Idaho STEM Ecosystem

Register Now and Support your students in meeting Idaho’s new digital literacy graduation requirement.
Idaho Digital Literacy Two-Day Workshop prepares high school teachers 9-12 to teach students the basics of computer science and the growing role of artificial intelligence in everyday life. Through hands-on programming, visual problem solving, and critical analysis, educators learn how computing systems work, how data powers AI, and how intelligent tools make decisions.
For educators:
• Regional in-person professional learning opportunities
• Self-paced online training options
• Understand how AI impacts individuals and communities
• Build practical, future-ready technology skills
The Idaho STEM Action Center will cover substitute costs and transportation for eligible educators.
Coeur d’ Alene: https://studio.code.org/professional.../workshops/16127
Idaho Falls: https://studio.code.org/professional.../workshops/16128
Boise: https://studio.code.org/professional.../workshops/16129

On April 24th, Idaho EcosySTEM Student Ambassadors (IESA) from across the state were invited to attend the first IESA Convening at Idaho National Laboratories! Our Student Ambassadors had the opportunity to participate in fun, team building activities, meaningful discussions on their experiences as Student Ambassadors, and learned more about the different employment opportunities for students interested in STEM careers.

The highlight of the event was the INL tour! Our Student Ambassadors visited two different facilities, learning about the breakthroughs that INL is making in biomass energy generation, nuclear power plants, and cybersecurity. Before departing, each student chose one goal to work toward, continuing their journey of STEM learning.

A huge thanks to Sunshine Shepherd and INL for empowering our next generation of STEM leaders!

Learn more about the Idaho EcosySTEM Student Ambassador program on our Community Platform:
https://community.idahostem.org/page/studentambassador

What sparks innovation and fuels collaboration? 🤝 Networking! Join TMC Labs Shop Talk for a dynamic conversation on STEM education, where educators and out-of-school STEM providers come together to exchange ideas, share experiences, and discover new resources. Shop Talk is hosted by TMC Labs and is open to all educators. Previous experience with TMC Labs or STEM education is required!

Each month, our guest speaker will inspire you with their program highlights and innovative approaches to STEM education. Ready to revitalize your STEM program or simply connect with like-minded individuals? Mark your calendars for Shop Talk and get ready to unlock new possibilities! 💡 Add it to your calendar now and let's shape the future of STEM education together! 📅️

You can access the Zoom meeting here: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/86857743379

Contact Amy Post, ION's TMC Labs Project Coordinator, for more information or to receive a calendar invite:
[email protected]

☀️ "Happy First Day of Spring! Let’s celebrate with a little STEM magic: more daylight means more photosynthesis, more growth, and more reasons to explore the wonders of our world." 🌿📚

Attention Idaho High School seniors and University Students! Pursuing a degree in mining, geology, engineering, environmental science, or a related field with the intention of working in the mining industry or a supporting sector? WIM Idaho scholarships are now available!

The deadline to submit your application is March 31, 2026.

Visit https://www.womeninmining.us/scholarships/ and select the “Idaho” tab to get started.

The moment we’ve all been waiting for is finally here! Applications are now open for our NEW EcosySTEM-STEM AC Regional Mini-Grants supporting STEM learning experiences and career connections across Idaho!

Grants range from $250-2,500 and are designed to strengthen existing STEM projects and support a strong emphasis on career awareness, workforce development, rural access, and partnerships.

Applications close March 15! Don’t delay, click here to learn more: https://stem.idaho.gov/minigrants/

🌟Strategic Plan Update!🌟
Read the draft here: https://tinyurl.com/ecosystemdraft

Over the past several months, the Idaho STEM Ecosystem and our partners have been intentionally refreshing our Strategic Plan and we’re excited to share that we’re now in the final feedback phase!

Provide feedback here: https://tinyurl.com/4aewb6n8

We’re especially looking for partner input on:
✔️ The clarity and value of the plan
✔️ Where it aligns with your work
✔️ Any overlaps, gaps, or missed opportunities

Next, we’ll move into implementation- setting short-term priorities, defining success metrics, and aligning our work so this plan leads to meaningful action.

Our Big Goals:
• Build deep, durable partnerships rooted in trust and collaboration
• Elevate and share the impact of STEM happening across Idaho
• Better align community needs and assets to reduce duplication and spark collaboration
• Strengthen our internal capacity to support partners with clearer communication and coordination

Thank you for helping shape what’s next. We’re stronger together! 💙

At the heart of the Idaho STEM Ecosystem Ambassador (IESA) Program is student voice. When young people are given space to lead, connect, and share their experiences, communities grow stronger.

In this podcast episode, Stoker of Ada School District sits down with five student ambassadors (grades 8–10) to talk about what it means to be part of IESA, the opportunities it has opened for them, and how they are shaping the future of STEM in Idaho.

Their stories reflect exactly why this work matters. 🎧👇
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3zsZfUR5Ga9WmNEJGEla6F...

Students talk about the STEM Student Ambassador program Inspiring Science Teachers · Episode

We can't wait for this opportunity to amplify invention education here in Idaho. Stay in the loop by subscribing to our newsletter: https://forms.office.com/r/yY3DGhBfwQ
and joining the community platform: https://community.idahostem.org/

The momentum for invention education keeps growing! 🚀

The InventEd Regional Summits Pilot is expanding the invention education ecosystem in Texas, Idaho, Ohio, and South Carolina this year. Each host will receive a grant to design their summits to deliver meaningful dialogue, collaboration, and learning for participants.

Congratulations to the awardees:
✨ Spark: Texas A&M PK-12 Engineering Education Outreach
✨ University of Idaho, Idaho STEM Ecosystem
✨ COSI - Center of Science and Industry
✨ South Carolina State Museum

We’re excited to see the ideas and innovations each summit sparks to advance the invention education movement regionally and nationwide, this year and beyond.

InventEd Network