USA Science Festival

Keep your students engaged and learning this summer!

IC design engineers are engineering on a micro level, but these tiny circuits make a big impact on our everyday life! Learn more about careers in microelectronics here:
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There are many different pathways into the STEM fields and not all require a 4 year degree. There are many fulfilling careers in the robotics, advanced manufacturing, welding, engineering, even aerospace and more that you can start right out of high school! Find apprenticeships in your area at https://www.apprenticeship.gov/ or bit.ly/student-career-resources to start your career search

There are more openings in the trades that there are people to fill them! For students who want to work with their hands and get started in their career right out of high school, the STEM trades are an exciting option. Many of these skilled trades are essential for the building and development of crucial technologies like submarines, jets, satellites, microelectronics and more. Find out more here: bit.ly/student-career-resources

Aerospace engineering is a fascinating STEM field! Aerospace engineers are part of the teams that design jets, spacecraft, satellites. They are essential for travel in this atmosphere and beyond! Learn more about the field here: bit.ly/aerospace-resources

We appreciate YOU! Enter to win one of multiple prizes in honor of teacher appreciation week, just visit this site and fill out the form picking your preferred prize and you're entered: bit.ly/teacher-2026

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Check out bit.ly/student-career-resources for deeper student career info on the multiple STEM fields that require electrical engineering. Spark your students' curiosity and excitement in your science, math or CTE classroom by showing them the real-life careers that your classes are preparing them for!

This is great when teaching Newton’s Laws of Motion and can be used to encourage communication and collaboration 😉.

Pro tip: use stickers to reinforce the punched holes in the card. This prevents the string from ripping through the card.



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☀️💙CYANOTYPE SUN PRINT💙☀️
You need:
💙Cyanotype paper or paint
💙 flat plants from outside
💙 a piece of glass (if you have it)
💙sunshine

The areas exposed to UV light will develop dark blue and the areas covered by the plants will be white.

Note: different brands require different amounts of sun time!
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