Future Use of Energy in Louisiana |
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Louisiana’s Energy Transition Engine, spearheaded by Future Use of Energy in Louisiana (FUEL), positions the state as a global energy transition leader through high-impact technology development and innovation that supports the energy industry in lowering carbon emissions. FUEL brings together a growing team of universities, community and technical colleges, state agencies, and industry and capital partners led by LSU. With $160 million in funding from the U.S. National Science Foundation to establish Louisiana’s Energy Transition Engine through the NSF Engines program—the largest and most competitive award ever provided by the agency—and an additional $67.5 million from Louisiana Economic Development, FUEL will advance our nation’s capacity for energy innovation through use-inspired research and development, workforce development, and technology commercialization.
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SUMMER TRAINING INSTITUTES |
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Teachers have the opportunity to participate in a variety of college and career ready STEM professional development programs offered exclusively through the LSU Gordon A. Cain Center for STEM Literacy.
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LSU STEM Pathways Courses and Modules
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Courses such as Pre-Health/Pre-Vet, Computing & Cybersecurity, Digital Design, Pre-Engineering, Environmental Protection, and more. Virtual training dates are June 3 - June 18, and June 19 - July 3. To learn more, please email stempathways@lsu.edu or visit the website here.
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Code.org® for Computer Science
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Upcoming training dates are July 9 - July 12, and July 15 - July 19. Visit our website for more information, or contact the Louisiana Code.org® Regional Manager Rose Kendrick at rkendr3@lsu.edu.
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College Credit Opportunities
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Programs include: Pre-Dual Enrollment, Dual Enrollment, Companion Course (BIO 1001/1002), and Choice Credit (Math 1015/1029). Training dates vary by program. To learn more, please email: caincenter@lsu.edu.
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LASTEM NETWORK OPPORTUNITIES |
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Energize Educators Across Louisiana
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The Louisiana Deptartment of Education is offering a groundbreaking professional development opportunity known as the Energize Project in partnership with the Northshore Regional STEM Center as well as the Department of Computer Science and the College of Education from Southeastern Louisiana University.
The LDOE Energize Project is designed for 6th-12th grade Louisiana public and public charter school educators to earn their Praxis certification in Computer Science at no cost to teachers. This project covers the cost of registration for the 40-hour PRAXIS preparation workshop, the cost of the Computer Science (5652) Praxis Content Area exam, and also provides teachers with the opportunity to earn a $350 stipend upon receiving a passing score on the Praxis exam. There are five Cohort options available, featuring both virtual and hybrid learning.
For any questions, please email: Energize@Northshorestem.org
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Ignite an Unforgettable Teaching Experience
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The Capital Area STEM Network Center is hosting The Ignite Project, which is a free 40-hour workshop for K–5 public and public charter school teachers. The training, featuring Code.org, Scratch, Micro:bit, and robots, focuses on equipping teachers with essential computer science skills that can be easily embedded into their current teaching practices.
Teachers participating as general participants can still register! Registration for teacher participants closes on Feburary 9. General participants receive 40 hours of professional development and a $350 stipend for participation.
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Louisiana Girls Collaborative Newsletter
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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 to download the inaugural January 2024 Newsletter to learn more!
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GNOrocs Black Engineering Collective of New Orleans (BECNO) Internship Program
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This competitively paid internship initiative is meticulously designed to cultivate a robust talent pipeline for African American students pursuing engineering degrees. Open to those attending a Louisiana 4-year college/university or with a permanent address in the Greater New Orleans region, this program is set to make a significant impact.
If you are an engineering student who meets the criteria mentioned above, or if you know someone who does, we encourage you to apply and be part of this transformative experience.
Application deadline is March 1, 2024.
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Looking for a Summer of STEM?
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LSU offers a variety of summer Pre-College Programs, througout the months of June and July. Click the link below for the website to register, view fees, details, and deadlines. For additional summer opportunities, such as athletic camps or standardized test preparation, please visit: lsu.edu/summer.
Programs include the following: Adventures in 3D Printing, Esports: Enhance your Game, Esports: The World of Esports, eXploreCS High School, eXploreCS Junior High, Exploring Engineering, Exploring Engineering - Female Students, Fundamentals of Sound Engineering, Game Design in JavaScript, German Language Camp, Halliburton XCITE, Interactive Computing, Intro to Engineering, Introduction to VEX Robotics, Math Circle: Conducting Mathematical Research, REHAMS Engineering, Robotics, Spanish Language Camp, Survey of Drones, and more to come!
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Sea Perch National Qualifier - March 2
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The 2024 Louisiana 4-H SeaPerch Challenge will be held at the Louisiana State University Natatorium on March 2, 2024. This year's competition will serve as a Regional Qualifier for the 2024 International SeaPerch Challenge.
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You Be The Chemist - March 9
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The You Be The Chemist competition will be held on March 9, 2024, and it is a chance to showcase scientific prowess and also an opportunity to delve into the world of chemistry through engaging activities. The Challenge, taking place at LSU, involves teams participating in the Regional Challenge, answering timed multiple-choice and short-answer questions. As an added bonus, there will be a tour of chemistry labs and facilities for students interested in exploring more after the competition.
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District Rally and State Rally are around the corner!
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The Louisiana High School Rally Association (LHSRA) is a voluntary, non-profit, educational association of middle and junior units of a school (i.e. 8-12 grades in a K-12 school or ninth grade centers), home schools, and senior high schools that are recognized by the State Department of Louisiana and the colleges and universities that coordinate the district and state competitions each year.
Mark your calendars! District Rally is February 24, and State Rally is March 23.
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EBRPL STEM Summer Kick-Off
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The 2024 date and time for East Baton Rouge Parish Library's STEM Summer Kick-Off has been announced. We hope to see you on May 30, 2024, from 10am to 1pm.
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Girls Who Code Summer Programs
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Level up by becoming a coder this summer. Get the skills, network, and community you need to change the world with two free programs. The Virtual Summer Immersion program is from June 14 to August 9, 2024, in three separate rounds. The Self-Paced Summer Program is from July 1 to August 9, 2024. Early decision deadline is February 14 and regular decision deadline is March 22. Visit the website here to apply today!
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