Science & Tech News
October 2025
The REMC 6 After-School Innovation Grants will provide 5 grants up to $500 each for educators to create engaging learning opportunities for students and families beyond the school day. These grants support a wide range of events—whether focused on technology, accessibility, creativity, or collaboration—that align with the REMC mission to improve teaching, learning, and equity across Michigan. Click HERE for additional information, grant requirements, and selection criteria. Apply Today! Grant applications are due by Oct 21st.
REMC of Michigan is sponsoring 3 educators from our region to attend the MACUL Conference in Grand Rapids March 18-20, 2026! To apply for one of these scholarships, please complete this form no later than October 21, 2025. Each scholarship includes registration for the conference, as well as a two-night hotel stay. Meals, mileage and substitute expenses are NOT included in this scholarship. Recipients are responsible for discussing this opportunity with their school administration and securing substitutes, as needed. Scholarship recipients will be notified no later than Nov 7, 2025.
Take a quick, power-packed learning break with this 30-minute professional development series designed for busy educators! Each session features a vendor showcase, highlighting innovative assistive technology (AT) and educational technology (EdTech) tools that support student success. Whether you're sipping coffee or eating lunch, join us to explore new tools that can transform learning—one session at a time! Use this LINK to register for any of our upcoming VIRTUAL sessions (11:00 - 11:30 am each day):
Oct 28 - 3DuxDesign
Nov 25 - Befitting You Medical Supply
Jan 27 - Square One Education Network
Feb 24 - Novel Effect Read Aloud Books
Show off your students’ podcasting skills and win prizes! Our 4th Podcasting Challenge for 5th - 12th grade is underway. Students can work individually or in a group to produce a 2-5 min podcast due 10/31. Rules, information and submission details can be found HERE.
You and your child can explore STEM locations and events in the Great Lakes Bay Region (GLBR) and compete to earn prizes by participating in the Goosechase Experience. You can still access the regional STEM Calendar of events, but Goosechase isa great opportunity to explore a variety of STEM destinations, programs, and at-home activities. Examples of missions include Unplug and Play with a Parent, Bay County Library System STEAM Kits, and Delta Kids Junkbot Takeover. Complete missions, track points, and win fun prizes!
The CSforMichigan Collaborative is offering Code.org CS Fundamentals (K-5) virtual workshops at no cost for Michigan educators. CS Fundamentals workshops are provided through MiSTEM Advisory Council grants. Register today to gain access to high quality computer science professional learning. Each participant will receive a Curriculum Guide, SCECHs, and a $150 stipend. No computer science experience is required to attend. Check out this Flyer for date options and registration links.
The goal of this virtual workshop series is to empower teachers to create classrooms where all students can thrive in CS education. Participants will explore the CRCS framework, learn culturally responsive teaching practices, and design inclusive lessons for diverse learners. Workshop dates are Oct 16, Oct 30, and Nov 13 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. Scholarships are available to cover the cost of the workshop. Learn more and register HERE.
Sphero chooses a few States each year to host a STEM Symposium and Michigan happens to be one of them this year, so this is a great opportunity for K-12 educators and administrators to come to a free PD event that would normally cost $4000 to attend! This event will include lunch & a full day of hands-on sessions featuring Sphero's full K-12 vertical alignment and each attendee will receive a CE Certificate at the end of the event. More information, as well as the registration link, can be found HERE.
Students can lead the way toward a plastic-free future with I Pledge Allegiance to the Bag. By making a simple pledge to avoid single-use grocery bags, young people move from awareness to action, influencing household habits and modeling environmental responsibility. This small commitment, multiplied across classrooms, can create a powerful ripple effect in communities nationwide. Check out more information HERE and the Student Pledge HERE.
VERA AI is Safer STEM’s integrated suite of safety-first artificial intelligence tools, purpose-built to empower K–12 Science Safety and Operations Leaders, including Chemical Hygiene Officers, Environmental Health Officers, Science Supervisors, Science Department Chairs, and Directors of Facilities. Review your chemical inventory, participate in an incident response simulation, generate age-appropriate pre-activity safety checklists, and more! Registration is required. You can also explore more information HERE.
The Michigan Water Environment Association (MWEA) partners with the Michigan Science Teachers Association (MSTA) to identify teachers who have a clean water project and are in need of financial assistance to execute the project within a curriculum focused on water environment issues. Determination of the award recipient will be made in November. This award will be presented at the 2026 MSTA Annual Conference. This year, the award will be given to one K-12 MSTA science teacher. Learn more and apply HERE.
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