Free Admission for Teachers
2021-10-18 08:00 - 2021-10-31 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Shaw Nature Reserve, 307 Pinetum Loop Rd, Gray Summit, 63039, United States
During the month of October, use your school email to contact one of our School Programs Coordinators for free admission tickets for you and three (3) guests to Shaw Nature Reserve!

Shaw Nature Reserve, a division of the Missouri Botanical Garden, is located in Gray Summit, Missouri. In 1925 the Missouri Botanical Garden purchased five adjoining farms to provide a refuge for plant collections threatened by industrial pollution. Today, the Nature Reserve continues to provide a refuge for plants and wildlife and a unique opportunity for visitors to connect with nature.

Grades PreK–3: Karen at karen.bryan@mobot.orgGrades 4–12: Jessie at jdockins@mobot.org

STEMSTL Annual Gathering
2021-11-05 08:00 - 16:00 | MO
Join STEMSTL for a year-end roundup! We are gathering all of our valued ecosystem partners for a full day of content, and the opportunity to meet new colleagues! There will be opportunities to network and build relationships with other ecosystem partners. We will also have breakout discussions on a variety of engaging topics. Register today!

NICE K12 Cybersecurity Education Conference
2021-12-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
The Annual NICE K12 Cybersecurity Education Conference, supported by the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE), and hosted by iKeepSafe, brings together members of the K12 educational ecosystem in support of growing the cybersecurity workforce of the future.

If you are a K-12 grade educator, administrator, school counselor, or other school or district staff who is actively involved in cybersecurity, computer science, or STEM related education, you may qualify for a free registration to the 2021 VIRTUAL NICE K12 Cybersecurity Education Conference.

Community STEAM Showcase
2022-01-15 10:00 - 16:00 | Saint Louis Science Center, 5050 Oakland Ave, St. Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States
Join us for our annual Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend event showcasing the diversity of the scientific community in St. Louis.

Participate in hands-on activities and see presentations led by STEAM role models representing a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.

Meet and interact with teens from our Youth Exploring Science (YES) Program. More information coming soon.

Test Optional, Dual Credit and Early Admissions: Implications for Student Planning
2022-01-21 10:00 - 11:30 | MO
In the era of test-optional admissions, should students still take the ACT or SAT? Which students benefit most from early decision or early action? What role does dual credit play in admissions? In this workshop we’ll talk about course selection, testing and other decisions that may impact college admissions.

Higher Education Roundtable: How Postsecondary Equity Network Colleges are Supporting Low-Income and Black Students
2022-01-28 10:00 - 11:30 | MO
For students from low-income communities and Black students, finding the right college goes beyond academic and financial fit; culture, community and support are critical factors. In this roundtable discussion, TRIO and student success leaders from multiple Missouri and Illinois colleges in the Postsecondary Equity Network will share what they are doing to create an inclusive, supportive campus community so you can best advise your students

Monthly Roundtable: Talking with Curtis O'Dwyer, founder of STEAMaster
2022-02-24 16:00 - 17:00 | MO
We will be in conversation with Curtis O’Dwyer, the founder of STEAMaster. This will be a great time to learn about this wonderful opportunity to engage students in STEM. “STEAMaster: Remixing Science Education, a program that encourages student mastery in science by integrating a hip-hop praxis, pedagogy, and critical lens. Specifically, students write raps or poems on science content and showcase their brilliance before their peers, family, and greater St. Louis area.

Health Care Career Day - Virtual Program
2022-02-25 09:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Career Spotlight: Josh White, RN CardiologyFrom housekeeping to surgery at Boone Health•Real world learning insights into today’s health care world and career pathways available to students.•Ability for classes and individual students to Zoom into the event and interact with chief medical officers, specialty nursing staff, and other key professionals.

Students of all age levels are welcome to join and engage in the program from Elementary to Postsecondary.

Advising Students on Non-Degree Career Programs With STEMSTL
2022-02-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Most jobs today require education and training beyond high school but not all require a degree. In this workshop, we’ll explore postsecondary programs that lead to a quality certificate, and training programs that prepare students for specific careers. We’ll also share scholarship resources for students attending technical and trade schools .This workshop is co-presented with our partners at STEMSTL.

ARE (Anti-Racist Education) Saturday Workshop: Critical Race Theory
2022-02-26 08:30 - 11:30 | Virtual
Join us for our first ARE Saturday School workshop of the year, on February 26th, 2022 from 8:30-11:30AM as we explore our Liberation Inspiration theme for February, Critical Race Theory. This workshop is an important capacity building strategy integral to the work of supporting education equity in schools across the region.

