MiSTEM Collaborative landing page

CS for Michigan - Expand access to, and highlight the importance of, high-quality Computer Science experiences

Michigan M in STEM - Elevating Math as the language of STEM, and as a tool for STEM exploration

Science & Engineering for Michigan - Ensure that students have Science and Engineering Literacy as a 21st century skill

Join the Michigan Science Education Leadership Association in Answering the Call after the May Elementary Science Conference: A Call to Action.

Episode 2: Reviewing and Evaluating High Quality Instructional Resources

January 30: 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Elizabeth Reinhold, Macomb ISD, and Linnea Gibson, NMLC

This series is free for MSELA members and $10 for non-members

Discover innovative teaching strategies, network with like-minded professionals, and recharge your passion for science education at the 2025 MSTA Annual Conference! The conference takes place March 7 - 8, 2025 in Lansing and will feature keynote speakers and interactive workshops.

After Senate approval, House Bill 5649 is awaiting the Governor’s signature, following passage by both the Senate and House. Beginning with the 2027-2028 school year, public high schools will be required to offer at least one computer science course focused on the study of computers, algorithmic processes, and teaching students how to create new technologies. While schools must make a good-faith effort to offer the course in person, a virtual option will be allowed.

• TeacherCon 2025

• Bay City, Michigan

• July 28–August 1, 2025

The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) is now accepting applications for the Section 99b Educator Professional Development for Computer Science and Computational Thinking Competitive Grant. This program provides funding to support professional development for teachers, helping them bring high-quality computer science education to students.

Key Details:

• Grant Amount: Up to $50,000 per awardee

• Eligibility: Local Education Agencies (LEAs), including traditional public schools and public school academies (PSAs)

• Purpose: Develop and implement professional learning for teachers with little or no prior computer science background

• Application Deadline: Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at noon

Supporting Resources

To support districts in utilizing these grant funds effectively, the CSforMichigan Collaborative has developed a professional learning catalog:

CS Professional Learning Catalog – A curated collection of professional learning opportunities available for districts to consider when applying for grant funds. This catalog highlights programs designed to meet the needs of educators at various levels of computer science expertise.

We encourage you to explore the CS Professional Learning Catalog alongside the 99b Grant Overview to identify opportunities that align with your district’s goals.

Additionally, visit the MDE OSET Grant webpage for further details. A technical assistance webinar recording will be posted after December 5, 2024. For specific questions, email the MDE Educational Technology team at MDE-EdTech@michigan.gov.

This is an opportunity to get hands on experiences with the
resources available for checkout from REMC 3.Engage in design challenges while enjoying dinner and the company of other educators (K-12).

The event will take place at COPESD on December
4, 2024 from 4:30-6:30. Register HERE!

Questions? Reach out to Heather Kowalski at kowalskih@copesd.org

Join this network of educators engaging students in STEM thinking and learning. Innovator's Mindset Book Study.

9/25 Dinner 5:00-7:30 in Grayling.

Materials and give-aways we will use through the year!

Virtual... 4:00-5:30 Zoom.

Thursday 12/5

Wednesday 2/26

Thursday 4/24

Are you ready to level up your school's programs? Join us for an exciting webinar on Esports in Education!

Taught by our local expert, Ashlie O'Conner, Instructional Tech Data Specialist at AMA ESD

• 1/08/24
  

ALL WEBINARS WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY FROM 3:30-5:30

SCECH available

Taught by Instructional Technology Data Specialist at AMA ESD, Ashlie O'Connor

Asynchronous Google Classroom

Topics include:

Introduction to AK

AI in Education

Ethics and Data in AI

Magic School AI

AI & Personalized Learning

AL in Curriculum

Future of AI in Education

SCECH available

Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary is happy to announce a new collaboration with Project ROVe (Remotely Operated Vehicles for Educators), a course that educates and empowers teachers to integrate marine technology into their curriculum through underwater robotics. All educators welcome. Please share widely!

