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Page 1: View this email in your browser - Utah- 9-10 year olds, 4 half-days; 11-12 year olds 2 full days, 13-14 year olds 3 full days Biochem Camp - June and July 2019 - $135 - Scholarships

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 112

View this email in your browser

June 2019 Newsletter

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 212

STEM Best Practices Conference 2019The STEM Best Practices Conference is June 10 2019 at the DavisConference Center in Layton This is an opportunity to learn about STEM BestPractices from Utah experts and leaders in our K-12 STEM community Theconference will highlight projects and communities from across the state whoare experiencing success with STEM learning and announce new opportunitiesfor engaging with the STEM Action Center It will also provide excellentopportunities for networking with other STEM stakeholders to form new

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 312

partnerships Seven re-licensure points are available for full-day attendees More Information

STEM Fest 2019Registration is now open STEM Fest will take place Monday October 7th ampTuesday October 8th 2019 This event is for students grades 6th - 10th Registration is required for schools to attend Family Night (open to all ages)will be Monday October 7th from 430-830 PM More Information

STEM NEWS

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 412

Natural History MuseumSummer Camps

Camps inspire passion and spark curiosity for thenatural world with engaging activitiesexperienced leaders and an unbeatable setting Camps are based at the Natural History Museumon the University of Utah with some campshosted at partner venues in Salt Lake City

Read More

Utah County Summer Camps

Beat the boredom with the 25 camps for kidsin Utah County this summer Camps rangefrom LEGO robot explore insects MathAdventure Camp Space Education LEGOEngineering STEM exploration and manymore

Read More

Northern Utah STEM Camps

Camping at the YMCA of Northern Utah is a funand unique experience that gives Utah kids theopportunity to discover their full potential meetnew friends play and create memories that willlast a lifetime

Read More

First Girl Scout STEM DayST GEORGE mdash From creating braceletsrepresenting binary code to making rubber bandcars Girl Scouts in Southern Utah gathered atDixie State University for a day filled with STEM-related activitiesRead More

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 512

Camp Invention Returning to StGeorge

ST GEORGE mdash Camp Invention a nationallyrecognized nonprofit summer enrichment campprogram is once again coming to Crimson ViewElementary School the week of June 3

The popular five-day program attracted about 150participants to the school last year according to anews release announcing the event

Read More

Old Airplane New ClassroomHILL AIR FORCE BASE mdash If yoursquore teachingSTEM students about flight doing it within thewalls of an actual airplane seems like the idealsetting

The Hill Aerospace Museum and AerospaceHeritage Foundation of Utah has opened a newundoubtedly unique classroom for ScienceTechnology Engineering and Math students mdash aVietnam era C-130 Hercules

Read More

Mission to Mars

OGDEN Utah - Hill Air Force Base and WeberState University brought nearly 300 fifth-gradestudents from local elementary schools to theWSU campus to participate in the annual Missionto Mars link-up day May 2

Mission to Mars is sponsored by the Hill AFBSTEM (science technology engineering andmath) Outreach Program and WSUs College ofEngineering Applied Science and Technology

Read More

19 Utah Schools ReceiveSTEM Designation

SALT LAKE CITY - The Utah State Board ofEducation approved 19 public schools throughoutthe state for the Utah STEM School Designation

The board in partnership with the Utah STEMAction Center developed the designationprogram to better define the elements necessaryto create a comprehensive learning environmentfor students in science technology engineeringand math

Read More

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 612

UK Partnership Encourages YoungPeople into STEM

WISE has launched STEM Accord a partnershipwith various organizations aimed at encouragingmore young people to consider careers inscience technology engineering and maths(STEM)The partnership with the ERA Foundation STEMLearning the Design and Technology Associationand the Smallpeice Trust will see WISE workalongside the Royal Academy of EngineeringEngineering UK and the IET to develop a plan foroutreach in schools to encourage more youngpeople girls in particular into STEMRead More

New Laws amp ProgramsPrepare Utah Students

Are the graduates of Utahrsquos 429 high schoolsprepared to fill the jobs of the statersquos growing techindustry

ldquoThere are more than 1500 open softwaredevelopment jobs in Utah right now across allindustriesrdquo said House Representative JohnKnotwell ldquoUtahs economy continues to grow at arapid pace fueled in large part by a youngmotivated and creative workforce And whilethese things are great there is more that we canand we must dordquoRead More

College Loops 2019 Applicationis Now Live

Apply now to bring Girls Who Code to yourcollege In the fall of 2019 College Loops willexpand to 300 colleges and universities acrossthe country Each College Loop will center oncustom challenges encouraging members toconnect with women in computer scienceparticipate in regional events with our corporatepartners and receive exclusive swag as part ofbeing in our sisterhood

Apply Here

Apply Now to Start aGirls Who Code Club

As an international non-profit Girls Who Codeis proud to work alongside Community Partners toclose the gender gap in technology Now in their7th year they have reached 185000 girlssupporting their passion to codeThis is an exciting time to joint the movement--they received 6500 Club applications for just the2018-19 year alone--and they are hoping otherswill join them

Learn More

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 712

BYU Chem CampsDiscover how chemistry makes a difference inyour everyday life

- Ages 9-14 - 9-10 year olds 4 half-days 11-12 year olds 2full days 13-14 year olds 3 full days BiochemCamp - June and July 2019 - $135 - Scholarships for free and reducedschool lunch recipients - 100 slots (50 boys amp 50 girls)More information

Code Ninja Summer Camps

Fun and rewarding coding camps for kids ages 7- 14 Summer Classes Game Builders ClubBeginning Javascript Minecraft Create RobloxCreate Browse amp Build App Builders Club andHack Attack

More information

USU Summer App Camps

Join us this summer for fun and excitingweeklong computer science camps Learnhow to make phone apps We will hold fourcamps in June 2019 on the USU LoganCampus We are also recruiting high schoolaged youth to be camp mentorsMentortrainingwillbeheldJune3-7RegistrationisnowopenRead More

BYU Girls Code Camp

The Computer Science Department is running acoding camp for girls ages 8-11 This camp is forbeginning coders The 2019 camp will be June 3-6 from 1 pm to 5 pm daily The students will be learning through codingactivities both plugged and unplugged havesnacks enjoy team building activities get a fun t-shirt and more The students will have personalinstruction from BYU counselors

More information

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 812

Logan Pride Center HostingFree STEM Camp

A free camp this summer aims to provideLGBTQ+ youth a safe place to connect with theirpeers and participate in activities relating toscience technology engineering and math orSTEM

ldquoWe felt that it was important to facilitate activitiesfor queer and questioning youth to be able toparticipate in something like STEM educationwhile exploring their identityrdquo said CristaSorenson developmental director at the LoganPride Center

Read More

STEM EVENTS

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 912

UPCOMING STEM EVENTS

Summer 2019 - Code Ninjas Summer Camps - More informationJune 3 - 6 2019 - BYU Girls Code at BYU - More informationJune 2019 - USU Summer App Camps - More informationSummer 2019 - Kids STEM Camps More informationJune 2019 - Thanksgiving Point 7th-12th Grade Summer Camps More informationJune 2019 - UVU Summer STEM Camps - More informationJune 10 2019 - STEM Best Practices - Davis Conference Center More informationJune 10-13 2019 - AMES Summer Robotics Camp More informationJune 10-13 2019 - Designer Maker Creator Builder - Butterfly Biosphere More informationJune 17 - 20 2019 - AWE+SUM Summer Camp at Westminster College - More informationJune amp July 2019 - BYU Chem Camp - More informationJuly 15 - 19 2019 - Professional Learning workshop in Vancouver WA - Apply hereJuly 15 2019 - Altec Design Web Scholarship applications due - More informationJune 19 amp 20 2019 - Mini Makers - Museum of Natural Curiosity More informationJuly 15-19 2019 - Pride Center STEM Camp - More informationJuly 22 - 26 2019 - wwwpccodesnet Summer Camps - More informationJuly 22 - 26 2019 - AccessCSforAll for teachers working with hearing-impaired - More informationJuly 29 - August 2 2019 - wwwpccodesnet Summer Camps - More informationOctober 7 amp 8 2019 - STEM Fest 2019 - Mountain America Expo - More informationOctober 21 - 23 2019 - CSForAll Summit - University of Utah - more information to come

STEM PROGRAMS amp GRANTS

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 1012

CSforAll TrainingThe STEM Action Center in partnership with CSforAll and several local LEAs are offering day workshopsto support districts of a strategic plan If your district is interested in forming a team for a strategicplanning workshop please fell free to contact Tami Goetz at the STEM Action Center (tgoetzutahgov801-674-2405)

STEM Codeorg TrainingApplications are now open for Codeorg professional learning program For middle school teachers wehave spaces available for our Computer Science Discoveries (CSD) program CSD is designed forstudents 6th-10th grade and can be taught as a semester or full year program For high school teacherswe have spaces available in our Computer Science Principles (CSP) program which is designed forstudents 9th-12th grade It can be taught as a full year introductory course or as a full year AP courseMore information about CSD can be found here httpscodeorgeducatecsd and more information aboutCSP can be found here httpscodeorgeducatecsp

The professional learning program consists of a 5-day workshop from June 24-June 28 at Dell EMC inDraper and several academic year workshops held on Saturdays in the Fall and Spring We cover thecosts for training including your materials supplies and lunches

To apply visit httpscodeorgeducateprofessional-learningprogram-information and fill out anapplication Teachers will need their principals approval and must commit to attending all workshop daysincluding the academic year workshops

Any questions about the professional learning program can be directed to Lynn Purdin(lpurdinutahgov)

STEM SCHOOL DESIGNATIONS

Interested in becoming a STEM School Intent to apply due in OctoberTo see a list of our STEM School Designation Awardees

STEM BUS

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 1112

The teaching season for the STEM Bus team has finally come to an end for this school year We finishedthis school year reaching our highest number of students yet - 10780 students

We will be staying busy over the summer presenting at STEM Best Practices at the Davis ConferenceCenter June 10th as well as the Utah Rural Schools Association Conference in Price Utah July 10th-12th We will also be traveling throughout the state to train teachers on our new Robot Libraries aninitiative that will allow educators to check out and use robotics equipment free of charge To learn moreabout robotics training contact the education center that serves your region or emailbeccarobisonutahgov

STEM AMBASSADORS

The Utah STEM Action Center is always lookingfor high school and college students as well asrecent college graduates and industryprofessionals who have a passion for STEM andwould like to volunteer their time promotingscience technology engineering and math to K-12 students and educators throughout the Stateof UtahApply to become an ambassador

