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STEM Best Practices Conference 2019Registration is now open The STEM Best Practices Conference is June 102019 at the Davis Conference Center in Layton This is an opportunity to learnabout STEM Best Practices from Utah experts and leaders in our K-12 STEMcommunity The conference will highlight projects and communities fromacross the state who are experiencing success with STEM learning andannounce new opportunities for engaging with the STEM Action Center It willalso provide excellent opportunities for networking with other STEM
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
httpsmailchimp519a6415b72dstem-newsletter-november-172867e=[UNIQID] 313
stakeholders to form new partnerships Seven re-licensure points are availablefor full-day attendees Registration closes May 31 2019More Information
STEM Fest 2019Registration is now open STEM Fest will take place Monday - October 7th ampTuesday October 8th 2019 This event is for 6th through 10th grade students Registration is required for schools to attend Family Night (open to all ages)will be Monday - October 7th from 430 - 830 pm Registration closes on May31 2019More Information
STEM NEWS
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
httpsmailchimp519a6415b72dstem-newsletter-november-172867e=[UNIQID] 413
STEM Students Get a Sports-like Signing Day
SALT LAKE CITY -- Stand out math and sciencestudents donrsquot get the attention awarded toquarterbacks and point guards but last Mondays(April 29 2019) event at Utahrsquos State Capitolaimed to change that
Boeing sponsored the first annual STEM SigningDay and the Utah STEM Foundation organizedmuch of the event
Read More
Jazz CenturyLink STEMExcellence Awardee
Trinity Mauer a junior at Beehive Science andTechnology Academy began receivingrecognition and awards for her passionateSTEM pursuits since the fifth grademaintaining exceptional grades and scoringseveral notable wins along the way Trinityadded another accolade to her roster inreceiving the CenturyLink STEM ExcellenceAward at halftime during the Utah Jazzrsquos April9 2019 game against the Denver Nuggets atVivint Smart Home Arena in downtown SaltLake City to cap this seasonrsquos STEMExcellence Award programRead More
Increase Diversity in STEM
For the past 30 years minority students who arepart of the Meyerhoff program are coached to sitin the front rows of their classes raise their handsto ask challenging questions and stay after classto engage their professors These cohorts ofstudents attend a summer bridge program beforetheir first semester in college live on the sameresidence hall and form study groups They alsovolunteer in communities work in laboratories oncampus during the semesters and off-campusduring summers throughout college
Read More
Worlds Best STEM Studentsto Compete at International
Fair in PhoenixMore than a thousand students from around theworld are gearing up to head to Phoenix forthe 2019 Intel International Science andEngineering Fair or ISEF
The five-day event which will last from May 13-17and is hosted by the Society for Science and thePublic is the largest pre-collegiate STEMcompetition in the world
Read More
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
httpsmailchimp519a6415b72dstem-newsletter-november-172867e=[UNIQID] 513
Southern Utah Holds First-EverSTEM Expo
ST GEORGE Utah (ABC4 News) - SouthernUtah hosted its first-ever STEM Expo Friday April12 2019
The event was possible due to a partnershipbetween George Washington Academy a charterschool in Washington County Dixie StateUniversity and Dixie Technical College
One of the key staples in Southern Utah is thefocus on education and we are excited to workwith so many of those educational platformsevery year We pride ourselves on being acommunity of learners and this event highlightedthat mission said Blake Clark the AcademysExecutive Director
Read More
STEM Action Center AwardsGirls in Entrepreneurial
Challenge(KUTV) mdash The Utah STEM Foundation justwrapped up its Entrepreneurial Challenge Eventwith an awards ceremony
Girls Who Code is a non-profit program that hastaken on the mission to close the gender gap intechnology and to change the image of what aprogrammer looks like for young girls
This program is about not only supporting thegrowth of technical skills for young girls buthelping them to understand the importance ofbeing able to communicate and work as a teamwhile bettering their communities
Read More
Utah High Schools Robotics ClubMake Huge Impression
(KUTV) mdash Students from Judge MemorialCatholic High Schools robotics club made huge
Hill STEM Reaches Students inSoutheast Utah
KAYENTA Utah mdash The Hill Air Force BaseScience Technology Engineering and MathOutreach Program recently teamed with JuniorAchievement of Utah at the San Juan Career Fair
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
httpsmailchimp519a6415b72dstem-newsletter-november-172867e=[UNIQID] 613
impressions at FIRST Robotics Competition inHouston on Saturday April 12 2019
The Salt Lake City high schools teamJudgeMent Call was ranked first in Utah secondin the Utah Regional and 12th in the Worldscategories at the international roboticscompetition
Read More
at Monument Valley in southeastern UtahThe annual two-day event held at MonumentValley and Whitehorse High School providesrural students an eye-opening career expo with awide variety of options showing possibilities fortheir future they may never have imagined
Read More
Were Looking for Americas NextTop Young Scientist
All students need is inspiration an idea and apassion for science and they could beAmericasNext Top Scientist The 3M Young ScientistChallenge is searching for curious students ingrades 5-8 with a unique innovation that aims toimprove lives All students need to do is submit a1-2 minute video explaining their innovationGrand Prize Winner $25000Top 10 Finalists $1000 an exclusive mentorshipwith a 3M scientist and a trip to 3Ms WorldHeadquarters in St Paul MNMore Information amp to Apply
An Unconventional Way toAddress Our Homegrown
Engineer ShortageA critical chapter in the story of Utahs successover the last decade has been our growing techand innovation sector Silicon Slopes hasbecome the envy of the world as companiesfrom across the country have come to enjoy ourincredible business climate impressive workforceand myriad soft drink offeringsRead More
Young Engineers Building The Carof Tomorrow
In the UPR original series Driven To Succeedwersquove been following seven college freshman andtheir mentors as they work to build a wirelesslypowered electric car In this second installmentwe get to know the students a bit better as they
Fashion Enters STEMThe fashion design industry is an ever-changingcareer field that goes hand in hand with manytechnological and science-related aspects
Sarah Cobb a freshman family and consumersciences major has experience with fashion and
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
httpsmailchimp519a6415b72dstem-newsletter-november-172867e=[UNIQID] 713
work through the trials of engineering a car usingbrand new technology
Read More
technology from working at the store Ruby
Read More
College Loops 2019 Application isNow Live
Apply now to bring Girls Who Code to yourcollege In the fall of 2019 College Loops willexpand to 300 colleges and universities acrossthe country Each College Loop will center oncustom challenges encouraging members toconnect with women in computer scienceparticipate in regional events with our corporatepartners and receive exclusive swag as part ofbeing in our sisterhood
Apply Here
Apply Now to Start a Girls WhoCode Club
As an international non-profit Girls Who Codeis proud to work alongside Community Partners toclose the gender gap in technology Now in their7th year they have reached 185000 girlssupporting their passion to codeThis is an exciting time to joint the movement--they received 6500 Club applications for just the2018-19 year alone--and they are hoping otherswill join them
Learn More
Bill Nye Wants to Educate thePublic About Science
If you grew up in the 1990s youre probablyfamiliar with Bill Nye He was the host of thepopular PBS series Bill Nye the Science Guy aTV program that ran for a hundred episodes andintroduced kids to a range of science concepts More recently he hosted Bill Nye Saves theWorld a Netflix series designed to educate thewider public about the importance of science Now Nye has a new project a science-themed
The Science of BakingEver wondered how your oven can transform apale blob of dough into a crisp brown sugarcookie Or a pan full of gooey batter into a fluffycake Its not magic Wellmaybe its a littlemagical because all cooking is one part artespecially when it comes to inventing new recipesand baked treats The other part of course isscience Thats the part that does all thebrowning crisping and batter fluffing Its allexplained in our fun and informative infographicRead More
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
httpsmailchimp519a6415b72dstem-newsletter-november-172867e=[UNIQID] 813
podcast called Science Rules which will launchon May 16thRead More
Bring a Smithsonian Scientist intoYour Classroom
These free interactive live video webcasts takequestions from your students while introducingthem to science concepts and practices throughthe lens of Smithsonian research and experts
May 17 2019 - Forgotten Elephants withPaleobiologist Advait JukarMay 30 2019 - Fossil Ammonites withPaleobiologist Lucy Chang
Read More
8 Great Videos to Teach theEngineering Design Process
Quiz What one thing can make a football helmetthe International Space Station and a taco partyall even better than they already areAnswer The engineering design processMore Information
BYU Chem CampsDiscover how chemistry makes a difference inyour everyday life
- Ages 9-14 - 9-10 year olds 4 half-days 11-12 year olds 2full days 13-14 year olds 3 full days BiochemCamp - June and July 2019 - $135 - Scholarships for free and reducedschool lunch recipients - 100 slots (50 boys amp 50 girls)More information
Code Ninja Summer Camps
Fun and rewarding coding camps for kids ages 7- 14 Summer Classes Game Builders ClubBeginning Javascript Minecraft Create RobloxCreate Browse amp Build App Builders Club andHack Attack
More information
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
httpsmailchimp519a6415b72dstem-newsletter-november-172867e=[UNIQID] 913
USU Summer App Camps
Join us this summer for fun and excitingweeklong computer science camps Learnhow to make phone apps We will hold fourcamps in June 2019 on the USU LoganCampus We are also recruiting high schoolaged youth to be camp mentorsMentortrainingwillbeheldJune3-7RegistrationisnowopenRead More
BYU Girls Code Camp
The Computer Science Department is running acoding camp for girls ages 8-11 This camp is forbeginning coders The 2019 camp will be June 3-6 from 1 pm to 5 pm daily The students will be learning through codingactivities both plugged and unplugged havesnacks enjoy team building activities get a fun t-shirt and more The students will have personalinstruction from BYU counselors
More information
Science Teacher and Leaders
The National Youth Science camp is an eventwhere 2 High School Seniors from every state
are selected to attend an all-expenses paidSTEM-Based camp in West Virginia and
Washington DC Utah has a selection committeethat reviews applications and selects 2 finalist
that will attend to camp Application is based on astudent essay letters of recommendation
involvement in STEM base course and activitiesstudent high school course selection and grades
and ACTSAT scores
Please pass on this opportunity to your HighSchool teachers so they can pass it on to their
High School Seniors Attached is a flyer that canbe printed and placed on classroom walls
STEM EVENTS
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
httpsmailchimp519a6415b72dstem-newsletter-november-172867e=[UNIQID] 1013
UPCOMING STEM EVENTS
May 7 2019 - 3M Young Scientist Challenge - More InformationMay 10-12 2019 - Golden Spike 150 year celebration (Our STEM Bus will be there) - More informationMay 17 2019 - USU Physics Day at Lagoon - Register hereSummer 2019 - Code Ninjas Summer Camps - More informationJune 3 - 6 2019 - BYU Girls Code at BYU - More informationJune 2019 - USU Summer App Camps - More informationJune 2019 - UVU Summer STEM Camps - More informationJune 10 2019 - STEM Best Practices - Davis Conference Center More informationJune 17 - 20 2019 - AWE+SUM Summer Camp at Westminster College - More informationJune amp July 2019 - BYU Chem Camp - More informationJuly 15 - 19 2019 - Professional Learning workshop in Vancouver WA - Apply hereJuly 15 2019 - Altec Design Web Scholarship applications due - More informationJuly 22 - 26 2019 - wwwpccodesnet Summer Camps - More informationJuly 22 - 26 2019 - AccessCSforAll for teachers working with hearing-impaired - More informationJuly 29 - August 2 2019 - wwwpccodesnet Summer Camps - More informationOctober 7 amp 8 2019 - STEM Fest 2019 - Mountain America Expo - More informationOctober 21 - 23 2019 - CSForAll Summit - University of Utah - more information to come
STEM PROGRAMS amp GRANTS
CSforAll TrainingThe STEM Action Center in partnership with CSforAll and several local LEAs are offering day workshopsto support districts of a strategic plan If your district is interested in forming a team for a strategicplanning workshop please fell free to contact Tami Goetz at the STEM Action Center (tgoetzutahgov801-674-2405)
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
httpsmailchimp519a6415b72dstem-newsletter-november-172867e=[UNIQID] 1113
STEM Codeorg TrainingApplications are now open for Codeorg professional learning program For middle school teachers wehave spaces available for our Computer Science Discoveries (CSD) program CSD is designed forstudents 6th-10th grade and can be taught as a semester or full year program For high school teacherswe have spaces available in our Computer Science Principles (CSP) program which is designed forstudents 9th-12th grade It can be taught as a full year introductory course or as a full year AP courseMore information about CSD can be found here httpscodeorgeducatecsd and more information aboutCSP can be found here httpscodeorgeducatecsp
The professional learning program consists of a 5-day workshop from June 24-June 28 at Dell EMC inDraper and several academic year workshops held on Saturdays in the Fall and Spring We cover thecosts for training including your materials supplies and lunches
To apply visit httpscodeorgeducateprofessional-learningprogram-information and fill out anapplication Teachers will need their principals approval and must commit to attending all workshop daysincluding the academic year workshops
Any questions about the professional learning program can be directed to Lynn Purdin(lpurdinutahgov)
STEM SCHOOL DESIGNATIONS
We want to congratulate our new STEM Schools We had 9 schools receive STEM School designationsthis year and want to recognize those communities for their hard work and dedication to STEM for theirstudents The schools areVanguard Academy- BronzeHorizon Elementary- BronzeEastwood Elementary- BronzeValley View Elementary-SilverCanyon Creek Elementary- SilverBonneville Academy- GoldVae View Elementary -PlatinumJennie P Stewart Elementary-PlatinumCedar North Elementary- Platinum (formerly Gold)
Interested in becoming a STEM School Intent to apply due in OctoberTo see a list of our STEM School Designation Awardees
STEM BUS
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
httpsmailchimp519a6415b72dstem-newsletter-november-172867e=[UNIQID] 1213