We have an exciting professional development opportunity to kick off the new year! We are offering 2 marine technology-focused professional development courses in 2025 for those educators interested in incorporating ROVs and marine technology into their curriculum and/or creating a team for an ROV Competition. Both courses are free of charge thanks to our partners.

1. Introduction to ROVs online course. In this course, you will collaborate with other educators and representatives from the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation and/or NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS) to explore ROV technology, build simple underwater ROVs, and create an implementation plan for your classroom. The course will run January-May 2025, with an evening (6pm ET) virtual meeting once a month. Learn more here.
   
   

2. The Design and Build ROV in-person Workshop will be held July 31-Aug 3, 2025 in Alpena, Michigan. During this workshop, you will learn how to build and take home a MATE Pufferfish ROV while working on a curriculum implementation plan. Note: Currently we are collecting interest for this workshop so we can gauge numbers. Formal registration for this course will begin in February or March 2025. You can find more detailed information about this workshop here.

Register here for the Introduction to ROVs online course and indicate your interest in the Design and Build Summer Workshop. If you have any questions regarding either of the courses, please contact Andrea Schmuttermair at aschmuttermair@marinesanctuary.org.

Andrea is the ROV Education Coordinator at the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation and the founder of Project ROVe. You can find more information about the program, blogs, and videos on the Project ROVe website.

You are only a few small steps away from liftoff!

Introducing an extraordinary interactive theatrical experience headed exclusively to the Midland Center for the Arts opening JAN 25, 2025 for four weeks only. Midland, Michigan is the ONLY city in the entire midwest featuring this experience throughout 2025.

Featuring stunning footage captured using 360-degree cameras installed by astronauts on the International Space Station, Space Explorers: THE INFINITE puts you on the ISS to witness breathtaking views of Earth and gain a new perspective into the daily life of the crew on board.

Enjoy an awe-inspiring perspective of Earth with a rare, astronaut-like view that has been seen by very few... until now. Tickets are available NOW for timed entry from JAN 25 - FEB 23, 2025. Please check specific dates for available launch times.

Check out the latest Science & Tech News from Adrianne Cole at BAISD.

December 2024: https://secure.smore.com/n/b4w65

Are you a K-12 Teacher looking for funding to attend a conference or workshop?

The K-12 Educator Incentive Program of the Michigan Space Grant Consortium (MSGC) is designed to:

• Encourage teachers to engage in STEAM educational enhancement activities, such as conferences and workshops, related to mathematics, science, and technology.
• Purchase materials and supplies for innovative instructional initiatives.

Preference is given to activities directly related to NASA strategic interests, including aerospace, space science, and Earth system science. Activities in other related science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEAM) fields, including educational research topics in STEAM, are also eligible for consideration.

Details at a Glance:

• Awards $400.00 maximum for conferences and workshops $200.00 maximum for materials and supplies
• Funding period: Available throughout the year.
• Award disbursement: Approximately one month after submission of application
• Eligibility: This program is open to participation from K-12 educators throughout the state who are currently teaching in a traditional classroom. Women, under-represented minorities, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Click here for more information and how to apply.

Use this free tool to help you locate STEM grant opportunities available in your community! Funds may be used for a variety of learning activities, including technology, science and engineering kits, and makerspaces - anything that expands STEM education. Grants are supported by federal, state, and local foundations/corporations.

Local Community Foundations offer many grant opportunities for teachers and schools.

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• ARTS AND COMMUNICATIONS Careers related to the humanities and to the performing, visual, literary and media arts.
• BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND TECHNOLOGY Careers related to all aspects of business including accounting, business administration, finance, information processing, and marketing.
• ENGINEERING/MANUFACTURING AND INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY Careers related to the technologies necessary to design, develop, install, or maintain physical systems.
• HEALTH SCIENCES Careers related to the promotion of health as well as the treatment of injuries, conditions, and disease.
• HUMAN SERVICES Careers in early childhood, civil service, education, hospitality, and the social services.
• NATURAL RESOURCES AND AGRISCIENCE Careers related to natural resources, agriculture, and the environment.