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 April 2026 Newsletter

BLOG HIGHLIGHTS

More Than Plastic, DOW Engages Girls in STEM

Dow Chemical gives back to the community by engaging middle school girls in STEM activities that spark creativity and innovation.

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FOR EDUCATORS

LSU STEM Pathways

Want to bring hands on technical and soft skills to your students? The STEM Pathways has industry-aligned courses in fields like computing, engineering, environmental, and pre-med to prepare students for high-demand careers.  Learn more and register today for this professional development opportunity!

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LSU Dual Enrollment

Want your students to be college ready? Dual Enrollment allows high school students to take LSU courses right in their own classrooms, earning both LSU and high school credits simultaneously. Dual Enrollment courses can be paired with regular high school classes, high school honors courses, or even high school AP courses. Choose from over 47 courses with in 16 disciplines. Register today to be trained as a Dual Enrollment facilitator!

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GBRIA 2026 Educator Externship

The Greater Baton Rouge Industry Alliance's Educator Externship is a three-day immersion program that provides educators with "behind-the-gate" access to industrial facilities, allowing them to connect classroom curriculum with high-demand career pathways. Participants receive a $1000 stipend upon completion, as well as guided plant tours and live demonstrations of industrial operations and maintenance. 

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Building AI Literacy for Inclusion in STEM

The National Girls Collaborative Project has announced the launch of Building AI Literacy for Inclusion in STEM, a national landscape study designed to better understand the current state of AI literacy across STEM learning environments. The project will examine how AI is being introduced, where gaps and challenges exist, and what supports are needed to ensure access to AI learning. 

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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT


Join the Capital Area STEM Network Center at the Carver Branch Library on June 19 & 20 or June 26 & 27, where expert professionals in instrumentation, carpentry, electrical, HVAC, and automotive share hands-on skills and techniques that can help make a difference in your everyday life. Children are invited to join and engage in novice activities aligned with the adult lessons. Lunch will be provided!

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Introduction to Construction Careers

Join River Parishes Community College for its Introduction to Construction Careers training. Earn valuable industry credentials in as little as one week. The cost is $575 with day and night class availability in Donaldsonville or Reserve.

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Job Fair Success Seminar

April is Job Fair month. To make the most of your chances for success, join the East Baton Rouge Parish Library's Job Fair Success seminar on April 25. Career Center staff will discuss what to expect at job fairs, how to prepare, how to make a good first impression, and how to avoid common mistakes.

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FOR STUDENTS

Is your high school student ready to explore their passion for STEM this summer? Join LSU's Summer Academy July 13-24 for immersive summer camps like Energy AI Fundamentals, Robotics, 3D Printing, Game Design, and more! Students have the opportunity to stay on LSU's campus or commute to learn from expert instructors and collaborate with like-minded peers.  

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Bridge to Engineering Excellence

Starting engineering at LSU this fall? Get ahead this summer! The Bridge to Engineering Excellence (BEE) program helps incoming LSU Engineering students build a strong foundation in calculus while also learning how to succeed in college. This no-cost virtual summer program runs June 8 - July 16. Deadline to apply is May 15.

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Sea Grant Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship

The Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship provides a unique year-long experience in the legislative or executive branch of the federal government in Washington, D.C. During that year, recipients work on substantive national policy issues related to aquatic resources. Fellowships begin February 1 and run for one calendar year. Deadline for applications is June 3, 2026.

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Summer 2026 LaSPACE Industry Internships

LaSPACE has announced a brand-new program that funds Louisiana undergraduate students to work with aerospace and aviation industry partners this summer. The Industry Internship Program was developed to increase workforce development opportunities in the form of industry internships for college students in Louisiana. Students enrolled in any institution of higher education in Louisiana, including community and technical colleges, will be eligible to apply for these internship opportunities. Applications are due April 17, 2026.

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SAVE THE DATE

PAR Louisiana Annual Conference

April 30, 2026

 

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LDOE Teacher Leader Summit

May 26-28, 2026

 

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