The STEM Bus Program is on its final stretch for the 2018-2019 school year We will be heading downsouth to Kanab and Antimony next week followed by St George the following week and wrapping up byheading north to Wellsville at the end of May for our final school visit this year If youd like to get on ourSTEM Bus Program Interest list for the 2019-2020 school year and hear about updates with the programplease add your school to the following list 2019-2020 STEM Bus Interest List
STEM AMBASSADORS
The Utah STEM Action Center is always lookingfor high school and college students as well asrecent college graduates and industryprofessionals who have a passion for STEM andwould like to volunteer their time promotingscience technology engineering and math to K-12 students and educators throughout the Stateof UtahApply to become an ambassador
STEM SPOTLIGHT
Coding to LearnPark City School Districts K-5 coding programtranslates to better problem solving amp learningacross all subjects
Read More
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
httpsmailchimp519a6415b72dstem-newsletter-november-172867e=[UNIQID] 1313
STEM CURRICULUM IDEAS
NASAKidsClub
CheckoutthisplacetoplaygamesandlearnaboutNASA
LearnMore
Copyright copy 2018 Utah STEM Action Center All rights reservedUtah Governors Office of Economic Development
Our mailing address isstemutahgov
Want to change how you receive these emailsYou can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
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STEM Best Practices Conference 2019Registration is now open The STEM Best Practices Conference is June 102019 at the Davis Conference Center in Layton This is an opportunity to learnabout STEM Best Practices from Utah experts and leaders in our K-12 STEMcommunity The conference will highlight projects and communities fromacross the state who are experiencing success with STEM learning andannounce new opportunities for engaging with the STEM Action Center It willalso provide excellent opportunities for networking with other STEM
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
httpsmailchimp519a6415b72dstem-newsletter-november-172867e=[UNIQID] 313
stakeholders to form new partnerships Seven re-licensure points are availablefor full-day attendees Registration closes May 31 2019More Information
STEM Fest 2019Registration is now open STEM Fest will take place Monday - October 7th ampTuesday October 8th 2019 This event is for 6th through 10th grade students Registration is required for schools to attend Family Night (open to all ages)will be Monday - October 7th from 430 - 830 pm Registration closes on May31 2019More Information
STEM NEWS
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
httpsmailchimp519a6415b72dstem-newsletter-november-172867e=[UNIQID] 413
STEM Students Get a Sports-like Signing Day
SALT LAKE CITY -- Stand out math and sciencestudents donrsquot get the attention awarded toquarterbacks and point guards but last Mondays(April 29 2019) event at Utahrsquos State Capitolaimed to change that
Boeing sponsored the first annual STEM SigningDay and the Utah STEM Foundation organizedmuch of the event
Read More
Jazz CenturyLink STEMExcellence Awardee
Trinity Mauer a junior at Beehive Science andTechnology Academy began receivingrecognition and awards for her passionateSTEM pursuits since the fifth grademaintaining exceptional grades and scoringseveral notable wins along the way Trinityadded another accolade to her roster inreceiving the CenturyLink STEM ExcellenceAward at halftime during the Utah Jazzrsquos April9 2019 game against the Denver Nuggets atVivint Smart Home Arena in downtown SaltLake City to cap this seasonrsquos STEMExcellence Award programRead More
Increase Diversity in STEM
For the past 30 years minority students who arepart of the Meyerhoff program are coached to sitin the front rows of their classes raise their handsto ask challenging questions and stay after classto engage their professors These cohorts ofstudents attend a summer bridge program beforetheir first semester in college live on the sameresidence hall and form study groups They alsovolunteer in communities work in laboratories oncampus during the semesters and off-campusduring summers throughout college
Read More
Worlds Best STEM Studentsto Compete at International
Fair in PhoenixMore than a thousand students from around theworld are gearing up to head to Phoenix forthe 2019 Intel International Science andEngineering Fair or ISEF
The five-day event which will last from May 13-17and is hosted by the Society for Science and thePublic is the largest pre-collegiate STEMcompetition in the world
Read More
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
httpsmailchimp519a6415b72dstem-newsletter-november-172867e=[UNIQID] 513
Southern Utah Holds First-EverSTEM Expo
ST GEORGE Utah (ABC4 News) - SouthernUtah hosted its first-ever STEM Expo Friday April12 2019
The event was possible due to a partnershipbetween George Washington Academy a charterschool in Washington County Dixie StateUniversity and Dixie Technical College
One of the key staples in Southern Utah is thefocus on education and we are excited to workwith so many of those educational platformsevery year We pride ourselves on being acommunity of learners and this event highlightedthat mission said Blake Clark the AcademysExecutive Director
Read More
STEM Action Center AwardsGirls in Entrepreneurial
Challenge(KUTV) mdash The Utah STEM Foundation justwrapped up its Entrepreneurial Challenge Eventwith an awards ceremony
Girls Who Code is a non-profit program that hastaken on the mission to close the gender gap intechnology and to change the image of what aprogrammer looks like for young girls
This program is about not only supporting thegrowth of technical skills for young girls buthelping them to understand the importance ofbeing able to communicate and work as a teamwhile bettering their communities
Read More
Utah High Schools Robotics ClubMake Huge Impression
(KUTV) mdash Students from Judge MemorialCatholic High Schools robotics club made huge
Hill STEM Reaches Students inSoutheast Utah
KAYENTA Utah mdash The Hill Air Force BaseScience Technology Engineering and MathOutreach Program recently teamed with JuniorAchievement of Utah at the San Juan Career Fair
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
httpsmailchimp519a6415b72dstem-newsletter-november-172867e=[UNIQID] 613
impressions at FIRST Robotics Competition inHouston on Saturday April 12 2019
The Salt Lake City high schools teamJudgeMent Call was ranked first in Utah secondin the Utah Regional and 12th in the Worldscategories at the international roboticscompetition
Read More
at Monument Valley in southeastern UtahThe annual two-day event held at MonumentValley and Whitehorse High School providesrural students an eye-opening career expo with awide variety of options showing possibilities fortheir future they may never have imagined
Read More
Were Looking for Americas NextTop Young Scientist
All students need is inspiration an idea and apassion for science and they could beAmericasNext Top Scientist The 3M Young ScientistChallenge is searching for curious students ingrades 5-8 with a unique innovation that aims toimprove lives All students need to do is submit a1-2 minute video explaining their innovationGrand Prize Winner $25000Top 10 Finalists $1000 an exclusive mentorshipwith a 3M scientist and a trip to 3Ms WorldHeadquarters in St Paul MNMore Information amp to Apply
An Unconventional Way toAddress Our Homegrown
Engineer ShortageA critical chapter in the story of Utahs successover the last decade has been our growing techand innovation sector Silicon Slopes hasbecome the envy of the world as companiesfrom across the country have come to enjoy ourincredible business climate impressive workforceand myriad soft drink offeringsRead More
Young Engineers Building The Carof Tomorrow
In the UPR original series Driven To Succeedwersquove been following seven college freshman andtheir mentors as they work to build a wirelesslypowered electric car In this second installmentwe get to know the students a bit better as they
Fashion Enters STEMThe fashion design industry is an ever-changingcareer field that goes hand in hand with manytechnological and science-related aspects
Sarah Cobb a freshman family and consumersciences major has experience with fashion and
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
httpsmailchimp519a6415b72dstem-newsletter-november-172867e=[UNIQID] 713
work through the trials of engineering a car usingbrand new technology
Read More
technology from working at the store Ruby
Read More
College Loops 2019 Application isNow Live
Apply now to bring Girls Who Code to yourcollege In the fall of 2019 College Loops willexpand to 300 colleges and universities acrossthe country Each College Loop will center oncustom challenges encouraging members toconnect with women in computer scienceparticipate in regional events with our corporatepartners and receive exclusive swag as part ofbeing in our sisterhood
Apply Here
Apply Now to Start a Girls WhoCode Club
As an international non-profit Girls Who Codeis proud to work alongside Community Partners toclose the gender gap in technology Now in their7th year they have reached 185000 girlssupporting their passion to codeThis is an exciting time to joint the movement--they received 6500 Club applications for just the2018-19 year alone--and they are hoping otherswill join them
Learn More
Bill Nye Wants to Educate thePublic About Science
If you grew up in the 1990s youre probablyfamiliar with Bill Nye He was the host of thepopular PBS series Bill Nye the Science Guy aTV program that ran for a hundred episodes andintroduced kids to a range of science concepts More recently he hosted Bill Nye Saves theWorld a Netflix series designed to educate thewider public about the importance of science Now Nye has a new project a science-themed
The Science of BakingEver wondered how your oven can transform apale blob of dough into a crisp brown sugarcookie Or a pan full of gooey batter into a fluffycake Its not magic Wellmaybe its a littlemagical because all cooking is one part artespecially when it comes to inventing new recipesand baked treats The other part of course isscience Thats the part that does all thebrowning crisping and batter fluffing Its allexplained in our fun and informative infographicRead More
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
httpsmailchimp519a6415b72dstem-newsletter-november-172867e=[UNIQID] 813
podcast called Science Rules which will launchon May 16thRead More
Bring a Smithsonian Scientist intoYour Classroom
These free interactive live video webcasts takequestions from your students while introducingthem to science concepts and practices throughthe lens of Smithsonian research and experts
May 17 2019 - Forgotten Elephants withPaleobiologist Advait JukarMay 30 2019 - Fossil Ammonites withPaleobiologist Lucy Chang
Read More
8 Great Videos to Teach theEngineering Design Process
Quiz What one thing can make a football helmetthe International Space Station and a taco partyall even better than they already areAnswer The engineering design processMore Information
BYU Chem CampsDiscover how chemistry makes a difference inyour everyday life
- Ages 9-14 - 9-10 year olds 4 half-days 11-12 year olds 2full days 13-14 year olds 3 full days BiochemCamp - June and July 2019 - $135 - Scholarships for free and reducedschool lunch recipients - 100 slots (50 boys amp 50 girls)More information
Code Ninja Summer Camps
Fun and rewarding coding camps for kids ages 7- 14 Summer Classes Game Builders ClubBeginning Javascript Minecraft Create RobloxCreate Browse amp Build App Builders Club andHack Attack
More information
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
httpsmailchimp519a6415b72dstem-newsletter-november-172867e=[UNIQID] 913
USU Summer App Camps
Join us this summer for fun and excitingweeklong computer science camps Learnhow to make phone apps We will hold fourcamps in June 2019 on the USU LoganCampus We are also recruiting high schoolaged youth to be camp mentorsMentortrainingwillbeheldJune3-7RegistrationisnowopenRead More
BYU Girls Code Camp
The Computer Science Department is running acoding camp for girls ages 8-11 This camp is forbeginning coders The 2019 camp will be June 3-6 from 1 pm to 5 pm daily The students will be learning through codingactivities both plugged and unplugged havesnacks enjoy team building activities get a fun t-shirt and more The students will have personalinstruction from BYU counselors
More information
Science Teacher and Leaders
The National Youth Science camp is an eventwhere 2 High School Seniors from every state
are selected to attend an all-expenses paidSTEM-Based camp in West Virginia and
Washington DC Utah has a selection committeethat reviews applications and selects 2 finalist
that will attend to camp Application is based on astudent essay letters of recommendation
involvement in STEM base course and activitiesstudent high school course selection and grades
and ACTSAT scores
Please pass on this opportunity to your HighSchool teachers so they can pass it on to their
High School Seniors Attached is a flyer that canbe printed and placed on classroom walls
STEM EVENTS
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
httpsmailchimp519a6415b72dstem-newsletter-november-172867e=[UNIQID] 1013
UPCOMING STEM EVENTS
May 7 2019 - 3M Young Scientist Challenge - More InformationMay 10-12 2019 - Golden Spike 150 year celebration (Our STEM Bus will be there) - More informationMay 17 2019 - USU Physics Day at Lagoon - Register hereSummer 2019 - Code Ninjas Summer Camps - More informationJune 3 - 6 2019 - BYU Girls Code at BYU - More informationJune 2019 - USU Summer App Camps - More informationJune 2019 - UVU Summer STEM Camps - More informationJune 10 2019 - STEM Best Practices - Davis Conference Center More informationJune 17 - 20 2019 - AWE+SUM Summer Camp at Westminster College - More informationJune amp July 2019 - BYU Chem Camp - More informationJuly 15 - 19 2019 - Professional Learning workshop in Vancouver WA - Apply hereJuly 15 2019 - Altec Design Web Scholarship applications due - More informationJuly 22 - 26 2019 - wwwpccodesnet Summer Camps - More informationJuly 22 - 26 2019 - AccessCSforAll for teachers working with hearing-impaired - More informationJuly 29 - August 2 2019 - wwwpccodesnet Summer Camps - More informationOctober 7 amp 8 2019 - STEM Fest 2019 - Mountain America Expo - More informationOctober 21 - 23 2019 - CSForAll Summit - University of Utah - more information to come
STEM PROGRAMS amp GRANTS
CSforAll TrainingThe STEM Action Center in partnership with CSforAll and several local LEAs are offering day workshopsto support districts of a strategic plan If your district is interested in forming a team for a strategicplanning workshop please fell free to contact Tami Goetz at the STEM Action Center (tgoetzutahgov801-674-2405)
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
httpsmailchimp519a6415b72dstem-newsletter-november-172867e=[UNIQID] 1113
STEM Codeorg TrainingApplications are now open for Codeorg professional learning program For middle school teachers wehave spaces available for our Computer Science Discoveries (CSD) program CSD is designed forstudents 6th-10th grade and can be taught as a semester or full year program For high school teacherswe have spaces available in our Computer Science Principles (CSP) program which is designed forstudents 9th-12th grade It can be taught as a full year introductory course or as a full year AP courseMore information about CSD can be found here httpscodeorgeducatecsd and more information aboutCSP can be found here httpscodeorgeducatecsp
The professional learning program consists of a 5-day workshop from June 24-June 28 at Dell EMC inDraper and several academic year workshops held on Saturdays in the Fall and Spring We cover thecosts for training including your materials supplies and lunches
