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 March 2026 Newsletter

BLOG HIGHLIGHTS

Energy + AI: A New Summer Academy Course

Capital Area STEM Network has partnered with the LSU Center for Energy Studies and the LSU Gordon A. Cain Center for STEM Literacy for an exciting new Energy + Artificial Intelligence Summer Academy course designed specifically for high school students interested in the future of energy. Register your high school students today!

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LSU's Digital Twin Symposium

Learn how LSU’s Digital Twin Symposium connects innovation, industry, and the next generation by bringing together industry leaders, researchers, and students to explore how digital twin technology is reshaping infrastructure, environmental resilience, healthcare, and national defense.

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QSM Awardee Highlight

The Quality Science and Math (QSM) Grant helps teachers around the state implement rigorous activities and projects in their classrooms. Discover how this funding is exciting imaginations right here in East Baton Rouge!

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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 instructor!

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Project Hail Mary Challenge

Project Hail Mary Challenge is a national Design-Build-Fly program in which teachers lead students through the development of an artificial-gravity space station inspired by Andy Weir’s Project Hail Mary. If selected, teachers will fly their designs on a parabolic aircraft in space!

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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Industry Match Day

River Parishes Community College Energy Science Division invites you to Industry Match Day, April 30 at the Gonzales Campus. This annual event connects employers with skilled, career-ready students from the Process Technology and Electrical & Instrumentation programs, offering a direct pipeline to emerging talent. 

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Source Louisiana

Source Louisiana is the state’s official directory of Louisiana-based vendors, subcontractors, and suppliers connecting them to major projects statewide. It helps project leaders identify qualified businesses early, so local companies are included from the start. Make sure your business is registered and in the pipeline for opportunity.

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FOR STUDENTS

Work-Based Learning Internship Program

The Greater Baton Rouge Economic Partnership and East Baton Rouge Parish Schools have partnered to align education with business and industry needs. Students in 11th or 12th grade can participate in a full school year or summer session preparing for careers through hands-on experiences that complement their academics. 

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Louisiana Elementary Math and Coding Olympiad

The Louisiana Elementary Math & Coding Olympiad (LEMCO) is a competition designed to challenge and inspire young minds. Open to all 4th-5th grade students across Louisiana, LEMCO offers a unique opportunity for students to showcase their talents in both mathematics and coding.
LEMCO will be hosted by Kenilworth Science and Technology Academy in Baton Rouge, on March 28, 2026

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Matt Howard Fellowship

GCOOS is accepting applications for the 2026 Matt Howard Fellowship which offers college students (undergraduate or graduate) the opportunity to attend a professional conference and to learn from GCOOS staff and partners about career options related to ocean science and data management. The eight-month fellowship opportunity includes conference registration fee and travel expenses up to $2,000. 

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AgMagic at the LSU AgCenter

Take an interactive, visually stimulation educational journey through Louisiana agriculture. See, explore and learn about agriculture and the environment as well as the important role each plays in our daily lives.

March 23rd- 27th for registered school groups
March 28-29th 10:00am - 3:00pm open to the general public
Parker Coliseum / Baton Rouge

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Smithsonian Stars

The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) is on a mission to
inspire the next generation of explorers by expanding access and understanding of the spectacular night skies that shine on rural America. STARS will provide rural schools across America with a state-of-the-art telescope, ongoing teacher training, and learning pathways. Scientists from the SAO will travel to work with schools, sharing their knowledge and passion for cosmic discovery.

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SAVE THE DATE

West Baton Rouge Career Academy Showcase

March 14, 2026

 

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Saints and Pelicans STEM Fest

March 28, 2026

 

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