This year's Louisiana Department of Education's Teacher Leader Summit was full of BIG IDEAS! Capital Area STEM Network Center and the LSU Gordon A. Cain Center for STEM Literacy enjoyed meeting and networking with so many educators around the state. Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth and joined our presentations. Click below to learn more about our programs!

Educators working with children in Pre-K through 3rd grade are invited to register for the Making and Tinkering with STEM workshop presented by the Knock Knock Museum. This one-day workshop on July 22 at the Greenwell Springs Library will engage participants in playful, inquiry-based design challenges that foster learning across developmental domains while encouraging  children to think like innovators and problem solvers. 

Join the next MissDelta teacher adventure and work alongside university researchers to explore Neptune Pass, one of the rapidly growing canals along the Mississippi River. During this two-day teacher professional development, participants will explore with experts, collect data with researchers, experience classroom activities, and earn a $200 stipend. Register today and attend June 29 & 30 in Buras, Louisiana.

Green Our Planet, the nation’s largest nonprofit provider of school garden and hydroponics programs, and Fork Farms, an impact-tech company redefining indoor agriculture, have partnered to expand access to hydroponic laboratories and hands-on STEM learning, further igniting curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong connection to science and sustainability. The partnership is providing schools with a pathway to build learning environments where scientific exploration, sustainable thinking, and creativity thrive side by side.

Join the Capital Area STEM Network Center at the Carver Branch Library on June 19 & 20, 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 to the adult lessons. Lunch provided!

ABC Pelican offers two craft training locations in Louisiana - Baton Rouge and Westlake (outside of Lake Charles). ABC Pelican has educated more than 30,000 men and women in industry related specialties to meet and exceed the most exacting standards in the country. Enroll in ABC Pelican's training programs for pathways to higher wages and job satisfaction.

The skilled trades keep our state moving. They build our homes, repair what’s broken, and create things you can see, use, and take pride in. These are hands-on careers that offer strong pay, valuable skills, and a clear path to opportunity. If you’re stuck in a job that feels like a dead end, or if you’ve been on the sidelines unsure of what comes next, this is a chance to consider a different direction. In the skilled trades, you aren’t just building a career. You’re helping build Louisiana and a better future for our next generation.

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 can stay on LSU's campus or commute to learn from expert instructors and collaborate with like-minded peers. 

The BUILD program at MCRA provides local youths with practical hands-on experience in woodworking, safety practices, and tool usage. Participants learn various carpentry techniques, including measuring, cutting, assembling, and finishing wood projects. The program emphasizes developing technical skills, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities, preparing youth for potential future careers in carpentry and related fields. 

NASA Astro Camp® is coming to the Louisiana Art & Science Museum! 
From July 8–10, students ages 10–14 (entering grades 5–8) will build rockets and robots, design mission patches, explore “space surgery,” and stargaze in the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium alongside Louisiana Art & Science Museum educators and NASA Solar System Ambassadors.