Utah STEM Action Center

Educators and anyone interested in maker learning, please join us on November 8 and 9 for UVU's first annual MakerCon! ✏️Register at this link: uvu.edu/education/makercon Here are some reasons why you should attend: 📕Keynote speakers: Hear from industry leaders and innovators 📕Hands-on workshops: Participate in workshops such as 3D printing, robotics, electronics, woodworking, and more 📕 Networking opportunities: Connect with like-minded people and industry professionals 📕Family-friendly activities (Saturday): Engage in fun, interactive activities for all ages We hope to see you there!

The Week of STEM is coming up Nov. 4 - 9 and this year we're celebrating the STEM that happens in art; from performing art to visual art. Follow us on social media and YouTube for a new video series and the debut of our STEM magazine. You can also sign up for MakerCon, either as an educator for the conference day on Friday, November 8, or attend MakerCon free on Saturday with your family and friends. Learn more about MakerCon here: https://lnkd.in/geAkEWCX

Are you a professional in STEM? Do you want to inspire the next generation of innovators? The STEM Action Center is building a network of STEM leaders to engage with students across Utah. If you want to be part of the network, fill out this form: https://lnkd.in/gKN8Jkpx

Did you know we have STEM activities ready to go, that you can reserve and use FREE? The Micro STEM Fest Kits, in partnership with UVU School of Education, can be used by schools and community members. They are designed to have 5th and 6th graders run a mini STEM Fest for the lower grades, but these kits also work great for a family STEM night or afterschool STEM night. We have Micro STEM Fest Kits available at our location that you can check out for a two-week period. Learn more and reserve a kit here: https://lnkd.in/grPn4qUv. 

Have you ever wanted to learn laser cutting? Or sewing or 3D printing? Sign up for a FREE class at our Innovation Hub! Some classes have an age requirement but most are open to all ages. Sign up at stem.utah.gov/hub. 

Attention educators and students: now is the time to sign up for Utah Science Olympiad! Science Olympiad is a nationwide organization dedicated to improving the quality of science education and increasing student interest in STEM. It is a great chance for students to take their classroom learning and apply it in a fun way. Students are provided with standards-based challenges and competitions are held statewide and nationally. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gtfA4QM3 

Time to stretch your creativity! Sign up for Tinker Time at our makerspace, the Innovation Hub. You can make all sorts of things from shirts to stickers. Tinker Time is open most Fridays from noon to 8:00. Sign up for a time at stem.utah.gov/hub.

Thank you to everyone who participated in this year's STEM Fest! It was another fantastic year and we want to especially thank our 50+ exhibitors who make this event possible. We welcomed: 8,003 field trip students and chaperones 64 schools 118 buses 158 volunteers 3,000 visitors on Family Night

Are you ready to immerse yourself in a world of technology, education, and innovation? Join Club Ability at Triunfa en Tecnología, a bilingual event designed to empower our community with the tools and knowledge to succeed in the tech sector. Thanks to the power of AI (Artificial Intelligence), we will offer real-time translation and ensure accessibility for all participants, whether they speak English or Spanish. - Conferences with Technology and Government Leaders - Scholarship Information for Colleges and Universities - Use of AI (Artificial Intelligence) – Discover how AI is revolutionizing various industries! - STEM Activities (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Saturday, October 19 09:30 am – 1:00 pm 650 S 500 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84101 Admission is free. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/e9empumm

Congratulations to our Director, Tami Goetz, for winning a "Decade of Impact" award from the Women Tech Council! We also want to congratulate three of our board members for also winning this award: Vance Checketts, Aniza Brown 👩🏻💻🚀, and Jamie Morningstar. We're so grateful for every one of you and your service to STEM and support for women in tech!