Science Math Resource Center
Did you get our November Brainstorms! newsletter of the Montana STEM Educator Network?
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News and Upcoming Events:
The State of STEM in Montana: Findings from the Montana STEM Summit 2023 presented Dec. 12
The Montana STEM Summit 2023 was a huge success, with representatives from across
Montana gathering to explore opportunities to advance STEM learning in the state.
View a report on the 2023 STEM Summit here (PDF version).
Please join us on Tuesday, December 12 at 10am for an overview of key findings and action items from the 2023 Montana STEM Summit. All are welcome, whether or not you attended the STEM Summit in Helena. Please pre-register here.
For any questions about the Summit, please contact Heather Jameson with the Montana Afterschool Alliance at [email protected] or Suzi Taylor at [email protected]
Apply to host a fully funded geospatial skills camp in YOUR Montana community! Applications are due Dec. 22
The MSU Science Math Resource Center has been funded by the Air Force Office ofScientific Research to create "Exploring Our Place: Geospatial Skills Camps for Rural Montana Youth."
Five rural communities will be chosen with full funding and training;SMRC is accepting applications from organizations that wish to host a camp in a rural Montana community in June 2024. The camp is designed for rising 9th and 10th graders who have been under-served in STEM. All camp supplies and curricula are provided; the host organization also receives educator training and stipend, and funds for room rental, transportation, lunches and snacks, and STEM supplies for students.
An informational Webinar was hosted on Nov. 29. Watch the recording here
AMC 8 mathematics competition will be hosted at MSU on Jan. 18
The Science Math Resource Center will host the American Mathematics Competitions for
middle school students on Jan. 18. 2024. Registration is now open.
Learn more on our AMC web page, and if you'd like to be notified of future mathematics opportunities from SMRC, join our interest list.
Applications for Summer 2024 Research Experience for Teachers are now open
In the six-week energy-themed program, elementary teachers gain hands-on experience
in state-of-the-art engineering research labs and visit energy facilities such as
a hydroelectric dams. The field trips include visits to nearby American Indian cultural
sites and discussions about Indigenous perspectives in engineering, with a focus on
integrating STEM with Montana's Indian Education For All curriculum. RET is funded
by the National Science Foundation and hosted by the Montana Engineering Education
Research Center (MEERC) with support from the Department of Education and Science
Math Resource Center.
The program includes a stipend, all room and board, travel reimbursement, classroom supplies, and free registration to the STEM Summer Institute.
If you'd like to apply for Summer 2024, visit http://www.montana.edu/ret . Applications are due Feb. 4, 2024.
Pictured are the 2023 cohort and MSU team members. Back row, L to R: Nick Lux (MSU), Mandie Steele (Valley View / Polson), Jeremy Wells (Browning), Becky Hammack (MSU), Brenda Clouser (St. Ignatius), Mia Troska (MSU pre-service teacher), Leric Eaton (St. Labre), Allison Stevens (MSU pre-service teacher), Paula Richards-Fox (Hardin), Summer Johnston (SKC pre-service teacher). Front row: Jill Joyce (MSU), Kelly Silk (Great Falls), Nathan Ziegler (Cut Bank), Hilary Lozar (Ronan), Savanna Wolff (Roundup), Paul Gannon (MSU), Suzi Taylor (MSU).
STEM Lending Library office hours continue through Finals Week
The Science Math Resource Center's STEM Lending Library is filled with books, kits
and hands-on resources for use in educational outreach. MSU students, staff and faculty
and in-service educators can check out materials. The SMRC staff is happy to make
recommendations of appropriate resources for age groups and situations.
We alsowelcome inquiries and new projects from researchers who wish to create and disseminate educational resources for broader impacts and outreach.
Fall 2023 Office Hours
- Wednesdays, Noon to 1:30pm
- Thursdays, 10:30am to 11:30am
- And other times by appointment. Call us at (406) 994-7476 or email [email protected]
The STEM Lending Library is located in Reid 413 (enter through Reid 412). Learn more