Message from Dr. Reagan Flowers
Black History Month Offers Opportunity to Reflect on STEM Leaders
We have been celebrating STEM pioneers as part of Black History Month throughout this month. It is essential to reflect on these amazing innovators and their contributions. Honoring Black STEM heroes this month and every month serves many purposes. Read the Full Article…
C-STEM Programs
Be Part of Our Mission
Are you a teacher needing STEM/STEAM Toolkits? Register to receive a CenterPoint Energy scholarship for your students. APPLY NOW
Need Continuing Education Units? You can get up to 27 CEUs through the accredited C-STEM Teacher Training Institute. Training for preK through 12th grade are available. GET STARTED
Please help provide hands-on STEM activities for students who wouldn’t otherwise have access! DONATE NOW
Volunteer Spotlight
Volunteers Help Make Robotics Build Happen
Earlier this month, some generous volunteers gave up part of their Sunday to work side-by-side with C-STEM during a working meeting. C-STEM Founder and President Dr. Reagan Flowers and C-STEM Team Lead Hamane Edwards were joined by Texas A&M University students and DTP leaders Ty’Rae Carter and Andrew Wallace, as well as community volunteer and retired Shell Oil Company engineer Luis Cosme. Together, they worked on constructing a robotics field for elementary, middle and high school students.
Opportunities & Deadlines
Take action!
Watch this section for great opportunities coming up or closing soon.
Volunteers Needed for the National C-STEM Challenge Competition
March 17-April 22
Virtual & in-person opportunities
Volunteers needed for the 2022 National C-STEM Challenge Competition. This year’s event will be held virtually (Judging will be online) and there are many opportunities to volunteer in person for the VEX Robotics Competition.
BP Funded Study Abroad Program
Calling the next generation of global citizens! Applications for the bp funded 2022 AFS Global STEM Academies Study Abroad Program are open until March 4th for students age 15 -17.5.
If you know a young person who is interested and eligible, encourage them to apply NOW!
STEAM & IFEST
Saturday, March 26
8:30 a.m. – Noon
Explore the wonders of science, technology, engineering, mathematics and Art (STEAM) through science presentations, hands-on experiments and activities.
National Defense Education Program Funding Opportunity
The U.S. Department of Defense NDEP is seeking to strategically fund STEM education at 2-year institutions and community colleges through a consortium approach. This Notice of Funding Opportunity aims to enhance the STEM workforce through regional consortia which will develop and encourage STEM ecosystems between 2-year institutions/community colleges and 4-Year Institutions, industry, local education agencies, and others in STEM education.
Environmental Justice Video Challenge for Students
Through this challenge, students use video to connect with their communities to address environmental justice issues and challenges.
First submissions due April 1,2022.
Learn more here
Free Teacher Training From National Math + Science Initiative
National Math + Science Initiative is partnering with Microsoft to offer a free online training for continuing credit for middle school math and computer science teachers. The second, final session is April 2 and 9.
Email customerservice@nms.org to sign up.
Blast from the Past
We enjoy taking you down memory lane and are always hopeful that you spot yourself in a video or image that we share. C-STEM has touched so many lives in communities near and far. It is our hope that this memory places a smile on your face and warms your heart. We are so grateful for every member of the C-STEM family! Please enjoy hearing from the students as we go all the way back to the 2011 C-STEM Challenge Day.
STEM News
Department of Homeland Security Expand STEM Areas of Study
Drone Soccer Competition Promotes STEM Education
Tips for International STEM Students
Project Scientist Focuses on STEM for Girls
Best Colleges for Women and Minorities in STEM
Grant Awarded for STEM Education Research
Faculty Optimistic About STEM Despite Challenges
C-STEM Upcoming Events
2022 National C-STEM Challenge Competition (Earth Day)
The 2022 National C-STEM Challenge Competition (Earth Day) provides the opportunity for PreK-12 grade students to compete with their innovative project solutions, solving problems associated with the thematic C-STEM Challenge curriculum.
At Virtual on CSTEMbreak (https://cstem-break.ning.com/)
C-STEM Challenge Day – Sheldon ISD
Sheldon ISD hosts C-STEM Challenge Day Competition for 4th – 12th grade students. The students will be competing in robotics, innovation, mosaic mural, and sea turtle sculpture. Students will also have the opportunity to enter their projects in the National C-STEM Challenge Competition that is hosted on Earth Day.
From 9:00 am until 2:00 pm
At C.E. King Middle School KMS Competition Gym
10th Annual State of STEM Education Stakeholder Breakfast
The 10th Annual State of STEM Education Stakeholder Breakfast brings together P-12 schools, higher education, professional organizations, corporations, and public servant leaders to receive updates on C-STEM’s community impact and the current state of STEM education.
From 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM Timezone: Central Central Time (US & Canada), Mexico City time
At VIRTUAL
JOIN US FOR 10TH ANNUAL C-STEM STATE OF STEM EDUCATION STAKEHOLDER BREAKFAST
2022 National C-STEM Challenge Competition (National STEM Day)
The 2022 National C-STEM Challenge Competition (National STEM Day) provides the opportunity for PreK-12 grade students to compete with their innovative project solutions, solving problems associated with the thematic C-STEM Challenge curriculum,
At Virtual on CSTEMbreak (https://cstem-break.ning.com/)
Thank You to Our Sponsors and Partners
Executive Board
Advisory Board
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Bobby Bryant
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Antonio ‘Tony’ Canales
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Laolu Davies Yemitan
Gayle Fallon
Ruthie Esene
Michael Harris
Renee Logans
David Medina
Antoinette Jackson
Scott Minnix
Dr. Sandra Saldana Ortega
Susan Taylor
Dr. Frazier Wilson
Syalisa Winata
Ross Peters
Dr. Robert Satcher
Charles Samuel
Miloni Shah
Cherrilyn B. Nedd
Dr. Martina Ogbonna
Dr. Letitia Franklin Ozoude
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