GatewayGIS "Village PD" Community Workshop
2022-03-30 16:30 - 18:30 | Clyde C. Miller Career Academy, 1000 N. Grand Blvd, St. Louis, 63106, United States
GatewayGIS “Village PD” Community Workshop will have interactive demonstrations, discussing coding, ESports, and cybersecurity.

Monthly Roundtable:
2022-03-31 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
For our March Roundtable, we will be exploring ARPA and ESSER funding opportunities with guest speaker James Brown, ED of STEM Ed Coalition

Monthly Roundtable: Equity in Outdoor Education
2022-09-29 16:00 - 17:00 | MO
We will hear from Shaw Nature Reserve and their out-of-school time STEM offerings, Tyson Research Center’s work-based learning, The College School and STEM-focused field trips, and Heru Urban Farm speak on their curriculum and how they got started. Attend this month’s roundtable for a conversation on Equity in outdoor education. Register on EventBrite

STEMSTL Inaugural Trivia Night
2022-10-14 19:00 - 22:00 | MO
W﻿e will have snacks, drinks, and prizes.

O﻿ur first place table will get $200 and second place table will get $100.

T﻿here will also be auctioned items.

C﻿ome out for a good cause and help us continue our system change in STEM!

October Roundtable: STEM Across the Curriculum
2022-10-27 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
We will highlight the STEMpact program. We will feature Barbara Penner, STEM TQ Project Coordinator/Facilitator at Washington University Institute of School Partnership; Dr. Albert Sanders, Pre-K teacher at Adams Elementary, and Ms. Jetuane Hall, 6th grade teach at Busch Middle School. Each of them will be discussing how they are integrating STEM across subjects and why it’s so important.

St. Louis Community College Center for Plant & Life Science Open House
2022-10-27 16:00 - 20:00 | St. Louis Community College, 1005 N Warson Road, Creve Coeur, MO, 63141, United States
St. Louis Community College Center for Plant & Life Sciences will be hosting an Open House on
Thursday, October 27, 2022 from 4-8 p.m. Scholarships and on-site enrollment assistance will be available.
STLCC will be highlighting the biotechnology, life science and horticulture programs at the event and include live lab demonstrations. Lab and industry tours will be hosted by STLCC Labs and local AgTech companies.
If you have any questions about this event, please contact the STLCC Center for Plant and Life Sciences at (314)513-4952 or (314)513-4950.

Midwest Roadshow: St. Louis Career Event
2022-11-02 12:00 - 17:00 | St. Charles Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plz, St. Charles, MO, 63303, United States
Come join our in-person career event in St. Louis, MO on Nov 2nd at the St. Charles Convention Center from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. CT! We’re hiring experienced engineers, cyber security, assemblers, mechanics, paint, and technicians. Apply to one of our roles prior to the event, relocation assistance is available for some positions.

St. Louis School-Business Partnership Networking Event
2022-11-03 08:30 - 10:00 | Challenger Learning Center, 205 Brotherton Ln, Ferguson, MO, 63135, United States
Please join us for our annual Fall Networking Event.

Teacher Recruitment and Retention Public Engagement Meetings
2022-11-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Maplewood Richmond Heights – HIgh School Auditorium, 7500 Lohmeyer Avenue, Maplewood, MO, 63143, United States
Hosted by the Missouri Board of Education and the Blue Commission.
The State Board of Education’s Teacher Recruitment and Retention Blue Ribbon Commission is charged with delivering a report to the State Board in October 2022, which will provide a summary of the Commission’s work along with clear action steps, suggested legislative and policy changes, and any other specific and measurable strategies recommended to address teacher recruitment and retention challenges in Missouri.
For more information, please visit: dese.mo.gov/brc

Annual Gathering
2022-11-10 08:30 - 17:00 | Westin – St. Louis, 811 Spruce St., St. Louis, MO, 63102, United States
Join us for our annual gathering with all ecosystem members. We will bring our ecosystem together to share progress on our strategic plan, have collaborative breakout sessions, and have an opportunity for networking.
The cost to register helps offset the venue and catering fees. However, we strive to make it an inclusive event, and if the cost is a barrier, please fill out this form and Mayra will follow up with you to confirm your registration.
If you have any questions reach out to Mayra Taylor Garcia at mtaylorgarcia@stemstl.org.

STOM Conference: Science of the Times
2022-11-12 09:00 - 16:00 | Jefferson Middle School, 713 Rogers ST #4400, Columbia, MO, 65201, United States
We are excited to provide an all day event loaded with high quality professional development! Now more than ever, it is imperative that our students receive high quality instruction. Learn with exceptional educators from across the state as they share with you what is working in their classrooms.
Please visit website for additional cost tiers.