STEM SPOTLIGHT

Virtual Reality is VirtuallyLimitless

For Ryan Buchanan Founder of VR Dev Kidsthere are no limits to what virtual reality (VR) can

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 1212

do when it comes to taking learning to anotherlevel

Read More

STEM CURRICULUM IDEAS

STEMLessonsThatTietoStateStandards

WeareworkingonbuildingalessonlibraryonournewwebsiteHaveaSTEMlessonthattiesto

statestandardsthatyouwanttoshareUsethislink

httpsstemutahgovdevjuiceboxintcomeducatorslesson-librarysubmission-form

Copyright copy 2018 Utah STEM Action Center All rights reservedUtah Governors Office of Economic Development

Our mailing address isstemutahgov

Want to change how you receive these emailsYou can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list

Page 2: View this email in your browser - Utah- 9-10 year olds, 4 half-days; 11-12 year olds 2 full days, 13-14 year olds 3 full days Biochem Camp - June and July 2019 - $135 - Scholarships

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 212

STEM Best Practices Conference 2019The STEM Best Practices Conference is June 10 2019 at the DavisConference Center in Layton This is an opportunity to learn about STEM BestPractices from Utah experts and leaders in our K-12 STEM community Theconference will highlight projects and communities from across the state whoare experiencing success with STEM learning and announce new opportunitiesfor engaging with the STEM Action Center It will also provide excellentopportunities for networking with other STEM stakeholders to form new

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 312

partnerships Seven re-licensure points are available for full-day attendees More Information

STEM Fest 2019Registration is now open STEM Fest will take place Monday October 7th ampTuesday October 8th 2019 This event is for students grades 6th - 10th Registration is required for schools to attend Family Night (open to all ages)will be Monday October 7th from 430-830 PM More Information

STEM NEWS

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 412

Natural History MuseumSummer Camps

Camps inspire passion and spark curiosity for thenatural world with engaging activitiesexperienced leaders and an unbeatable setting Camps are based at the Natural History Museumon the University of Utah with some campshosted at partner venues in Salt Lake City

Read More

Utah County Summer Camps

Beat the boredom with the 25 camps for kidsin Utah County this summer Camps rangefrom LEGO robot explore insects MathAdventure Camp Space Education LEGOEngineering STEM exploration and manymore

Read More

Northern Utah STEM Camps

Camping at the YMCA of Northern Utah is a funand unique experience that gives Utah kids theopportunity to discover their full potential meetnew friends play and create memories that willlast a lifetime

Read More

First Girl Scout STEM DayST GEORGE mdash From creating braceletsrepresenting binary code to making rubber bandcars Girl Scouts in Southern Utah gathered atDixie State University for a day filled with STEM-related activitiesRead More

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 512

Camp Invention Returning to StGeorge

ST GEORGE mdash Camp Invention a nationallyrecognized nonprofit summer enrichment campprogram is once again coming to Crimson ViewElementary School the week of June 3

The popular five-day program attracted about 150participants to the school last year according to anews release announcing the event

Read More

Old Airplane New ClassroomHILL AIR FORCE BASE mdash If yoursquore teachingSTEM students about flight doing it within thewalls of an actual airplane seems like the idealsetting

The Hill Aerospace Museum and AerospaceHeritage Foundation of Utah has opened a newundoubtedly unique classroom for ScienceTechnology Engineering and Math students mdash aVietnam era C-130 Hercules

Read More

Mission to Mars

OGDEN Utah - Hill Air Force Base and WeberState University brought nearly 300 fifth-gradestudents from local elementary schools to theWSU campus to participate in the annual Missionto Mars link-up day May 2

Mission to Mars is sponsored by the Hill AFBSTEM (science technology engineering andmath) Outreach Program and WSUs College ofEngineering Applied Science and Technology

Read More

19 Utah Schools ReceiveSTEM Designation

SALT LAKE CITY - The Utah State Board ofEducation approved 19 public schools throughoutthe state for the Utah STEM School Designation

The board in partnership with the Utah STEMAction Center developed the designationprogram to better define the elements necessaryto create a comprehensive learning environmentfor students in science technology engineeringand math

Read More

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 612

UK Partnership Encourages YoungPeople into STEM

WISE has launched STEM Accord a partnershipwith various organizations aimed at encouragingmore young people to consider careers inscience technology engineering and maths(STEM)The partnership with the ERA Foundation STEMLearning the Design and Technology Associationand the Smallpeice Trust will see WISE workalongside the Royal Academy of EngineeringEngineering UK and the IET to develop a plan foroutreach in schools to encourage more youngpeople girls in particular into STEMRead More

New Laws amp ProgramsPrepare Utah Students

Are the graduates of Utahrsquos 429 high schoolsprepared to fill the jobs of the statersquos growing techindustry

ldquoThere are more than 1500 open softwaredevelopment jobs in Utah right now across allindustriesrdquo said House Representative JohnKnotwell ldquoUtahs economy continues to grow at arapid pace fueled in large part by a youngmotivated and creative workforce And whilethese things are great there is more that we canand we must dordquoRead More

College Loops 2019 Applicationis Now Live

Apply now to bring Girls Who Code to yourcollege In the fall of 2019 College Loops willexpand to 300 colleges and universities acrossthe country Each College Loop will center oncustom challenges encouraging members toconnect with women in computer scienceparticipate in regional events with our corporatepartners and receive exclusive swag as part ofbeing in our sisterhood

Apply Here

Apply Now to Start aGirls Who Code Club

As an international non-profit Girls Who Codeis proud to work alongside Community Partners toclose the gender gap in technology Now in their7th year they have reached 185000 girlssupporting their passion to codeThis is an exciting time to joint the movement--they received 6500 Club applications for just the2018-19 year alone--and they are hoping otherswill join them

Learn More

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 712

BYU Chem CampsDiscover how chemistry makes a difference inyour everyday life

- Ages 9-14 - 9-10 year olds 4 half-days 11-12 year olds 2full days 13-14 year olds 3 full days BiochemCamp - June and July 2019 - $135 - Scholarships for free and reducedschool lunch recipients - 100 slots (50 boys amp 50 girls)More information

Code Ninja Summer Camps

Fun and rewarding coding camps for kids ages 7- 14 Summer Classes Game Builders ClubBeginning Javascript Minecraft Create RobloxCreate Browse amp Build App Builders Club andHack Attack

More information

USU Summer App Camps

Join us this summer for fun and excitingweeklong computer science camps Learnhow to make phone apps We will hold fourcamps in June 2019 on the USU LoganCampus We are also recruiting high schoolaged youth to be camp mentorsMentortrainingwillbeheldJune3-7RegistrationisnowopenRead More

BYU Girls Code Camp

The Computer Science Department is running acoding camp for girls ages 8-11 This camp is forbeginning coders The 2019 camp will be June 3-6 from 1 pm to 5 pm daily The students will be learning through codingactivities both plugged and unplugged havesnacks enjoy team building activities get a fun t-shirt and more The students will have personalinstruction from BYU counselors

More information

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 812

Logan Pride Center HostingFree STEM Camp

A free camp this summer aims to provideLGBTQ+ youth a safe place to connect with theirpeers and participate in activities relating toscience technology engineering and math orSTEM

ldquoWe felt that it was important to facilitate activitiesfor queer and questioning youth to be able toparticipate in something like STEM educationwhile exploring their identityrdquo said CristaSorenson developmental director at the LoganPride Center

Read More

STEM EVENTS

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 912

UPCOMING STEM EVENTS

Summer 2019 - Code Ninjas Summer Camps - More informationJune 3 - 6 2019 - BYU Girls Code at BYU - More informationJune 2019 - USU Summer App Camps - More informationSummer 2019 - Kids STEM Camps More informationJune 2019 - Thanksgiving Point 7th-12th Grade Summer Camps More informationJune 2019 - UVU Summer STEM Camps - More informationJune 10 2019 - STEM Best Practices - Davis Conference Center More informationJune 10-13 2019 - AMES Summer Robotics Camp More informationJune 10-13 2019 - Designer Maker Creator Builder - Butterfly Biosphere More informationJune 17 - 20 2019 - AWE+SUM Summer Camp at Westminster College - More informationJune amp July 2019 - BYU Chem Camp - More informationJuly 15 - 19 2019 - Professional Learning workshop in Vancouver WA - Apply hereJuly 15 2019 - Altec Design Web Scholarship applications due - More informationJune 19 amp 20 2019 - Mini Makers - Museum of Natural Curiosity More informationJuly 15-19 2019 - Pride Center STEM Camp - More informationJuly 22 - 26 2019 - wwwpccodesnet Summer Camps - More informationJuly 22 - 26 2019 - AccessCSforAll for teachers working with hearing-impaired - More informationJuly 29 - August 2 2019 - wwwpccodesnet Summer Camps - More informationOctober 7 amp 8 2019 - STEM Fest 2019 - Mountain America Expo - More informationOctober 21 - 23 2019 - CSForAll Summit - University of Utah - more information to come

STEM PROGRAMS amp GRANTS

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 1012

CSforAll TrainingThe STEM Action Center in partnership with CSforAll and several local LEAs are offering day workshopsto support districts of a strategic plan If your district is interested in forming a team for a strategicplanning workshop please fell free to contact Tami Goetz at the STEM Action Center (tgoetzutahgov801-674-2405)

STEM Codeorg TrainingApplications are now open for Codeorg professional learning program For middle school teachers wehave spaces available for our Computer Science Discoveries (CSD) program CSD is designed forstudents 6th-10th grade and can be taught as a semester or full year program For high school teacherswe have spaces available in our Computer Science Principles (CSP) program which is designed forstudents 9th-12th grade It can be taught as a full year introductory course or as a full year AP courseMore information about CSD can be found here httpscodeorgeducatecsd and more information aboutCSP can be found here httpscodeorgeducatecsp

The professional learning program consists of a 5-day workshop from June 24-June 28 at Dell EMC inDraper and several academic year workshops held on Saturdays in the Fall and Spring We cover thecosts for training including your materials supplies and lunches

To apply visit httpscodeorgeducateprofessional-learningprogram-information and fill out anapplication Teachers will need their principals approval and must commit to attending all workshop daysincluding the academic year workshops

Any questions about the professional learning program can be directed to Lynn Purdin(lpurdinutahgov)

STEM SCHOOL DESIGNATIONS

Interested in becoming a STEM School Intent to apply due in OctoberTo see a list of our STEM School Designation Awardees

