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
Discover Science of Flight Resources for your Classroom
Discovering a way for people to take flight is undoubtedly one of the most awe-inspiring feats of human ingenuity the world has known. Our next installment of STEM Shoppe Learning Series will focus on the science of flight! Participants will learn how to use the Science of Flight, Straw Rocket … Read More
Winners Announced for Tulsa Regional Science Fair
From the Executive Director’s Desk – February 2023
The Tulsa Regional STEM Alliance has always been and will continue to be an equity-centered organization. When stakeholders from across our region began imagining a new organization that would help align resources and hone strategies to make STEM accessible for all, it was believed this effort would combat a pre-existing … Read More