To apply visit httpscodeorgeducateprofessional-learningprogram-information and fill out anapplication Teachers will need their principals approval and must commit to attending all workshop daysincluding the academic year workshops
Any questions about the professional learning program can be directed to Lynn Purdin(lpurdinutahgov)
STEM SCHOOL DESIGNATIONS
We want to congratulate our new STEM Schools We had 9 schools receive STEM School designationsthis year and want to recognize those communities for their hard work and dedication to STEM for theirstudents The schools areVanguard Academy- BronzeHorizon Elementary- BronzeEastwood Elementary- BronzeValley View Elementary-SilverCanyon Creek Elementary- SilverBonneville Academy- GoldVae View Elementary -PlatinumJennie P Stewart Elementary-PlatinumCedar North Elementary- Platinum (formerly Gold)
Interested in becoming a STEM School Intent to apply due in OctoberTo see a list of our STEM School Designation Awardees
STEM BUS
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
httpsmailchimp519a6415b72dstem-newsletter-november-172867e=[UNIQID] 1213
The STEM Bus Program is on its final stretch for the 2018-2019 school year We will be heading downsouth to Kanab and Antimony next week followed by St George the following week and wrapping up byheading north to Wellsville at the end of May for our final school visit this year If youd like to get on ourSTEM Bus Program Interest list for the 2019-2020 school year and hear about updates with the programplease add your school to the following list 2019-2020 STEM Bus Interest List
STEM AMBASSADORS
The Utah STEM Action Center is always lookingfor high school and college students as well asrecent college graduates and industryprofessionals who have a passion for STEM andwould like to volunteer their time promotingscience technology engineering and math to K-12 students and educators throughout the Stateof UtahApply to become an ambassador
STEM SPOTLIGHT
Coding to LearnPark City School Districts K-5 coding programtranslates to better problem solving amp learningacross all subjects
Read More
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
httpsmailchimp519a6415b72dstem-newsletter-november-172867e=[UNIQID] 1313
STEM CURRICULUM IDEAS
NASAKidsClub
CheckoutthisplacetoplaygamesandlearnaboutNASA
LearnMore
Copyright copy 2018 Utah STEM Action Center All rights reservedUtah Governors Office of Economic Development
Our mailing address isstemutahgov
Want to change how you receive these emailsYou can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
httpsmailchimp519a6415b72dstem-newsletter-november-172867e=[UNIQID] 313
stakeholders to form new partnerships Seven re-licensure points are availablefor full-day attendees Registration closes May 31 2019More Information
STEM Fest 2019Registration is now open STEM Fest will take place Monday - October 7th ampTuesday October 8th 2019 This event is for 6th through 10th grade students Registration is required for schools to attend Family Night (open to all ages)will be Monday - October 7th from 430 - 830 pm Registration closes on May31 2019More Information
STEM NEWS
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STEM Students Get a Sports-like Signing Day
SALT LAKE CITY -- Stand out math and sciencestudents donrsquot get the attention awarded toquarterbacks and point guards but last Mondays(April 29 2019) event at Utahrsquos State Capitolaimed to change that
Boeing sponsored the first annual STEM SigningDay and the Utah STEM Foundation organizedmuch of the event
Read More
Jazz CenturyLink STEMExcellence Awardee
Trinity Mauer a junior at Beehive Science andTechnology Academy began receivingrecognition and awards for her passionateSTEM pursuits since the fifth grademaintaining exceptional grades and scoringseveral notable wins along the way Trinityadded another accolade to her roster inreceiving the CenturyLink STEM ExcellenceAward at halftime during the Utah Jazzrsquos April9 2019 game against the Denver Nuggets atVivint Smart Home Arena in downtown SaltLake City to cap this seasonrsquos STEMExcellence Award programRead More
Increase Diversity in STEM
For the past 30 years minority students who arepart of the Meyerhoff program are coached to sitin the front rows of their classes raise their handsto ask challenging questions and stay after classto engage their professors These cohorts ofstudents attend a summer bridge program beforetheir first semester in college live on the sameresidence hall and form study groups They alsovolunteer in communities work in laboratories oncampus during the semesters and off-campusduring summers throughout college
Read More
Worlds Best STEM Studentsto Compete at International
Fair in PhoenixMore than a thousand students from around theworld are gearing up to head to Phoenix forthe 2019 Intel International Science andEngineering Fair or ISEF
The five-day event which will last from May 13-17and is hosted by the Society for Science and thePublic is the largest pre-collegiate STEMcompetition in the world
Read More
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Southern Utah Holds First-EverSTEM Expo
ST GEORGE Utah (ABC4 News) - SouthernUtah hosted its first-ever STEM Expo Friday April12 2019
The event was possible due to a partnershipbetween George Washington Academy a charterschool in Washington County Dixie StateUniversity and Dixie Technical College
One of the key staples in Southern Utah is thefocus on education and we are excited to workwith so many of those educational platformsevery year We pride ourselves on being acommunity of learners and this event highlightedthat mission said Blake Clark the AcademysExecutive Director
Read More
STEM Action Center AwardsGirls in Entrepreneurial
Challenge(KUTV) mdash The Utah STEM Foundation justwrapped up its Entrepreneurial Challenge Eventwith an awards ceremony
Girls Who Code is a non-profit program that hastaken on the mission to close the gender gap intechnology and to change the image of what aprogrammer looks like for young girls
This program is about not only supporting thegrowth of technical skills for young girls buthelping them to understand the importance ofbeing able to communicate and work as a teamwhile bettering their communities
Read More
Utah High Schools Robotics ClubMake Huge Impression
(KUTV) mdash Students from Judge MemorialCatholic High Schools robotics club made huge
Hill STEM Reaches Students inSoutheast Utah
KAYENTA Utah mdash The Hill Air Force BaseScience Technology Engineering and MathOutreach Program recently teamed with JuniorAchievement of Utah at the San Juan Career Fair
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
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impressions at FIRST Robotics Competition inHouston on Saturday April 12 2019
The Salt Lake City high schools teamJudgeMent Call was ranked first in Utah secondin the Utah Regional and 12th in the Worldscategories at the international roboticscompetition
Read More
at Monument Valley in southeastern UtahThe annual two-day event held at MonumentValley and Whitehorse High School providesrural students an eye-opening career expo with awide variety of options showing possibilities fortheir future they may never have imagined
Read More
Were Looking for Americas NextTop Young Scientist
All students need is inspiration an idea and apassion for science and they could beAmericasNext Top Scientist The 3M Young ScientistChallenge is searching for curious students ingrades 5-8 with a unique innovation that aims toimprove lives All students need to do is submit a1-2 minute video explaining their innovationGrand Prize Winner $25000Top 10 Finalists $1000 an exclusive mentorshipwith a 3M scientist and a trip to 3Ms WorldHeadquarters in St Paul MNMore Information amp to Apply
An Unconventional Way toAddress Our Homegrown
Engineer ShortageA critical chapter in the story of Utahs successover the last decade has been our growing techand innovation sector Silicon Slopes hasbecome the envy of the world as companiesfrom across the country have come to enjoy ourincredible business climate impressive workforceand myriad soft drink offeringsRead More
Young Engineers Building The Carof Tomorrow
In the UPR original series Driven To Succeedwersquove been following seven college freshman andtheir mentors as they work to build a wirelesslypowered electric car In this second installmentwe get to know the students a bit better as they
Fashion Enters STEMThe fashion design industry is an ever-changingcareer field that goes hand in hand with manytechnological and science-related aspects
Sarah Cobb a freshman family and consumersciences major has experience with fashion and
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
httpsmailchimp519a6415b72dstem-newsletter-november-172867e=[UNIQID] 713
work through the trials of engineering a car usingbrand new technology
Read More
technology from working at the store Ruby
Read More
College Loops 2019 Application isNow Live
Apply now to bring Girls Who Code to yourcollege In the fall of 2019 College Loops willexpand to 300 colleges and universities acrossthe country Each College Loop will center oncustom challenges encouraging members toconnect with women in computer scienceparticipate in regional events with our corporatepartners and receive exclusive swag as part ofbeing in our sisterhood
Apply Here
Apply Now to Start a Girls WhoCode Club
As an international non-profit Girls Who Codeis proud to work alongside Community Partners toclose the gender gap in technology Now in their7th year they have reached 185000 girlssupporting their passion to codeThis is an exciting time to joint the movement--they received 6500 Club applications for just the2018-19 year alone--and they are hoping otherswill join them
Learn More
Bill Nye Wants to Educate thePublic About Science
If you grew up in the 1990s youre probablyfamiliar with Bill Nye He was the host of thepopular PBS series Bill Nye the Science Guy aTV program that ran for a hundred episodes andintroduced kids to a range of science concepts More recently he hosted Bill Nye Saves theWorld a Netflix series designed to educate thewider public about the importance of science Now Nye has a new project a science-themed
The Science of BakingEver wondered how your oven can transform apale blob of dough into a crisp brown sugarcookie Or a pan full of gooey batter into a fluffycake Its not magic Wellmaybe its a littlemagical because all cooking is one part artespecially when it comes to inventing new recipesand baked treats The other part of course isscience Thats the part that does all thebrowning crisping and batter fluffing Its allexplained in our fun and informative infographicRead More
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
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podcast called Science Rules which will launchon May 16thRead More
Bring a Smithsonian Scientist intoYour Classroom
These free interactive live video webcasts takequestions from your students while introducingthem to science concepts and practices throughthe lens of Smithsonian research and experts
May 17 2019 - Forgotten Elephants withPaleobiologist Advait JukarMay 30 2019 - Fossil Ammonites withPaleobiologist Lucy Chang
Read More
8 Great Videos to Teach theEngineering Design Process
Quiz What one thing can make a football helmetthe International Space Station and a taco partyall even better than they already areAnswer The engineering design processMore Information
BYU Chem CampsDiscover how chemistry makes a difference inyour everyday life
- Ages 9-14 - 9-10 year olds 4 half-days 11-12 year olds 2full days 13-14 year olds 3 full days BiochemCamp - June and July 2019 - $135 - Scholarships for free and reducedschool lunch recipients - 100 slots (50 boys amp 50 girls)More information
Code Ninja Summer Camps
Fun and rewarding coding camps for kids ages 7- 14 Summer Classes Game Builders ClubBeginning Javascript Minecraft Create RobloxCreate Browse amp Build App Builders Club andHack Attack
More information
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
httpsmailchimp519a6415b72dstem-newsletter-november-172867e=[UNIQID] 913
USU Summer App Camps
Join us this summer for fun and excitingweeklong computer science camps Learnhow to make phone apps We will hold fourcamps in June 2019 on the USU LoganCampus We are also recruiting high schoolaged youth to be camp mentorsMentortrainingwillbeheldJune3-7RegistrationisnowopenRead More
BYU Girls Code Camp
The Computer Science Department is running acoding camp for girls ages 8-11 This camp is forbeginning coders The 2019 camp will be June 3-6 from 1 pm to 5 pm daily The students will be learning through codingactivities both plugged and unplugged havesnacks enjoy team building activities get a fun t-shirt and more The students will have personalinstruction from BYU counselors
More information
Science Teacher and Leaders
The National Youth Science camp is an eventwhere 2 High School Seniors from every state
are selected to attend an all-expenses paidSTEM-Based camp in West Virginia and
Washington DC Utah has a selection committeethat reviews applications and selects 2 finalist
that will attend to camp Application is based on astudent essay letters of recommendation
involvement in STEM base course and activitiesstudent high school course selection and grades
and ACTSAT scores
Please pass on this opportunity to your HighSchool teachers so they can pass it on to their
High School Seniors Attached is a flyer that canbe printed and placed on classroom walls
STEM EVENTS
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UPCOMING STEM EVENTS
May 7 2019 - 3M Young Scientist Challenge - More InformationMay 10-12 2019 - Golden Spike 150 year celebration (Our STEM Bus will be there) - More informationMay 17 2019 - USU Physics Day at Lagoon - Register hereSummer 2019 - Code Ninjas Summer Camps - More informationJune 3 - 6 2019 - BYU Girls Code at BYU - More informationJune 2019 - USU Summer App Camps - More informationJune 2019 - UVU Summer STEM Camps - More informationJune 10 2019 - STEM Best Practices - Davis Conference Center More informationJune 17 - 20 2019 - AWE+SUM Summer Camp at Westminster College - More informationJune amp July 2019 - BYU Chem Camp - More informationJuly 15 - 19 2019 - Professional Learning workshop in Vancouver WA - Apply hereJuly 15 2019 - Altec Design Web Scholarship applications due - More informationJuly 22 - 26 2019 - wwwpccodesnet Summer Camps - More informationJuly 22 - 26 2019 - AccessCSforAll for teachers working with hearing-impaired - More informationJuly 29 - August 2 2019 - wwwpccodesnet Summer Camps - More informationOctober 7 amp 8 2019 - STEM Fest 2019 - Mountain America Expo - More informationOctober 21 - 23 2019 - CSForAll Summit - University of Utah - more information to come
STEM PROGRAMS amp GRANTS
CSforAll TrainingThe STEM Action Center in partnership with CSforAll and several local LEAs are offering day workshopsto support districts of a strategic plan If your district is interested in forming a team for a strategicplanning workshop please fell free to contact Tami Goetz at the STEM Action Center (tgoetzutahgov801-674-2405)
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
httpsmailchimp519a6415b72dstem-newsletter-november-172867e=[UNIQID] 1113
STEM Codeorg TrainingApplications are now open for Codeorg professional learning program For middle school teachers wehave spaces available for our Computer Science Discoveries (CSD) program CSD is designed forstudents 6th-10th grade and can be taught as a semester or full year program For high school teacherswe have spaces available in our Computer Science Principles (CSP) program which is designed forstudents 9th-12th grade It can be taught as a full year introductory course or as a full year AP courseMore information about CSD can be found here httpscodeorgeducatecsd and more information aboutCSP can be found here httpscodeorgeducatecsp
