September, 2023 ------------------ -----------------------------------------------------------------------Vol 14.0

Provide Access | Remove Barriers | Build Networks

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette TRIO Upward Bound Program

 

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette TRIO Upward Bound Program is currently planning the Saturday Enrichment component. The goal of Upward Bound is to generate skills and motivation necessary for success in high school and beyond while preparing students for high school completion and postsecondary enrollment.

 

The Upward Bound Program is in need of teachers, please submit your resume to upwardbound@louisiana.edu if interested.

 

 
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Science Day 2023

Science Day is an opportunity for high school juniors and seniors, with an interest in the sciences, to get a sneak peek at life as a college student with a major in one of the units of the Ray P. Authement College of Sciences.

 

Venue: Student Union Ballroom, University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Date: Friday, October 20, 2023

Time: 7:30 am – 1:00 pm

 

 
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NSF Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) - Biological Sciences

NSF is offering a long-standing opportunity that enables K-12 science

educators to participate in projects funded by the Directorate for Biological Sciences (BIO). The goal of the Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) activity is to enhance the professional development of K-12 science educators through research experience at the emerging frontiers of science in order to bring new knowledge into the classroom.

 

Interested educators should submit a RET request proposal after carefully going through the document.

Use the link below

 

 
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eCybermission Virtual STEM Competition

Are you looking for the perfect phenomenon-based learning opportunity for your #classroom? eCYBERMISSION is a free, online #STEM competition that inspires students to work together to make a difference in their communities. Students in grades 6-9 work in teams and choose a community problem to investigate with science or solve with engineering. Registration is officially open.

 

Project Submission Deadline: March 6, 2024

 

 
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LATM/LSTA Joint Conference

Registration for the Louisiana Association of Teachers of Mathematics (LATM) and the Louisiana Science Teachers Association (LSTA) is now open. The annual conference provides professional development and networking opportunities for all math and science educators throughout the state of Louisiana. 

 

Date: November 2 - 3, 2023

Location: Rasing Cane's River Center in Baton Rouge, LA.

 

 
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Learning Blade CS Offerings

Learning Blade is excited to announce its new computer science offerings to help enhance CS instruction in classrooms. Students can now explore the world of drones, learning both technical aspects and their industry applications, and dive into robotics through interactive Finch lessons. Also, a 20-hour Introduction to Coding course is now available, offering a balanced mix of online and offline instruction.

Request with Calendly to learn how to easily integrate the resources into your classroom.

 

Use the link below to schedule

 

 
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NCWIT Aspirations in Computing High School Award

 

The NCWIT Aspirations in Computing (AiC) High School Award honors 9th-12th grade female students for their computing-related achievements and interests, and encourages them to pursue their passions. Award recipients are selected based on their aptitude and aspirations in technology and computing, as shown by their computing experience, computing-related activities, leadership experience, tenacity in the face of barriers to access.

 

Application Deadline: November 6, 2023

 

 
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SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program

Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship applications are OPEN for undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral STEM students!

Benefits of the SMART Scholarship include fully paid tuition, an annual stipend, guaranteed employment at a DoD facility upon degree completion, mentorship, summer internships, and more!

 

Application Deadline: December 1, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. EST

 

 
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