Idaho STEM Action Center

Join us for #GivingTuesday on December 3rd! Let’s power the future together. Your gift will help us ignite young minds, inspire innovation, and build a stronger Idaho. Stay tuned for exciting updates and learn how you can make a difference. Visit us today to learn more: https://lnkd.in/g_fxRzxN | https://stem.idaho.gov/ #STEMeducation #Idaho #GivingTuesday #ComputerScience #BuildingConnectionsinSTEM.?

During #GivingTuesday this year, please consider the Idaho STEM Action Center Foundation.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Would you spend an hour to spark a love of computer science in local students? Schools across the state are rising to the challenge to complete an Hour of Code during Computer Science Education Week from December 9th through the 13th! No experience is necessary to make an impact in this transformative event. We have an especially high need in eastern Idaho and the Treasure Valley! For more information visit: https://lnkd.in/gwkSQUtr Or contact Katie B?sch-Wilson at: [email protected]. If your company or non-profit would like to help, reach out to Sarah Howard at: [email protected]. You can make a difference in a student's future career!

Our partners at Idaho Division of Career Technical Education are in need of support from industry partners to fill out two criticality surveys. One is for Network Support Standards and one is for Programming and Software Development Standards. The surveys must be filled out no later than November 24. If you work in either of these areas and have 15 minutes to spare to help support the standards for these future programs we would greatly appreciate it. Please share the surveys far and wide. Network Support Survey: https://lnkd.in/g8nSftTE Programming and Software Development: https://lnkd.in/g8x2bDqx

Externship experiences allow educators to build stronger connections in their communities and bring industry-standard skills and experiences to the classroom! Applications for both hosts and educators will open in January, but you can learn more and sign up for communication here!

Would you spend an hour to spark a love of computer science in local students? Schools across the state are rising to the challenge to complete an Hour of Code during Computer Science Education Week from December 9th through the 13th! No experience is necessary to make an impact in this transformative event. We have an especially high need in eastern Idaho and the Treasure Valley! For more information visit: https://lnkd.in/gwkSQUtr Or contact Katie B?sch-Wilson at: [email protected]. If your company or non-profit would like to help, reach out to Sarah Howard at: [email protected]. You can make a difference in a student's future career!

Happy National STEM Day! STEM encompasses a broad range of industries, fields of study, and opportunities for growth. Thank you to all STEM professionals, educators, and students! #education #computerscience #stemeducation #STEM #idahostem #stemeducationandtechnology #STEMeducators #idahoSTEM

Are you a STEM education subject matter expert? The i-STEM Strand Instructor application is live! Your expertise could impact hundreds of students across the state of Idaho and help teachers bring cutting edge STEM education into their classrooms. Apply today here: https://lnkd.in/gPhxEY89 #stemeducation #education #computerscience

Boise State University is offering a STEM Teaching Fellowship for a community-based cohort of Master's in Teaching candidates that includes at $10k/salary supplement! Candidates must be dedicated to high-quality STEM teaching in Idaho's RURAL-serving schools. Program features: - Initial teacher certificate & Master in Teaching degree - FULLY paid tuition and fees AND a stipend for living expenses - $10,000/year salary supplement for first 4 years of teaching and more! Interested in more information? Go to bit.ly/stemteachfellow Upcoming Info Sessions: - Monday, Nov. 18th, 7:00-7:30 pm - Tuesday, Nov. 19th, 7:00-7:30 pm

So excited to be able to support this work. Come and listen to the amazing stories of these future Computer Scientists!