Starting in the 2024-25 school year, Oklahoma Senate Bill 252 mandates that all public charter and public elementary and middle schools in Oklahoma must offer instruction aligned with the Oklahoma Academic Standards for Computer Science. Additionally, all public high schools and public charter high schools are required to provide at least … Read More
$25,000 in Awards for 4 Outstanding STEM Educators! Nominate by June 9; Apply by June 12
Tulsa Regional STEM Alliance proudly recognizes exceptional educators who bring STEM education to life in classrooms across Oklahoma. With the generous support of our donors, we are honored to present the Siegfried Excellence in STEM Education Awards and $25,000 to four outstanding Oklahoma educators, school administrators, and district leaders. These … Read More
Earn and Empower: Join in Paid Test of Innovative Science Curriculum for Oklahoma K-5 Teachers
Update: Apply now—some grade levels are currently full, but we are accepting applicants onto the waitlist. Are you a K-5 teacher in Oklahoma passionate about sparking curiosity and discovery in your students through hands-on science education? We’ve got an exciting opportunity just for you! Join us for a special invitation … Read More
2024 Siegfried Drone & Aviation Showcase
On Friday, May 3rd, we welcomed 114 high school students to our Siegfried Drone & Aviation Showcase. Set within the vast expanse of an airplane hangar at Tulsa Community College Riverside Community Campus and Aviation Center, this event let students immerse themselves in hands-on activities and career pathways … Read More
2024 SeaPerch Challenge Winners
On Saturday, March 30th, 57 teams from across Oklahoma participated in our SeaPerch Challenge, a robotics competition that involves designing, building, and operating an underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV). At the competition, students tested their ROV’s performance in a series of underwater challenges and then participated in an interview … Read More
Winners Announced for the 2024 Tulsa Regional Science Fair!
On Thursday, January 25, nearly 100 students from across Tulsa and Creek counties participated in the Tulsa Regional Science Fair, sponsored and hosted by The University of Tulsa. Participants competed in two divisions: Junior Division (7-9 grade) and Senior Division (10-12 grade.) More than 65 STEM professionals and community members … Read More
Three Robotics Tools That Make Teaching Coding a Breeze
Our next installment of STEM Shoppe Professional Development will focus on robotics! Teaching coding with robots brings computer science to life by providing students with a hands-on, physical representation of their code. Participants will learn how to use Ozobots, Spheros, and Micro:bits to incorporate math, science, and engineering into any … Read More
Computer Science Education Week – Dec. 4-10
December 4-10, 2023 Each December, we mark Computer Science Education Week, or CSEdWeek, aligning with Grace Hopper’s birthday on December 9, 1906. Hopper, known for inventing the first compiler and coining the term “bug” when she removed a moth from her computer, inspired this annual event. CSEdWeek serves as a … Read More
STEMtember 2023 Impact
STEMtember is our annual month-long event dedicated to celebrating and promoting Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields, fostering interest, and inspiring the next generation of innovators. Throughout the month of September, we hosted a wide range of engaging activities, workshops, and discussions were held to highlight the importance of … Read More
Announcing Spooky STEM Fest – October 28!
October 28, 11am-3pm Better Block in the Phoenix District 1124 E. 36 St. N., Tulsa, OK Join Better Block + Phoenix District as we embrace the spookier side of STEM at our thrilling Spooky STEM Fest! It’s a unique, spine-tingling experience that blends science, technology, engineering, and math with a … Read More