STEM BUS

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 1112

The teaching season for the STEM Bus team has finally come to an end for this school year We finishedthis school year reaching our highest number of students yet - 10780 students

We will be staying busy over the summer presenting at STEM Best Practices at the Davis ConferenceCenter June 10th as well as the Utah Rural Schools Association Conference in Price Utah July 10th-12th We will also be traveling throughout the state to train teachers on our new Robot Libraries aninitiative that will allow educators to check out and use robotics equipment free of charge To learn moreabout robotics training contact the education center that serves your region or emailbeccarobisonutahgov

STEM AMBASSADORS

The Utah STEM Action Center is always lookingfor high school and college students as well asrecent college graduates and industryprofessionals who have a passion for STEM andwould like to volunteer their time promotingscience technology engineering and math to K-12 students and educators throughout the Stateof UtahApply to become an ambassador

STEM SPOTLIGHT

Virtual Reality is VirtuallyLimitless

For Ryan Buchanan Founder of VR Dev Kidsthere are no limits to what virtual reality (VR) can

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 1212

do when it comes to taking learning to anotherlevel

Read More

STEM CURRICULUM IDEAS

STEMLessonsThatTietoStateStandards

WeareworkingonbuildingalessonlibraryonournewwebsiteHaveaSTEMlessonthattiesto

statestandardsthatyouwanttoshareUsethislink

httpsstemutahgovdevjuiceboxintcomeducatorslesson-librarysubmission-form

Copyright copy 2018 Utah STEM Action Center All rights reservedUtah Governors Office of Economic Development

Our mailing address isstemutahgov

Want to change how you receive these emailsYou can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list

Page 3: View this email in your browser - Utah- 9-10 year olds, 4 half-days; 11-12 year olds 2 full days, 13-14 year olds 3 full days Biochem Camp - June and July 2019 - $135 - Scholarships

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 312

partnerships Seven re-licensure points are available for full-day attendees More Information

STEM Fest 2019Registration is now open STEM Fest will take place Monday October 7th ampTuesday October 8th 2019 This event is for students grades 6th - 10th Registration is required for schools to attend Family Night (open to all ages)will be Monday October 7th from 430-830 PM More Information

STEM NEWS

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 412

Natural History MuseumSummer Camps

Camps inspire passion and spark curiosity for thenatural world with engaging activitiesexperienced leaders and an unbeatable setting Camps are based at the Natural History Museumon the University of Utah with some campshosted at partner venues in Salt Lake City

Read More

Utah County Summer Camps

Beat the boredom with the 25 camps for kidsin Utah County this summer Camps rangefrom LEGO robot explore insects MathAdventure Camp Space Education LEGOEngineering STEM exploration and manymore

Read More

Northern Utah STEM Camps

Camping at the YMCA of Northern Utah is a funand unique experience that gives Utah kids theopportunity to discover their full potential meetnew friends play and create memories that willlast a lifetime

Read More

First Girl Scout STEM DayST GEORGE mdash From creating braceletsrepresenting binary code to making rubber bandcars Girl Scouts in Southern Utah gathered atDixie State University for a day filled with STEM-related activitiesRead More

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 512

Camp Invention Returning to StGeorge

ST GEORGE mdash Camp Invention a nationallyrecognized nonprofit summer enrichment campprogram is once again coming to Crimson ViewElementary School the week of June 3

The popular five-day program attracted about 150participants to the school last year according to anews release announcing the event

Read More

Old Airplane New ClassroomHILL AIR FORCE BASE mdash If yoursquore teachingSTEM students about flight doing it within thewalls of an actual airplane seems like the idealsetting

The Hill Aerospace Museum and AerospaceHeritage Foundation of Utah has opened a newundoubtedly unique classroom for ScienceTechnology Engineering and Math students mdash aVietnam era C-130 Hercules

Read More

Mission to Mars

OGDEN Utah - Hill Air Force Base and WeberState University brought nearly 300 fifth-gradestudents from local elementary schools to theWSU campus to participate in the annual Missionto Mars link-up day May 2

Mission to Mars is sponsored by the Hill AFBSTEM (science technology engineering andmath) Outreach Program and WSUs College ofEngineering Applied Science and Technology

Read More

19 Utah Schools ReceiveSTEM Designation

SALT LAKE CITY - The Utah State Board ofEducation approved 19 public schools throughoutthe state for the Utah STEM School Designation

The board in partnership with the Utah STEMAction Center developed the designationprogram to better define the elements necessaryto create a comprehensive learning environmentfor students in science technology engineeringand math

Read More

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 612

UK Partnership Encourages YoungPeople into STEM

WISE has launched STEM Accord a partnershipwith various organizations aimed at encouragingmore young people to consider careers inscience technology engineering and maths(STEM)The partnership with the ERA Foundation STEMLearning the Design and Technology Associationand the Smallpeice Trust will see WISE workalongside the Royal Academy of EngineeringEngineering UK and the IET to develop a plan foroutreach in schools to encourage more youngpeople girls in particular into STEMRead More

New Laws amp ProgramsPrepare Utah Students

Are the graduates of Utahrsquos 429 high schoolsprepared to fill the jobs of the statersquos growing techindustry

ldquoThere are more than 1500 open softwaredevelopment jobs in Utah right now across allindustriesrdquo said House Representative JohnKnotwell ldquoUtahs economy continues to grow at arapid pace fueled in large part by a youngmotivated and creative workforce And whilethese things are great there is more that we canand we must dordquoRead More

College Loops 2019 Applicationis Now Live

Apply now to bring Girls Who Code to yourcollege In the fall of 2019 College Loops willexpand to 300 colleges and universities acrossthe country Each College Loop will center oncustom challenges encouraging members toconnect with women in computer scienceparticipate in regional events with our corporatepartners and receive exclusive swag as part ofbeing in our sisterhood

Apply Here

Apply Now to Start aGirls Who Code Club

As an international non-profit Girls Who Codeis proud to work alongside Community Partners toclose the gender gap in technology Now in their7th year they have reached 185000 girlssupporting their passion to codeThis is an exciting time to joint the movement--they received 6500 Club applications for just the2018-19 year alone--and they are hoping otherswill join them

Learn More

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 712

BYU Chem CampsDiscover how chemistry makes a difference inyour everyday life

- Ages 9-14 - 9-10 year olds 4 half-days 11-12 year olds 2full days 13-14 year olds 3 full days BiochemCamp - June and July 2019 - $135 - Scholarships for free and reducedschool lunch recipients - 100 slots (50 boys amp 50 girls)More information

Code Ninja Summer Camps

Fun and rewarding coding camps for kids ages 7- 14 Summer Classes Game Builders ClubBeginning Javascript Minecraft Create RobloxCreate Browse amp Build App Builders Club andHack Attack

More information

USU Summer App Camps

Join us this summer for fun and excitingweeklong computer science camps Learnhow to make phone apps We will hold fourcamps in June 2019 on the USU LoganCampus We are also recruiting high schoolaged youth to be camp mentorsMentortrainingwillbeheldJune3-7RegistrationisnowopenRead More

BYU Girls Code Camp

The Computer Science Department is running acoding camp for girls ages 8-11 This camp is forbeginning coders The 2019 camp will be June 3-6 from 1 pm to 5 pm daily The students will be learning through codingactivities both plugged and unplugged havesnacks enjoy team building activities get a fun t-shirt and more The students will have personalinstruction from BYU counselors

More information

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 812

Logan Pride Center HostingFree STEM Camp

A free camp this summer aims to provideLGBTQ+ youth a safe place to connect with theirpeers and participate in activities relating toscience technology engineering and math orSTEM

ldquoWe felt that it was important to facilitate activitiesfor queer and questioning youth to be able toparticipate in something like STEM educationwhile exploring their identityrdquo said CristaSorenson developmental director at the LoganPride Center

Read More

STEM EVENTS

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 912

UPCOMING STEM EVENTS

Summer 2019 - Code Ninjas Summer Camps - More informationJune 3 - 6 2019 - BYU Girls Code at BYU - More informationJune 2019 - USU Summer App Camps - More informationSummer 2019 - Kids STEM Camps More informationJune 2019 - Thanksgiving Point 7th-12th Grade Summer Camps More informationJune 2019 - UVU Summer STEM Camps - More informationJune 10 2019 - STEM Best Practices - Davis Conference Center More informationJune 10-13 2019 - AMES Summer Robotics Camp More informationJune 10-13 2019 - Designer Maker Creator Builder - Butterfly Biosphere More informationJune 17 - 20 2019 - AWE+SUM Summer Camp at Westminster College - More informationJune amp July 2019 - BYU Chem Camp - More informationJuly 15 - 19 2019 - Professional Learning workshop in Vancouver WA - Apply hereJuly 15 2019 - Altec Design Web Scholarship applications due - More informationJune 19 amp 20 2019 - Mini Makers - Museum of Natural Curiosity More informationJuly 15-19 2019 - Pride Center STEM Camp - More informationJuly 22 - 26 2019 - wwwpccodesnet Summer Camps - More informationJuly 22 - 26 2019 - AccessCSforAll for teachers working with hearing-impaired - More informationJuly 29 - August 2 2019 - wwwpccodesnet Summer Camps - More informationOctober 7 amp 8 2019 - STEM Fest 2019 - Mountain America Expo - More informationOctober 21 - 23 2019 - CSForAll Summit - University of Utah - more information to come

STEM PROGRAMS amp GRANTS

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 1012

CSforAll TrainingThe STEM Action Center in partnership with CSforAll and several local LEAs are offering day workshopsto support districts of a strategic plan If your district is interested in forming a team for a strategicplanning workshop please fell free to contact Tami Goetz at the STEM Action Center (tgoetzutahgov801-674-2405)

STEM Codeorg TrainingApplications are now open for Codeorg professional learning program For middle school teachers wehave spaces available for our Computer Science Discoveries (CSD) program CSD is designed forstudents 6th-10th grade and can be taught as a semester or full year program For high school teacherswe have spaces available in our Computer Science Principles (CSP) program which is designed forstudents 9th-12th grade It can be taught as a full year introductory course or as a full year AP courseMore information about CSD can be found here httpscodeorgeducatecsd and more information aboutCSP can be found here httpscodeorgeducatecsp

The professional learning program consists of a 5-day workshop from June 24-June 28 at Dell EMC inDraper and several academic year workshops held on Saturdays in the Fall and Spring We cover thecosts for training including your materials supplies and lunches

To apply visit httpscodeorgeducateprofessional-learningprogram-information and fill out anapplication Teachers will need their principals approval and must commit to attending all workshop daysincluding the academic year workshops