The professional learning program consists of a 5-day workshop from June 24-June 28 at Dell EMC inDraper and several academic year workshops held on Saturdays in the Fall and Spring We cover thecosts for training including your materials supplies and lunches
To apply visit httpscodeorgeducateprofessional-learningprogram-information and fill out anapplication Teachers will need their principals approval and must commit to attending all workshop daysincluding the academic year workshops
Any questions about the professional learning program can be directed to Lynn Purdin(lpurdinutahgov)
STEM SCHOOL DESIGNATIONS
We want to congratulate our new STEM Schools We had 9 schools receive STEM School designationsthis year and want to recognize those communities for their hard work and dedication to STEM for theirstudents The schools areVanguard Academy- BronzeHorizon Elementary- BronzeEastwood Elementary- BronzeValley View Elementary-SilverCanyon Creek Elementary- SilverBonneville Academy- GoldVae View Elementary -PlatinumJennie P Stewart Elementary-PlatinumCedar North Elementary- Platinum (formerly Gold)
Interested in becoming a STEM School Intent to apply due in OctoberTo see a list of our STEM School Designation Awardees
STEM BUS
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
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The STEM Bus Program is on its final stretch for the 2018-2019 school year We will be heading downsouth to Kanab and Antimony next week followed by St George the following week and wrapping up byheading north to Wellsville at the end of May for our final school visit this year If youd like to get on ourSTEM Bus Program Interest list for the 2019-2020 school year and hear about updates with the programplease add your school to the following list 2019-2020 STEM Bus Interest List
STEM AMBASSADORS
The Utah STEM Action Center is always lookingfor high school and college students as well asrecent college graduates and industryprofessionals who have a passion for STEM andwould like to volunteer their time promotingscience technology engineering and math to K-12 students and educators throughout the Stateof UtahApply to become an ambassador
STEM SPOTLIGHT
Coding to LearnPark City School Districts K-5 coding programtranslates to better problem solving amp learningacross all subjects
Read More
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
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STEM CURRICULUM IDEAS
NASAKidsClub
CheckoutthisplacetoplaygamesandlearnaboutNASA
LearnMore
Copyright copy 2018 Utah STEM Action Center All rights reservedUtah Governors Office of Economic Development
Our mailing address isstemutahgov
Want to change how you receive these emailsYou can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
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STEM Students Get a Sports-like Signing Day
SALT LAKE CITY -- Stand out math and sciencestudents donrsquot get the attention awarded toquarterbacks and point guards but last Mondays(April 29 2019) event at Utahrsquos State Capitolaimed to change that
Boeing sponsored the first annual STEM SigningDay and the Utah STEM Foundation organizedmuch of the event
Read More
Jazz CenturyLink STEMExcellence Awardee
Trinity Mauer a junior at Beehive Science andTechnology Academy began receivingrecognition and awards for her passionateSTEM pursuits since the fifth grademaintaining exceptional grades and scoringseveral notable wins along the way Trinityadded another accolade to her roster inreceiving the CenturyLink STEM ExcellenceAward at halftime during the Utah Jazzrsquos April9 2019 game against the Denver Nuggets atVivint Smart Home Arena in downtown SaltLake City to cap this seasonrsquos STEMExcellence Award programRead More
Increase Diversity in STEM
For the past 30 years minority students who arepart of the Meyerhoff program are coached to sitin the front rows of their classes raise their handsto ask challenging questions and stay after classto engage their professors These cohorts ofstudents attend a summer bridge program beforetheir first semester in college live on the sameresidence hall and form study groups They alsovolunteer in communities work in laboratories oncampus during the semesters and off-campusduring summers throughout college
Read More
Worlds Best STEM Studentsto Compete at International
Fair in PhoenixMore than a thousand students from around theworld are gearing up to head to Phoenix forthe 2019 Intel International Science andEngineering Fair or ISEF
The five-day event which will last from May 13-17and is hosted by the Society for Science and thePublic is the largest pre-collegiate STEMcompetition in the world
Read More
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
httpsmailchimp519a6415b72dstem-newsletter-november-172867e=[UNIQID] 513
Southern Utah Holds First-EverSTEM Expo
ST GEORGE Utah (ABC4 News) - SouthernUtah hosted its first-ever STEM Expo Friday April12 2019
The event was possible due to a partnershipbetween George Washington Academy a charterschool in Washington County Dixie StateUniversity and Dixie Technical College
One of the key staples in Southern Utah is thefocus on education and we are excited to workwith so many of those educational platformsevery year We pride ourselves on being acommunity of learners and this event highlightedthat mission said Blake Clark the AcademysExecutive Director
Read More
STEM Action Center AwardsGirls in Entrepreneurial
Challenge(KUTV) mdash The Utah STEM Foundation justwrapped up its Entrepreneurial Challenge Eventwith an awards ceremony
Girls Who Code is a non-profit program that hastaken on the mission to close the gender gap intechnology and to change the image of what aprogrammer looks like for young girls
This program is about not only supporting thegrowth of technical skills for young girls buthelping them to understand the importance ofbeing able to communicate and work as a teamwhile bettering their communities
Read More
Utah High Schools Robotics ClubMake Huge Impression
(KUTV) mdash Students from Judge MemorialCatholic High Schools robotics club made huge
Hill STEM Reaches Students inSoutheast Utah
KAYENTA Utah mdash The Hill Air Force BaseScience Technology Engineering and MathOutreach Program recently teamed with JuniorAchievement of Utah at the San Juan Career Fair
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
httpsmailchimp519a6415b72dstem-newsletter-november-172867e=[UNIQID] 613
impressions at FIRST Robotics Competition inHouston on Saturday April 12 2019
The Salt Lake City high schools teamJudgeMent Call was ranked first in Utah secondin the Utah Regional and 12th in the Worldscategories at the international roboticscompetition
Read More
at Monument Valley in southeastern UtahThe annual two-day event held at MonumentValley and Whitehorse High School providesrural students an eye-opening career expo with awide variety of options showing possibilities fortheir future they may never have imagined
Read More
Were Looking for Americas NextTop Young Scientist
All students need is inspiration an idea and apassion for science and they could beAmericasNext Top Scientist The 3M Young ScientistChallenge is searching for curious students ingrades 5-8 with a unique innovation that aims toimprove lives All students need to do is submit a1-2 minute video explaining their innovationGrand Prize Winner $25000Top 10 Finalists $1000 an exclusive mentorshipwith a 3M scientist and a trip to 3Ms WorldHeadquarters in St Paul MNMore Information amp to Apply
An Unconventional Way toAddress Our Homegrown
Engineer ShortageA critical chapter in the story of Utahs successover the last decade has been our growing techand innovation sector Silicon Slopes hasbecome the envy of the world as companiesfrom across the country have come to enjoy ourincredible business climate impressive workforceand myriad soft drink offeringsRead More
Young Engineers Building The Carof Tomorrow
In the UPR original series Driven To Succeedwersquove been following seven college freshman andtheir mentors as they work to build a wirelesslypowered electric car In this second installmentwe get to know the students a bit better as they
Fashion Enters STEMThe fashion design industry is an ever-changingcareer field that goes hand in hand with manytechnological and science-related aspects
Sarah Cobb a freshman family and consumersciences major has experience with fashion and
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
httpsmailchimp519a6415b72dstem-newsletter-november-172867e=[UNIQID] 713
work through the trials of engineering a car usingbrand new technology
Read More
technology from working at the store Ruby
Read More
College Loops 2019 Application isNow Live
Apply now to bring Girls Who Code to yourcollege In the fall of 2019 College Loops willexpand to 300 colleges and universities acrossthe country Each College Loop will center oncustom challenges encouraging members toconnect with women in computer scienceparticipate in regional events with our corporatepartners and receive exclusive swag as part ofbeing in our sisterhood
Apply Here
Apply Now to Start a Girls WhoCode Club
As an international non-profit Girls Who Codeis proud to work alongside Community Partners toclose the gender gap in technology Now in their7th year they have reached 185000 girlssupporting their passion to codeThis is an exciting time to joint the movement--they received 6500 Club applications for just the2018-19 year alone--and they are hoping otherswill join them
Learn More
Bill Nye Wants to Educate thePublic About Science
If you grew up in the 1990s youre probablyfamiliar with Bill Nye He was the host of thepopular PBS series Bill Nye the Science Guy aTV program that ran for a hundred episodes andintroduced kids to a range of science concepts More recently he hosted Bill Nye Saves theWorld a Netflix series designed to educate thewider public about the importance of science Now Nye has a new project a science-themed
The Science of BakingEver wondered how your oven can transform apale blob of dough into a crisp brown sugarcookie Or a pan full of gooey batter into a fluffycake Its not magic Wellmaybe its a littlemagical because all cooking is one part artespecially when it comes to inventing new recipesand baked treats The other part of course isscience Thats the part that does all thebrowning crisping and batter fluffing Its allexplained in our fun and informative infographicRead More
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
httpsmailchimp519a6415b72dstem-newsletter-november-172867e=[UNIQID] 813
podcast called Science Rules which will launchon May 16thRead More
Bring a Smithsonian Scientist intoYour Classroom
These free interactive live video webcasts takequestions from your students while introducingthem to science concepts and practices throughthe lens of Smithsonian research and experts
May 17 2019 - Forgotten Elephants withPaleobiologist Advait JukarMay 30 2019 - Fossil Ammonites withPaleobiologist Lucy Chang
Read More
8 Great Videos to Teach theEngineering Design Process
Quiz What one thing can make a football helmetthe International Space Station and a taco partyall even better than they already areAnswer The engineering design processMore Information
BYU Chem CampsDiscover how chemistry makes a difference inyour everyday life
- Ages 9-14 - 9-10 year olds 4 half-days 11-12 year olds 2full days 13-14 year olds 3 full days BiochemCamp - June and July 2019 - $135 - Scholarships for free and reducedschool lunch recipients - 100 slots (50 boys amp 50 girls)More information
Code Ninja Summer Camps
Fun and rewarding coding camps for kids ages 7- 14 Summer Classes Game Builders ClubBeginning Javascript Minecraft Create RobloxCreate Browse amp Build App Builders Club andHack Attack
More information
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
httpsmailchimp519a6415b72dstem-newsletter-november-172867e=[UNIQID] 913
USU Summer App Camps
Join us this summer for fun and excitingweeklong computer science camps Learnhow to make phone apps We will hold fourcamps in June 2019 on the USU LoganCampus We are also recruiting high schoolaged youth to be camp mentorsMentortrainingwillbeheldJune3-7RegistrationisnowopenRead More
BYU Girls Code Camp
The Computer Science Department is running acoding camp for girls ages 8-11 This camp is forbeginning coders The 2019 camp will be June 3-6 from 1 pm to 5 pm daily The students will be learning through codingactivities both plugged and unplugged havesnacks enjoy team building activities get a fun t-shirt and more The students will have personalinstruction from BYU counselors
More information
Science Teacher and Leaders
The National Youth Science camp is an eventwhere 2 High School Seniors from every state
are selected to attend an all-expenses paidSTEM-Based camp in West Virginia and
Washington DC Utah has a selection committeethat reviews applications and selects 2 finalist
that will attend to camp Application is based on astudent essay letters of recommendation
involvement in STEM base course and activitiesstudent high school course selection and grades
and ACTSAT scores
Please pass on this opportunity to your HighSchool teachers so they can pass it on to their
High School Seniors Attached is a flyer that canbe printed and placed on classroom walls
STEM EVENTS
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
httpsmailchimp519a6415b72dstem-newsletter-november-172867e=[UNIQID] 1013
UPCOMING STEM EVENTS
May 7 2019 - 3M Young Scientist Challenge - More InformationMay 10-12 2019 - Golden Spike 150 year celebration (Our STEM Bus will be there) - More informationMay 17 2019 - USU Physics Day at Lagoon - Register hereSummer 2019 - Code Ninjas Summer Camps - More informationJune 3 - 6 2019 - BYU Girls Code at BYU - More informationJune 2019 - USU Summer App Camps - More informationJune 2019 - UVU Summer STEM Camps - More informationJune 10 2019 - STEM Best Practices - Davis Conference Center More informationJune 17 - 20 2019 - AWE+SUM Summer Camp at Westminster College - More informationJune amp July 2019 - BYU Chem Camp - More informationJuly 15 - 19 2019 - Professional Learning workshop in Vancouver WA - Apply hereJuly 15 2019 - Altec Design Web Scholarship applications due - More informationJuly 22 - 26 2019 - wwwpccodesnet Summer Camps - More informationJuly 22 - 26 2019 - AccessCSforAll for teachers working with hearing-impaired - More informationJuly 29 - August 2 2019 - wwwpccodesnet Summer Camps - More informationOctober 7 amp 8 2019 - STEM Fest 2019 - Mountain America Expo - More informationOctober 21 - 23 2019 - CSForAll Summit - University of Utah - more information to come
STEM PROGRAMS amp GRANTS
CSforAll TrainingThe STEM Action Center in partnership with CSforAll and several local LEAs are offering day workshopsto support districts of a strategic plan If your district is interested in forming a team for a strategicplanning workshop please fell free to contact Tami Goetz at the STEM Action Center (tgoetzutahgov801-674-2405)
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
httpsmailchimp519a6415b72dstem-newsletter-november-172867e=[UNIQID] 1113
STEM Codeorg TrainingApplications are now open for Codeorg professional learning program For middle school teachers wehave spaces available for our Computer Science Discoveries (CSD) program CSD is designed forstudents 6th-10th grade and can be taught as a semester or full year program For high school teacherswe have spaces available in our Computer Science Principles (CSP) program which is designed forstudents 9th-12th grade It can be taught as a full year introductory course or as a full year AP courseMore information about CSD can be found here httpscodeorgeducatecsd and more information aboutCSP can be found here httpscodeorgeducatecsp
