The LSU Gordon A. Cain Center for STEM Literacy and Capital Area STEM honor the memory of Brenda Nixon, a former Co-Director of the Cain Center whose passion for science and commitment to education left a lasting impact.

Ignite+ is a FREE professional development opportunity designed for upper elementary and middle school teachers preparing to integrate computer science or implement a computer science course to meet the new Louisiana CS requirements. Previous Ignite completers are invited to participate!

The You Be The Solution Challenge is a team-based STEM competition that provides a dynamic learning experience. Hosted at Louisiana State University on March 8, middle school students compete in teams, tour state-of-the-art facilities, learn from scientists, and winning teams have the chance to compete at the national challenge and earn scholarships!

This year's Louisiana Association of Computer Using Educators (LACUE) Annual Conference will be held at the Baton Rouge Raising Cane's River Center December 1-3. Register to attend for professional learning, innovative resources, leadership development, and networking opportunities!

The annual Louisiana Farm to School Conference brings together educators, farmers, school nutrition staff, school administrators, and community leaders from across the state to learn, share, and connect. On October 28 at the LSU Cook Hotel, attendees will participate in engaging sessions led by farm to school champions and build lasting relationships to nurture healthier futures for Louisiana’s young learners.

Nexus Louisiana is hosting the Nexus Technology Cup, a statewide competition designed to surface and support technical talent in Louisiana. It brings together high school students, college teams, and developers who are actively building software, hardware, and technology-enabled solutions, with $150,000 in total prizes. 

Applications are open for the 2027 Baton Roots Agroforestry Apprenticeship Program! Apprentices will learn through a mix of classroom instruction, hands-on work, community projects, partner-site visits, and career preparation while earning $20/hour. Training covers areas like plant and tree care, landscaping, sustainable growing, food production, urban forestry, and community engagement. The program also includes preparation for industry licenses and certifications, with exam and certification fees covered.

The Louisiana Native Professional Certification Program is designed for landscapers, native plant enthusiasts, and environmental professionals ready to deepen their knowledge of Louisiana’s native plants and ecosystems. Learn to identify native plants, design and maintain sustainable landscapes, and better understand Louisiana’s ecology, geography and hydrology.

Maker Faire is a gathering of fascinating, curious people who enjoy learning and sharing what they can do. From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire is a venue for these "makers" to show hobbies, experiments, and projects. The Baton Rouge Maker Faire welcomes people of all ages at the Main Library on Goodwood on October 17.

Super Science Saturday is a free public outreach and science education event for K-12 students, parents, and anyone interested in seeing science in action! Happening October 31 at the LSU Pete Maravich Assembly Center, the event features interactive, hands-on science stations hosted by LSU departments, campus organizations, and local industry partners.