The 2021 COCAedu Autumn Institute is a one-day, in-person professional development opportunity for educators on Saturday, October 16. Facilitators lead educators through learning experiences that provide concrete strategies and best practices for successfully integrating the arts across the curriculum. Workshops are Saturday, October 16 from 9am-3:30pm. 3 hours of individual classroom follow up will need […]

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 […]

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!

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 […]

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.

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]