Registration is open! Community partners and schools can now register for RECIPE for Rural STEM Day 2025!

Event Details:
Date: Thursday, February 20, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM (One session this year)
Location: Alexandria Mega Shelter

RECIPE for Rural STEM Day is proudly sponsored by the Region 3, 6, and 8 LaSTEM Centers and hosted by LSUA. Last year, we welcomed more than 1,200 students, and this year promises to be even bigger! 

Designed for 5th and 6th graders, the event features electrifying hands-on activities that will spark curiosity and ignite a passion for learning!

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Transform your home into a winter wonderland with this fun STEM activity— making snow with just two ingredients! Kids will learn about chemistry while creating a fluffy, moldable snow-like substance that’s perfect for sensory play. It’s an exciting way to bring the magic of winter indoors and keep your little ones engaged.

Share your child’s snow creations with us by posting pictures on Facebook and tagging our page—we can’t wait to see your snowy masterpieces!

Special thanks to Kay at The Purposeful Nest for this fantastic activity!

High school students, get ready for a day of discovery and inspiration! The NSULA School of STEM invites 9th-12th graders to explore careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through hands-on workshops in fields like Biomedical Sciences, Engineering Technology, Veterinary Technology, and more. Learn about degree programs, student organizations, scholarships, and research opportunities while experiencing life as a STEM major.

Where: Friedman Student Union, NSU Main Campus, Natchitoches, LA


Date: Friday, February 7, 2025

Time: 8:00 AM – Noon

Registration is open now: Click the button below to sign up. Don’t miss this chance to explore your future in STEM! 

Registration is now open for the 2025 Louisiana 4-H SeaPerch Challenge, happening at the Robicheaux Recreation Center in Lafayette. Compete for a chance to win one of three invitations to the SeaPerch International Competition!

Registration closes February 17! 

Calling all young explorers and innovators! The National 2025 STEM Contest, Can We Live on Mars?, invites students of all grade levels to envision a future on the Red Planet. Through teamwork and creativity, participants will develop plans and solutions for living on Mars while diving into the exciting world of STEM.

They are also seeking volunteers to help bring this event to life! Whether you’re a student needing volunteer hours or an educator, your support can make a difference.

Join us and take the leap into space exploration!

FAST is partnering with Girl Scouts East Louisiana to host the 5th annual Camp Code for Girls - Louisiana from July 21-25, 2025 at the Girl Scout DreamLab in Gonzalez, LA.

This FREE camp invites girls entering 7th-9th grade in the 2025-26 academic year to explore the exciting world of coding. Campers will engage in educational coding activities led by expert female developers and meet inspiring women in technology.

Don’t miss this chance to spark your interest in STEM and discover endless possibilities!

Students in grades 3-12 are invited to participate in an exciting essay contest exploring the possibilities and challenges of smart technology. Imagine transforming an everyday object into something smart and innovative while addressing important issues like privacy, security, and ethical design.

Click the link below for full details and guidelines on how to enter this exciting competition!

NOAA Ocean Exploration is now accepting applications for the 2025 Explorer-in-Training program! This unique opportunity offers paid internships for students and recent graduates passionate about ocean exploration and STEM fields.

Choose between two formats: 10-week summer internships featuring long-term projects with expert mentorship, or 2-4 week expedition-based internships aboard NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer, focusing on seafloor mapping.

Build your skills, gain hands-on experience, and contribute to meaningful ocean exploration missions. Applications close January 31, 2025, so don’t miss out! 

Educators, researchers, explorers, and passionate individuals are invited to present at the 2025 NMEA Conference, enGULFed in Change: Roux-ted in Resiliency, June 29 - July 3 at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Share your knowledge and expertise in concurrent sessions that align with NMEA’s mission to inspire and engage the next generation of water stewards. Whether you’re a conservationist, artist, or scientist, this is your chance to contribute to an impactful event.

Submit your presentation proposal by February 7, 2025 and be part of this exciting conference!

Planning a STEM event? Let's collaborate! The Region 6 STEM Center is eager to partner with you to make your event a resounding success. From from planning STEM Days to organizing STEM Family Nights, we're here to help you create memorable and impactful STEM experiences. Contact us today to explore how we can work together to inspire curiosity and ignite a passion for STEM in your community. Let's make STEM magic happen together!

Do you have a STEM event coming up? We would love to feature the event on our website calendar and upcoming newsletters! Please email the event flyers and details to depriestj@nsula.edu.