NWO STEM at BGSU

20/05/2026

WATERVILLE PRIMARY STEAM SCHOOL is where it's at!! Thank you, Dr. Hollinger, Mrs. Aller, and the entire Waterville staff for your STEAM Vision and STEAM Action -and- for hosting a spectacular STEAM School Spotlight visit!! Your students are so fortunate!

15/05/2026

🌱 Big Questions! Young Scientists! REAL Research! 🔬✨

This SRS Week was EPIC!

The 2026 Project PRAIRIE & GLOBE Student Research Symposium at the Toledo Zoo is in the books!

More than 15 schools and hundreds of student citizen scientists from across Northwest Ohio came together to share authentic, inquiry-based environmental research projects focused on prairies, biodiversity, weather, water quality, soil science, conservation, and citizen science!

Students confidently presented their findings to approximately 35 Expert Reviewers and engaged in meaningful scientific discussions that highlighted their curiosity, critical thinking, collaboration, and passion for protecting our environment.

From studying pollinators, monarch butterflies, and prairie ecosystems to investigating soil chemistry, water quality, urban heat islands, and climate observations, these young scientists demonstrated the power of hands-on STEM learning and community partnerships.

A HUGE THANK YOU to our incredible teachers, school partners, expert reviewers, volunteers, and sponsoring/supporting organizations who made this experience possible!

A GRAND PARTNERSHIP!!!
Cenovus, The Toledo Zoo Project PRAIRIE, The University of Toledo's GLOBE Mission EARTH, Xcite Learning, YLACES, and the Ohio STEM Learning Network (OSLN) , Bowling Green State University

The future of STEM and environmental stewardship is bright!
💚🦋🐝🌾

07/05/2026

DID YOU SEE these Lifelong Learners at Bowling Green State University Today??

Our community is so fortunate to have TEACHERS who continue to LEARN in order to give the best experiences to their STUDENTS!

Our STEM Education team was proud to support the BioPathways Workshop for Educators in partnership with EducationProjects.org and the Ohio Life Sciences Association in the BGSU College of Engineering and Innovation Co-ops amazing new digs!

Educators from across NW Ohio engaged in hands-on life sciences learning, explored career-connected STEM opportunities, and collaborated around innovative classroom experiences that help prepare students for Ohio’s growing biotech and life sciences industries.

We were especially grateful to have our fantastic community partners from Nature's Nursery and Imagination Station Toledo join us to help inspire and engage participating educators.

Here's to more STEM Education connections and partners around our great Buckeye State!

Thank you to everyone who helped make this experience possible!

04/05/2026

Free STEM Professional Development: Battelle Teacher Academy Opportunity!

The Battelle Teacher Academy is a year‑long cohort open to all teachers in the state of Ohio and Michigan. The $2,000 cost of participation is fully covered through a generous grant from the Maritime Industrial Base Program.

Through industry and manufacturing partnerships, teachers will:
• Explore STEM culture within their classrooms and schools • Incorporate design thinking through the manufacturing cycle • Create authentic problem‑based learning (PBL) experiences for their students • Engage with industry partners to bring real‑world learning to life.

Bring STEM workforce skills and competencies to your students with the Teacher Academy.

29/04/2026

A great way to wrap up our yearly NWO STEM Collaborative at The Toledo Museum of Art!
We focused on STEAM and loved our time in the Sculpture Garden!
Thank you to Jamie Sansom for an interactive TMA evening! What a fantastic partnership with the Lake Erie West Educational Service Center!
We look forward to it every year!

29/04/2026

Our Team was honored to participate in the First Ever Washington Local Schools Student Research Symposium held at Washington Junior High School! We enjoyed serving as Expert Reviewers and hearing the 7th- grade students present their research! They crushed it! We were blown away by their growth this year in their Citizen Science work! We can't wait to see them SHINE at The Toledo Zoo Student Research Symposium where 15 other schools will also be participating! AMAZING JOB! And a huge shoutout to their teacher, Mr. Jacobs who spent A LOT of time working with the students, prepping them, and organizing the day!

22/04/2026

Last night, our Bowling Green State University's AI COLLECTIVE brought together an INCREDIBLE mix of educators, students, and community partners for an evening full of energy, ideas, and connection around AI in education! AI CAFÉ friends, you all BLEW US AWAY!

From hands-on sessions and creative conversations to our POWERFUL student panel (Thank You, Bowling Green High School and BGSU College of Education & Human Development Students)! The rooms were buzzing with curiosity, collaboration, and honest dialogue about how AI is shaping teaching and learning, and our future workforce!

💬 We heard it loud and clear!
*Educators are eager to learn and experiment!
*Students are already using AI in meaningful ways and will continue to do so MORE!
*And the best path forward is learning together!

A huge thank you to our amazing “Baristas” (presenters) and everyone who showed up ready to share, question, and grow.

And yes… the food and coffee (Thank You BGSU Dining!), along with the conversations did not disappoint! ☕👏

📸 Check out some highlights from the night below!

Missed this one? Don’t worry—more AI Café events are brewing! 👀

14/04/2026

BGSU’s students in Dr. Duran’s EIEC 3340 teaching science lessons at . Thank you Miss Emily! What a wonderful opportunity!

06/04/2026

Have you ever been to the AI Café? Educators are loving it! And requesting MORE of it!

Join us for the last SPRING AI CAFÉ event for the academic year!

Hosted by BGSU’s AI Collective—this is a FREE, high-energy professional learning experience where creativity, collaboration, and innovation collide!

📅 April 21, 2026
⏰ 4:15 – 7:15 PM
📍 BGSU Student Union - Main Campus - FREE/EASY Parking!

This isn’t your typical sit-and-get PD…
^ Rotate through interactive, small-group sessions
^ Explore real AI tools + classroom strategies
^ Connect with educators, faculty, and industry voices
^ Spark new ideas you can actually use

PLUS… did we mention:
^ FREE dinner + beverages
^ A fun, welcoming, café-style atmosphere
^ Real conversations (no pressure, no judgment!)

Whether you're just curious about AI or already experimenting, this event is designed to meet you where you are and energize your practice!

Participants have said:
💥 “I didn’t realize what I was missing out on!”
💥 “I’m still geeked out by what I created!”

👇 Grab your spot now:
https://forms.gle/pLHu23M4WTq1icbD6

Tag a colleague and come sip, learn, and collaborate with us!

Tuesday, April 21st, 4:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Bowen Thompson Student Union Bowling Green State University (Directions and Parking information will be provided upon registration) (Snacks and Beverages Provided)

27/03/2026

SAY WHAT?? Students get EXCITED to learn MATH?? YOU BET!!

Thanks to BGSU College of Education & Human Development student-run Math Camp!

3rd-6th grade students at McGregor Elementary participated in a high-energy evening of doing Math through a variety of games, dances, and hands-on activities!

McGregor is buzzing lately with revived Math and Science energy in the building, thanks to their ROCK STAR STAFF who never stop learning and offering their students their best!