Teacher Recruitment and Retention Public Engagements Meetings
2022-11-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Parkway – Parkway Welcome Center, 760 Woods Mill Road, Ballwin, MO, 63011, United States

Health Care Career Day
2022-11-17 08:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Students will get a chance to learn from a variety of health care professionals during this dynamic livestream event. Every 20 minutes a new health care provider will feature a career pathway and engage in live Q&A with students.
Both K-12 and higher education students and school groups can register free of charge, to see inside various occupational pathways, learn about the future of health care and virtually engage directly with professionals from some of the best health care centers around the state.
VIRTUAL EVENT

STEAM Unleashed!: Hour of Code
2022-12-10 10:00 - 14:00 | Immanuel UCC, 221 Church Street, Ferguson, MO, 63135, United States
The Hour of Code, organized by the nonprofit Code.org and over 100 others, is a global movement that believes the students of today are ready to learn critical skills for 21st-century success.
Join us for an Extended Day of PLAY, as we celebrate with Code.org on their 10th year Hour of Code!
Featuring:

Coding
Game Design
Cybersecurity

Refreshments and a hot chocolate bar will be available during this festive occasion
Register Here: bit.ly/steamUP1
For more information please contact Orlando Sharpe at osharpe@upstl.org

The Linking Science, Mathematics & Literacy for All Learners (LSM&L4AL) 2023 Cohort
2023-01-05 08:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Currently accepting application for 2023 Cohort. This unique program offers a yearlong professional development that aims to:

Develop 6th-to 8th-grade-level STEM multimodal text sets that address NGSS, CCSS-ELA.RST and CCSS-Math Standards, with embedded math and research-generated data
Provide instructional support to teachers using STEM multimodal text sets, with special attention to the needs of diverse learners in new locations and with new populations.

For more information on the program, how it works, what it means for teachers and their students, commitments, benefits and how to apply, check out the website at https://scienceandliteracy.missouri.edu/.

Show-Me Careers Educator Experience STL - Construction Career Pathways
2023-01-18 15:30 - 18:30 | McCarthy Construction, 12851 Manchester Rd, Des Peres, MO, United States
STL Show Me Careers cohorts, educators, guidance counselors, career and technical education instructors and leaders who are interested in learning firsthand about professions within the construction industry.
Participants will interact with nineteen (19) skilled craft Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship program directors in the St. Louis area. You will learn aspects of the skilled craft, how to access each application process and when to apply, encourage students to take certain core courses in high school that would support their admissions success and learn about the vast roles one could have in the construction built environment industry.
MCCARTHY will be offering guided tours through their BIM, CADD, Virtual Rendering, and discuss other professions in Construction Management.
SHOW-ME CAREERS EDUCATOR EXPERIENCE STLCONSTRUCTION CAREER PATHWAYSPRESENTSCONSTRUCTIONFORUMJAN 18WEDNESDAY2023
3:30 – 6:30pm12851 Manchester Road, Des Peres, MO 63131MCCARTHY BUILDING CO. REGISTRATIONIf you have any questions contact Diana Wilhold at Construction Forum: 314-880-2063 (ext. 303)

Geospatial Story Map Competition Educator Training
2023-01-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Lindenwood University, 209 S. Kingshighway St, St. Charles, MO, 63301, United States
This FREE training session, presented by The United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation’s (USGIF) St. Louis Area Working Group K-12 Subcommittee, is designed to encourage and support middle and high school educators as they introduce geospatial concepts into their classroom. By starting with the Esri School Mapping Competition, educators and students can learn and practice geospatial concepts and tools in a fun, low-risk environment.
Middle and High school educators interested in helping students create and submit a story map using geospatial tools for the state and national ESRI Story Map Contest in 2023.
The course will walk educators through the following:

Principles of geospatial thinking
Esri Story Maps Software (free) – registration and set up
Overview of state and national competitions
Engaging students and student projects

*In-person attendance guarantees a hands-on learning experience and instruction from seasoned GIS educators. The session will also be recorded and available for educators unable to attend.

ACT Workshop: Continuous Improvement with ACT Data
2023-01-24 09:00 - 12:00 | Education Plus, 1460 Craig Rd, St. Louis, MO, 63146, United States
Join Sherry Reed, ACT Senior Account Executive, for an opportunity to learn more about the power of ACT data and how it can be used in the continuous improvement process to increase the college and career readiness of your students!
This FREE workshop will help you move your school forward in continuous improvement!

National School Choice Week: Virtual School Celebration Day
2023-01-24 11:00 - 14:00 | Missouri State Capitol, 201 W Capitol Ave, Jefferson City, MO, 65101, United States

National School Choice Week: Charter School Celebration Day
2023-01-25 11:00 - 14:00 | Missouri State Capitol, 201 W Capitol Ave, Jefferson City, MO, 65101, United States
