Idaho STEM Action Center

MakerBot Educators Guidebook

FREE MakerBot Educator Guide!

Introducing the latest installment of the MakerBot Educators Guidebook, the 3rd edition of MakerBot’s definitive guide to 3D printing in the classroom - over 150 pages available to you for free!

MakerBot Educators Guidebook Introducing the latest installment of the MakerBot Educators Guidebook, the 3rd edition of MakerBot’s definitive guide to 3D printing in the classroom - over 150 pages available to you for free!

We have wrapped up the first week of virtual i-STEM Summer Institute. This year’s theme is “STEMpower your Partnerships”. 130 educators have been in 15 hours of strand instruction on 12 topics ranging from 3D printing to water science to computer science. General sessions included presentations on creating videos in the classroom, digital literacy, partnership asset mapping, and a breakout/networking sessions on a variety of topics.
Thank you to our week 1 site hosts: College of Southern Idaho, Idaho State University, and Lewis Clark State College. While participants were virtual, strand providers were hosted at these sites.
Thank you to our state i-STEM sponsors: Idaho State Department of Education, Micron, Idaho Central Credit Unition, Idaho State Department of Health and Welfare, Idaho National Laboratory, Idaho Power, PCS Edventures!, Intermountain Gas Company, Bayer. Their support makes it possible to host this STEMazing event!

We have wrapped up the first week of virtual i-STEM Summer Institute. This year’s theme is “STEMpower your Partnerships”. 130 educators have been in 15 hours of strand instruction on 12 topics ranging from 3D printing to water science to computer science. General sessions included presentations on creating videos in the classroom, digital literacy, partnership asset mapping, and a breakout/networking sessions on a variety of topics.
Thank you to our week 1 site hosts: College of Southern Idaho, Idaho State University, and Lewis Clark State College. While participants were virtual, strand providers were hosted at these sites.
Thank you to our state i-STEM sponsors: Idaho State Department of Education, Micron, Idaho Central Credit Unition, Idaho State Department of Health and Welfare, Idaho National Laboratory, Idaho Power, PCS Edventures!, Intermountain Gas Company, Bayer. Their support makes it possible to host this STEMazing event!

MakerBot Educators Guidebook

FREE MakerBot Educator Guidebook!

Introducing the latest installment of the MakerBot Educators Guidebook, the 3rd edition of MakerBot’s definitive guide to 3D printing in the classroom - over 150 pages available to you for free!

MakerBot Educators Guidebook Introducing the latest installment of the MakerBot Educators Guidebook, the 3rd edition of MakerBot’s definitive guide to 3D printing in the classroom - over 150 pages available to you for free!

Artificial Intelligence 101: Covering the Basics for Educators - Digital Promise

As an educator, understanding AI and its ethical implications is critical to making sure the new technologies introduced to classrooms ultimately help your students.

What should educators know about AI? This post provides an introduction and a set of resources to learn more about AI going forward.

Artificial Intelligence 101: Covering the Basics for Educators - Digital Promise What educators should know about AI integration into classrooms

[email protected] with Maker Ed: Visual Poetry

Looking for something fun to make at home?

Poetry is all around us – in books and magazines and in the lyrics to your favorite hip hop song. Whether written on paper or spoken out loud, poetry taps into the power of words to express feelings, communicate ideas, and tell stories. A visual poem (sometimes known as a concrete poem) is a written poem that creates a visual image that relates to its meaning. A visual poem may use spaces between words and letters, breaks between lines, and even alternative spellings of words to produce a visual effect. Get started with this introduction by Playful Learning.

https://makered.org/blog/learning-in-the-making-visual-poetry/

Ciena Solutions Challenge

TAKE ACTION TO BUILD A BETTER WORLD

CIENA SOLUTIONS CHALLENGE

A global design challenge inviting students and teachers to design solutions to real problems and take action to build a better world. Join the Challenge and empower students to reimagine a world that is more peaceful, just, and sustainable.

Ciena Solutions Challenge The Ciena Solutions Challenge provides students and educators with the opportunity to design global solutions for real-world problems and take action to recreate the world around them.

STEM21

NSTA STEM21 Virtual Conference

Summer is here!!!

Get ready for an exhilarating five days of innovation, inspiration, and connection at the NSTA STEM21 virtual conference. From thought-provoking presentations and sessions, to lively Marketplace partner workshops, to the latest teaching tools and techniques for an evolving educational landscape, NSTA STEM21 will provide YOU with the very best professional learning experience around!

Register early for the best rates available.

STEM21   STEM21 Virtual Conference • July 26-30   Become invigorated about your teaching and inspired by those who share your passion for STEM! Get ready for an exhilarating five days of innovation, inspiration, and connection at the NSTA STEM21 virtual conference. From thought-provoking presentations ...

NextWave STEM I STEM Training I NextWave STEM

STEM & Emerging Technology Training

Ready to learn and have fun too!

Our professional development sessions train teachers on our STEM curriculum, equipment, and instructional strategies.
IL Educators: After completing each one-hour webinar, you will receive one ISBE professional development hour - sent via email.