Any questions about the professional learning program can be directed to Lynn Purdin(lpurdinutahgov)

STEM SCHOOL DESIGNATIONS

Interested in becoming a STEM School Intent to apply due in OctoberTo see a list of our STEM School Designation Awardees

STEM BUS

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 1112

The teaching season for the STEM Bus team has finally come to an end for this school year We finishedthis school year reaching our highest number of students yet - 10780 students

We will be staying busy over the summer presenting at STEM Best Practices at the Davis ConferenceCenter June 10th as well as the Utah Rural Schools Association Conference in Price Utah July 10th-12th We will also be traveling throughout the state to train teachers on our new Robot Libraries aninitiative that will allow educators to check out and use robotics equipment free of charge To learn moreabout robotics training contact the education center that serves your region or emailbeccarobisonutahgov

STEM AMBASSADORS

The Utah STEM Action Center is always lookingfor high school and college students as well asrecent college graduates and industryprofessionals who have a passion for STEM andwould like to volunteer their time promotingscience technology engineering and math to K-12 students and educators throughout the Stateof UtahApply to become an ambassador

STEM SPOTLIGHT

Virtual Reality is VirtuallyLimitless

For Ryan Buchanan Founder of VR Dev Kidsthere are no limits to what virtual reality (VR) can

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 1212

do when it comes to taking learning to anotherlevel

Read More

STEM CURRICULUM IDEAS

STEMLessonsThatTietoStateStandards

WeareworkingonbuildingalessonlibraryonournewwebsiteHaveaSTEMlessonthattiesto

statestandardsthatyouwanttoshareUsethislink

httpsstemutahgovdevjuiceboxintcomeducatorslesson-librarysubmission-form

Copyright copy 2018 Utah STEM Action Center All rights reservedUtah Governors Office of Economic Development

Our mailing address isstemutahgov

Want to change how you receive these emailsYou can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list

Page 4: View this email in your browser - Utah- 9-10 year olds, 4 half-days; 11-12 year olds 2 full days, 13-14 year olds 3 full days Biochem Camp - June and July 2019 - $135 - Scholarships

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 412

Natural History MuseumSummer Camps

Camps inspire passion and spark curiosity for thenatural world with engaging activitiesexperienced leaders and an unbeatable setting Camps are based at the Natural History Museumon the University of Utah with some campshosted at partner venues in Salt Lake City

Read More

Utah County Summer Camps

Beat the boredom with the 25 camps for kidsin Utah County this summer Camps rangefrom LEGO robot explore insects MathAdventure Camp Space Education LEGOEngineering STEM exploration and manymore

Read More

Northern Utah STEM Camps

Camping at the YMCA of Northern Utah is a funand unique experience that gives Utah kids theopportunity to discover their full potential meetnew friends play and create memories that willlast a lifetime

Read More

First Girl Scout STEM DayST GEORGE mdash From creating braceletsrepresenting binary code to making rubber bandcars Girl Scouts in Southern Utah gathered atDixie State University for a day filled with STEM-related activitiesRead More

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 512

Camp Invention Returning to StGeorge

ST GEORGE mdash Camp Invention a nationallyrecognized nonprofit summer enrichment campprogram is once again coming to Crimson ViewElementary School the week of June 3

The popular five-day program attracted about 150participants to the school last year according to anews release announcing the event

Read More

Old Airplane New ClassroomHILL AIR FORCE BASE mdash If yoursquore teachingSTEM students about flight doing it within thewalls of an actual airplane seems like the idealsetting

The Hill Aerospace Museum and AerospaceHeritage Foundation of Utah has opened a newundoubtedly unique classroom for ScienceTechnology Engineering and Math students mdash aVietnam era C-130 Hercules

Read More

Mission to Mars

OGDEN Utah - Hill Air Force Base and WeberState University brought nearly 300 fifth-gradestudents from local elementary schools to theWSU campus to participate in the annual Missionto Mars link-up day May 2

Mission to Mars is sponsored by the Hill AFBSTEM (science technology engineering andmath) Outreach Program and WSUs College ofEngineering Applied Science and Technology

Read More

19 Utah Schools ReceiveSTEM Designation

SALT LAKE CITY - The Utah State Board ofEducation approved 19 public schools throughoutthe state for the Utah STEM School Designation

The board in partnership with the Utah STEMAction Center developed the designationprogram to better define the elements necessaryto create a comprehensive learning environmentfor students in science technology engineeringand math

Read More

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 612

UK Partnership Encourages YoungPeople into STEM

WISE has launched STEM Accord a partnershipwith various organizations aimed at encouragingmore young people to consider careers inscience technology engineering and maths(STEM)The partnership with the ERA Foundation STEMLearning the Design and Technology Associationand the Smallpeice Trust will see WISE workalongside the Royal Academy of EngineeringEngineering UK and the IET to develop a plan foroutreach in schools to encourage more youngpeople girls in particular into STEMRead More

New Laws amp ProgramsPrepare Utah Students

Are the graduates of Utahrsquos 429 high schoolsprepared to fill the jobs of the statersquos growing techindustry

ldquoThere are more than 1500 open softwaredevelopment jobs in Utah right now across allindustriesrdquo said House Representative JohnKnotwell ldquoUtahs economy continues to grow at arapid pace fueled in large part by a youngmotivated and creative workforce And whilethese things are great there is more that we canand we must dordquoRead More

College Loops 2019 Applicationis Now Live

Apply now to bring Girls Who Code to yourcollege In the fall of 2019 College Loops willexpand to 300 colleges and universities acrossthe country Each College Loop will center oncustom challenges encouraging members toconnect with women in computer scienceparticipate in regional events with our corporatepartners and receive exclusive swag as part ofbeing in our sisterhood

Apply Here

Apply Now to Start aGirls Who Code Club

As an international non-profit Girls Who Codeis proud to work alongside Community Partners toclose the gender gap in technology Now in their7th year they have reached 185000 girlssupporting their passion to codeThis is an exciting time to joint the movement--they received 6500 Club applications for just the2018-19 year alone--and they are hoping otherswill join them

Learn More

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 712

BYU Chem CampsDiscover how chemistry makes a difference inyour everyday life

- Ages 9-14 - 9-10 year olds 4 half-days 11-12 year olds 2full days 13-14 year olds 3 full days BiochemCamp - June and July 2019 - $135 - Scholarships for free and reducedschool lunch recipients - 100 slots (50 boys amp 50 girls)More information

Code Ninja Summer Camps

Fun and rewarding coding camps for kids ages 7- 14 Summer Classes Game Builders ClubBeginning Javascript Minecraft Create RobloxCreate Browse amp Build App Builders Club andHack Attack

More information

USU Summer App Camps

Join us this summer for fun and excitingweeklong computer science camps Learnhow to make phone apps We will hold fourcamps in June 2019 on the USU LoganCampus We are also recruiting high schoolaged youth to be camp mentorsMentortrainingwillbeheldJune3-7RegistrationisnowopenRead More

BYU Girls Code Camp

The Computer Science Department is running acoding camp for girls ages 8-11 This camp is forbeginning coders The 2019 camp will be June 3-6 from 1 pm to 5 pm daily The students will be learning through codingactivities both plugged and unplugged havesnacks enjoy team building activities get a fun t-shirt and more The students will have personalinstruction from BYU counselors

More information

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 812

Logan Pride Center HostingFree STEM Camp

A free camp this summer aims to provideLGBTQ+ youth a safe place to connect with theirpeers and participate in activities relating toscience technology engineering and math orSTEM

ldquoWe felt that it was important to facilitate activitiesfor queer and questioning youth to be able toparticipate in something like STEM educationwhile exploring their identityrdquo said CristaSorenson developmental director at the LoganPride Center

Read More

STEM EVENTS

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 912

UPCOMING STEM EVENTS

Summer 2019 - Code Ninjas Summer Camps - More informationJune 3 - 6 2019 - BYU Girls Code at BYU - More informationJune 2019 - USU Summer App Camps - More informationSummer 2019 - Kids STEM Camps More informationJune 2019 - Thanksgiving Point 7th-12th Grade Summer Camps More informationJune 2019 - UVU Summer STEM Camps - More informationJune 10 2019 - STEM Best Practices - Davis Conference Center More informationJune 10-13 2019 - AMES Summer Robotics Camp More informationJune 10-13 2019 - Designer Maker Creator Builder - Butterfly Biosphere More informationJune 17 - 20 2019 - AWE+SUM Summer Camp at Westminster College - More informationJune amp July 2019 - BYU Chem Camp - More informationJuly 15 - 19 2019 - Professional Learning workshop in Vancouver WA - Apply hereJuly 15 2019 - Altec Design Web Scholarship applications due - More informationJune 19 amp 20 2019 - Mini Makers - Museum of Natural Curiosity More informationJuly 15-19 2019 - Pride Center STEM Camp - More informationJuly 22 - 26 2019 - wwwpccodesnet Summer Camps - More informationJuly 22 - 26 2019 - AccessCSforAll for teachers working with hearing-impaired - More informationJuly 29 - August 2 2019 - wwwpccodesnet Summer Camps - More informationOctober 7 amp 8 2019 - STEM Fest 2019 - Mountain America Expo - More informationOctober 21 - 23 2019 - CSForAll Summit - University of Utah - more information to come

STEM PROGRAMS amp GRANTS

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 1012

CSforAll TrainingThe STEM Action Center in partnership with CSforAll and several local LEAs are offering day workshopsto support districts of a strategic plan If your district is interested in forming a team for a strategicplanning workshop please fell free to contact Tami Goetz at the STEM Action Center (tgoetzutahgov801-674-2405)

STEM Codeorg TrainingApplications are now open for Codeorg professional learning program For middle school teachers wehave spaces available for our Computer Science Discoveries (CSD) program CSD is designed forstudents 6th-10th grade and can be taught as a semester or full year program For high school teacherswe have spaces available in our Computer Science Principles (CSP) program which is designed forstudents 9th-12th grade It can be taught as a full year introductory course or as a full year AP courseMore information about CSD can be found here httpscodeorgeducatecsd and more information aboutCSP can be found here httpscodeorgeducatecsp

The professional learning program consists of a 5-day workshop from June 24-June 28 at Dell EMC inDraper and several academic year workshops held on Saturdays in the Fall and Spring We cover thecosts for training including your materials supplies and lunches

To apply visit httpscodeorgeducateprofessional-learningprogram-information and fill out anapplication Teachers will need their principals approval and must commit to attending all workshop daysincluding the academic year workshops

