The Capital Area STEM Network Center and LSU’s Gordon A. Cain Center for STEM Literacy proudly hosted the 2025 VEX Robotics State Competition on February 22-23, 2025, at Patrick F. Taylor Hall on the Louisiana State University campus in collaboration with the LSU College of Engineering.

Join us at the Iberville Parish Career Expo and Job Fair on March 26, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Carl F. Grant Civic Center in Plaquemine, LA. This event will feature over 85 vendors from top industries, offering a unique opportunity to connect with potential employers. To enhance your experience, pre-register by scanning the QR code available on the event page - click the button below!

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. Cohort 6 available!

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

LSU STEM Pathways provides Louisiana students with hands-on, industry-aligned courses in fields like computing, engineering, and pre-med to prepare them for high-demand careers. Through partnerships with schools, businesses, and higher education institutions, the program offers specialized training, dual enrollment opportunities, and industry-based certifications. 

LSU Dual Enrollment’s Choice Credit modality gives high school students the chance to experience college-level coursework in a no-risk environment. With free training for school instructors and SCA-eligible courses at just $100 per credit hour, this program helps students build academic confidence while earning college credit. Students have 10 days after course completion to opt in or out of their LSU transcript at no additional cost. 

Recent graduates and soon-to-be grads can apply for the LAGNiAppE Research Program in evolutionary biology at LSU, a paid, year-long opportunity starting July 7, 2025. Participants will sharpen research skills through workshops, receive mentorship, conduct hands-on research, visit field stations, and attend conferences. The program offers a $34,050 stipend, including insurance. Applications are due by March 16, 2025. Learn more and apply by clicking the button below.

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.