STEM Institute at Florida State University Panama City

07/31/2020

Today is Ginger Littleton’s last day working with the STEM Institute at Florida State University Panama City. Ginger has impacted the lives of 1000s of middle and high school students through her work here and as a member of the Bay County School Board.Thank you Ginger and best wishes for a great retirement!

07/13/2020

Denise Newsome, a chemistry and physics teacher at Deane Bozeman and adjunct professor for Florida State University Panama City, helps kick off our virtual Nuclear Science STEM camp by handing out supplemental STEM camp boxes. High school students are currently learning how to use radiation monitors (Geiger counters) to gain an initial understanding of nuclear energy, the processes that create it, and the uses for it. https://pc.fsu.edu/stem/nuclear-science-camp

06/23/2020

In part two of this four part series, learn more about rocks and minerals with "Dan Science" (aka Daniel Flisek from the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division).

Mineral Identification and Testing is part of STEM in a Box, a series of online lessons for teachers and students to learn STEM concepts from a combination of short lectures and fun demonstrations. STEM in a Box is a collabroation between Florida State University Panama City and the Naval Support Activity Panama City.

06/09/2020

Density. What is it? How do you measure it? And why is it useful?

Density Part 1 is part of STEM in a Box, a series of online lessons for teachers and students to learn STEM concepts from a combination of short lectures and fun demonstrations. STEM in a Box is a collabroation between Florida State University Panama City and the Naval Support Activity Panama City.

05/27/2020

In honor of her contributions to Bay District Schools and the community, the Bay District school board meeting room was recently named after retiring board member Ginger Littleton. Littleton, '92, is an alum of Florida State University Panama City and also serves as the director for the STEM Institute at Florida State University Panama City. Her work through the STEM Institute as impacted more than 300 teachers and 2,000 students in Northwest Florida. Congratulations Ginger! 🎉

Today, School Board members approved Superintendent Husfelt’s recommendation to name the board room in honor of retiring board member Ginger Littleton. The Superintendent noted that “there’s no doubt in my mind that you saved lives that day in December ten years ago” when Mrs. Littleton intervened when the board was threatened by a gunman. Mrs. Littleton will be remembered for her passionate commitment to the children of our district and her advocacy for all.

05/06/2020

In part three of this four part series, learn more about rocks and minerals with "Dan Science" (aka Daniel Flisek from the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division).

Mineral Identification and Testing is part of STEM in a Box, a series of online lessons for teachers and students to learn STEM concepts from a combination of short lectures and fun demonstrations. STEM in a Box is a collabroation between Florida State University Panama City and Naval Support Activity Panama City.

04/29/2020

Learn about rocks and minerals with "Dan Science" (aka Daniel Flisek from the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division).

Mineral Identification and Testing is part of STEM in a Box, a series of online lessons for teachers and students to learn STEM concepts from a combination of short lectures and fun demonstrations. STEM in a Box is a collabroation between Florida State University Panama City and the Naval Support Activity Panama City.

04/29/2020

Looking for something fun to do while social distancing? Break up the boredom with Florida State University Panama City's Children's Activity Book! Packed with games, puzzles and coloring pages, this activity book is perfect for children (or adults) looking for something to do while stuck at home.📚🖍️ Download for free at https://fla.st/2VSU8M9.

04/28/2020

It's not magic, it's science! "Dan Science" aka Daniel Flisek from the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division, presents COVID Classes pH 1. STEM in a Box is a video series for teachers and students to learn STEM concepts from a combination of short lectures and fun demonstrations.