Any questions about the professional learning program can be directed to Lynn Purdin(lpurdinutahgov)

STEM SCHOOL DESIGNATIONS

Interested in becoming a STEM School Intent to apply due in OctoberTo see a list of our STEM School Designation Awardees

STEM BUS

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 1112

The teaching season for the STEM Bus team has finally come to an end for this school year We finishedthis school year reaching our highest number of students yet - 10780 students

We will be staying busy over the summer presenting at STEM Best Practices at the Davis ConferenceCenter June 10th as well as the Utah Rural Schools Association Conference in Price Utah July 10th-12th We will also be traveling throughout the state to train teachers on our new Robot Libraries aninitiative that will allow educators to check out and use robotics equipment free of charge To learn moreabout robotics training contact the education center that serves your region or emailbeccarobisonutahgov

STEM AMBASSADORS

The Utah STEM Action Center is always lookingfor high school and college students as well asrecent college graduates and industryprofessionals who have a passion for STEM andwould like to volunteer their time promotingscience technology engineering and math to K-12 students and educators throughout the Stateof UtahApply to become an ambassador

STEM SPOTLIGHT

Virtual Reality is VirtuallyLimitless

For Ryan Buchanan Founder of VR Dev Kidsthere are no limits to what virtual reality (VR) can

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 1212

do when it comes to taking learning to anotherlevel

Read More

STEM CURRICULUM IDEAS

STEMLessonsThatTietoStateStandards

WeareworkingonbuildingalessonlibraryonournewwebsiteHaveaSTEMlessonthattiesto

statestandardsthatyouwanttoshareUsethislink

httpsstemutahgovdevjuiceboxintcomeducatorslesson-librarysubmission-form

Copyright copy 2018 Utah STEM Action Center All rights reservedUtah Governors Office of Economic Development

Our mailing address isstemutahgov

Want to change how you receive these emailsYou can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list

Page 5: View this email in your browser - Utah- 9-10 year olds, 4 half-days; 11-12 year olds 2 full days, 13-14 year olds 3 full days Biochem Camp - June and July 2019 - $135 - Scholarships

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 512

Camp Invention Returning to StGeorge

ST GEORGE mdash Camp Invention a nationallyrecognized nonprofit summer enrichment campprogram is once again coming to Crimson ViewElementary School the week of June 3

The popular five-day program attracted about 150participants to the school last year according to anews release announcing the event

Read More

Old Airplane New ClassroomHILL AIR FORCE BASE mdash If yoursquore teachingSTEM students about flight doing it within thewalls of an actual airplane seems like the idealsetting

The Hill Aerospace Museum and AerospaceHeritage Foundation of Utah has opened a newundoubtedly unique classroom for ScienceTechnology Engineering and Math students mdash aVietnam era C-130 Hercules

Read More

Mission to Mars

OGDEN Utah - Hill Air Force Base and WeberState University brought nearly 300 fifth-gradestudents from local elementary schools to theWSU campus to participate in the annual Missionto Mars link-up day May 2

Mission to Mars is sponsored by the Hill AFBSTEM (science technology engineering andmath) Outreach Program and WSUs College ofEngineering Applied Science and Technology

Read More

19 Utah Schools ReceiveSTEM Designation

SALT LAKE CITY - The Utah State Board ofEducation approved 19 public schools throughoutthe state for the Utah STEM School Designation

The board in partnership with the Utah STEMAction Center developed the designationprogram to better define the elements necessaryto create a comprehensive learning environmentfor students in science technology engineeringand math

Read More

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 612

UK Partnership Encourages YoungPeople into STEM

WISE has launched STEM Accord a partnershipwith various organizations aimed at encouragingmore young people to consider careers inscience technology engineering and maths(STEM)The partnership with the ERA Foundation STEMLearning the Design and Technology Associationand the Smallpeice Trust will see WISE workalongside the Royal Academy of EngineeringEngineering UK and the IET to develop a plan foroutreach in schools to encourage more youngpeople girls in particular into STEMRead More

New Laws amp ProgramsPrepare Utah Students

Are the graduates of Utahrsquos 429 high schoolsprepared to fill the jobs of the statersquos growing techindustry

ldquoThere are more than 1500 open softwaredevelopment jobs in Utah right now across allindustriesrdquo said House Representative JohnKnotwell ldquoUtahs economy continues to grow at arapid pace fueled in large part by a youngmotivated and creative workforce And whilethese things are great there is more that we canand we must dordquoRead More

College Loops 2019 Applicationis Now Live

Apply now to bring Girls Who Code to yourcollege In the fall of 2019 College Loops willexpand to 300 colleges and universities acrossthe country Each College Loop will center oncustom challenges encouraging members toconnect with women in computer scienceparticipate in regional events with our corporatepartners and receive exclusive swag as part ofbeing in our sisterhood

Apply Here

Apply Now to Start aGirls Who Code Club

As an international non-profit Girls Who Codeis proud to work alongside Community Partners toclose the gender gap in technology Now in their7th year they have reached 185000 girlssupporting their passion to codeThis is an exciting time to joint the movement--they received 6500 Club applications for just the2018-19 year alone--and they are hoping otherswill join them

Learn More

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 712

BYU Chem CampsDiscover how chemistry makes a difference inyour everyday life

- Ages 9-14 - 9-10 year olds 4 half-days 11-12 year olds 2full days 13-14 year olds 3 full days BiochemCamp - June and July 2019 - $135 - Scholarships for free and reducedschool lunch recipients - 100 slots (50 boys amp 50 girls)More information

Code Ninja Summer Camps

Fun and rewarding coding camps for kids ages 7- 14 Summer Classes Game Builders ClubBeginning Javascript Minecraft Create RobloxCreate Browse amp Build App Builders Club andHack Attack

More information

USU Summer App Camps

Join us this summer for fun and excitingweeklong computer science camps Learnhow to make phone apps We will hold fourcamps in June 2019 on the USU LoganCampus We are also recruiting high schoolaged youth to be camp mentorsMentortrainingwillbeheldJune3-7RegistrationisnowopenRead More

BYU Girls Code Camp

The Computer Science Department is running acoding camp for girls ages 8-11 This camp is forbeginning coders The 2019 camp will be June 3-6 from 1 pm to 5 pm daily The students will be learning through codingactivities both plugged and unplugged havesnacks enjoy team building activities get a fun t-shirt and more The students will have personalinstruction from BYU counselors

More information

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 812

Logan Pride Center HostingFree STEM Camp

A free camp this summer aims to provideLGBTQ+ youth a safe place to connect with theirpeers and participate in activities relating toscience technology engineering and math orSTEM

ldquoWe felt that it was important to facilitate activitiesfor queer and questioning youth to be able toparticipate in something like STEM educationwhile exploring their identityrdquo said CristaSorenson developmental director at the LoganPride Center

Read More

STEM EVENTS

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 912

UPCOMING STEM EVENTS

Summer 2019 - Code Ninjas Summer Camps - More informationJune 3 - 6 2019 - BYU Girls Code at BYU - More informationJune 2019 - USU Summer App Camps - More informationSummer 2019 - Kids STEM Camps More informationJune 2019 - Thanksgiving Point 7th-12th Grade Summer Camps More informationJune 2019 - UVU Summer STEM Camps - More informationJune 10 2019 - STEM Best Practices - Davis Conference Center More informationJune 10-13 2019 - AMES Summer Robotics Camp More informationJune 10-13 2019 - Designer Maker Creator Builder - Butterfly Biosphere More informationJune 17 - 20 2019 - AWE+SUM Summer Camp at Westminster College - More informationJune amp July 2019 - BYU Chem Camp - More informationJuly 15 - 19 2019 - Professional Learning workshop in Vancouver WA - Apply hereJuly 15 2019 - Altec Design Web Scholarship applications due - More informationJune 19 amp 20 2019 - Mini Makers - Museum of Natural Curiosity More informationJuly 15-19 2019 - Pride Center STEM Camp - More informationJuly 22 - 26 2019 - wwwpccodesnet Summer Camps - More informationJuly 22 - 26 2019 - AccessCSforAll for teachers working with hearing-impaired - More informationJuly 29 - August 2 2019 - wwwpccodesnet Summer Camps - More informationOctober 7 amp 8 2019 - STEM Fest 2019 - Mountain America Expo - More informationOctober 21 - 23 2019 - CSForAll Summit - University of Utah - more information to come

STEM PROGRAMS amp GRANTS

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 1012

CSforAll TrainingThe STEM Action Center in partnership with CSforAll and several local LEAs are offering day workshopsto support districts of a strategic plan If your district is interested in forming a team for a strategicplanning workshop please fell free to contact Tami Goetz at the STEM Action Center (tgoetzutahgov801-674-2405)

STEM Codeorg TrainingApplications are now open for Codeorg professional learning program For middle school teachers wehave spaces available for our Computer Science Discoveries (CSD) program CSD is designed forstudents 6th-10th grade and can be taught as a semester or full year program For high school teacherswe have spaces available in our Computer Science Principles (CSP) program which is designed forstudents 9th-12th grade It can be taught as a full year introductory course or as a full year AP courseMore information about CSD can be found here httpscodeorgeducatecsd and more information aboutCSP can be found here httpscodeorgeducatecsp

The professional learning program consists of a 5-day workshop from June 24-June 28 at Dell EMC inDraper and several academic year workshops held on Saturdays in the Fall and Spring We cover thecosts for training including your materials supplies and lunches

To apply visit httpscodeorgeducateprofessional-learningprogram-information and fill out anapplication Teachers will need their principals approval and must commit to attending all workshop daysincluding the academic year workshops

Any questions about the professional learning program can be directed to Lynn Purdin(lpurdinutahgov)

STEM SCHOOL DESIGNATIONS

Interested in becoming a STEM School Intent to apply due in OctoberTo see a list of our STEM School Designation Awardees

STEM BUS

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 1112

The teaching season for the STEM Bus team has finally come to an end for this school year We finishedthis school year reaching our highest number of students yet - 10780 students

We will be staying busy over the summer presenting at STEM Best Practices at the Davis ConferenceCenter June 10th as well as the Utah Rural Schools Association Conference in Price Utah July 10th-12th We will also be traveling throughout the state to train teachers on our new Robot Libraries aninitiative that will allow educators to check out and use robotics equipment free of charge To learn moreabout robotics training contact the education center that serves your region or emailbeccarobisonutahgov

