Is your high school or middle school student ready to explore their passions this summer for STEM? Join us at Louisiana State University's Pre-College Programs with the LSU Gordon A. Cain Center for STEM Literacy! 

From 3D printing and computer science to music and world languages, these immersive summer camps offer hands-on learning with LSU faculty, grad students, and like-minded peers!

Ready to dive into college-level courses just for the joy of learning? Click the button below to register now.

CASN and the Gordon A. Cain Center are excited to host the 2025 VEX Robotics State Competition from February 21 - 23, 2025.

We are looking for volunteers to assist with different roles at the State competition. If you are interested, please click the button below.

Sponsorships are available for regional and state competitions.

Fields: $1500
Company as field name and called out for each match.

Pit Area: $750
Company as the pit area name. 

Banner: $200
Company banner in the arena.

Contact Summer Dann at summerdann@lsu.edu or Natalie Ray at nray12@lsu.edu for more information. 

A Louisiana Department of Education initiative.

Now featuring: $200 stipends for participants!

Ignite Initiative features: 
24 hours of professional development in computational thinking, block programming, and cybersafety at no cost

Multiple ways to participate in trainings: 
2 fully in-person options
3 fully virtual options
1 hybrid option

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

Way to Work gives learners more opportunities to build hands-on skills with online, on-demand certification programs. Job-Ready certification programs in HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Construction, Multi-Family Maintenance, Building Maintenance, and Appliance Repair.

Skilled BR powered by Hope Ministries is a city-wide collaborative effort aiming to enhance workforce development and resources for individuals seeking training opportunities and employment. 

The Louisiana 4-H SeaPerch Challenge is an exciting opportunity for youth to engage in underwater exploration. The event will take place on March 1, 2025, at the Robicheaux Recreation Center in Lafayette. 

Registration is open now, click the button below to register today. For more information about the challenge, visit this link. If you have any questions, reach out to BGautreau@agcenter.lsu.edu.