A big day in Kialla, opening new STEM facilities at St Anne’s College. These spaces will give students the tools to learn, grow and build their futures right here in regional Victoria. The Albanese Labor Government supported this project with a $5 million grant through the Capital Grants Program, helping deliver modern learning spaces where students can explore science, technology, engineering and maths, and build the skills they need for the future.

A College of Education-led program has helped nearly 100 early career STEM education researchers sharpen the skills they need to pursue high-quality research. Launched in 2019 and funded by $1,995,043 from the National Science Foundation IIP, Quantitative Research Methods for STEM Education Scholars Program provides in-depth training and mentoring focused on research design, measurement, statistics, data analysis and collaboration. Scholars have researched topics ranging from improving science education for students with learning disabilities to assessing outcomes for first-generation undergraduate STEM students over age 24. “We embraced a long-term approach that would allow for meaningful professional development of early career scholars. We have been so pleased by the progress that our mentees, and now colleagues, have made in their careers and look forward to watching them flourish,” said Laura Stapleton, professor and chair of the Department of Human Development and Quantitative Methodology, who led the project as principal investigator. Learn more at https://go.umd.edu/23sd

Today’s the day! We’re in Crockett County kicking off STEMOVATE: Powering Tennessee’s Future Innovators. This new partnership between the University of Tennessee-Oak Ridge Innovation Institute, Tennessee 4-H, Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education and UT-Battelle, the operating contractor for Oak Ridge National Laboratory will bring hands-on STEM lessons to more than 6,000 sixth graders in 21 Tennessee counties this school year. Stay tuned for highlights from today’s launch — including a friendly students vs. guests engineering challenge! https://lnkd.in/eTJkDhuZ Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education Oak Ridge National Laboratory UT Institute of Agriculture Keith Carver Randy Boyd Stephen Streiffer University of Tennessee, Knoxville University of Tennessee System University of Tennessee Research Bridget Correll Waller Leigha Justice East Tennessee Economic Council (ETEC)

How do STEM professionals shape public policy and serve the public good? At the STEM in Government Conference, Scholars heard from experts across state and federal agencies during the STEM in Government Panel, featuring: • Dr. Laura Berzak Hopkins, Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) • Michael Geraghty, Chief Information Security Officer, State of New Jersey • Samuel J., U.S. Army – CCDC AC – Picatinny Arsenal • Dr. Nicol Nicola, DBA, NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development Scholars also gained a national perspective from Gwendolyn Bogard, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, who shared how federal funding powers STEM research and innovation across the country. Learn more about how Scholars are exploring STEM careers in government ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eB_SHnYY #STEMCareers #PublicService #Innovation #NJSTEM #GovSTEMScholars #AAAS #ResearchResearchResearch & Development Council of NJ

FSU Secures $2 Million NSF Award to Grow North Carolina's STEM Talent Pipeline! The Lloyd College of Health, Science, and Technology will launch a six-year scholarship and mentoring initiative to prepare students for North Carolina’s science and technology fields, building a strong STEM talent pipeline across the state. The National Science Foundation grant recipient leadership team at FSU includes; Principal Investigator Justin Graham, Ph.D., assistant professor of biology and honors program director; Co-Principal Investigators Danielle Graham, Ph.D., associate professor and chair of the biological and forensic sciences department; Dr. Erin W. White, Ph.D., associate dean of Lloyd College of Health, Science, and Technology; and Perry Gillespie, Ph.D., associate professor of mathematics. Read More Here: https://lnkd.in/e3JG3qXf

The University of Northern Iowa has been awarded nearly $5 million from the National Science Foundation to lead a new initiative aimed at strengthening STEM education in rural elementary schools. Find out more about the five-year grant: https://lnkd.in/g7cnhRV3

Hands-on, exploratory STEM education for kids is essential for getting young learners excited about science in the world around them. That exploration begins with our supporters and their dedication to inspiring curiosity! Thank you to these Exploration Level supporters: Bluedrop ISM, Cameco Corporation - Blind River, Ontario, and Port Hope; Enbridge Gas, Kawartha Credit Union, Magna International, Superior Glove Works, and Synergy North.

Major upgrade for the The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is in the works. As the university celebrates its 130th year anniversary, the UT System Board of Regents awarded the $127 million funding for campus maintenance and infrastructure modernization. UTA President Jennifer Cowley, FAICP said the budget will allow them “to renew our facilities in ways that empower our faculty, enrich the student experience and strengthen our role as a leading research university.” 📰READ MORE: https://lnkd.in/gBEwxeMe

The NASEM Gulf Research Program has awarded over $4.9 million to fund place-based education projects for K-8 students in the Gulf region. The award aims to help empower youth who will become the next generation of informed citizens, scientists, and decision-makers to address complex challenges facing their local communities. Learn more: https://ow.ly/jjjI50XaN2F

I am so excited and deeply honored to share that my team has received a grant from The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) to launch the Sustainable Solutions Challenge, a hands-on, place-based STEM Coastal Camp for 3rd-8th grade students in coastal MS. Through immersive field adventures, students will explore climate adaptation, coastal resilience, and environmental sustainability, while advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for quality education, life below water, life on land, and climate action. They’ll collect real environmental data through community-driven science—tracking water quality, observing biodiversity, and exploring solutions to challenges like erosion and habitat loss. Along the way, they’ll use design thinking to analyze GIS maps of coastal vulnerabilities, build sustainable coastal communities, and create public service announcements that share their vision for a resilient Gulf future. By the end of their camp experiences, these young scientists will have built the knowledge, confidence, and sense of stewardship needed to protect the Gulf for generations to come. I am thrilled to work on this project with Dr. Kendrick Buford and PhD doctoral student, Sandra Moss. We can't be more excited to bring this to life! More details to follow! #stemeducation # EnvironmentalJustice #GulfCoast #ClimateResilience #PlaceBasedLearning #NASEM #GRP #UNSDGs #CoastalStewardship #STEMcamp The University of Southern Mississippi Center for STEM Education