STEM AMBASSADORS

The Utah STEM Action Center is always lookingfor high school and college students as well asrecent college graduates and industryprofessionals who have a passion for STEM andwould like to volunteer their time promotingscience technology engineering and math to K-12 students and educators throughout the Stateof UtahApply to become an ambassador

STEM SPOTLIGHT

Virtual Reality is VirtuallyLimitless

For Ryan Buchanan Founder of VR Dev Kidsthere are no limits to what virtual reality (VR) can

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 1212

do when it comes to taking learning to anotherlevel

Read More

STEM CURRICULUM IDEAS

STEMLessonsThatTietoStateStandards

WeareworkingonbuildingalessonlibraryonournewwebsiteHaveaSTEMlessonthattiesto

statestandardsthatyouwanttoshareUsethislink

httpsstemutahgovdevjuiceboxintcomeducatorslesson-librarysubmission-form

Copyright copy 2018 Utah STEM Action Center All rights reservedUtah Governors Office of Economic Development

Our mailing address isstemutahgov

Want to change how you receive these emailsYou can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list

Page 6: View this email in your browser - Utah- 9-10 year olds, 4 half-days; 11-12 year olds 2 full days, 13-14 year olds 3 full days Biochem Camp - June and July 2019 - $135 - Scholarships

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 612

UK Partnership Encourages YoungPeople into STEM

WISE has launched STEM Accord a partnershipwith various organizations aimed at encouragingmore young people to consider careers inscience technology engineering and maths(STEM)The partnership with the ERA Foundation STEMLearning the Design and Technology Associationand the Smallpeice Trust will see WISE workalongside the Royal Academy of EngineeringEngineering UK and the IET to develop a plan foroutreach in schools to encourage more youngpeople girls in particular into STEMRead More

New Laws amp ProgramsPrepare Utah Students

Are the graduates of Utahrsquos 429 high schoolsprepared to fill the jobs of the statersquos growing techindustry

ldquoThere are more than 1500 open softwaredevelopment jobs in Utah right now across allindustriesrdquo said House Representative JohnKnotwell ldquoUtahs economy continues to grow at arapid pace fueled in large part by a youngmotivated and creative workforce And whilethese things are great there is more that we canand we must dordquoRead More

College Loops 2019 Applicationis Now Live

Apply now to bring Girls Who Code to yourcollege In the fall of 2019 College Loops willexpand to 300 colleges and universities acrossthe country Each College Loop will center oncustom challenges encouraging members toconnect with women in computer scienceparticipate in regional events with our corporatepartners and receive exclusive swag as part ofbeing in our sisterhood

Apply Here

Apply Now to Start aGirls Who Code Club

As an international non-profit Girls Who Codeis proud to work alongside Community Partners toclose the gender gap in technology Now in their7th year they have reached 185000 girlssupporting their passion to codeThis is an exciting time to joint the movement--they received 6500 Club applications for just the2018-19 year alone--and they are hoping otherswill join them

Learn More

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 712

BYU Chem CampsDiscover how chemistry makes a difference inyour everyday life

- Ages 9-14 - 9-10 year olds 4 half-days 11-12 year olds 2full days 13-14 year olds 3 full days BiochemCamp - June and July 2019 - $135 - Scholarships for free and reducedschool lunch recipients - 100 slots (50 boys amp 50 girls)More information

Code Ninja Summer Camps

Fun and rewarding coding camps for kids ages 7- 14 Summer Classes Game Builders ClubBeginning Javascript Minecraft Create RobloxCreate Browse amp Build App Builders Club andHack Attack

More information

USU Summer App Camps

Join us this summer for fun and excitingweeklong computer science camps Learnhow to make phone apps We will hold fourcamps in June 2019 on the USU LoganCampus We are also recruiting high schoolaged youth to be camp mentorsMentortrainingwillbeheldJune3-7RegistrationisnowopenRead More

BYU Girls Code Camp

The Computer Science Department is running acoding camp for girls ages 8-11 This camp is forbeginning coders The 2019 camp will be June 3-6 from 1 pm to 5 pm daily The students will be learning through codingactivities both plugged and unplugged havesnacks enjoy team building activities get a fun t-shirt and more The students will have personalinstruction from BYU counselors

More information

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 812

Logan Pride Center HostingFree STEM Camp

A free camp this summer aims to provideLGBTQ+ youth a safe place to connect with theirpeers and participate in activities relating toscience technology engineering and math orSTEM

ldquoWe felt that it was important to facilitate activitiesfor queer and questioning youth to be able toparticipate in something like STEM educationwhile exploring their identityrdquo said CristaSorenson developmental director at the LoganPride Center

Read More

STEM EVENTS

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 912

UPCOMING STEM EVENTS

Summer 2019 - Code Ninjas Summer Camps - More informationJune 3 - 6 2019 - BYU Girls Code at BYU - More informationJune 2019 - USU Summer App Camps - More informationSummer 2019 - Kids STEM Camps More informationJune 2019 - Thanksgiving Point 7th-12th Grade Summer Camps More informationJune 2019 - UVU Summer STEM Camps - More informationJune 10 2019 - STEM Best Practices - Davis Conference Center More informationJune 10-13 2019 - AMES Summer Robotics Camp More informationJune 10-13 2019 - Designer Maker Creator Builder - Butterfly Biosphere More informationJune 17 - 20 2019 - AWE+SUM Summer Camp at Westminster College - More informationJune amp July 2019 - BYU Chem Camp - More informationJuly 15 - 19 2019 - Professional Learning workshop in Vancouver WA - Apply hereJuly 15 2019 - Altec Design Web Scholarship applications due - More informationJune 19 amp 20 2019 - Mini Makers - Museum of Natural Curiosity More informationJuly 15-19 2019 - Pride Center STEM Camp - More informationJuly 22 - 26 2019 - wwwpccodesnet Summer Camps - More informationJuly 22 - 26 2019 - AccessCSforAll for teachers working with hearing-impaired - More informationJuly 29 - August 2 2019 - wwwpccodesnet Summer Camps - More informationOctober 7 amp 8 2019 - STEM Fest 2019 - Mountain America Expo - More informationOctober 21 - 23 2019 - CSForAll Summit - University of Utah - more information to come

STEM PROGRAMS amp GRANTS

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 1012

CSforAll TrainingThe STEM Action Center in partnership with CSforAll and several local LEAs are offering day workshopsto support districts of a strategic plan If your district is interested in forming a team for a strategicplanning workshop please fell free to contact Tami Goetz at the STEM Action Center (tgoetzutahgov801-674-2405)

STEM Codeorg TrainingApplications are now open for Codeorg professional learning program For middle school teachers wehave spaces available for our Computer Science Discoveries (CSD) program CSD is designed forstudents 6th-10th grade and can be taught as a semester or full year program For high school teacherswe have spaces available in our Computer Science Principles (CSP) program which is designed forstudents 9th-12th grade It can be taught as a full year introductory course or as a full year AP courseMore information about CSD can be found here httpscodeorgeducatecsd and more information aboutCSP can be found here httpscodeorgeducatecsp

The professional learning program consists of a 5-day workshop from June 24-June 28 at Dell EMC inDraper and several academic year workshops held on Saturdays in the Fall and Spring We cover thecosts for training including your materials supplies and lunches

To apply visit httpscodeorgeducateprofessional-learningprogram-information and fill out anapplication Teachers will need their principals approval and must commit to attending all workshop daysincluding the academic year workshops

Any questions about the professional learning program can be directed to Lynn Purdin(lpurdinutahgov)

STEM SCHOOL DESIGNATIONS

Interested in becoming a STEM School Intent to apply due in OctoberTo see a list of our STEM School Designation Awardees

STEM BUS

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 1112

The teaching season for the STEM Bus team has finally come to an end for this school year We finishedthis school year reaching our highest number of students yet - 10780 students

We will be staying busy over the summer presenting at STEM Best Practices at the Davis ConferenceCenter June 10th as well as the Utah Rural Schools Association Conference in Price Utah July 10th-12th We will also be traveling throughout the state to train teachers on our new Robot Libraries aninitiative that will allow educators to check out and use robotics equipment free of charge To learn moreabout robotics training contact the education center that serves your region or emailbeccarobisonutahgov

STEM AMBASSADORS

The Utah STEM Action Center is always lookingfor high school and college students as well asrecent college graduates and industryprofessionals who have a passion for STEM andwould like to volunteer their time promotingscience technology engineering and math to K-12 students and educators throughout the Stateof UtahApply to become an ambassador

STEM SPOTLIGHT

Virtual Reality is VirtuallyLimitless

For Ryan Buchanan Founder of VR Dev Kidsthere are no limits to what virtual reality (VR) can

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 1212

do when it comes to taking learning to anotherlevel

Read More

STEM CURRICULUM IDEAS

STEMLessonsThatTietoStateStandards

WeareworkingonbuildingalessonlibraryonournewwebsiteHaveaSTEMlessonthattiesto

statestandardsthatyouwanttoshareUsethislink

httpsstemutahgovdevjuiceboxintcomeducatorslesson-librarysubmission-form

Copyright copy 2018 Utah STEM Action Center All rights reservedUtah Governors Office of Economic Development

Our mailing address isstemutahgov

Want to change how you receive these emailsYou can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list

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7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 712

BYU Chem CampsDiscover how chemistry makes a difference inyour everyday life

- Ages 9-14 - 9-10 year olds 4 half-days 11-12 year olds 2full days 13-14 year olds 3 full days BiochemCamp - June and July 2019 - $135 - Scholarships for free and reducedschool lunch recipients - 100 slots (50 boys amp 50 girls)More information

Code Ninja Summer Camps

Fun and rewarding coding camps for kids ages 7- 14 Summer Classes Game Builders ClubBeginning Javascript Minecraft Create RobloxCreate Browse amp Build App Builders Club andHack Attack

More information

USU Summer App Camps

Join us this summer for fun and excitingweeklong computer science camps Learnhow to make phone apps We will hold fourcamps in June 2019 on the USU LoganCampus We are also recruiting high schoolaged youth to be camp mentorsMentortrainingwillbeheldJune3-7RegistrationisnowopenRead More

BYU Girls Code Camp

The Computer Science Department is running acoding camp for girls ages 8-11 This camp is forbeginning coders The 2019 camp will be June 3-6 from 1 pm to 5 pm daily The students will be learning through codingactivities both plugged and unplugged havesnacks enjoy team building activities get a fun t-shirt and more The students will have personalinstruction from BYU counselors