The professional learning program consists of a 5-day workshop from June 24-June 28 at Dell EMC inDraper and several academic year workshops held on Saturdays in the Fall and Spring We cover thecosts for training including your materials supplies and lunches
To apply visit httpscodeorgeducateprofessional-learningprogram-information and fill out anapplication Teachers will need their principals approval and must commit to attending all workshop daysincluding the academic year workshops
Any questions about the professional learning program can be directed to Lynn Purdin(lpurdinutahgov)
STEM SCHOOL DESIGNATIONS
We want to congratulate our new STEM Schools We had 9 schools receive STEM School designationsthis year and want to recognize those communities for their hard work and dedication to STEM for theirstudents The schools areVanguard Academy- BronzeHorizon Elementary- BronzeEastwood Elementary- BronzeValley View Elementary-SilverCanyon Creek Elementary- SilverBonneville Academy- GoldVae View Elementary -PlatinumJennie P Stewart Elementary-PlatinumCedar North Elementary- Platinum (formerly Gold)
Interested in becoming a STEM School Intent to apply due in OctoberTo see a list of our STEM School Designation Awardees
STEM BUS
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
httpsmailchimp519a6415b72dstem-newsletter-november-172867e=[UNIQID] 1213
The STEM Bus Program is on its final stretch for the 2018-2019 school year We will be heading downsouth to Kanab and Antimony next week followed by St George the following week and wrapping up byheading north to Wellsville at the end of May for our final school visit this year If youd like to get on ourSTEM Bus Program Interest list for the 2019-2020 school year and hear about updates with the programplease add your school to the following list 2019-2020 STEM Bus Interest List
STEM AMBASSADORS
The Utah STEM Action Center is always lookingfor high school and college students as well asrecent college graduates and industryprofessionals who have a passion for STEM andwould like to volunteer their time promotingscience technology engineering and math to K-12 students and educators throughout the Stateof UtahApply to become an ambassador
STEM SPOTLIGHT
Coding to LearnPark City School Districts K-5 coding programtranslates to better problem solving amp learningacross all subjects
Read More
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
httpsmailchimp519a6415b72dstem-newsletter-november-172867e=[UNIQID] 1313
STEM CURRICULUM IDEAS
NASAKidsClub
CheckoutthisplacetoplaygamesandlearnaboutNASA
LearnMore
Copyright copy 2018 Utah STEM Action Center All rights reservedUtah Governors Office of Economic Development
Our mailing address isstemutahgov
Want to change how you receive these emailsYou can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
httpsmailchimp519a6415b72dstem-newsletter-november-172867e=[UNIQID] 513
Southern Utah Holds First-EverSTEM Expo
ST GEORGE Utah (ABC4 News) - SouthernUtah hosted its first-ever STEM Expo Friday April12 2019
The event was possible due to a partnershipbetween George Washington Academy a charterschool in Washington County Dixie StateUniversity and Dixie Technical College
One of the key staples in Southern Utah is thefocus on education and we are excited to workwith so many of those educational platformsevery year We pride ourselves on being acommunity of learners and this event highlightedthat mission said Blake Clark the AcademysExecutive Director
Read More
STEM Action Center AwardsGirls in Entrepreneurial
Challenge(KUTV) mdash The Utah STEM Foundation justwrapped up its Entrepreneurial Challenge Eventwith an awards ceremony
Girls Who Code is a non-profit program that hastaken on the mission to close the gender gap intechnology and to change the image of what aprogrammer looks like for young girls
This program is about not only supporting thegrowth of technical skills for young girls buthelping them to understand the importance ofbeing able to communicate and work as a teamwhile bettering their communities
Read More
Utah High Schools Robotics ClubMake Huge Impression
(KUTV) mdash Students from Judge MemorialCatholic High Schools robotics club made huge
Hill STEM Reaches Students inSoutheast Utah
KAYENTA Utah mdash The Hill Air Force BaseScience Technology Engineering and MathOutreach Program recently teamed with JuniorAchievement of Utah at the San Juan Career Fair
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
httpsmailchimp519a6415b72dstem-newsletter-november-172867e=[UNIQID] 613
impressions at FIRST Robotics Competition inHouston on Saturday April 12 2019
The Salt Lake City high schools teamJudgeMent Call was ranked first in Utah secondin the Utah Regional and 12th in the Worldscategories at the international roboticscompetition
Read More
at Monument Valley in southeastern UtahThe annual two-day event held at MonumentValley and Whitehorse High School providesrural students an eye-opening career expo with awide variety of options showing possibilities fortheir future they may never have imagined
Read More
Were Looking for Americas NextTop Young Scientist
All students need is inspiration an idea and apassion for science and they could beAmericasNext Top Scientist The 3M Young ScientistChallenge is searching for curious students ingrades 5-8 with a unique innovation that aims toimprove lives All students need to do is submit a1-2 minute video explaining their innovationGrand Prize Winner $25000Top 10 Finalists $1000 an exclusive mentorshipwith a 3M scientist and a trip to 3Ms WorldHeadquarters in St Paul MNMore Information amp to Apply
An Unconventional Way toAddress Our Homegrown
Engineer ShortageA critical chapter in the story of Utahs successover the last decade has been our growing techand innovation sector Silicon Slopes hasbecome the envy of the world as companiesfrom across the country have come to enjoy ourincredible business climate impressive workforceand myriad soft drink offeringsRead More
Young Engineers Building The Carof Tomorrow
In the UPR original series Driven To Succeedwersquove been following seven college freshman andtheir mentors as they work to build a wirelesslypowered electric car In this second installmentwe get to know the students a bit better as they
Fashion Enters STEMThe fashion design industry is an ever-changingcareer field that goes hand in hand with manytechnological and science-related aspects
Sarah Cobb a freshman family and consumersciences major has experience with fashion and
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
httpsmailchimp519a6415b72dstem-newsletter-november-172867e=[UNIQID] 713
work through the trials of engineering a car usingbrand new technology
Read More
technology from working at the store Ruby
Read More
College Loops 2019 Application isNow Live
Apply now to bring Girls Who Code to yourcollege In the fall of 2019 College Loops willexpand to 300 colleges and universities acrossthe country Each College Loop will center oncustom challenges encouraging members toconnect with women in computer scienceparticipate in regional events with our corporatepartners and receive exclusive swag as part ofbeing in our sisterhood
Apply Here
Apply Now to Start a Girls WhoCode Club
As an international non-profit Girls Who Codeis proud to work alongside Community Partners toclose the gender gap in technology Now in their7th year they have reached 185000 girlssupporting their passion to codeThis is an exciting time to joint the movement--they received 6500 Club applications for just the2018-19 year alone--and they are hoping otherswill join them
Learn More
Bill Nye Wants to Educate thePublic About Science
If you grew up in the 1990s youre probablyfamiliar with Bill Nye He was the host of thepopular PBS series Bill Nye the Science Guy aTV program that ran for a hundred episodes andintroduced kids to a range of science concepts More recently he hosted Bill Nye Saves theWorld a Netflix series designed to educate thewider public about the importance of science Now Nye has a new project a science-themed
The Science of BakingEver wondered how your oven can transform apale blob of dough into a crisp brown sugarcookie Or a pan full of gooey batter into a fluffycake Its not magic Wellmaybe its a littlemagical because all cooking is one part artespecially when it comes to inventing new recipesand baked treats The other part of course isscience Thats the part that does all thebrowning crisping and batter fluffing Its allexplained in our fun and informative infographicRead More
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
httpsmailchimp519a6415b72dstem-newsletter-november-172867e=[UNIQID] 813
podcast called Science Rules which will launchon May 16thRead More
Bring a Smithsonian Scientist intoYour Classroom
These free interactive live video webcasts takequestions from your students while introducingthem to science concepts and practices throughthe lens of Smithsonian research and experts
May 17 2019 - Forgotten Elephants withPaleobiologist Advait JukarMay 30 2019 - Fossil Ammonites withPaleobiologist Lucy Chang
Read More
8 Great Videos to Teach theEngineering Design Process
Quiz What one thing can make a football helmetthe International Space Station and a taco partyall even better than they already areAnswer The engineering design processMore Information
BYU Chem CampsDiscover how chemistry makes a difference inyour everyday life
- Ages 9-14 - 9-10 year olds 4 half-days 11-12 year olds 2full days 13-14 year olds 3 full days BiochemCamp - June and July 2019 - $135 - Scholarships for free and reducedschool lunch recipients - 100 slots (50 boys amp 50 girls)More information
Code Ninja Summer Camps
Fun and rewarding coding camps for kids ages 7- 14 Summer Classes Game Builders ClubBeginning Javascript Minecraft Create RobloxCreate Browse amp Build App Builders Club andHack Attack
More information
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
httpsmailchimp519a6415b72dstem-newsletter-november-172867e=[UNIQID] 913
USU Summer App Camps
Join us this summer for fun and excitingweeklong computer science camps Learnhow to make phone apps We will hold fourcamps in June 2019 on the USU LoganCampus We are also recruiting high schoolaged youth to be camp mentorsMentortrainingwillbeheldJune3-7RegistrationisnowopenRead More
BYU Girls Code Camp
The Computer Science Department is running acoding camp for girls ages 8-11 This camp is forbeginning coders The 2019 camp will be June 3-6 from 1 pm to 5 pm daily The students will be learning through codingactivities both plugged and unplugged havesnacks enjoy team building activities get a fun t-shirt and more The students will have personalinstruction from BYU counselors
More information
Science Teacher and Leaders
The National Youth Science camp is an eventwhere 2 High School Seniors from every state
are selected to attend an all-expenses paidSTEM-Based camp in West Virginia and
Washington DC Utah has a selection committeethat reviews applications and selects 2 finalist
that will attend to camp Application is based on astudent essay letters of recommendation
involvement in STEM base course and activitiesstudent high school course selection and grades
and ACTSAT scores
Please pass on this opportunity to your HighSchool teachers so they can pass it on to their
High School Seniors Attached is a flyer that canbe printed and placed on classroom walls
STEM EVENTS
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
httpsmailchimp519a6415b72dstem-newsletter-november-172867e=[UNIQID] 1013
UPCOMING STEM EVENTS
May 7 2019 - 3M Young Scientist Challenge - More InformationMay 10-12 2019 - Golden Spike 150 year celebration (Our STEM Bus will be there) - More informationMay 17 2019 - USU Physics Day at Lagoon - Register hereSummer 2019 - Code Ninjas Summer Camps - More informationJune 3 - 6 2019 - BYU Girls Code at BYU - More informationJune 2019 - USU Summer App Camps - More informationJune 2019 - UVU Summer STEM Camps - More informationJune 10 2019 - STEM Best Practices - Davis Conference Center More informationJune 17 - 20 2019 - AWE+SUM Summer Camp at Westminster College - More informationJune amp July 2019 - BYU Chem Camp - More informationJuly 15 - 19 2019 - Professional Learning workshop in Vancouver WA - Apply hereJuly 15 2019 - Altec Design Web Scholarship applications due - More informationJuly 22 - 26 2019 - wwwpccodesnet Summer Camps - More informationJuly 22 - 26 2019 - AccessCSforAll for teachers working with hearing-impaired - More informationJuly 29 - August 2 2019 - wwwpccodesnet Summer Camps - More informationOctober 7 amp 8 2019 - STEM Fest 2019 - Mountain America Expo - More informationOctober 21 - 23 2019 - CSForAll Summit - University of Utah - more information to come
STEM PROGRAMS amp GRANTS
CSforAll TrainingThe STEM Action Center in partnership with CSforAll and several local LEAs are offering day workshopsto support districts of a strategic plan If your district is interested in forming a team for a strategicplanning workshop please fell free to contact Tami Goetz at the STEM Action Center (tgoetzutahgov801-674-2405)
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
httpsmailchimp519a6415b72dstem-newsletter-november-172867e=[UNIQID] 1113
STEM Codeorg TrainingApplications are now open for Codeorg professional learning program For middle school teachers wehave spaces available for our Computer Science Discoveries (CSD) program CSD is designed forstudents 6th-10th grade and can be taught as a semester or full year program For high school teacherswe have spaces available in our Computer Science Principles (CSP) program which is designed forstudents 9th-12th grade It can be taught as a full year introductory course or as a full year AP courseMore information about CSD can be found here httpscodeorgeducatecsd and more information aboutCSP can be found here httpscodeorgeducatecsp
The professional learning program consists of a 5-day workshop from June 24-June 28 at Dell EMC inDraper and several academic year workshops held on Saturdays in the Fall and Spring We cover thecosts for training including your materials supplies and lunches
To apply visit httpscodeorgeducateprofessional-learningprogram-information and fill out anapplication Teachers will need their principals approval and must commit to attending all workshop daysincluding the academic year workshops
Any questions about the professional learning program can be directed to Lynn Purdin(lpurdinutahgov)
STEM SCHOOL DESIGNATIONS
We want to congratulate our new STEM Schools We had 9 schools receive STEM School designationsthis year and want to recognize those communities for their hard work and dedication to STEM for theirstudents The schools areVanguard Academy- BronzeHorizon Elementary- BronzeEastwood Elementary- BronzeValley View Elementary-SilverCanyon Creek Elementary- SilverBonneville Academy- GoldVae View Elementary -PlatinumJennie P Stewart Elementary-PlatinumCedar North Elementary- Platinum (formerly Gold)
Interested in becoming a STEM School Intent to apply due in OctoberTo see a list of our STEM School Designation Awardees
STEM BUS
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
httpsmailchimp519a6415b72dstem-newsletter-november-172867e=[UNIQID] 1213
The STEM Bus Program is on its final stretch for the 2018-2019 school year We will be heading downsouth to Kanab and Antimony next week followed by St George the following week and wrapping up byheading north to Wellsville at the end of May for our final school visit this year If youd like to get on ourSTEM Bus Program Interest list for the 2019-2020 school year and hear about updates with the programplease add your school to the following list 2019-2020 STEM Bus Interest List
