"STEM Across the Curriculum"

The 2024 STEM Summer Institute was held Aug. 5-7 and saw 175 educators, exhibitors, presenters and amazing keynote speakers.

Keynote Speaker #1: Paul Andersen

Keynote Speaker #2: Anne Marie Reinhold

Keynote Speaker #3: Dr. Alex Isern

Many thanks to MSU's Applied Quantum CORE for gold sponsorship of this event!

The 2023 STEM Summer Institute was held July 31-Aug. 2, 2023.

The 2022 STEM Summer Institute was held July 25-27, 2022.

Educators from across Montana attended the 4th annual event, hosted by School Services of Montana and the MSU Science Math Resource Center. From the hands-on STEM learning and resources to the powerful teacher panel and keynote, the summer institute was a big success!

The 2021 STEM Summer Institute was held August 9-11, 2021 (Virtual Conference)

Science Math Resource Center  and School Services of Montana hosted the annual science professional learning event designed for Montana K-12 teachers on Aug. 9-11, 2021. The three-day virtual conference provided high-quality professional learning focused on the advancement of science, STEM, and technology integration in Montana and surrounding states. 

The conference included a range of learning opportunities with ideas and resources to boost instruction in STEM. Highlights included:

  • 2 Keynote Presentations:
      • Jason Baldes, Ecologist and MSU Alumnus - “Finding Your Buffalo: Culture, Change, and Curriculum”
      • Kyle Calderwood, Technology Coordinator - “Failure IS an Option”
  • 2 Panel Discussions: Multiple perspectives and ideas for connecting teaching and learning to real world applications in STEM fields 
    • “Research in Action” Panel featuring MSU researchers from several fields [Watch the recording]
      • Jason Baldes, Ecologist, Eastern Shoshone Tribe
      • David Mogk, Professor of Geology and Asst. Director ICAL, MSU Dept Earth Sciences and ICAL/Montana State University
      • Lindsey Albertson, Associate Professor, Ecology, Montana State University
      • Eric Sproles, Assistant Professor of Earth Sciences, Montana State University
      • Madison Myers, Assistant Professor, Earth Sciences, Montana State University
      • Rob Walker, Professor (Chemistry and Biochemistry)/MSU EPSCoR Lead PI, Montana State University
    • “Computer Science Integration” Panel featuring MSU computer science faculty, K-12 teachers and industry representatives
  • Breakout Sessions:  Over 20 breakout sessions led by teachers and other content experts.  
  • Resources Round-up: An overview by sponsors who shared their area of expertise, resources, or ideas to enhance STEM teaching & learning. Watch the recordings:
  • “Lunch & Learn” Roundtable Discussions: 30-minute, participant-led discussions to share ideas, resources, strategies, and to network with educators from around the region.   
  • Interactive Event Website:  An interactive event website to help navigate the schedule and options, session information, and connect with other attendees. SSI 2021
  • 16 OPI renewal units!

See the 2021 archived conference website here

 

Participant Testimonials

“The 2022 Montana STEM conference was fantastic. I really learned a lot of practical ideas that I can take back to the classroom. The instructors were very knowledgeable and helpful and I found a renewed interest in Science that I had lost as a student, years ago. I look forward to attending again and letting others know about this great opportunity.” 

Charlie Struna, Missoula County Public Schools Middle School Librarian & 8th grade Math teacher

“This STEM conference was top notch! There were so many great resources and activities that I will take back to the classroom this year. I highly recommend this professional learning for all K-12 teachers.”

Lynette Conrad, 1st grade teacher, Anderson School