Idaho STEM Ecosystem

Call for Industry Volunteers: Join Us for CS Ed Week in Idaho! Are you passionate about inspiring the next generation of tech innovators? You don’t need coding experience to make a difference! The Idaho STEM Action Center, our founding member, is coordinating industry volunteers for Computer Science Education Week (December 9-15, 2024). This is a unique opportunity to help K-12 students explore computer science and coding through hands-on activities like the #HourOfCode. What is CS Ed Week? Computer Science Education Week (#CSEdWeek) is an annual event that raises awareness about the rich educational and career opportunities available in computer science. During this week, classrooms across Idaho will be hosting activities, and we need volunteers to support students as they learn basic coding skills. Whether you're an industry expert or new to coding, your enthusiasm and support are what counts! Why Volunteer? - Inspire students to explore careers in tech. - Help close the gap in computer science education. - Be part of Idaho's statewide movement to foster innovation and skills for the future. If you're ready to inspire and engage with Idaho's students, learn more here https://lnkd.in/gwkSQUtr or contact Katie Bosch-Wilson (katie.boschwilson@stem.idaho.gov) at the Idaho STEM Action Center for more details and to sign up! Let’s make a difference together during #CSEdWeek!

We're counting down the days! With just one week to go until the STEM Learning Ecosystems Convening in Chicago, we are getting ready to develop impactful capstone projects as a part of the LEAD STEM Fellows that will strengthen key areas within our STEM Learning Ecosystem. We know we will gain inspiration and start crafting the EcosySTEM's vision for change. We are ready to turn data into action and ideas into impact! Stay tuned to learn more as we harness the “power of we!”

Congrats to all of our Round 1 Grant Recipients! Round 2 of Grant funding is open now! Regional EcosySTEM grants are open to Idaho public educational institutions, community and civic groups (including museums, libraries, and out of school programs), and non-profit organizations who seek to increase access to transformative STEM learning and workforce development opportunities. Our Regional Grants are becoming more competitive, so we encourage all applicants to take their time and carefully the Grant Overview Guide and Rubric. You can find all the details on the Grants page of our Community Platform: community.idahostem.org. A huge thank you to our founding member, Idaho STEM Action Center, for making this grant opportunity possible!

A great example of the types of lessons you can create through our collaboration with STEM Forged. Think cross-curricular, standards-aligned, and save teachers time!

October is National Principals Month! Have you thanked a principal today? This October, we celebrate the incredible leaders who guide our schools with dedication, passion, and a deep commitment to students' success. Principals play a vital role in fostering a positive school environment, supporting teachers, and ensuring that every student has the opportunity to thrive. Let's take a moment to thank the principals who inspire us, lead with heart, and make a difference every day. Your leadership is the cornerstone of our schools and we appreciate all you do! Together we are building STEM communities and graduating our future workforce. #IdahoStrong #STEMmatters #PrincipalsLEADwithHeart

Data surrounds us and is being collected at an astounding rate. It’s in the air we breathe, the loyalty card we use at the grocery store, and the television shows we watch. AI consumes this extraordinary amount of information and uses it to solve problems and execute tasks.  Join TGR Foundation and Robert Grover, CEO of databot.usa in this fast-paced, 60-minute workshop as we explore the critical need for #data literacy in the #K12 classroom and some exciting ways to leverage #AI for that purpose. Randy Kolset, Administrator of Educational Technology for Orange Unified School District, will be joining us and sharing how his district is using AI tools and addressing the growing need for K12 data literacy through practical, innovative approaches. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁! This highly interactive workshop will introduce you to several unique applications of AI in the K12 classroom while you have fun solving a data-rich mystery with your colleagues. All participants will receive free software and lesson resources to take an exciting “Data Mystery” back to the classroom. By joining this interactive workshop, educators will: * Understand how data and AI intersect and the implications for student learning * Experience an interactive lesson focused on the application of AI in K-12 education * Leave with free resources in data and AI to take back to the classroom * Receive one hour of Professional Development credit from TGR Foundation 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲! https://lnkd.in/g8Sd-puU #k12datascience #STEMeducation #STEAMeducation #STEM #STEAM #sensorscience #AIforGood #datamystery #coding #K12AI #DS4E #databot #TGRFoundation #PD #workshop #webinar #lessonplans #DoDSTEM

Classroom visits across the state! Check out this great opportunity from our partners at Institute for Microelectronics Education and Research (MER)

Check out the featured article about our collaboration with STEM Forged to bring AI Lesson Planning tools to Idaho schools! Learn more about this free training and resource for Idaho teachers here: https://lnkd.in/gDX4HRTf

Join us in celebrating our very own, Erica Compton, director Idaho STEM Ecosystem, for being selected as one of Idaho Business Review’s 2024 Women of the Year! CONGRATULATIONS 🎉 to all of the Women recognized for their outstanding contributions! Erica “leads the charge for transforming STEM education, and Work Force Development in Idaho. She consistently demonstrated her ability to innovate, lead, and inspire in the realms of science, technology, engineering and mathematics education…… READ MORE https://lnkd.in/gxSxtpaf. We are extremely proud! #IBRWOTY2024 #EnjoyTheJourney #STEMleader

Idaho EcosySTEM’s Community Platform was showcased at HiveATX as a successful and engaging space! Join us in our Community Platform at community.idahostem.org! New features and enhancements coming soon!