Girl Day at UT Austin's Virtual #UTGirlDay (K-8)

Girl Day at UT Austin, including Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day and the Girl Day STEM Festival, will be held virtually. Students and their parents or educators are invited to join us for 10 days of virtual FREE hands-on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fun.

Girl Day at UT Austin High School Sessions (9-12)

Join us for special #UTGirlDay sessions and events designed for high school students. With all of Girl Day at UT Austin virtual this year, we're inviting high school students to join us to explore STEM college majors and careers.

Girl Day at UT Austin Film Screenings (High School & Beyond)

Join us for special #UTGirlDay film screens for high school students, educators, STEM professionals, and interested adults.

* ConnectHER Women & Girls in Tech Film Screening - Saturday, February 20 through Sunday, March 7

* Coded Bias Film Screening - Sunday, February 20 through Sunday, March 7

*NEW* Educator STEM Scholarship Program - $2000 Stipend

NASA Texas Space Grant Consortium has established a new Educator STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Scholarship Program. These scholarships are intended to recognize teachers enrolled in a Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate program in STEM fields at a TSGC member institution. The scholarships stress: Excellence in academics, Participation in Science, Technology, Engineering and/or Mathematics education projects, Current or Projected Teacher in STEM field grade level 5 and up, Exhibited leadership qualities, Under-represented minority students, female students, and students with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

*NEW* Lemelson-MIT InvenTeam Grants for STEM Learning via Invention

High school STEM teachers and educators at nonprofit educational organizations can receive up to $10,000 to develop and integrate a year-long, hands-on project into their courses that involves students in planning, teamwork, and invention.

*NEW* The Astro-Not-Yets Explore Energy Storybook

Join Mr. Armstrong and his class of astro-not-yets as they explore energy and the engineering design process in this new short storybook. As the class awaits the landing of a Commercial Crew spacecraft, Mr. Armstrong challenges his students to create their own spacecraft landing system. Follow along as they use teamwork to complete this design challenge, and learn more about the Commercial Crew Program along the way. Challenge your students to do the “Eggstronaut Parachute Challenge,” where they will design and build parachutes to safely land an egg. Inspire your astro-not-yets with these and more great Next Gen STEM Commercial Crew Program resources.

*NEW* Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics & Science Teaching

Nominate a 7-12th grade STEM or computer science teacher - or yourself - for this prestigious White House honor by March 1. (Applications from teachers are due April 1.)

*NEW* Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics & Science Teaching

Nominate a 7-12th grade STEM or computer science teacher - or yourself - for this prestigious White House honor by March 1. (Applications from teachers are due April 1.)

We sifted through and pulled out the educator-specific professional development opportunities and digital learning and teaching tools aimed at educators to create this list for Texas educators.  We will continue to update as we receive resources.

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