More information

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 812

Logan Pride Center HostingFree STEM Camp

A free camp this summer aims to provideLGBTQ+ youth a safe place to connect with theirpeers and participate in activities relating toscience technology engineering and math orSTEM

ldquoWe felt that it was important to facilitate activitiesfor queer and questioning youth to be able toparticipate in something like STEM educationwhile exploring their identityrdquo said CristaSorenson developmental director at the LoganPride Center

Read More

STEM EVENTS

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 912

UPCOMING STEM EVENTS

Summer 2019 - Code Ninjas Summer Camps - More informationJune 3 - 6 2019 - BYU Girls Code at BYU - More informationJune 2019 - USU Summer App Camps - More informationSummer 2019 - Kids STEM Camps More informationJune 2019 - Thanksgiving Point 7th-12th Grade Summer Camps More informationJune 2019 - UVU Summer STEM Camps - More informationJune 10 2019 - STEM Best Practices - Davis Conference Center More informationJune 10-13 2019 - AMES Summer Robotics Camp More informationJune 10-13 2019 - Designer Maker Creator Builder - Butterfly Biosphere More informationJune 17 - 20 2019 - AWE+SUM Summer Camp at Westminster College - More informationJune amp July 2019 - BYU Chem Camp - More informationJuly 15 - 19 2019 - Professional Learning workshop in Vancouver WA - Apply hereJuly 15 2019 - Altec Design Web Scholarship applications due - More informationJune 19 amp 20 2019 - Mini Makers - Museum of Natural Curiosity More informationJuly 15-19 2019 - Pride Center STEM Camp - More informationJuly 22 - 26 2019 - wwwpccodesnet Summer Camps - More informationJuly 22 - 26 2019 - AccessCSforAll for teachers working with hearing-impaired - More informationJuly 29 - August 2 2019 - wwwpccodesnet Summer Camps - More informationOctober 7 amp 8 2019 - STEM Fest 2019 - Mountain America Expo - More informationOctober 21 - 23 2019 - CSForAll Summit - University of Utah - more information to come

STEM PROGRAMS amp GRANTS

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 1012

CSforAll TrainingThe STEM Action Center in partnership with CSforAll and several local LEAs are offering day workshopsto support districts of a strategic plan If your district is interested in forming a team for a strategicplanning workshop please fell free to contact Tami Goetz at the STEM Action Center (tgoetzutahgov801-674-2405)

STEM Codeorg TrainingApplications are now open for Codeorg professional learning program For middle school teachers wehave spaces available for our Computer Science Discoveries (CSD) program CSD is designed forstudents 6th-10th grade and can be taught as a semester or full year program For high school teacherswe have spaces available in our Computer Science Principles (CSP) program which is designed forstudents 9th-12th grade It can be taught as a full year introductory course or as a full year AP courseMore information about CSD can be found here httpscodeorgeducatecsd and more information aboutCSP can be found here httpscodeorgeducatecsp

The professional learning program consists of a 5-day workshop from June 24-June 28 at Dell EMC inDraper and several academic year workshops held on Saturdays in the Fall and Spring We cover thecosts for training including your materials supplies and lunches

To apply visit httpscodeorgeducateprofessional-learningprogram-information and fill out anapplication Teachers will need their principals approval and must commit to attending all workshop daysincluding the academic year workshops

Any questions about the professional learning program can be directed to Lynn Purdin(lpurdinutahgov)

STEM SCHOOL DESIGNATIONS

Interested in becoming a STEM School Intent to apply due in OctoberTo see a list of our STEM School Designation Awardees

STEM BUS

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 1112

The teaching season for the STEM Bus team has finally come to an end for this school year We finishedthis school year reaching our highest number of students yet - 10780 students

We will be staying busy over the summer presenting at STEM Best Practices at the Davis ConferenceCenter June 10th as well as the Utah Rural Schools Association Conference in Price Utah July 10th-12th We will also be traveling throughout the state to train teachers on our new Robot Libraries aninitiative that will allow educators to check out and use robotics equipment free of charge To learn moreabout robotics training contact the education center that serves your region or emailbeccarobisonutahgov

STEM AMBASSADORS

The Utah STEM Action Center is always lookingfor high school and college students as well asrecent college graduates and industryprofessionals who have a passion for STEM andwould like to volunteer their time promotingscience technology engineering and math to K-12 students and educators throughout the Stateof UtahApply to become an ambassador

STEM SPOTLIGHT

Virtual Reality is VirtuallyLimitless

For Ryan Buchanan Founder of VR Dev Kidsthere are no limits to what virtual reality (VR) can

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 1212

do when it comes to taking learning to anotherlevel

Read More

STEM CURRICULUM IDEAS

STEMLessonsThatTietoStateStandards

WeareworkingonbuildingalessonlibraryonournewwebsiteHaveaSTEMlessonthattiesto

statestandardsthatyouwanttoshareUsethislink

httpsstemutahgovdevjuiceboxintcomeducatorslesson-librarysubmission-form

Copyright copy 2018 Utah STEM Action Center All rights reservedUtah Governors Office of Economic Development

Our mailing address isstemutahgov

Want to change how you receive these emailsYou can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list

Page 8: View this email in your browser - Utah- 9-10 year olds, 4 half-days; 11-12 year olds 2 full days, 13-14 year olds 3 full days Biochem Camp - June and July 2019 - $135 - Scholarships

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 812

Logan Pride Center HostingFree STEM Camp

A free camp this summer aims to provideLGBTQ+ youth a safe place to connect with theirpeers and participate in activities relating toscience technology engineering and math orSTEM

ldquoWe felt that it was important to facilitate activitiesfor queer and questioning youth to be able toparticipate in something like STEM educationwhile exploring their identityrdquo said CristaSorenson developmental director at the LoganPride Center

Read More

STEM EVENTS

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 912

UPCOMING STEM EVENTS

Summer 2019 - Code Ninjas Summer Camps - More informationJune 3 - 6 2019 - BYU Girls Code at BYU - More informationJune 2019 - USU Summer App Camps - More informationSummer 2019 - Kids STEM Camps More informationJune 2019 - Thanksgiving Point 7th-12th Grade Summer Camps More informationJune 2019 - UVU Summer STEM Camps - More informationJune 10 2019 - STEM Best Practices - Davis Conference Center More informationJune 10-13 2019 - AMES Summer Robotics Camp More informationJune 10-13 2019 - Designer Maker Creator Builder - Butterfly Biosphere More informationJune 17 - 20 2019 - AWE+SUM Summer Camp at Westminster College - More informationJune amp July 2019 - BYU Chem Camp - More informationJuly 15 - 19 2019 - Professional Learning workshop in Vancouver WA - Apply hereJuly 15 2019 - Altec Design Web Scholarship applications due - More informationJune 19 amp 20 2019 - Mini Makers - Museum of Natural Curiosity More informationJuly 15-19 2019 - Pride Center STEM Camp - More informationJuly 22 - 26 2019 - wwwpccodesnet Summer Camps - More informationJuly 22 - 26 2019 - AccessCSforAll for teachers working with hearing-impaired - More informationJuly 29 - August 2 2019 - wwwpccodesnet Summer Camps - More informationOctober 7 amp 8 2019 - STEM Fest 2019 - Mountain America Expo - More informationOctober 21 - 23 2019 - CSForAll Summit - University of Utah - more information to come

STEM PROGRAMS amp GRANTS

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 1012

CSforAll TrainingThe STEM Action Center in partnership with CSforAll and several local LEAs are offering day workshopsto support districts of a strategic plan If your district is interested in forming a team for a strategicplanning workshop please fell free to contact Tami Goetz at the STEM Action Center (tgoetzutahgov801-674-2405)

STEM Codeorg TrainingApplications are now open for Codeorg professional learning program For middle school teachers wehave spaces available for our Computer Science Discoveries (CSD) program CSD is designed forstudents 6th-10th grade and can be taught as a semester or full year program For high school teacherswe have spaces available in our Computer Science Principles (CSP) program which is designed forstudents 9th-12th grade It can be taught as a full year introductory course or as a full year AP courseMore information about CSD can be found here httpscodeorgeducatecsd and more information aboutCSP can be found here httpscodeorgeducatecsp

The professional learning program consists of a 5-day workshop from June 24-June 28 at Dell EMC inDraper and several academic year workshops held on Saturdays in the Fall and Spring We cover thecosts for training including your materials supplies and lunches

To apply visit httpscodeorgeducateprofessional-learningprogram-information and fill out anapplication Teachers will need their principals approval and must commit to attending all workshop daysincluding the academic year workshops

Any questions about the professional learning program can be directed to Lynn Purdin(lpurdinutahgov)

STEM SCHOOL DESIGNATIONS

Interested in becoming a STEM School Intent to apply due in OctoberTo see a list of our STEM School Designation Awardees

STEM BUS

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 1112

The teaching season for the STEM Bus team has finally come to an end for this school year We finishedthis school year reaching our highest number of students yet - 10780 students

We will be staying busy over the summer presenting at STEM Best Practices at the Davis ConferenceCenter June 10th as well as the Utah Rural Schools Association Conference in Price Utah July 10th-12th We will also be traveling throughout the state to train teachers on our new Robot Libraries aninitiative that will allow educators to check out and use robotics equipment free of charge To learn moreabout robotics training contact the education center that serves your region or emailbeccarobisonutahgov

STEM AMBASSADORS

The Utah STEM Action Center is always lookingfor high school and college students as well asrecent college graduates and industryprofessionals who have a passion for STEM andwould like to volunteer their time promotingscience technology engineering and math to K-12 students and educators throughout the Stateof UtahApply to become an ambassador

STEM SPOTLIGHT

Virtual Reality is VirtuallyLimitless

For Ryan Buchanan Founder of VR Dev Kidsthere are no limits to what virtual reality (VR) can

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 1212

do when it comes to taking learning to anotherlevel

Read More

STEM CURRICULUM IDEAS

STEMLessonsThatTietoStateStandards

WeareworkingonbuildingalessonlibraryonournewwebsiteHaveaSTEMlessonthattiesto

statestandardsthatyouwanttoshareUsethislink

httpsstemutahgovdevjuiceboxintcomeducatorslesson-librarysubmission-form

Copyright copy 2018 Utah STEM Action Center All rights reservedUtah Governors Office of Economic Development

Our mailing address isstemutahgov

Want to change how you receive these emailsYou can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list

Page 9: View this email in your browser - Utah- 9-10 year olds, 4 half-days; 11-12 year olds 2 full days, 13-14 year olds 3 full days Biochem Camp - June and July 2019 - $135 - Scholarships

