TRSA is dedicated to providing educators with high-quality STEM resources, including our STEM Shoppe, a FREE loaning library of STEM resources you can use in your classroom or STEM program. We will even teach you how to use them in our STEM Shoppe Learning Series. We are celebrating summer and … Read More
May Partner Spotlight: Rebecka Peterson
Tulsa Regional STEM Alliance is proud to highlight Rebecka Peterson, the 2023 National Teacher of the Year. As a math teacher at Union High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Rebecka has been an inspiration to her students and fellow educators alike. With 11 years of experience teaching high school math classes, … Read More
From the Executive Director’s Desk – May 2023
As we approach summer, we recognize the effort that educators have been putting in to finish the year strong. The final stretch can be invigorating; we hope you feel that excitement. If you’ve felt worn out, please know you are valued and doing an exceptional job. To encourage you, I … Read More
From the Executive Director’s Desk – April 2023
We are proud advocates for a STEM education system where every child belongs. To strengthen students’ sense of belonging, it is crucial for adults to welcome them into learning environments with genuine enthusiasm and intentionality to build relationships among and with their students. Moreover, what we teach has to be … Read More
Research Experiences in Big Data and Machine/Deep Learning for OK STEM Teachers
In this National Science Foundation Research Experience for Teachers (NSF-RET) program, high school and community college teachers will be guided by Oklahoma State University Department of Computer Science faculty to work on a 6-week summer program focused on Machine/Deep Learning research projects. Teachers can choose from a variety of interdisciplinary … Read More
Exponential Growth Math PD – Now Accepting Applications!
Led by Dr. Martha Parrott of Northeastern State University, teachers in this extensive, multi-day institute will discover exciting ways to empower students with mathematical freedom while putting down deep roots in research-informed best practices for teaching mathematics. Workshop Dates: Instructional Leaders Cohort: June 1-2 with follow-up days September 30, … Read More
TRSA Recognized with Mentorship Award
From left to right: Chara Cate from the American Heart Association, Sherry Bates with AAON, and Abigail Vensel with Tulsa Regional STEM Alliance received the 2023 Mentorship Matters Award of Excellence from the Junior League of Tulsa. We are thrilled to announce that our organization has received the Mentorship Matters … Read More
2023 SeaPerch Challenge Results
On Saturday, March 25, more than 50 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 participated in an interview with professional engineers to talk through their design process and then … Read More
From the Vice President’s Desk – March 2023
Recently, I attended a training where this quote struck me: “How do we call people in and build bridges instead of calling people out and build walls?” Paul Schmitz With a background in biology, I’m much more comfortable talking about ecosystems than bridges, but I must admit bridges are unique … Read More
SENSEsational Science PD Applications Now Open
We’re excited to launch The Next Generation of SENSEsational Science for 2023! Teachers from across the Tulsa area will have the opportunity to learn new ways to engage students in STEM while meeting academic standards. Teachers will also build community relationships with other educators and STEM partners. We’re making … Read More