving. We will also touch on authentic learning opportunities related to our student -driven Eco-Audit Grants!

*NEW* 40th Annual Texas Association for Environmental Education Conference

Join us for our 44th year anniversary as TAEE continues to serve environmental educators through our annual conference. Our conference theme this year is “Rooted in Environmental Education.” Registration for the 44th Annual TAEE Conference is up and running. Register for the September 24th – 25th conference below. We are doing a mix of virtual presentations and in-person field trips and networking. Check out the schedule in the link below, and come and join us as we celebrate 44 years.

*NEW* X-STEM All Access

*NEW* Society For Science Middle School Research Teachers Conference

Bringing middle school research teachers of all experience levels together to share best practices, troubleshoot challenges, and learn more about Society for Science, DoD STEM competitions, and Broadcom MASTERS. In a traditional year, this annual conference brings 50 middle school STEM teachers to Washington, DC, all-expenses-paid, for a weekend of peer-led professional development. The conference focuses on leading students in research projects that can be entered in local science fair, eCybermission, and other science research competitions. This free, interactive, peer-led conference will take place virtually, August 2-4, 2021. The conference is open to anyone with a formal role in supporting middle school STEM, with 75 teachers selected via lottery for special programming and opportunities. This subset of teachers will receive conference gear, participate in small group discussions with other teachers, and engage in special social events.

*NEW* Society For Science High School Research Teachers Conference

Bringing research teachers of all experience levels together to share best practices, troubleshoot challenges, and learn more about the Society for Science and the Regeneron Science Talent Search.

Each year we invite 200 teachers to attend the conference in Washington, DC, all-expenses paid. This year the conference will take place October 1-3, 2021, both in-person and virtually. Vaccination for COVID-19 and agreement to follow Society precautions are required for in-person attendance. Registration is now open! Register by August 16 to enter the lottery for in-person attendance.

The TxGCP eNewsletter is distributed approximately once a month. Visit the TxGCP web site for additional updates on upcoming events, resources and mini-grant information.