LSU, in collaboration with Halliburton and ExxonMobil, is drilling a new CO₂ research well at its Petroleum Engineering Research, Training, and Testing (PERTT) Lab in early 2025. This well will allow students, researchers, and industry professionals to study CO₂ in various phases and test technologies for safe carbon capture and storage under realistic conditions.

Kenilworth Science and Technology Academy, in partnership with the LSU Gordon A. Cain Center, will host the 13th Louisiana Elementary Math & Coding Olympiad (LEMCO) on February 22, 2025. This event offers 5th-grade students across Louisiana the chance to compete in math and coding challenges, with opportunities to win exciting prizes while engaging in STEM education.

The Louisiana Department of Education has been awarded a $405,000 grant from the National Academies’ Gulf Research Program to create the state’s first STEM-based aquaponics program. The initiative, "Greauxing STEM-Stewards," will be piloted at Westside Junior High School, integrating technology, sustainable farming, and environmental education to enhance student engagement and awareness of local Gulf Coast environmental issues and STEM careers.

Woodland Biofuels plans to invest $1.35 billion to establish one of the world's largest renewable biofuels facilities in Southeast Louisiana, producing carbon-negative renewable natural gas and green hydrogen. The project is expected to generate 110 direct jobs and over 250 indirect jobs, with construction projected to begin following a final investment decision in late 2025. 

The National Conference on Science Education will be held in New Orleans from November 6-9, 2024, offering a vibrant platform for educators to explore innovative teaching strategies in STEM. Attendees can participate in workshops, sessions, and keynote addresses focused on enhancing classroom experiences and integrating technology into science education. 

The 2024-25 LA DOTD STEM Grant, sponsored by the Louisiana Transportation Research Center and Bentley Systems, awards $500 to full-time K-12 teachers in Louisiana for STEM classroom activities. Applications open on September 23, 2024, and close on October 18, 2024. For more information, contact Education Outreach at LTRCOutreach@la.gov or click the button below to read more.

Join us for a special evening on October 29th, from 4:30 to 8:00 PM at the Baton Rouge Community College Theatre, celebrating STARs (Skilled Through Alternative Routes) who have acquired skills through non-traditional paths. 

The Bee Grant provides funding and materials for K-12 schools, nonprofits, and community organizations to establish educational beehive programs. The fall application cycle closes on October 15, 2024, and the spring cycle deadline is March 31.

It's not too late to sign up! Training locations and dates include: East Baton Rouge Parish CTEC on October 19th, University of Louisiana on October 26th, Louisiana Delta Community College on October 30th, and Southeastern Louisiana University on November 2nd.

Whether you're new to Sea Perch or looking to enhance your skills, these workshops will give you the tools and confidence to lead your students on underwater adventures!

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! ENTRIES DUE: November 01, 2024 | 11:59 PM PT

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

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! Applications are open annually from August 1 to the first Friday in December. Check your eligibility to see which scholarship you qualify for.