NextWave STEM I STEM Training I NextWave STEM Ready to learn and have fun too!Our professional development sessions train teachers on our STEM curriculum, equipment, and instructional strategies.IL Educators: After completing each one-hour webinar, you will receive one ISBE professional development hour - sent via email.NextWave STEM partners w...

[email protected] with CBS2 Live will be on Hiatus!

Summer is for spending time with family and taking time off. Our STEM-azing partner at CBS2, Nate Larsen and is ever enthusiastic boys will be on vacation for the next few weeks. So mark your calendars for the return of [email protected] Live with CBS2 on July 7th!

Continue to Enjoy your Summer and Stay STEM-spired!

#STEMATHOME #CBS2

[email protected] with CBS2 Live will be on Hiatus!

Summer is for spending time with family and taking time off. Our STEM-azing partner at CBS2, Nate Larsen and is ever enthusiastic boys will be on vacation for the next few weeks. So mark your calendars for the return of [email protected] Live with CBS2 on July 7th!

Continue to Enjoy your Summer and Stay STEM-spired!

#STEMATHOME #CBS2

Webinars - Digital Promise

Digital Promise is committed to bringing you relevant and informative webinars that you can join from home. Below you will find our current webinar series with links to register as well as recordings of past events. Check back regularly for new events and archived webinars!

Webinars - Digital Promise In light of the current health crisis, Digital Promise is committed to bringing you relevant and...

STEM Webinar: ADVANCED MANUFACTURING - Jobs of the Future

STEM Webinar: ADVANCED MANUFACTURING - Jobs of the Future FREE Online!

Advanced manufacturing—which includes both new manufacturing methods and production of new products enabled by innovation—is an engine of America’s economic power and a pillar of its national security. Yet there is a shortage of Americans with the STEM knowledge and technical skills needed for advanced manufacturing jobs. Join us as we learn what some agencies are doing to develop the workforce skills needed in advanced manufacturing.

To register go to:

STEM Webinar: ADVANCED MANUFACTURING - Jobs of the Future STEM Webinar: ADVANCED MANUFACTURING - Jobs of the Future

ASM Materials Education Foundation ASM Materials Camp®-Teachers

ASM Materials Camp for Teachers

This week-long, hands-on lab experience shows educators how to use applied engineering techniques in their classroom. ASM Materials Camp®-Teachers is an idea-generating workshop introducing teachers to methods that make math and core science principles more enticing and relevant to their middle and high school students. Materials topics are great motivators in any engineering, technology or science course as students learn concepts that are reflected in their everyday lives.

A $1,200 value, the camp is FREE for attendees. Participants are eligible to receive four (4) Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and can opt for two (2) graduate level credits.(NOTE! Option for graduate credits is not available for Virtual Materials Camps.)

Educators work hands-on with metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites, and develop a greater appreciation for the importance of these materials in modern life.

ASM Materials Education Foundation ASM Materials Camp®-Teachers This week-long, hands-on lab experience shows educators how to use applied engineering techniques in their classroom. ASM Materials Camp®-Teachers is an idea-generating workshop introducing teachers to methods that make math and core science principles more enticing and relevant to their middle and...

INDEEDS AWARDS - Idaho STEM Action Center

INDEEDS Awards’ deadline EXTENDED to JULY 18!!!

Does your child have a public educator you want to nominate for this award? Do you work with an educator who inspires you and their students on STEM topics? Are you that educator who is STEM-azing?

We want your nominations for the 2021 Industry’s Excellent Educators Dedicated to STEM (INDEEDS) Awards!

We have two award categories, K-6th and 7th-12th grades. EACH RECIPIENT RECEIVES:
• $2,000 individual cash prize from Industry awards
• Up to $2,000 from Idaho STEM Action Center to attend a national conference related to STEM to advance their professional practices
• The educator's school will receive $2,000 for STEM initiatives/programs

The nomination deadline has been extended to July 18, 2021. Get your nominations in (self-nominations are welcome).

For more information, visit our INDEEDS webpage at: https://stem.idaho.gov/indeeds/

INDEEDS AWARDS - Idaho STEM Action Center The Industry’s Excellent Educator Dedicated to STEM (INDEEDS) Award is given to two Idaho educators who create unique opportunities for students to experience the fun and excitement of STEM by integrating real-world experiences and hands-on activities into the classroom. Do you know a public-schoo...

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Kids and teens ages 1-18 eat free all summer long at various meal site locations all around the state of Idaho! To find a nearby meal site, Text “Summer Meals” to 97779, visit https://www.fns.usda.gov/meals4kids, or call 1-866-348-6479!

2021 Maker Camp Community Partner Program - Maker Camp

Maker Camp is a free program full of projects, adventures, inspiration, and community. We are looking for Maker Camp Community Partners. That means you! Anyone can register: schools, libraries, clubs, or pods that are ready for a summer of making. The versatile framework is customizable for in-person, hybrid, or remote camps.

Maker Camp 2021 launches July 6, 2021 with rich project resources and a great line up of featured makers including Mario the Maker Magician and Code Joy.

Register Now!

2021 Maker Camp Community Partner Program - Maker Camp A free community for kids who are making around the world, online and in your neighborhood. New, fun project how-to videos weekly on our channel.