STEM AMBASSADORS
The Utah STEM Action Center is always lookingfor high school and college students as well asrecent college graduates and industryprofessionals who have a passion for STEM andwould like to volunteer their time promotingscience technology engineering and math to K-12 students and educators throughout the Stateof UtahApply to become an ambassador
STEM SPOTLIGHT
Coding to LearnPark City School Districts K-5 coding programtranslates to better problem solving amp learningacross all subjects
Read More
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STEM CURRICULUM IDEAS
NASAKidsClub
CheckoutthisplacetoplaygamesandlearnaboutNASA
LearnMore
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Our mailing address isstemutahgov
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impressions at FIRST Robotics Competition inHouston on Saturday April 12 2019
The Salt Lake City high schools teamJudgeMent Call was ranked first in Utah secondin the Utah Regional and 12th in the Worldscategories at the international roboticscompetition
Read More
at Monument Valley in southeastern UtahThe annual two-day event held at MonumentValley and Whitehorse High School providesrural students an eye-opening career expo with awide variety of options showing possibilities fortheir future they may never have imagined
Read More
Were Looking for Americas NextTop Young Scientist
All students need is inspiration an idea and apassion for science and they could beAmericasNext Top Scientist The 3M Young ScientistChallenge is searching for curious students ingrades 5-8 with a unique innovation that aims toimprove lives All students need to do is submit a1-2 minute video explaining their innovationGrand Prize Winner $25000Top 10 Finalists $1000 an exclusive mentorshipwith a 3M scientist and a trip to 3Ms WorldHeadquarters in St Paul MNMore Information amp to Apply
An Unconventional Way toAddress Our Homegrown
Engineer ShortageA critical chapter in the story of Utahs successover the last decade has been our growing techand innovation sector Silicon Slopes hasbecome the envy of the world as companiesfrom across the country have come to enjoy ourincredible business climate impressive workforceand myriad soft drink offeringsRead More
Young Engineers Building The Carof Tomorrow
In the UPR original series Driven To Succeedwersquove been following seven college freshman andtheir mentors as they work to build a wirelesslypowered electric car In this second installmentwe get to know the students a bit better as they
Fashion Enters STEMThe fashion design industry is an ever-changingcareer field that goes hand in hand with manytechnological and science-related aspects
Sarah Cobb a freshman family and consumersciences major has experience with fashion and
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
httpsmailchimp519a6415b72dstem-newsletter-november-172867e=[UNIQID] 713
work through the trials of engineering a car usingbrand new technology
Read More
technology from working at the store Ruby
Read More
College Loops 2019 Application isNow Live
Apply now to bring Girls Who Code to yourcollege In the fall of 2019 College Loops willexpand to 300 colleges and universities acrossthe country Each College Loop will center oncustom challenges encouraging members toconnect with women in computer scienceparticipate in regional events with our corporatepartners and receive exclusive swag as part ofbeing in our sisterhood
Apply Here
Apply Now to Start a Girls WhoCode Club
As an international non-profit Girls Who Codeis proud to work alongside Community Partners toclose the gender gap in technology Now in their7th year they have reached 185000 girlssupporting their passion to codeThis is an exciting time to joint the movement--they received 6500 Club applications for just the2018-19 year alone--and they are hoping otherswill join them
Learn More
Bill Nye Wants to Educate thePublic About Science
If you grew up in the 1990s youre probablyfamiliar with Bill Nye He was the host of thepopular PBS series Bill Nye the Science Guy aTV program that ran for a hundred episodes andintroduced kids to a range of science concepts More recently he hosted Bill Nye Saves theWorld a Netflix series designed to educate thewider public about the importance of science Now Nye has a new project a science-themed
The Science of BakingEver wondered how your oven can transform apale blob of dough into a crisp brown sugarcookie Or a pan full of gooey batter into a fluffycake Its not magic Wellmaybe its a littlemagical because all cooking is one part artespecially when it comes to inventing new recipesand baked treats The other part of course isscience Thats the part that does all thebrowning crisping and batter fluffing Its allexplained in our fun and informative infographicRead More
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
httpsmailchimp519a6415b72dstem-newsletter-november-172867e=[UNIQID] 813
podcast called Science Rules which will launchon May 16thRead More
Bring a Smithsonian Scientist intoYour Classroom
These free interactive live video webcasts takequestions from your students while introducingthem to science concepts and practices throughthe lens of Smithsonian research and experts
May 17 2019 - Forgotten Elephants withPaleobiologist Advait JukarMay 30 2019 - Fossil Ammonites withPaleobiologist Lucy Chang
Read More
8 Great Videos to Teach theEngineering Design Process
Quiz What one thing can make a football helmetthe International Space Station and a taco partyall even better than they already areAnswer The engineering design processMore Information
BYU Chem CampsDiscover how chemistry makes a difference inyour everyday life
- Ages 9-14 - 9-10 year olds 4 half-days 11-12 year olds 2full days 13-14 year olds 3 full days BiochemCamp - June and July 2019 - $135 - Scholarships for free and reducedschool lunch recipients - 100 slots (50 boys amp 50 girls)More information
Code Ninja Summer Camps
Fun and rewarding coding camps for kids ages 7- 14 Summer Classes Game Builders ClubBeginning Javascript Minecraft Create RobloxCreate Browse amp Build App Builders Club andHack Attack
More information
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
httpsmailchimp519a6415b72dstem-newsletter-november-172867e=[UNIQID] 913
USU Summer App Camps
Join us this summer for fun and excitingweeklong computer science camps Learnhow to make phone apps We will hold fourcamps in June 2019 on the USU LoganCampus We are also recruiting high schoolaged youth to be camp mentorsMentortrainingwillbeheldJune3-7RegistrationisnowopenRead More
BYU Girls Code Camp
The Computer Science Department is running acoding camp for girls ages 8-11 This camp is forbeginning coders The 2019 camp will be June 3-6 from 1 pm to 5 pm daily The students will be learning through codingactivities both plugged and unplugged havesnacks enjoy team building activities get a fun t-shirt and more The students will have personalinstruction from BYU counselors
More information
Science Teacher and Leaders
The National Youth Science camp is an eventwhere 2 High School Seniors from every state
are selected to attend an all-expenses paidSTEM-Based camp in West Virginia and
Washington DC Utah has a selection committeethat reviews applications and selects 2 finalist
that will attend to camp Application is based on astudent essay letters of recommendation
involvement in STEM base course and activitiesstudent high school course selection and grades
and ACTSAT scores
Please pass on this opportunity to your HighSchool teachers so they can pass it on to their
High School Seniors Attached is a flyer that canbe printed and placed on classroom walls
STEM EVENTS
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
httpsmailchimp519a6415b72dstem-newsletter-november-172867e=[UNIQID] 1013
UPCOMING STEM EVENTS
May 7 2019 - 3M Young Scientist Challenge - More InformationMay 10-12 2019 - Golden Spike 150 year celebration (Our STEM Bus will be there) - More informationMay 17 2019 - USU Physics Day at Lagoon - Register hereSummer 2019 - Code Ninjas Summer Camps - More informationJune 3 - 6 2019 - BYU Girls Code at BYU - More informationJune 2019 - USU Summer App Camps - More informationJune 2019 - UVU Summer STEM Camps - More informationJune 10 2019 - STEM Best Practices - Davis Conference Center More informationJune 17 - 20 2019 - AWE+SUM Summer Camp at Westminster College - More informationJune amp July 2019 - BYU Chem Camp - More informationJuly 15 - 19 2019 - Professional Learning workshop in Vancouver WA - Apply hereJuly 15 2019 - Altec Design Web Scholarship applications due - More informationJuly 22 - 26 2019 - wwwpccodesnet Summer Camps - More informationJuly 22 - 26 2019 - AccessCSforAll for teachers working with hearing-impaired - More informationJuly 29 - August 2 2019 - wwwpccodesnet Summer Camps - More informationOctober 7 amp 8 2019 - STEM Fest 2019 - Mountain America Expo - More informationOctober 21 - 23 2019 - CSForAll Summit - University of Utah - more information to come
STEM PROGRAMS amp GRANTS
CSforAll TrainingThe STEM Action Center in partnership with CSforAll and several local LEAs are offering day workshopsto support districts of a strategic plan If your district is interested in forming a team for a strategicplanning workshop please fell free to contact Tami Goetz at the STEM Action Center (tgoetzutahgov801-674-2405)
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
httpsmailchimp519a6415b72dstem-newsletter-november-172867e=[UNIQID] 1113
STEM Codeorg TrainingApplications are now open for Codeorg professional learning program For middle school teachers wehave spaces available for our Computer Science Discoveries (CSD) program CSD is designed forstudents 6th-10th grade and can be taught as a semester or full year program For high school teacherswe have spaces available in our Computer Science Principles (CSP) program which is designed forstudents 9th-12th grade It can be taught as a full year introductory course or as a full year AP courseMore information about CSD can be found here httpscodeorgeducatecsd and more information aboutCSP can be found here httpscodeorgeducatecsp
The professional learning program consists of a 5-day workshop from June 24-June 28 at Dell EMC inDraper and several academic year workshops held on Saturdays in the Fall and Spring We cover thecosts for training including your materials supplies and lunches
To apply visit httpscodeorgeducateprofessional-learningprogram-information and fill out anapplication Teachers will need their principals approval and must commit to attending all workshop daysincluding the academic year workshops
Any questions about the professional learning program can be directed to Lynn Purdin(lpurdinutahgov)
STEM SCHOOL DESIGNATIONS
We want to congratulate our new STEM Schools We had 9 schools receive STEM School designationsthis year and want to recognize those communities for their hard work and dedication to STEM for theirstudents The schools areVanguard Academy- BronzeHorizon Elementary- BronzeEastwood Elementary- BronzeValley View Elementary-SilverCanyon Creek Elementary- SilverBonneville Academy- GoldVae View Elementary -PlatinumJennie P Stewart Elementary-PlatinumCedar North Elementary- Platinum (formerly Gold)
Interested in becoming a STEM School Intent to apply due in OctoberTo see a list of our STEM School Designation Awardees
STEM BUS
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
httpsmailchimp519a6415b72dstem-newsletter-november-172867e=[UNIQID] 1213
The STEM Bus Program is on its final stretch for the 2018-2019 school year We will be heading downsouth to Kanab and Antimony next week followed by St George the following week and wrapping up byheading north to Wellsville at the end of May for our final school visit this year If youd like to get on ourSTEM Bus Program Interest list for the 2019-2020 school year and hear about updates with the programplease add your school to the following list 2019-2020 STEM Bus Interest List
STEM AMBASSADORS
The Utah STEM Action Center is always lookingfor high school and college students as well asrecent college graduates and industryprofessionals who have a passion for STEM andwould like to volunteer their time promotingscience technology engineering and math to K-12 students and educators throughout the Stateof UtahApply to become an ambassador
STEM SPOTLIGHT
Coding to LearnPark City School Districts K-5 coding programtranslates to better problem solving amp learningacross all subjects
Read More
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
httpsmailchimp519a6415b72dstem-newsletter-november-172867e=[UNIQID] 1313
STEM CURRICULUM IDEAS
NASAKidsClub
CheckoutthisplacetoplaygamesandlearnaboutNASA
LearnMore
Copyright copy 2018 Utah STEM Action Center All rights reservedUtah Governors Office of Economic Development
Our mailing address isstemutahgov
Want to change how you receive these emailsYou can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
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work through the trials of engineering a car usingbrand new technology
Read More
technology from working at the store Ruby
Read More
College Loops 2019 Application isNow Live
Apply now to bring Girls Who Code to yourcollege In the fall of 2019 College Loops willexpand to 300 colleges and universities acrossthe country Each College Loop will center oncustom challenges encouraging members toconnect with women in computer scienceparticipate in regional events with our corporatepartners and receive exclusive swag as part ofbeing in our sisterhood
Apply Here
Apply Now to Start a Girls WhoCode Club
As an international non-profit Girls Who Codeis proud to work alongside Community Partners toclose the gender gap in technology Now in their7th year they have reached 185000 girlssupporting their passion to codeThis is an exciting time to joint the movement--they received 6500 Club applications for just the2018-19 year alone--and they are hoping otherswill join them
Learn More
Bill Nye Wants to Educate thePublic About Science
If you grew up in the 1990s youre probablyfamiliar with Bill Nye He was the host of thepopular PBS series Bill Nye the Science Guy aTV program that ran for a hundred episodes andintroduced kids to a range of science concepts More recently he hosted Bill Nye Saves theWorld a Netflix series designed to educate thewider public about the importance of science Now Nye has a new project a science-themed
The Science of BakingEver wondered how your oven can transform apale blob of dough into a crisp brown sugarcookie Or a pan full of gooey batter into a fluffycake Its not magic Wellmaybe its a littlemagical because all cooking is one part artespecially when it comes to inventing new recipesand baked treats The other part of course isscience Thats the part that does all thebrowning crisping and batter fluffing Its allexplained in our fun and informative infographicRead More
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
httpsmailchimp519a6415b72dstem-newsletter-november-172867e=[UNIQID] 813
podcast called Science Rules which will launchon May 16thRead More
Bring a Smithsonian Scientist intoYour Classroom
These free interactive live video webcasts takequestions from your students while introducingthem to science concepts and practices throughthe lens of Smithsonian research and experts
May 17 2019 - Forgotten Elephants withPaleobiologist Advait JukarMay 30 2019 - Fossil Ammonites withPaleobiologist Lucy Chang
Read More
8 Great Videos to Teach theEngineering Design Process
Quiz What one thing can make a football helmetthe International Space Station and a taco partyall even better than they already areAnswer The engineering design processMore Information
