Smithsonian Science Education Center (SSEC)

Join a vibrant community of educators and leaders dedicated to attracting and retaining a diverse STEM teaching workforce! Apply to the 2025 Diversity in STEM Education Summit, taking place next March in Washington, D.C., by December 13, 2024. Learn more: s.si.edu/DISE-Summit Register for one of two virtual informational sessions: November 19, 2024 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM ET bit.ly/DISE-Nov19 November 20, 2024 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM ET bit.ly/DISE-Nov20

Join the Smithsonian's latest global professional development academy on ecosystem resilience for educators across the Americas with students ages 11-18! ¡Únase a una academia global de desarrollo profesional del Smithsonian sobre resiliencia de los ecosistemas para educadores en las Américas con estudiantes de 11 a 18 años! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eN5bywdG

Attending the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) Conference in New Orleans next month? Join us for a special event titled "From Then to Now: The Impact of Smithsonian's Diversity in STEM Education Summit." During this session, attendees will hear inspiring stories that exemplify leadership triumphs, innovative reform, vibrant community ties, and impactful collaborations by the participants of the Smithsonian's Diversity in STEM Education Summit. In addition to an approximately 45-minute presentation, attendees will have the opportunity to hear from a panel of former Summit participants and view examples of the big ideas developed at the Summit focused on recruiting and retaining STEM teachers from diverse backgrounds during a gallery walk. Don't miss this opportunity to learn about the Smithsonian STEM teacher diversity initiative, network, and enjoy some light refreshments. NSTA Conference attendees can secure their ticket to the Smithsonian's special session here: s.si.edu/48j28e3

NEW: Join a community of educators working to innovate teaching about complex global issues by becoming a Teacher Ambassador! Housed at the Smithsonian Science Education Center, NESST (Network for Emergent Socio-Scientific Thinking) is a global network comprised of youth, educational innovators, business leaders, STEM professionals, organizations, and communities interested in transforming STEM education for sustainable development. NESST seeks to engage a collaborative, enthusiastic group of educators to join the Teacher Ambassador Program. This multi-year virtual program (10 hours/month) is designed for K-12 classroom teachers. It is ideal for middle and high school teachers of any subject who want to bring complex socio-scientific issues to their classroom, are excited to work with a network of similarly passionate educators, and are compelled by the idea of co-creating something new. Apply by October 31, 2024: s.si.edu/NESST2024TA

Learn and exchange ideas with educators across the Americas to support youth in understanding and taking action for healthy and resilient ecosystems! Join Ecosystem Resilience Academy, a virtual professional development program designed to support educators in implementing the latest Smithsonian Science for Global Goals guide in their classrooms and community. The academy is open to classroom teachers, informal educators, and community members who work with students aged 11-18 across the globe. ¡Aprende e intercambia ideas con educadores de todo el continente americano para ayudar a los jóvenes a comprender y tomar medidas para lograr ecosistemas saludables y resilientes! Únete a la Academia de Resiliencia Ecosistemas, un program de dessarollo profesional virtual diseñado para ayudar a los educadores a implementar la última guía Smithsonian Science for Global Goals en sus aulas y comunidades. La academia está abierta a docentes, educadores informales y miembros de la comunidad que trabajan con estudiantes de entre 11 y 18 años en todo el mundo. Se seleccionarán 80 educadores para participar en la academia.  Apply by // Aplica antes de November 4, 2024!

📣 We are now accepting applications for the 2025 Diversity in STEM Education Summit! Here, you can engage leadership teams throughout the US who have identified problems of practice related to attracting and retaining a diverse STEM teaching workforce. The Summit is a highly interactive experience, with a clear outcome at the end – giving education systems the tools to develop district-specific “action plans” for addressing this problem, with support from Smithsonian Science Education Center mentors, coaches, and advisors. The 2025 Diversity in STEM Education Summit will be hosted in Washington, D.C. Participants selected for the program who reside outside of a 50-mile radius of Washington, D.C. will receive travel and accommodations provided by the Smithsonian Science Education Center. Questions? Join one of our two virtual information sessions: November 19, 2024 @ 3:30pm - 4:30pm ET: https://lnkd.in/ebaqmsq3 November 20, 2024 @ 4:30pm - 5:30pm ET: https://lnkd.in/emzHGvPe

🌍🌟 We’re thrilled to see the impact of our collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution and The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine in creating valuable resources for youth! The Sustainability Hub is a fantastic initiative that empowers educators to integrate climate education into their classrooms year-round. Providing free eco-focused resources for students ages 11-19 is crucial for fostering the next generation of environmentally-conscious leaders. We encourage everyone to explore these resources and take part in the professional development opportunities available. 🌱📚✨

⏰ Time is running out! Don’t miss your chance to apply for the Smithsonian’s fellowship programs under the Life on a Sustainable Planet initiative. 🎓 Develop leadership skills, connect your research to action, and join the 2025 cohort of changemakers! 🗓️ Deadline to apply: October 15 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eHy5ZC4V #OurSustainablePlanet

Educators, discover a new Smithsonian science education resource for students ages 11-18 on ecosystem resilience in this free webinar, available in English and Spanish. // Educadores, descubran un nuevo recurso de educación científica del Smithsonian para estudiantes de 11 a 18 años sobre la resiliencia de los ecosistemas en este seminario web gratuito, disponible en inglés y español.

🌲 Educators, discover how you can bring ecosystem resilience education resources to students ages 11-18 in a bilingual webinar taking place October 16, 2024 at 6:00–7:00 PM ET. Educadores, descubra cómo llevar recursos educativos sobre resiliencia de los ecosistemas a estudiantes de 11 a 18 años en un seminario web bilingüe el 16 de Octubre, 6:00–7:00 PM ET.