Oakley STEM Center at Tennessee Tech

08/19/2026

Jeremy Wendt is joined by Dr. Meadows to discuss her journey into STEM education and her work with the STEM Center. She shares more about the center's lending library, upcoming event days, including new Saturday events, and her work with the military through the Army STEM Teacher Summer Program. The conversation also explores how teachers can get involved in the program, the impact it can have on participants, and how initiatives like these help strengthen the future STEM workforce.

Local Matters airs on News Talk 94.1 on Tuesday at 7 AM.

08/19/2026

GAME ON at the Oakley STEM Center! 🏈

We’re bringing football season to life with our TN Tech Game On- Spirit Days Door Decorations! From a life-size football tunnel where you can step in as a football player or cheerleader 📸🏈📣 to exploring the STEM behind the game, stadium construction, marching bands, engineering, technology, and more!

There’s so much more to football than what happens on the field!

⭐ Now it’s your turn to play!
Help us win Fan Favorite by voting for the (Ray Morris Hall 101) STEM Center! Every vote counts! You can find the QR code to vote on the last slide. 👀

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08/12/2026

The school year is here, and so is another exciting year of eCYBERMISSION! As students settle into new routines, there’s no better time to engage them in hands-on STEM learning. Whether you're a classroom educator, homeschool parent, or mentor, eCYBERMISSION gives students the opportunity to build skills, tackle real-world challenges, and have fun along the way. Sign up as a Team Advisor and help spark their STEM journey!

🚀 eCYBERMISSION Registration is BACK! The 2026–27 Season is OPEN! 🎉

Calling all Grade 6–9 students! eCYBERMISSION, the free virtual STEM competition sponsored by the U.S. Army, is officially open for registration. Grab 2–4 teammates, find an adult Team Advisor, and pick a real community problem to tackle through Scientific Inquiry or Engineering Design.

💡 No cost to enter
🏆 Compete for prizes
🌍 Solve real-world problems with STEM

Register your team today at https://www.ecybermission.com/ and start your mission! 🧪🔬

08/04/2026

Check out the STEM Competitions coming up at the TN State Fair using the link below.

07/13/2026

Our STEM Sewing Camp, powered by collaboration with Putnam County Extension and support from Rural Reimagined at TN Tech was an absolute blast! 🚀

Students dove into hands-on Everyday STEM experiences, discovering how science, technology, engineering, and math show up in their everyday lives and how they can use it to make a real impact. 🔬💡

STEMCamp

07/04/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Fourth of July from the Oakley STEM Center! 🎆

Today we celebrate the spirit of innovation, curiosity, and the opportunities that inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, and problem-solvers. Wishing everyone a safe and fun Independence Day filled with family, friends, and fireworks! 🎇🔬🚀

06/25/2026

Our STEM Meat/Cooking Day Camp, powered by collaboration with Putnam County Extension and support from Rural Reimagined at TN Tech was an absolute blast! 🚀

Students dove into hands-on Everyday STEM experiences, discovering how science, technology, engineering, and math show up in their everyday lives and how they can use it to make a real impact. 🔬💡

Students learned about the STEM behind:
Canning🥫
Making Ice Cream 🍦
Grilling 🥩🍔
Baking/Cooking 🥖

STEMCamp

06/05/2026

Attention Families of Rising 6th–8th Graders!

A FREE Virtual STEM Camp You Can Do From Home

Does your student love to explore, build, experiment, and discover how things work?

Join STEM Force Discovery Lab, an exciting one-week virtual STEM camp where students can dive into hands-on activities, connect with STEM professionals, and explore future career possibilities—all from the comfort of home!

🔬 Conduct fun STEM experiments and challenges
👩‍🔬 Meet real scientists and engineers
🚀 Explore exciting STEM careers
💡 Develop problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
🌎 Connect with students from across the country

This camp is designed for rising 6th–8th grade students and is completely FREE to participate.

⏰ Spots are limited and fill quickly! Registration is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so don't wait to apply.
📲 Learn more and submit an application here:
https://usaeop.com/program/gems-virtual-summer-camp-2026/
Tag a parent, teacher, or family who might be interested in this incredible opportunity!

Join the scientists of the Army Research Laboratory as they dive into computer science and share their love for STEM with 7th-9th grade students during this Video Game Design Virtual STEM Camp!

05/25/2026

Let’s keep those that have lost their lives, so that we could prosper on our minds & in our hearts this Memorial Day weekend! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

05/08/2026

Congratulations to our very own STEM Center students below on their graduation today! Swipe left to see all of them and show them some love in the comment 💜💛🎓

Meredith Foster (Graduate Student)
Cassidy Newby (STEM Ambassador)
Nathan Penuel (STEM Ambassador)
Kuda Mandebvu (Graduate Student)
William Monk (Student Worker)

Their hard work and dedication were instrumental in the planning and development of our family life outreach events and programming at the STEM Center, impacting thousands of students in the Upper Cumberland and beyond! We can’t wait to see what the future holds for you all!🎓🤙🏼💜💛