BYU Chem CampsDiscover how chemistry makes a difference inyour everyday life
- Ages 9-14 - 9-10 year olds 4 half-days 11-12 year olds 2full days 13-14 year olds 3 full days BiochemCamp - June and July 2019 - $135 - Scholarships for free and reducedschool lunch recipients - 100 slots (50 boys amp 50 girls)More information
Code Ninja Summer Camps
Fun and rewarding coding camps for kids ages 7- 14 Summer Classes Game Builders ClubBeginning Javascript Minecraft Create RobloxCreate Browse amp Build App Builders Club andHack Attack
More information
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
httpsmailchimp519a6415b72dstem-newsletter-november-172867e=[UNIQID] 913
USU Summer App Camps
Join us this summer for fun and excitingweeklong computer science camps Learnhow to make phone apps We will hold fourcamps in June 2019 on the USU LoganCampus We are also recruiting high schoolaged youth to be camp mentorsMentortrainingwillbeheldJune3-7RegistrationisnowopenRead More
BYU Girls Code Camp
The Computer Science Department is running acoding camp for girls ages 8-11 This camp is forbeginning coders The 2019 camp will be June 3-6 from 1 pm to 5 pm daily The students will be learning through codingactivities both plugged and unplugged havesnacks enjoy team building activities get a fun t-shirt and more The students will have personalinstruction from BYU counselors
More information
Science Teacher and Leaders
The National Youth Science camp is an eventwhere 2 High School Seniors from every state
are selected to attend an all-expenses paidSTEM-Based camp in West Virginia and
Washington DC Utah has a selection committeethat reviews applications and selects 2 finalist
that will attend to camp Application is based on astudent essay letters of recommendation
involvement in STEM base course and activitiesstudent high school course selection and grades
and ACTSAT scores
Please pass on this opportunity to your HighSchool teachers so they can pass it on to their
High School Seniors Attached is a flyer that canbe printed and placed on classroom walls
STEM EVENTS
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
httpsmailchimp519a6415b72dstem-newsletter-november-172867e=[UNIQID] 1013
UPCOMING STEM EVENTS
May 7 2019 - 3M Young Scientist Challenge - More InformationMay 10-12 2019 - Golden Spike 150 year celebration (Our STEM Bus will be there) - More informationMay 17 2019 - USU Physics Day at Lagoon - Register hereSummer 2019 - Code Ninjas Summer Camps - More informationJune 3 - 6 2019 - BYU Girls Code at BYU - More informationJune 2019 - USU Summer App Camps - More informationJune 2019 - UVU Summer STEM Camps - More informationJune 10 2019 - STEM Best Practices - Davis Conference Center More informationJune 17 - 20 2019 - AWE+SUM Summer Camp at Westminster College - More informationJune amp July 2019 - BYU Chem Camp - More informationJuly 15 - 19 2019 - Professional Learning workshop in Vancouver WA - Apply hereJuly 15 2019 - Altec Design Web Scholarship applications due - More informationJuly 22 - 26 2019 - wwwpccodesnet Summer Camps - More informationJuly 22 - 26 2019 - AccessCSforAll for teachers working with hearing-impaired - More informationJuly 29 - August 2 2019 - wwwpccodesnet Summer Camps - More informationOctober 7 amp 8 2019 - STEM Fest 2019 - Mountain America Expo - More informationOctober 21 - 23 2019 - CSForAll Summit - University of Utah - more information to come
STEM PROGRAMS amp GRANTS
CSforAll TrainingThe STEM Action Center in partnership with CSforAll and several local LEAs are offering day workshopsto support districts of a strategic plan If your district is interested in forming a team for a strategicplanning workshop please fell free to contact Tami Goetz at the STEM Action Center (tgoetzutahgov801-674-2405)
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
httpsmailchimp519a6415b72dstem-newsletter-november-172867e=[UNIQID] 1113
STEM Codeorg TrainingApplications are now open for Codeorg professional learning program For middle school teachers wehave spaces available for our Computer Science Discoveries (CSD) program CSD is designed forstudents 6th-10th grade and can be taught as a semester or full year program For high school teacherswe have spaces available in our Computer Science Principles (CSP) program which is designed forstudents 9th-12th grade It can be taught as a full year introductory course or as a full year AP courseMore information about CSD can be found here httpscodeorgeducatecsd and more information aboutCSP can be found here httpscodeorgeducatecsp
The professional learning program consists of a 5-day workshop from June 24-June 28 at Dell EMC inDraper and several academic year workshops held on Saturdays in the Fall and Spring We cover thecosts for training including your materials supplies and lunches
To apply visit httpscodeorgeducateprofessional-learningprogram-information and fill out anapplication Teachers will need their principals approval and must commit to attending all workshop daysincluding the academic year workshops
Any questions about the professional learning program can be directed to Lynn Purdin(lpurdinutahgov)
STEM SCHOOL DESIGNATIONS
We want to congratulate our new STEM Schools We had 9 schools receive STEM School designationsthis year and want to recognize those communities for their hard work and dedication to STEM for theirstudents The schools areVanguard Academy- BronzeHorizon Elementary- BronzeEastwood Elementary- BronzeValley View Elementary-SilverCanyon Creek Elementary- SilverBonneville Academy- GoldVae View Elementary -PlatinumJennie P Stewart Elementary-PlatinumCedar North Elementary- Platinum (formerly Gold)
Interested in becoming a STEM School Intent to apply due in OctoberTo see a list of our STEM School Designation Awardees
STEM BUS
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
httpsmailchimp519a6415b72dstem-newsletter-november-172867e=[UNIQID] 1213
The STEM Bus Program is on its final stretch for the 2018-2019 school year We will be heading downsouth to Kanab and Antimony next week followed by St George the following week and wrapping up byheading north to Wellsville at the end of May for our final school visit this year If youd like to get on ourSTEM Bus Program Interest list for the 2019-2020 school year and hear about updates with the programplease add your school to the following list 2019-2020 STEM Bus Interest List
STEM AMBASSADORS
The Utah STEM Action Center is always lookingfor high school and college students as well asrecent college graduates and industryprofessionals who have a passion for STEM andwould like to volunteer their time promotingscience technology engineering and math to K-12 students and educators throughout the Stateof UtahApply to become an ambassador
STEM SPOTLIGHT
Coding to LearnPark City School Districts K-5 coding programtranslates to better problem solving amp learningacross all subjects
Read More
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
httpsmailchimp519a6415b72dstem-newsletter-november-172867e=[UNIQID] 1313
STEM CURRICULUM IDEAS
NASAKidsClub
CheckoutthisplacetoplaygamesandlearnaboutNASA
LearnMore
Copyright copy 2018 Utah STEM Action Center All rights reservedUtah Governors Office of Economic Development
Our mailing address isstemutahgov
Want to change how you receive these emailsYou can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
httpsmailchimp519a6415b72dstem-newsletter-november-172867e=[UNIQID] 813
podcast called Science Rules which will launchon May 16thRead More
Bring a Smithsonian Scientist intoYour Classroom
These free interactive live video webcasts takequestions from your students while introducingthem to science concepts and practices throughthe lens of Smithsonian research and experts
May 17 2019 - Forgotten Elephants withPaleobiologist Advait JukarMay 30 2019 - Fossil Ammonites withPaleobiologist Lucy Chang
Read More
8 Great Videos to Teach theEngineering Design Process
Quiz What one thing can make a football helmetthe International Space Station and a taco partyall even better than they already areAnswer The engineering design processMore Information
BYU Chem CampsDiscover how chemistry makes a difference inyour everyday life
- Ages 9-14 - 9-10 year olds 4 half-days 11-12 year olds 2full days 13-14 year olds 3 full days BiochemCamp - June and July 2019 - $135 - Scholarships for free and reducedschool lunch recipients - 100 slots (50 boys amp 50 girls)More information
Code Ninja Summer Camps
Fun and rewarding coding camps for kids ages 7- 14 Summer Classes Game Builders ClubBeginning Javascript Minecraft Create RobloxCreate Browse amp Build App Builders Club andHack Attack
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USU Summer App Camps
Join us this summer for fun and excitingweeklong computer science camps Learnhow to make phone apps We will hold fourcamps in June 2019 on the USU LoganCampus We are also recruiting high schoolaged youth to be camp mentorsMentortrainingwillbeheldJune3-7RegistrationisnowopenRead More
BYU Girls Code Camp
The Computer Science Department is running acoding camp for girls ages 8-11 This camp is forbeginning coders The 2019 camp will be June 3-6 from 1 pm to 5 pm daily The students will be learning through codingactivities both plugged and unplugged havesnacks enjoy team building activities get a fun t-shirt and more The students will have personalinstruction from BYU counselors
More information
Science Teacher and Leaders
The National Youth Science camp is an eventwhere 2 High School Seniors from every state
are selected to attend an all-expenses paidSTEM-Based camp in West Virginia and
Washington DC Utah has a selection committeethat reviews applications and selects 2 finalist
that will attend to camp Application is based on astudent essay letters of recommendation
involvement in STEM base course and activitiesstudent high school course selection and grades
and ACTSAT scores
Please pass on this opportunity to your HighSchool teachers so they can pass it on to their
High School Seniors Attached is a flyer that canbe printed and placed on classroom walls
STEM EVENTS
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UPCOMING STEM EVENTS
May 7 2019 - 3M Young Scientist Challenge - More InformationMay 10-12 2019 - Golden Spike 150 year celebration (Our STEM Bus will be there) - More informationMay 17 2019 - USU Physics Day at Lagoon - Register hereSummer 2019 - Code Ninjas Summer Camps - More informationJune 3 - 6 2019 - BYU Girls Code at BYU - More informationJune 2019 - USU Summer App Camps - More informationJune 2019 - UVU Summer STEM Camps - More informationJune 10 2019 - STEM Best Practices - Davis Conference Center More informationJune 17 - 20 2019 - AWE+SUM Summer Camp at Westminster College - More informationJune amp July 2019 - BYU Chem Camp - More informationJuly 15 - 19 2019 - Professional Learning workshop in Vancouver WA - Apply hereJuly 15 2019 - Altec Design Web Scholarship applications due - More informationJuly 22 - 26 2019 - wwwpccodesnet Summer Camps - More informationJuly 22 - 26 2019 - AccessCSforAll for teachers working with hearing-impaired - More informationJuly 29 - August 2 2019 - wwwpccodesnet Summer Camps - More informationOctober 7 amp 8 2019 - STEM Fest 2019 - Mountain America Expo - More informationOctober 21 - 23 2019 - CSForAll Summit - University of Utah - more information to come
STEM PROGRAMS amp GRANTS
CSforAll TrainingThe STEM Action Center in partnership with CSforAll and several local LEAs are offering day workshopsto support districts of a strategic plan If your district is interested in forming a team for a strategicplanning workshop please fell free to contact Tami Goetz at the STEM Action Center (tgoetzutahgov801-674-2405)
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STEM Codeorg TrainingApplications are now open for Codeorg professional learning program For middle school teachers wehave spaces available for our Computer Science Discoveries (CSD) program CSD is designed forstudents 6th-10th grade and can be taught as a semester or full year program For high school teacherswe have spaces available in our Computer Science Principles (CSP) program which is designed forstudents 9th-12th grade It can be taught as a full year introductory course or as a full year AP courseMore information about CSD can be found here httpscodeorgeducatecsd and more information aboutCSP can be found here httpscodeorgeducatecsp
The professional learning program consists of a 5-day workshop from June 24-June 28 at Dell EMC inDraper and several academic year workshops held on Saturdays in the Fall and Spring We cover thecosts for training including your materials supplies and lunches
To apply visit httpscodeorgeducateprofessional-learningprogram-information and fill out anapplication Teachers will need their principals approval and must commit to attending all workshop daysincluding the academic year workshops
Any questions about the professional learning program can be directed to Lynn Purdin(lpurdinutahgov)
STEM SCHOOL DESIGNATIONS
We want to congratulate our new STEM Schools We had 9 schools receive STEM School designationsthis year and want to recognize those communities for their hard work and dedication to STEM for theirstudents The schools areVanguard Academy- BronzeHorizon Elementary- BronzeEastwood Elementary- BronzeValley View Elementary-SilverCanyon Creek Elementary- SilverBonneville Academy- GoldVae View Elementary -PlatinumJennie P Stewart Elementary-PlatinumCedar North Elementary- Platinum (formerly Gold)
Interested in becoming a STEM School Intent to apply due in OctoberTo see a list of our STEM School Designation Awardees
STEM BUS
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
httpsmailchimp519a6415b72dstem-newsletter-november-172867e=[UNIQID] 1213
The STEM Bus Program is on its final stretch for the 2018-2019 school year We will be heading downsouth to Kanab and Antimony next week followed by St George the following week and wrapping up byheading north to Wellsville at the end of May for our final school visit this year If youd like to get on ourSTEM Bus Program Interest list for the 2019-2020 school year and hear about updates with the programplease add your school to the following list 2019-2020 STEM Bus Interest List
STEM AMBASSADORS
The Utah STEM Action Center is always lookingfor high school and college students as well asrecent college graduates and industryprofessionals who have a passion for STEM andwould like to volunteer their time promotingscience technology engineering and math to K-12 students and educators throughout the Stateof UtahApply to become an ambassador
STEM SPOTLIGHT
Coding to LearnPark City School Districts K-5 coding programtranslates to better problem solving amp learningacross all subjects
Read More
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STEM CURRICULUM IDEAS
NASAKidsClub
CheckoutthisplacetoplaygamesandlearnaboutNASA
LearnMore
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USU Summer App Camps
Join us this summer for fun and excitingweeklong computer science camps Learnhow to make phone apps We will hold fourcamps in June 2019 on the USU LoganCampus We are also recruiting high schoolaged youth to be camp mentorsMentortrainingwillbeheldJune3-7RegistrationisnowopenRead More
BYU Girls Code Camp
The Computer Science Department is running acoding camp for girls ages 8-11 This camp is forbeginning coders The 2019 camp will be June 3-6 from 1 pm to 5 pm daily The students will be learning through codingactivities both plugged and unplugged havesnacks enjoy team building activities get a fun t-shirt and more The students will have personalinstruction from BYU counselors
More information
Science Teacher and Leaders
The National Youth Science camp is an eventwhere 2 High School Seniors from every state
