Capital Area STEM

09/03/2026

Our September newsletter is out! 📨 Find educator, student, and workforce opportunities for all!
🔗 https://t.e2ma.net/message/hjiq9n/lamqmdjc

09/03/2026

Join the LSU Olinde Career Center for its largest career event of the year!

It’s here! LSU’s biannual Career Expo! 🥳

Join us at the biggest career event of the semester and create lasting connections.✨ Take this opportunity to meet with the next generation of professionals!

Learn more: https://calendar.lsu.edu/event/lsu_career_expo_325

09/03/2026

Applications for the 2026 NCWIT Aspirations in Computing High School Award are officially open! Since 2007, AiC has recognized over 30,000 students across the U.S. and Canada—building confidence, persistence, and a lasting sense of belonging in tech.

🥳 It's official: applications are now open! 🏆

This award honors 9th - 12th grade students of all genders, at all levels of technical ability — from absolute beginners to advanced coders! 😍 Winners receive prizes, community, and more!

Learn more and apply now: aspirations.org/award-programs/aic-high-school-award

✍🏼 Applications are open through October 27th!

09/02/2026

📣 Applications for the 2027 GNO, Inc. Innovation Internship Program (GIIP) are NOW OPEN for college students!

09/01/2026

The Tulane Science Olympiad is hosting its second tournament on campus early next year!🏆 Science Olympiad is an all-day STEM competition with testing, laboratory, and engineering/build events, including Anatomy and Physiology, Helicopter, Forensics, and many more. 🧬Schools form teams of up to 15 students each, and students compete in pairs for each event of the day. Last year, Tulane Science Olympiad hosted 400 kids from 4 different states and more than 25 teams from different schools from both in-state and across the country.

🔗More information about starting a new team and the competition itself can be found on their website: https://www.tulanescioly.org/.

08/31/2026

Last week to apply for the Quality Science and Math Grant!👩‍💻Apply to receive up to $2,000 in classroom materials!💰
🔗https://www.lsu.edu/caincenter/programs/qsm-grant/index.php

08/31/2026

See y'all at Ocean Commotion 2026!

New Venue for Ocean Commotion 2026!

For the first time, Louisiana Sea Grant’s Ocean Commotion is heading to LSU AgCenter Burden Gardens on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, and registration is now open!

Ocean Commotion brings K–8 students together for a day of hands-on learning and exploration focused on Louisiana’s coast, environment and natural resources.

Teachers: Bring your class to Ocean Commotion.
Applications are due Friday, September 11, 2026.
➡️ Apply: https://www.laseagrant.org/.../ocean-commotion/teachers/

Exhibitors: Share your work and engage with students through interactive learning experiences.
➡️ Register: https://www.laseagrant.org/.../ocean-commotion/exhibitors/

We look forward to seeing you at Ocean Commotion 2026!

08/28/2026

Work for Cajun Industries, LLC!

At Cajun Industries, we believe strong careers are built on opportunity, hard work, and a commitment to excellence.

We're looking for driven professionals who put safety first, take pride in what they do, and are ready to grow alongside a team that values their development. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you.

Explore opportunities across Texas, Louisiana, and beyond, and apply today: https://cajunusa.com/work-with-us

08/27/2026

Career-connected lessons from Energize Your Future Presented by Shell!

08/27/2026

LSU Student On-Campus job opportunities! 🐯🧑‍💻