Samsung launches 2024-2025 Solve for Tomorrow STEM Competition
Samsung Electronics America is excited to mark the 15th anniversary of Samsung Solve for Tomorrow, announcing the call for entries that launches the 2024-2025 season.
Applications open for STEM education grants through Tennessee Valley Authority
The Tennessee Valley Authority’s (TVA’s) STEM Classroom Grant Program for science, technology, engineering and math education is now open for applications through Sept. 15.
Future STEM Leaders: Kentucky students shine at TSA Nationals
More than 240 middle and high school students and teachers from 29 schools in Kentucky represented the Commonwealth during the 2024 Technology Student Association (TSA) National Conference held in Orlando, Fla., and several brought home awards.
Kentucky teacher selected for the 2024 National STEM Scholar Program
Selected to take part in a professional development program, Kourtney Taylor, an educator from Stanford in Lincoln County, said she hopes her achievement will encourage students within her district to get excited about science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education.
National Lieutenant Governors Association announces funding for gardening program at Holmes Middle School in Covington
Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman has announced that Holmes Middle School (Covington Independent) is a 2024 award recipient of the National Lieutenant Governors Association (NLGA) Lt. Governors’ STEM Scholarship Program.
Shelby County Public Schools engineering teacher named robotics coach of the year
Laura Smith, the Shelby County Public Schools engineering teacher, has been named Kentucky’s VEX Coach of the Year. She has been the team’s coach since 2016.
Elkhorn Crossing students named state finalist in Samsung Solve for Tomorrow STEM Competition
Fidget button jewelry, a project three juniors at Elkhorn Crossing School (Scott County) – Kate Schindler, Jayca Justice, and Sophie Risher – presented during the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow STEM State Competition, was created to help students relieve their anxiety.
National Lieutenant Governors Association sponsors STEM scholarship program
To support STEM education, the National Lieutenant Governors Association (NLGA) Lt. Governors’ STEM Scholarship Program will award up to $1,000 to 12 schools in 12 states and territories to support STEM-related programming, projects, equipment, curriculum and other endeavors. The application period is open until March 15, and scholarship applications are welcome from pre-K – 12th grade.
Kentucky finalists announced in Samsung Solve for Tomorrow STEM competition
Six schools in Kentucky have been named finalists in the 14th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow STEM competition.
Apply now for 2024 summer professional development at the Library of Congress
Held at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., these professional development opportunities provide educators of all disciplines with resources and strategies to effectively integrate primary sources into K-12 classroom teaching.