Arkansas STEM Coalition (Science Technology Engineering Math education)

TODAY is the scheduled launch of NASA Artemis II!!! Keep up with continual updates from NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration on their Artemis Launch Day update page: https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/missions/2026/04/01/live-artemis-ii-launch-day-updates/

There are lots of ways to watch liftoff LIVE (the 2-hour launch window opens at 6:24 PM Eastern time):
- NASA+: https://plus.nasa.gov/scheduled-video/nasas-artemis-ii-crew-launches-to-the-moon-official-broadcast/
- Amazon Prime: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0GQS8BY5L/ref=atv_hm_liv_lr4f4b5f_c_WIXkOQ_1_17?jic=8%7CEgNhbGw%3D
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/Tf_UjBMIzNo

📸 from NASA.gov

Today - March 31 - is the LAST DAY to vote for The Arkansas STEM Coalition on Target Circle! Go here to vote: https://www.target.com/circle/community-voting

You can also vote through the app: click on My Target (bottom right), then Circle benefits (top right), then Community support votes.

EVERY VOTE you give us helps raise valuable dollars to support STEM education in Arkansas!

Through March 31, you can vote for The AR STEM Coalition through Target Circle! Follow the link below - or in the app, click on My Target (bottom right), then Circle benefits (top right), then Community support votes or Vote for non-profits.

https://www.target.com/circle/community-voting

Attention teachers!! Nominate your outstanding STEAM students today!!

Nominate a STEAM Student of the Month! At Summit, we’re dedicated to supporting initiatives that drive progress and innovation.

LAST CHANCE! Our last online info session is THIS SUNDAY at 5:00 PM, and Excellence in STEM Education Grant Applications are DUE SEPTEMBER 19!!

Arkansas public schools teaching at least one grade from 3rd-6th, you are eligible to apply for up to $10,000 in STEM equipment and materials for your school – and you still have time to join an info session to go over a sample application and budget as well as ask questions.

Get details, sign up for Sunday's info session, and download an application and budget template today: https://arkansasstemcoalition.com/programs/excellence-in-stem-grant/

So happy to have been a small part of this Education Week story about Jennifer Watkins' Fouke STEM Classes! She is completely dedicated to ensuring that her students have every opportunity when it comes to STEM learning!

This is a great reminder that our Commitment to Excellence in STEM Grant application is OPEN NOW and are DUE ON SEPTEMBER 19! Get more info and download the application here: https://arkansasstemcoalition.com/programs/excellence-in-stem-grant/

How One Teacher Built a STEM and Robotics Program on a Shoestring Budget This rural Arkansas elementary and middle school teacher gives her students rich STEM experiences by using a creative mix of tools.

Excellence in STEM Education Grant applications are open until September 19 at 5:00 PM. Arkansas public schools teaching at least one grade from 3rd-6th, you are eligible to apply for up to $10,000 in STEM equipment and materials for your school – and you still have time to join an info session to go over a sample application and budget as well as ask questions.

Sign up and download an application and budget template today: https://arkansasstemcoalition.com/programs/excellence-in-stem-grant/

Sign up for an info session ASAP!! Arkansas public schools teaching at least one grade from 3rd-6th, you are eligible to apply for up to $10,000 in STEM equipment and materials for your school! Applications are due on September 19, so learn more, sign up for an info session, and download applications today: https://arkansasstemcoalition.com/programs/excellence-in-stem-grant/

If you are a public school in Arkansas teaching at least one grade from 3rd-6th, you are eligible to apply for up to $10,000 in STEM equipment and materials for your school! Applications are due on September 19, so learn more, sign up for an info session, and download applications today: https://arkansasstemcoalition.com/programs/excellence-in-stem-grant/

Check out timing for the March 13-14 total lunar eclipse from Meteorologist Christopher Pipkin. He says there is a chance the clouds will break a bit central/northern AR during totality. Northeast AR - you have the best chance of getting a good view!!

https://www.facebook.com/MyArkansasWeather/posts/pfbid0GbMGZxyr2XWEVW2R5xTSEMJ5FrUGkVKdhDJhRFBkn3UvNUhZenUzCFPBkDTnYBYKl

Arkansas teachers - do you have a 6th grader who is ready to learn about STEM careers? Nominate them BY MARCH 7 for an awesome STEM career program, "Discovering Excellence in Arkansas" at the Museum of Discovery, sponsored every year by Molex.

Apply by March 7! Discovering Excellence in Arkansas sponsored by Molex is a free event on Thursday, March 13 that introduces sixth-graders to STEM careers available in Arkansas. The application deadline is March 7.