As region 14 of the MiSTEM Network, the EUP MiSTEM Region is working with regional and statewide partners to empower education while making solid connections to business, industry, and careers.

• Higher Orbits - Go For Launch is back! Students in grades 8-12 (going into the fall of 2024) can participate. The event will take place at LSSU on July 23, 24, and 25. Registrants are required to participate in all three days. See more information and the registration link on the Event Webpage. Parents/guardians can register students HERE. There is a $20 registration fee and aside from that all program costs are covered.

Summer 2024 Project Based Learning Design Cohort

• Three-day workshop beginning on July 31, 2024 at the EUPISD
• Flyer and Registration Link

Summer 2024 Next Generation Science Exemplar workshop

• Four-day series on August 7, 8, 14, 15 and the EUPISD
• Additional information and registration link

Summer Teacher/Counselor Externships

• Site options include Precision Edge, TN Michigan, Superior Fabrication and Aggressive Manufacturing Innovations
• Flyer and Registration Link

This workshop series aims to explore the impact of AI on education, student learning, and educator's daily life. Over 2-3 days of in-person learning, participants will delve into various AI topics, from handling difficult situations to fostering creativity and streamlining content creation. Each session will follow the EIPM (Explore, Investigate, Practice, and Make) model, offering background information, future studies, and practical resources. By the end of the workshop, attendees will gain familiarity with resources that can enhance their roles in education on a day-to-day basis.

Who is Invited: 6th-12th grade educators

Workshop Dates/Locations:

• TEACHERCON- Bay City - July 8-9, 2024 or July 10-12, 2024, <or>

• Dickinson-Iron Mountain ISD - July 30-31, 2024

What is included ($1,000 value):

• Workshop registration, workshop materials, 2/3-nights lodging, breakfast/lunch meals, and swag

For More Information about AI for Educators

The workshop is a nine-day professional learning series in Summer 2024, spanning five consecutive days in the summer and four days virtually during the school year. It supports new-to-CS and veteran CS teachers with the tools to implement MS & HS courses.

Who is Invited: 6th-12th grade educators

Workshop Dates/Locations:

• TEACHERCON- Bay City - July 8-12, 2024, <or>

• Virtual - July 22-26, 2024

What is included ($2,500 value):

• Workshop registration, workshop materials, 5-nights lodging, breakfast/lunch meals, and swag ($750 stipend for virtual participants)

For More Information about Code.org Workshops

Meaningful Math & Computer Science Integration for High School & Middle School

This five day workshop series will equip educators with the ability to implement module based math lessons that capitalize on the modern digital tools that computer science offers to support effective and efficient teaching and learning. Check out either of these workshops whether you are a math, CS, or other mainstream content educator.

Who is Invited: 6th-12th grade educators (Math for Algebra workshop, Any 6-12 educator for Data Science)

Workshop Dates/Locations:

• TEACHERCON- Bay City - July 8-12, 2024, ( Data Science & Bootstrap: Algebra), <or>

• Grand Rapids - July 22-26, 2024 ( Data Science only)

What is included ($3,000 value):

• Workshop registration, workshop materials, 5-nights lodging, breakfast/lunch meals, and swag

For More Information about Bootstrap Workshops

Kickstarting CS in Elementary Grades

This three day workshop series will equip educators with a fundamental computer science curriculum, connections to physical computing, and laying the groundwork to integrate computer science into core curriculum.

Who is Invited: Kdg-5th grade educators

‘Workshop Dates/Locations:

• TEACHERCON- Bay City - July 10-12, 2024, <or>

• Grand Rapids - July 23-26, 2024

What is included ($1,500):

• Workshop registration, workshop materials, 3-nights lodging, breakfast/lunch meals, and a Micro:bit

For More Information about Bootcamp Workshops

The MiSTEM Network is offering a number of professional learning opportunities for teachers this summer. Please see the Math Action Area Landing Page for further details.

Farm to School Information

• Higher Orbits - Go For Launch is back! Students in grades 8-12 (going into the fall of 2024) can participate. The event will take place at LSSU on July 23, 24, and 25. Registrants are required to participate in all three days. See more information and the registration link on the Event Webpage. Parents/guardians can register students HERE. There is a $20 registration fee and aside from that all program costs are covered.

LSSU summer camp opportunities for high school students include:

• Aquatic Ecology and Fisheries
• Criminal Justice, Fire Science and Emergency Services
• Engineering and Robotics

Find details on LSSU's Summer Camps webpage.

GenCyber Student Camp 2024: Information and Application

June 16, 2024 – June 28, 2024

Campus of Northern Michigan University

Marquette, MI 49855

See MSGC opportunities on their website.

We are working with a number of partner organizations regionally and statewide to provide connections between employers, students, job seekers, and economic development organizations. If you are from any of those sectors and are interested in discussing career awareness, internships, apprenticeships, work-based learning, and training/education please reach out to us! Here are a few of our partner resources that you may find helpful.

Email: eupstem@eupschools.org

The STEM Teaching Tools are resources that have been developed through a project called ACESSE through the Council of State Science Supervisors. EUP teacher Billie Ennes was part of the team from Michigan, along with MiSTEM Executive Director Megan Schrauben who contributed to the development of the newest STEM Teaching Tool aimed at helping STEM education leaders move with community towards culturally affirming and sustaining practices! Thank you to Billie for representing Michigan and the EUP!

Detour High School student Ty Norris plants walleye fry in a Drummond Island walleye rearing pond as part of an amazing Work Based Learning program