are selected to attend an all-expenses paidSTEM-Based camp in West Virginia and
Washington DC Utah has a selection committeethat reviews applications and selects 2 finalist
that will attend to camp Application is based on astudent essay letters of recommendation
involvement in STEM base course and activitiesstudent high school course selection and grades
and ACTSAT scores
Please pass on this opportunity to your HighSchool teachers so they can pass it on to their
High School Seniors Attached is a flyer that canbe printed and placed on classroom walls
STEM EVENTS
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
httpsmailchimp519a6415b72dstem-newsletter-november-172867e=[UNIQID] 1013
UPCOMING STEM EVENTS
May 7 2019 - 3M Young Scientist Challenge - More InformationMay 10-12 2019 - Golden Spike 150 year celebration (Our STEM Bus will be there) - More informationMay 17 2019 - USU Physics Day at Lagoon - Register hereSummer 2019 - Code Ninjas Summer Camps - More informationJune 3 - 6 2019 - BYU Girls Code at BYU - More informationJune 2019 - USU Summer App Camps - More informationJune 2019 - UVU Summer STEM Camps - More informationJune 10 2019 - STEM Best Practices - Davis Conference Center More informationJune 17 - 20 2019 - AWE+SUM Summer Camp at Westminster College - More informationJune amp July 2019 - BYU Chem Camp - More informationJuly 15 - 19 2019 - Professional Learning workshop in Vancouver WA - Apply hereJuly 15 2019 - Altec Design Web Scholarship applications due - More informationJuly 22 - 26 2019 - wwwpccodesnet Summer Camps - More informationJuly 22 - 26 2019 - AccessCSforAll for teachers working with hearing-impaired - More informationJuly 29 - August 2 2019 - wwwpccodesnet Summer Camps - More informationOctober 7 amp 8 2019 - STEM Fest 2019 - Mountain America Expo - More informationOctober 21 - 23 2019 - CSForAll Summit - University of Utah - more information to come
STEM PROGRAMS amp GRANTS
CSforAll TrainingThe STEM Action Center in partnership with CSforAll and several local LEAs are offering day workshopsto support districts of a strategic plan If your district is interested in forming a team for a strategicplanning workshop please fell free to contact Tami Goetz at the STEM Action Center (tgoetzutahgov801-674-2405)
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
httpsmailchimp519a6415b72dstem-newsletter-november-172867e=[UNIQID] 1113
STEM Codeorg TrainingApplications are now open for Codeorg professional learning program For middle school teachers wehave spaces available for our Computer Science Discoveries (CSD) program CSD is designed forstudents 6th-10th grade and can be taught as a semester or full year program For high school teacherswe have spaces available in our Computer Science Principles (CSP) program which is designed forstudents 9th-12th grade It can be taught as a full year introductory course or as a full year AP courseMore information about CSD can be found here httpscodeorgeducatecsd and more information aboutCSP can be found here httpscodeorgeducatecsp
The professional learning program consists of a 5-day workshop from June 24-June 28 at Dell EMC inDraper and several academic year workshops held on Saturdays in the Fall and Spring We cover thecosts for training including your materials supplies and lunches
To apply visit httpscodeorgeducateprofessional-learningprogram-information and fill out anapplication Teachers will need their principals approval and must commit to attending all workshop daysincluding the academic year workshops
Any questions about the professional learning program can be directed to Lynn Purdin(lpurdinutahgov)
STEM SCHOOL DESIGNATIONS
We want to congratulate our new STEM Schools We had 9 schools receive STEM School designationsthis year and want to recognize those communities for their hard work and dedication to STEM for theirstudents The schools areVanguard Academy- BronzeHorizon Elementary- BronzeEastwood Elementary- BronzeValley View Elementary-SilverCanyon Creek Elementary- SilverBonneville Academy- GoldVae View Elementary -PlatinumJennie P Stewart Elementary-PlatinumCedar North Elementary- Platinum (formerly Gold)
Interested in becoming a STEM School Intent to apply due in OctoberTo see a list of our STEM School Designation Awardees
STEM BUS
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
httpsmailchimp519a6415b72dstem-newsletter-november-172867e=[UNIQID] 1213
The STEM Bus Program is on its final stretch for the 2018-2019 school year We will be heading downsouth to Kanab and Antimony next week followed by St George the following week and wrapping up byheading north to Wellsville at the end of May for our final school visit this year If youd like to get on ourSTEM Bus Program Interest list for the 2019-2020 school year and hear about updates with the programplease add your school to the following list 2019-2020 STEM Bus Interest List
STEM AMBASSADORS
The Utah STEM Action Center is always lookingfor high school and college students as well asrecent college graduates and industryprofessionals who have a passion for STEM andwould like to volunteer their time promotingscience technology engineering and math to K-12 students and educators throughout the Stateof UtahApply to become an ambassador
STEM SPOTLIGHT
Coding to LearnPark City School Districts K-5 coding programtranslates to better problem solving amp learningacross all subjects
Read More
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STEM CURRICULUM IDEAS
NASAKidsClub
CheckoutthisplacetoplaygamesandlearnaboutNASA
LearnMore
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UPCOMING STEM EVENTS
May 7 2019 - 3M Young Scientist Challenge - More InformationMay 10-12 2019 - Golden Spike 150 year celebration (Our STEM Bus will be there) - More informationMay 17 2019 - USU Physics Day at Lagoon - Register hereSummer 2019 - Code Ninjas Summer Camps - More informationJune 3 - 6 2019 - BYU Girls Code at BYU - More informationJune 2019 - USU Summer App Camps - More informationJune 2019 - UVU Summer STEM Camps - More informationJune 10 2019 - STEM Best Practices - Davis Conference Center More informationJune 17 - 20 2019 - AWE+SUM Summer Camp at Westminster College - More informationJune amp July 2019 - BYU Chem Camp - More informationJuly 15 - 19 2019 - Professional Learning workshop in Vancouver WA - Apply hereJuly 15 2019 - Altec Design Web Scholarship applications due - More informationJuly 22 - 26 2019 - wwwpccodesnet Summer Camps - More informationJuly 22 - 26 2019 - AccessCSforAll for teachers working with hearing-impaired - More informationJuly 29 - August 2 2019 - wwwpccodesnet Summer Camps - More informationOctober 7 amp 8 2019 - STEM Fest 2019 - Mountain America Expo - More informationOctober 21 - 23 2019 - CSForAll Summit - University of Utah - more information to come
STEM PROGRAMS amp GRANTS
CSforAll TrainingThe STEM Action Center in partnership with CSforAll and several local LEAs are offering day workshopsto support districts of a strategic plan If your district is interested in forming a team for a strategicplanning workshop please fell free to contact Tami Goetz at the STEM Action Center (tgoetzutahgov801-674-2405)
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
httpsmailchimp519a6415b72dstem-newsletter-november-172867e=[UNIQID] 1113
STEM Codeorg TrainingApplications are now open for Codeorg professional learning program For middle school teachers wehave spaces available for our Computer Science Discoveries (CSD) program CSD is designed forstudents 6th-10th grade and can be taught as a semester or full year program For high school teacherswe have spaces available in our Computer Science Principles (CSP) program which is designed forstudents 9th-12th grade It can be taught as a full year introductory course or as a full year AP courseMore information about CSD can be found here httpscodeorgeducatecsd and more information aboutCSP can be found here httpscodeorgeducatecsp
The professional learning program consists of a 5-day workshop from June 24-June 28 at Dell EMC inDraper and several academic year workshops held on Saturdays in the Fall and Spring We cover thecosts for training including your materials supplies and lunches
To apply visit httpscodeorgeducateprofessional-learningprogram-information and fill out anapplication Teachers will need their principals approval and must commit to attending all workshop daysincluding the academic year workshops
Any questions about the professional learning program can be directed to Lynn Purdin(lpurdinutahgov)
STEM SCHOOL DESIGNATIONS
We want to congratulate our new STEM Schools We had 9 schools receive STEM School designationsthis year and want to recognize those communities for their hard work and dedication to STEM for theirstudents The schools areVanguard Academy- BronzeHorizon Elementary- BronzeEastwood Elementary- BronzeValley View Elementary-SilverCanyon Creek Elementary- SilverBonneville Academy- GoldVae View Elementary -PlatinumJennie P Stewart Elementary-PlatinumCedar North Elementary- Platinum (formerly Gold)
Interested in becoming a STEM School Intent to apply due in OctoberTo see a list of our STEM School Designation Awardees
STEM BUS
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
httpsmailchimp519a6415b72dstem-newsletter-november-172867e=[UNIQID] 1213
The STEM Bus Program is on its final stretch for the 2018-2019 school year We will be heading downsouth to Kanab and Antimony next week followed by St George the following week and wrapping up byheading north to Wellsville at the end of May for our final school visit this year If youd like to get on ourSTEM Bus Program Interest list for the 2019-2020 school year and hear about updates with the programplease add your school to the following list 2019-2020 STEM Bus Interest List
STEM AMBASSADORS
The Utah STEM Action Center is always lookingfor high school and college students as well asrecent college graduates and industryprofessionals who have a passion for STEM andwould like to volunteer their time promotingscience technology engineering and math to K-12 students and educators throughout the Stateof UtahApply to become an ambassador
STEM SPOTLIGHT
Coding to LearnPark City School Districts K-5 coding programtranslates to better problem solving amp learningacross all subjects
Read More
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
httpsmailchimp519a6415b72dstem-newsletter-november-172867e=[UNIQID] 1313
STEM CURRICULUM IDEAS
NASAKidsClub
CheckoutthisplacetoplaygamesandlearnaboutNASA
LearnMore
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Our mailing address isstemutahgov
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7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
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STEM Codeorg TrainingApplications are now open for Codeorg professional learning program For middle school teachers wehave spaces available for our Computer Science Discoveries (CSD) program CSD is designed forstudents 6th-10th grade and can be taught as a semester or full year program For high school teacherswe have spaces available in our Computer Science Principles (CSP) program which is designed forstudents 9th-12th grade It can be taught as a full year introductory course or as a full year AP courseMore information about CSD can be found here httpscodeorgeducatecsd and more information aboutCSP can be found here httpscodeorgeducatecsp
The professional learning program consists of a 5-day workshop from June 24-June 28 at Dell EMC inDraper and several academic year workshops held on Saturdays in the Fall and Spring We cover thecosts for training including your materials supplies and lunches
To apply visit httpscodeorgeducateprofessional-learningprogram-information and fill out anapplication Teachers will need their principals approval and must commit to attending all workshop daysincluding the academic year workshops
Any questions about the professional learning program can be directed to Lynn Purdin(lpurdinutahgov)
STEM SCHOOL DESIGNATIONS
We want to congratulate our new STEM Schools We had 9 schools receive STEM School designationsthis year and want to recognize those communities for their hard work and dedication to STEM for theirstudents The schools areVanguard Academy- BronzeHorizon Elementary- BronzeEastwood Elementary- BronzeValley View Elementary-SilverCanyon Creek Elementary- SilverBonneville Academy- GoldVae View Elementary -PlatinumJennie P Stewart Elementary-PlatinumCedar North Elementary- Platinum (formerly Gold)
Interested in becoming a STEM School Intent to apply due in OctoberTo see a list of our STEM School Designation Awardees
STEM BUS
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
httpsmailchimp519a6415b72dstem-newsletter-november-172867e=[UNIQID] 1213
The STEM Bus Program is on its final stretch for the 2018-2019 school year We will be heading downsouth to Kanab and Antimony next week followed by St George the following week and wrapping up byheading north to Wellsville at the end of May for our final school visit this year If youd like to get on ourSTEM Bus Program Interest list for the 2019-2020 school year and hear about updates with the programplease add your school to the following list 2019-2020 STEM Bus Interest List
STEM AMBASSADORS
The Utah STEM Action Center is always lookingfor high school and college students as well asrecent college graduates and industryprofessionals who have a passion for STEM andwould like to volunteer their time promotingscience technology engineering and math to K-12 students and educators throughout the Stateof UtahApply to become an ambassador
STEM SPOTLIGHT
Coding to LearnPark City School Districts K-5 coding programtranslates to better problem solving amp learningacross all subjects
Read More
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
httpsmailchimp519a6415b72dstem-newsletter-november-172867e=[UNIQID] 1313
STEM CURRICULUM IDEAS
NASAKidsClub
CheckoutthisplacetoplaygamesandlearnaboutNASA
LearnMore
Copyright copy 2018 Utah STEM Action Center All rights reservedUtah Governors Office of Economic Development
Our mailing address isstemutahgov
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7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
httpsmailchimp519a6415b72dstem-newsletter-november-172867e=[UNIQID] 1213
The STEM Bus Program is on its final stretch for the 2018-2019 school year We will be heading downsouth to Kanab and Antimony next week followed by St George the following week and wrapping up byheading north to Wellsville at the end of May for our final school visit this year If youd like to get on ourSTEM Bus Program Interest list for the 2019-2020 school year and hear about updates with the programplease add your school to the following list 2019-2020 STEM Bus Interest List
STEM AMBASSADORS
The Utah STEM Action Center is always lookingfor high school and college students as well asrecent college graduates and industryprofessionals who have a passion for STEM andwould like to volunteer their time promotingscience technology engineering and math to K-12 students and educators throughout the Stateof UtahApply to become an ambassador
STEM SPOTLIGHT
Coding to LearnPark City School Districts K-5 coding programtranslates to better problem solving amp learningacross all subjects
Read More
7182019 STEM Newsletter - May 2019
httpsmailchimp519a6415b72dstem-newsletter-november-172867e=[UNIQID] 1313
STEM CURRICULUM IDEAS
NASAKidsClub
CheckoutthisplacetoplaygamesandlearnaboutNASA
LearnMore
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Our mailing address isstemutahgov
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STEM CURRICULUM IDEAS
NASAKidsClub
CheckoutthisplacetoplaygamesandlearnaboutNASA
LearnMore
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