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 912

UPCOMING STEM EVENTS

Summer 2019 - Code Ninjas Summer Camps - More informationJune 3 - 6 2019 - BYU Girls Code at BYU - More informationJune 2019 - USU Summer App Camps - More informationSummer 2019 - Kids STEM Camps More informationJune 2019 - Thanksgiving Point 7th-12th Grade Summer Camps More informationJune 2019 - UVU Summer STEM Camps - More informationJune 10 2019 - STEM Best Practices - Davis Conference Center More informationJune 10-13 2019 - AMES Summer Robotics Camp More informationJune 10-13 2019 - Designer Maker Creator Builder - Butterfly Biosphere More informationJune 17 - 20 2019 - AWE+SUM Summer Camp at Westminster College - More informationJune amp July 2019 - BYU Chem Camp - More informationJuly 15 - 19 2019 - Professional Learning workshop in Vancouver WA - Apply hereJuly 15 2019 - Altec Design Web Scholarship applications due - More informationJune 19 amp 20 2019 - Mini Makers - Museum of Natural Curiosity More informationJuly 15-19 2019 - Pride Center STEM Camp - More informationJuly 22 - 26 2019 - wwwpccodesnet Summer Camps - More informationJuly 22 - 26 2019 - AccessCSforAll for teachers working with hearing-impaired - More informationJuly 29 - August 2 2019 - wwwpccodesnet Summer Camps - More informationOctober 7 amp 8 2019 - STEM Fest 2019 - Mountain America Expo - More informationOctober 21 - 23 2019 - CSForAll Summit - University of Utah - more information to come

STEM PROGRAMS amp GRANTS

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 1012

CSforAll TrainingThe STEM Action Center in partnership with CSforAll and several local LEAs are offering day workshopsto support districts of a strategic plan If your district is interested in forming a team for a strategicplanning workshop please fell free to contact Tami Goetz at the STEM Action Center (tgoetzutahgov801-674-2405)

STEM Codeorg TrainingApplications are now open for Codeorg professional learning program For middle school teachers wehave spaces available for our Computer Science Discoveries (CSD) program CSD is designed forstudents 6th-10th grade and can be taught as a semester or full year program For high school teacherswe have spaces available in our Computer Science Principles (CSP) program which is designed forstudents 9th-12th grade It can be taught as a full year introductory course or as a full year AP courseMore information about CSD can be found here httpscodeorgeducatecsd and more information aboutCSP can be found here httpscodeorgeducatecsp

The professional learning program consists of a 5-day workshop from June 24-June 28 at Dell EMC inDraper and several academic year workshops held on Saturdays in the Fall and Spring We cover thecosts for training including your materials supplies and lunches

To apply visit httpscodeorgeducateprofessional-learningprogram-information and fill out anapplication Teachers will need their principals approval and must commit to attending all workshop daysincluding the academic year workshops

Any questions about the professional learning program can be directed to Lynn Purdin(lpurdinutahgov)

STEM SCHOOL DESIGNATIONS

Interested in becoming a STEM School Intent to apply due in OctoberTo see a list of our STEM School Designation Awardees

STEM BUS

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 1112

The teaching season for the STEM Bus team has finally come to an end for this school year We finishedthis school year reaching our highest number of students yet - 10780 students

We will be staying busy over the summer presenting at STEM Best Practices at the Davis ConferenceCenter June 10th as well as the Utah Rural Schools Association Conference in Price Utah July 10th-12th We will also be traveling throughout the state to train teachers on our new Robot Libraries aninitiative that will allow educators to check out and use robotics equipment free of charge To learn moreabout robotics training contact the education center that serves your region or emailbeccarobisonutahgov

STEM AMBASSADORS

The Utah STEM Action Center is always lookingfor high school and college students as well asrecent college graduates and industryprofessionals who have a passion for STEM andwould like to volunteer their time promotingscience technology engineering and math to K-12 students and educators throughout the Stateof UtahApply to become an ambassador

STEM SPOTLIGHT

Virtual Reality is VirtuallyLimitless

For Ryan Buchanan Founder of VR Dev Kidsthere are no limits to what virtual reality (VR) can

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 1212

do when it comes to taking learning to anotherlevel

Read More

STEM CURRICULUM IDEAS

STEMLessonsThatTietoStateStandards

WeareworkingonbuildingalessonlibraryonournewwebsiteHaveaSTEMlessonthattiesto

statestandardsthatyouwanttoshareUsethislink

httpsstemutahgovdevjuiceboxintcomeducatorslesson-librarysubmission-form

Copyright copy 2018 Utah STEM Action Center All rights reservedUtah Governors Office of Economic Development

Our mailing address isstemutahgov

Want to change how you receive these emailsYou can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list

Page 10: View this email in your browser - Utah- 9-10 year olds, 4 half-days; 11-12 year olds 2 full days, 13-14 year olds 3 full days Biochem Camp - June and July 2019 - $135 - Scholarships

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 1012

CSforAll TrainingThe STEM Action Center in partnership with CSforAll and several local LEAs are offering day workshopsto support districts of a strategic plan If your district is interested in forming a team for a strategicplanning workshop please fell free to contact Tami Goetz at the STEM Action Center (tgoetzutahgov801-674-2405)

STEM Codeorg TrainingApplications are now open for Codeorg professional learning program For middle school teachers wehave spaces available for our Computer Science Discoveries (CSD) program CSD is designed forstudents 6th-10th grade and can be taught as a semester or full year program For high school teacherswe have spaces available in our Computer Science Principles (CSP) program which is designed forstudents 9th-12th grade It can be taught as a full year introductory course or as a full year AP courseMore information about CSD can be found here httpscodeorgeducatecsd and more information aboutCSP can be found here httpscodeorgeducatecsp

The professional learning program consists of a 5-day workshop from June 24-June 28 at Dell EMC inDraper and several academic year workshops held on Saturdays in the Fall and Spring We cover thecosts for training including your materials supplies and lunches

To apply visit httpscodeorgeducateprofessional-learningprogram-information and fill out anapplication Teachers will need their principals approval and must commit to attending all workshop daysincluding the academic year workshops

Any questions about the professional learning program can be directed to Lynn Purdin(lpurdinutahgov)

STEM SCHOOL DESIGNATIONS

Interested in becoming a STEM School Intent to apply due in OctoberTo see a list of our STEM School Designation Awardees

STEM BUS

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 1112

The teaching season for the STEM Bus team has finally come to an end for this school year We finishedthis school year reaching our highest number of students yet - 10780 students

We will be staying busy over the summer presenting at STEM Best Practices at the Davis ConferenceCenter June 10th as well as the Utah Rural Schools Association Conference in Price Utah July 10th-12th We will also be traveling throughout the state to train teachers on our new Robot Libraries aninitiative that will allow educators to check out and use robotics equipment free of charge To learn moreabout robotics training contact the education center that serves your region or emailbeccarobisonutahgov

STEM AMBASSADORS

The Utah STEM Action Center is always lookingfor high school and college students as well asrecent college graduates and industryprofessionals who have a passion for STEM andwould like to volunteer their time promotingscience technology engineering and math to K-12 students and educators throughout the Stateof UtahApply to become an ambassador

STEM SPOTLIGHT

Virtual Reality is VirtuallyLimitless

For Ryan Buchanan Founder of VR Dev Kidsthere are no limits to what virtual reality (VR) can

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 1212

do when it comes to taking learning to anotherlevel

Read More

STEM CURRICULUM IDEAS

STEMLessonsThatTietoStateStandards

WeareworkingonbuildingalessonlibraryonournewwebsiteHaveaSTEMlessonthattiesto

statestandardsthatyouwanttoshareUsethislink

httpsstemutahgovdevjuiceboxintcomeducatorslesson-librarysubmission-form

Copyright copy 2018 Utah STEM Action Center All rights reservedUtah Governors Office of Economic Development

Our mailing address isstemutahgov

Want to change how you receive these emailsYou can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list

Page 11: View this email in your browser - Utah- 9-10 year olds, 4 half-days; 11-12 year olds 2 full days, 13-14 year olds 3 full days Biochem Camp - June and July 2019 - $135 - Scholarships

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 1112

The teaching season for the STEM Bus team has finally come to an end for this school year We finishedthis school year reaching our highest number of students yet - 10780 students

We will be staying busy over the summer presenting at STEM Best Practices at the Davis ConferenceCenter June 10th as well as the Utah Rural Schools Association Conference in Price Utah July 10th-12th We will also be traveling throughout the state to train teachers on our new Robot Libraries aninitiative that will allow educators to check out and use robotics equipment free of charge To learn moreabout robotics training contact the education center that serves your region or emailbeccarobisonutahgov

STEM AMBASSADORS

The Utah STEM Action Center is always lookingfor high school and college students as well asrecent college graduates and industryprofessionals who have a passion for STEM andwould like to volunteer their time promotingscience technology engineering and math to K-12 students and educators throughout the Stateof UtahApply to become an ambassador

STEM SPOTLIGHT

Virtual Reality is VirtuallyLimitless

For Ryan Buchanan Founder of VR Dev Kidsthere are no limits to what virtual reality (VR) can

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 1212

do when it comes to taking learning to anotherlevel

Read More

STEM CURRICULUM IDEAS

STEMLessonsThatTietoStateStandards

WeareworkingonbuildingalessonlibraryonournewwebsiteHaveaSTEMlessonthattiesto

statestandardsthatyouwanttoshareUsethislink

httpsstemutahgovdevjuiceboxintcomeducatorslesson-librarysubmission-form

Copyright copy 2018 Utah STEM Action Center All rights reservedUtah Governors Office of Economic Development

Our mailing address isstemutahgov

Want to change how you receive these emailsYou can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list

Page 12: View this email in your browser - Utah- 9-10 year olds, 4 half-days; 11-12 year olds 2 full days, 13-14 year olds 3 full days Biochem Camp - June and July 2019 - $135 - Scholarships

7182019 STEM Newsletter - June 2019

httpsmailchimpfabe4b512950stem-newsletter-november-182947e=[UNIQID] 1212

do when it comes to taking learning to anotherlevel

Read More

STEM CURRICULUM IDEAS

STEMLessonsThatTietoStateStandards

WeareworkingonbuildingalessonlibraryonournewwebsiteHaveaSTEMlessonthattiesto

statestandardsthatyouwanttoshareUsethislink

httpsstemutahgovdevjuiceboxintcomeducatorslesson-librarysubmission-form

Copyright copy 2018 Utah STEM Action Center All rights reservedUtah Governors Office of Economic Development

Our mailing address isstemutahgov

Want to change how you receive these emailsYou can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list