RECIPE for Rural STEM Day was an absolute success! It was filled with hands-on STEM exploration and exciting learning opportunities for our 5th and 6th grade students throughout Louisiana. With 1403 participants and the valuable support of 125 dedicated community partners, teachers and volunteers, the event surpassed all expectations...

Our local High School Robotics team, The Steel Eagles from Holy Savior Menard, alongside their dedicated mentor Wilson and Director Tonya Shepherd, used their love for science to change Roo's life! The compassion and ingenuity displayed by this extraordinary team in their heartfelt mission to assist Roo, a puppy born without forelimbs, by designing and crafting a custom wheelchair. The Steel Eagles' outstanding efforts have garnered them well-deserved recognition! They were featured on the Nightly News: Kids Edition on January 27, 2024. We are so proud of you all, keep up the great work! 

Northwestern State University’s School of STEM will host STEM Day for high school students on Friday, March 1.  All students in ninth-12th grades are invited.  STEM Day will take place in NSU’s Student Union Ballroom from 8 a.m.-noon.

The 2024 Teacher Leader Summit is an annual professional learning conference that brings together Louisiana birth to grade 12 educators and content experts. Educators participating in the event will share their knowledge, learn new skills, and prepare for the 2024-2025 school year. It will take place from May 28 - May 30, 2024, at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOENMCC).

Explore the LDOE Energize Project – a groundbreaking professional development opportunity in collaboration with the Northshore Regional STEM Center, Department of Computer Science, and College of Education at Southeastern Louisiana University. Open to 6th-12th grade Louisiana public and charter school educators, this initiative offers a no-cost path to earning Praxis certification in Computer Science. The project covers workshop registration, the Computer Science (5652) Praxis exam, and provides a $350 stipend upon successful completion. Choose from five Cohort options, blending virtual and hybrid learning experiences. For more information or to register please click the button below! 

Calling all educators! Come learn firsthand why forestry is so important in our state and why Louisiana’s number one cash crop is trees! You will have opportunities to participate in hands-on field experiences, visit a tree harvest operation and tour a forest-product mill. These awe-inspiring experiences will enhance your knowledge of our forests and natural resources which you can pass along to the next generation. And the entire event is FREE to you!

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.