Idaho STEM Action Center

Wrapping up i-STEM at ISU in Pocatello with our largest group yet of over 130 passionate educators from across Idaho!

Thank you for spending a week of your summer building connections, sparking innovation, and expanding your toolkit to bring back to your students. Your dedication doesn’t go unnoticed, not by us, and not by the Idaho Department of Education, who we’re proud to have partnered with this year.

Thank you Idaho State University for hosting i-STEM this week, we could not have ended on a better note!

Together, you’re shaping the future of STEM in Idaho classrooms. 🙌

🚀 It’s the final week of i-STEM 2025, and we’re kicking things off in Northern Idaho at LCSC!

Goals for the week: Diving into hands-on, minds-on professional learning and exploring STEM strategies that spark student curiosity and build real-world connections. 💡🧪🛠️

We’re proud to wrap up this year’s statewide program, thanks to the Idaho Department of Education, with an incredible group of educators who are passionate about inspiring the next generation of thinkers, makers, and problem-solvers. Let’s make this last week the best one yet! 💙

A big thank you to Lewis-Clark State College for hosting our educators in Region 1!

🚀 Northern Idaho, it’s your time to shine, i-STEM is officially underway!

We’re thrilled to see so many passionate educators using their summer to grow, collaborate, and bring real-world STEM back to their students. Our strand options for educators has been revamped, giving more options to educators thanks to Idaho Department of Education The energy is high, the ideas are flowing, and we can’t wait to see what this week brings.

Thank you to North Idaho College for hosting over 150 participants this year!

🎉 Week One of i-STEM at the College of Western Idaho is officially a wrap! 🎉

This week, over 75 dedicated educators chose to jump straight from the classroom into a powerful week of exploration, creativity, and community. Instead of heading straight into vacation, they showed up ready to reimagine what's possible for their students and each other.

A huge thank you to Joy Robertson whose energy and positivity lit up the week. Your encouragement and authenticity inspired everyone in the room and reminded us what great teaching looks and feels like. 🌟

We’re also incredibly grateful to College of Western Idaho for hosting, and to the Idaho Department of Education for the partnership you have in supporting iSTEM and Idaho educators. Your support helps create spaces where educators can lead, learn, and spark change.

Did you know that over 100 educators are spending this week at College of Eastern Idaho diving deep into hands-on, high-impact STEM learning through i-STEM 2025? 🚀📚

i-STEM isn’t your average professional development, and thanks to the Idaho Department of Education these educators are learning to code, exploring AI, and designing 3D models that bring math and science to life.

i-STEM gives educators the tools and confidence to bring STEM to life in every grade level, in every corner of Idaho. These experiences are career-connected, standards-aligned, and student-focused. We are grateful that so many Idaho educators are passionate about continuous learning in the classroom.

Huge shoutout to College of Eastern Idaho for hosting all of these participants. Extra special shout out to site coordinator, Frankie Adams, for overcoming all the obstacles it took to make this happen today. Happy first day of iSTEM at CEI!🙌

We’re kicking off week one of i-STEM 2025in Twin Falls at the College of Southern Idaho with an incredible group of 100 passionate educators from across the state! 🎉

This week is all about hands-on learning, real-world connections, and sparking inspiration for Idaho’s future innovators. Educators are diving into powerful professional development strands that blend creativity, technology, and career-connected learning.

These strands offer more than just ideas, they provide ready-to-use kits, practical tools, and lasting impact in classrooms, libraries, and afterschool programs across Idaho.

Shout out to the Idaho Department of Education for helping make this week possible!

And a huge thank you to College of Southern Idaho for hosting and supporting this transformative learning experience.

🌟Nominations open now!🌟

The Sawtooth STEM Educator Award (formerly INDEEDS) recognizes two STEM-mazing Idaho educators each year. Do you know a public school teacher who brings STEM to life into the classroom with real-world examples and hands-on activities? We want to hear their story!

Recipients will receive a $2,000 individual cash prize from industry donors, up to $3,000 from Idaho STEM Action Center to attend a national STEM conference of their choice, and $2,000 for their school to implement or advance STEM initiatives and programs!

Nominate a teacher today! 🔗https://forms.office.com/g/1ve9LStFME

🚀High School Science Teachers—Ready to Take STEM Research to the Next Level?

The Advancing STEM Research Teaching (ASRT) Program is a powerful professional development opportunity designed to help you bring high-impact, hands-on STEM research to your students. 🔬📊

Hundreds of educators nationwide have already transformed their classrooms—leading to:
✅ More student-led research
✅ Increased participation in regional science fairs
✅ Top honors at national & international competitions

Whether you're building a new program or expanding an existing one, ASRT gives you the tools, insights, and support to succeed.

🔗 Register Now! https://forms.office.com/g/U0SpQ1XneB

Let’s grow the next generation of STEM leaders—starting with you! 💡

🚨Professional Development Alert!🚨

Whether you’re new to Project-Based Learning (PBL) or an expert at the approach, this interactive 3-day workshop will deepen your understanding of PBL design and instruction. You will use the Educurious Design Framework to explore how rigorous PBL establishes rich contexts for 3-dimensional learning. Then, you will experience how the key PBL principles come to life through Educurious science units at a variety of grade levels, which are aligned to the Idaho content standards. Finally, you will be guided through creating or adapting a compelling STEM PBL unit for your classroom. Skilled facilitators will provide templates, scaffolds, and multiple exemplars to support your design process. Join us this summer and connect with other Idaho educators committed to high-quality STEM teaching experiences!

🔗Register today at https://forms.office.com/g/VN9drVDeCK

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🚨PD Alert!🚨

Join us for an exciting and immersive 4-day teacher training this July, where you'll dive into the Engineering byDesign™ (EbD™) curriculum for elementary, middle, and high schools. This hands-on training will provide you with practical experience through engaging activities and collaborative projects, ensuring you are well-prepared to bring these innovative courses to your students. You'll explore the core concepts and methodologies of EbD™, participate in real-world engineering challenges, learn about our Technology Student Association (TSA) alignment, and learn effective strategies to enhance student engagement and learning. Throughout the workshop, you'll have the opportunity to connect and collaborate with fellow educators, building a supportive network that will extend beyond the 4-day training. This promises to be an enriching experience, equipping you with the skills and confidence to inspire the next generation of STEM professionals. Get ready to transform your teaching and ignite your students' passion for engineering technology education!

🔗Register today! https://www.iteea.org/events/id-ebd-training

Idaho STEM CTL Training - International Technology and Engineering Educators Association Join us for an exciting and immersive 4-day teacher training this July, where you'll dive into the Engineering byDesign™ (EbD™) curriculum for elementary, middle, and high schools. This hands-on training will provide you with practical experience through engaging activities and collaborative pro...

So proud of these Idaho students.

ISEF 2025 is underway and we have 3 incredible Idaho students presenting their projects alongside 1,600 other high school students from over 60 countries, regions, and territories! #idahoecosystem #idahostem #isef2025 #regeneronisef @idahostemac

Join us for the STEM Remix 2025 Conference!

We’re excited to welcome keynote speakers Kevin Dykema and Billy Almon!

Call for Presenters is Now Open! Share your expertise and inspire others.

Register today and secure your spot!

Learn more, register, and apply to present at bit.ly/STEMRemix2025