Are you a maker, artist, musician, or a creative person of any kind? Share your talents at the Baton Rouge Maker Faire on October 19 at the Main Library at Goodwood. Call for makers is open at ebrpl.co/makers.

LASTEM Region 8 at Louisiana Tech University officially relaunched the Louisiana Girls Collaborative as part of their ongoing state-wide Girls in STEM emphasis. As part of this initiative, an exclusive periodical newsletter will feature resources monthly for girls in STEM across Louisiana. Visit our blog archive to download the August 2024 Newsletter to learn more!

The QSM Grant Program offers up to $2,000 for STEM materials and equipment for Louisiana's PK-12 teachers. A writing workshop on August 14th at 6:30pm over Zoom will help educators craft compelling grant proposals, providing tips on aligning projects with standards and demonstrating student benefits.

The Spark Your Summer 2024 program empowered single mothers from the ALICE population by offering hands-on training in practical STEM skills such as hand tool usage, automotive care, electrical basics, and HVAC systems. Hosted at the Greenwell Springs East Baton Rouge Parish Library, we also engaged children in STEM activities, fostering confidence and building a supportive community.

The Ignite Project, developed by the Louisiana Department of Education and the Capital Area STEM Network Center, provided a 40-hour professional learning opportunity for elementary teachers to enhance their computer science knowledge and skills. Through a "train the trainer" workshop model, over 751 teachers from across Louisiana participated, gaining expertise in block programming, cybersafety, hardware, software, and computational thinking.

Don't forget to register for the 3rd annual GNOu Workforce Summit scheduled September 25 & 26 at the Higgins Hotel in New Orleans. This premier event brings together top leaders from energy, advanced manufacturing, logistics, maritime, technology, and more to share insights, discuss workforce trends, and forge valuable connections.

The Annual LASTEM Summit is a FREE statewide gathering of K-12, higher education, STEM workforce professionals, and others interested in science and math opportunities. Attendees have the opportunity to participate in STEM-related presentations, teacher workshops, robotics and Esports demonstrations, and visit with educational outreach organizations.

The Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge Competition recognizes exceptional and innovative science educators, to recognize outstanding K–12 school programs for their exemplary approaches to science lab instruction utilizing limited school and laboratory resources, and raise awareness and exposure of the outstanding work being done in the science education field. 

Apply or nominate a colleague today!

Deadline: April 11, 2025

From researching Earth’s environment to designing experiments for space exploration, schools are invited to join NASA in its mission to inspire the world through discovery. Students in grades 6-12 are invited to submit ideas for the NASA TechRise Challenge! Top teams will get $1500 to build their experiment & have it launched! 

If you're a high school student passionate about encouraging more young women to take computer science at your school, then we need you! Become a CS Ambassador and be a part of closing the gender gap in computer science. Nomination/applications forms are now available!

Application Deadline: August 30th, 2024

Are you a college student pursuing a STEM degree? The SMART Scholarship application is now open! Benefits include full tuition coverage, an annual stipend, guaranteed employment at a DoD facility upon degree completion, and more! 

Sea Perch underwater ROV training for educators will be hosted this year across Louisiana thanks to the collaborative efforts of the LASTEM Regions. Details on registration coming soon, be sure to follow our social media and stay subscribed to the newsletter to stay in the know!