National Rural STEM Summit

You’re invited to the National Rural STEM Learning Summit on August 26-29 at We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort Fort McDowell, AZ (located near Scottsdale, AZ)

Designed to bring together rural educators, administrators, and community leaders who are passionate about science, technology, engineering, and math, participants will have the opportunity to attend inspiring keynote speeches, participate in hands-on workshops, and network with like-minded individuals who share their love for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). Take advantage of this chance to be a part of the conversation and shape the future of STEM in rural areas.

A Sample of the Sessions in Store at the Summit:

Citizen Science & Community-Informed Exploration

• Clear Skies, Bright Minds: Hands-On Air Quality Exploration with PocketLab
• The Indigenous STEM Project: A Journey of Collaboration and Impact
• Bridging the Gap with NASA STEM
• Unincorporated in STEM: Navigating Political Disenfranchisement in Rural STEM Education

Data-Driven Learning & Applied Mathematics

• Extreme Makeover: Math & EdTech
• Unlocking Data Insights with AI for Rural Educators
• Data Mapping to Navigate Barriers in Rural

Creative Tech & Interactive Learning

• Beyond Keychains: Impactful 3D Design & Printing in STEM
• Sidewalk Science Center: Integrating Educational Experiences into Public Spaces
• STEM Unplugged: Igniting Curiosity Through Hands-On & Minds-On Learning
• Empowering All Learners: Leveraging Technology for Inclusive Education

Environment & Sustainability

• Hands-on STEM Activities for a Sustainable World
• Aquaponics for Everyone
• The Impact of Place-Based Education on Rural STEM Identity
• Museums as Second Responders: Responding to the Urgent Hazards Posed by Extreme Heat to Rural Communities

STEM Education Strategy & Ecosystem Building

• Expanding STEM Access: University Outreach to Rural K-12 Communities
• Developing Rural Research Resources and Results
• Department of Defense STEM Ambassadors
• How to Blend Problem-Solving, Heritage and Computational Thinking into K–12 Content Areas

Youth Development & Career-Connected Learning

• Super-Charged Career Self-Efficacy: Develop Students’ Transferable Skills
• Changing Lives – Building a Future in the Trades
• Empowering Rural Arizona Youth Through Design Thinking: A STEAM Activation Lab