Flag Day

HAPPY FLAG DAY!

Celebrated on June 14, Flag Day commemorates the Flag Resolution of 1777 that adopted the Stars and Stripes as the official flag of the United States.

Celebrate Flag Day with the National Inventors Hall of Fame® (NIHF) by designing your very own flag while learning about logos and trademarks!

Materials:
Craft items (e.g., foam sheets, patterned tape, stickers)
Dowel or stick
Glue
Markers (or other drawing utensils)
Paper or fabric
Tape

https://www.invent.org/blog/stem-activity/flag-day

Flag Day Check out this at-home or in-classroom STEM activity, Flag Day, from the National Inventors Hall of Fame® and Camp Invention®.

Army STEM program seeks new partners

Army STEM program seeks new partners.

Does your organization reach underserved students or those connected to the military? The Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP) is seeking new partners in STEM to reach more students with current AEOP programs. Through AEOP's cooperative agreement with Battelle, the program will accept proposals from organizations that can extend the reach of AEOP's portfolio.

Battelle will accept proposals from organizations and associations in support of AEOP STEM education initiatives for underserved and military-dependent K-12 students, their parents, and teachers.

For more information go to:

Army STEM program seeks new partners Does your organization reach underserved students or those connected to the military? The Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP) is seeking new partners in STEM to reach more students with current AEOP programs. Through AEOP's cooperative agreement with Battelle, the program will accept proposals....

2021 TECTA Summer Research Institute

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2021-tecta-summer-research-institute-tickets-154320658243?aff=erellivmlt

2021 TECTA Summer Research Institute The Annual TECTA Summer Research Institute is a free training and networking event for Tennessee's child care providers.

[email protected] with Maker Ed: Learning in the Making: Shape in Nature

This is a two part series with special guest educators from the Lawrence Hall of Science, Cassia and Reyna!

Join the fun as we explore shapes in nature! What shapes do animals use to build their outdoor shelters? Where do they build their shelters? Design a shelter to keep your stuffed animal safe and cozy using newspaper dowels. Have fun creating and innovating with this engineering design challenge. Build, test, and try it again!

https://makered.org/blog/learning-in-the-making-shapes-in-nature/

Summer STEM Webinar Registration

Stream the Summer STEM Webinar
Join us on Wednesday, June 16 @ 3:30PM EDT

Taking place in October, Robolink will participate in the "International Robotics Competition 2021" with their "Cruise to the Park" Zumi challenge. Zumi is the self-driving car that learns as you learn, making Artificial Intelligence (AI) approachable for everyone!

Students will be tasked with solving three different challenges using various techniques in AI, robotics, and self-driving car technology. Follow along as Robolink explores how student's can build critical thinking skills with their "Cruise to the Park" challenge.

Summer STEM Webinar Registration Join us on Wednesday, June 16 at 3:30PM EDT as Robolink discusses how their 2021 "Cruise to the Park" Competition builds student's critical thinking skills with AI.

How to Make Instant Ice in 5 Seconds

[email protected] with CBS2 Live

Let's make Instant Ice! What? Doesn't ice take hours to freeze? Join Nate and his kiddos to see how to make Instant Ice Live on the CBS2 FB page at: https://www.facebook.com/CBS2Boise

Materials needed:
Jar
Ice cubes
Bottled, purified water
Tray or plate

For instructions go to:
https://www.steamsational.com/how-to-make-instant-ice-in-5-seconds/

What were your hypotheses? Were your kiddos right? Were you able to make a tower of ice?

For more [email protected] activities please go to our resource portal at: https://resources.stem.idaho.gov/

Stay STEM-spired!

#CBS2 #STEMATHOME

How to Make Instant Ice in 5 Seconds

FY22 Maker Fellow Jobs — Makers + Mentors Network

Maker Fellow Position Open - Idaho STEM Action Center!

Do you know someone looking for a unique opportunity to make a difference in Idaho? Consider sharing this position with them!

MAKER FELLOW JOB DESCRIPTION
Citizen Schools, in partnership with community colleges, historically Black colleges and universities, is proud to launch its Maker Fellows initiative. This program is designed to connect K-12 students to maker-centered learning opportunities that help students build the academic and social-emotional skills key to their success in school, post-secondary enrollment, and workforce placement.
Maker Fellow VISTAs will support the unique learnings and social outcomes that can be achieved when communities support maker-centered learning. Together we will inspire academic and emotional growth that will lead to broader levels of innovation, economic competitiveness and equity for generations in the future. This program is being implemented in partnership with other leading organizations, including the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE).

Citizen Schools believes in service for all and because AmeriCorps living allowances are limited, Fellows serving with us will receive a $400 monthly housing stipend, paid directly to their landlord!

For more information
https://makersandmentors.org/makerfellowscareers

FY22 Maker Fellow Jobs — Makers + Mentors Network This Maker Fellow position is hosted by the UTeach Program in The College of Natural Sciences of The University of Texas at Austin. The University of Texas is a public R1 university and is ranked in the top 15 public colleges by U.S. News and World Reports. UT serves over 50,000 students from 124 co...