Expanding STEM Access, One Kit at a Time

When Claremore educator Vona Cardwell was named the 2025 Siegfried STEM Educator of the Year, she credited her success to the community around her. From building inclusive STEM programs for students of all abilities to creating partnerships that bring learning to life, Cardwell has cultivated a thriving ecosystem of curiosity and belonging—one that proves innovation starts with inclusion.

Building Confidence in Elementary Science Teaching, featuring Lacey Marshall

When Claremore educator Vona Cardwell was named the 2025 Siegfried STEM Educator of the Year, she credited her success to the community around her. From building inclusive STEM programs for students of all abilities to creating partnerships that bring learning to life, Cardwell has cultivated a thriving ecosystem of curiosity and belonging—one that proves innovation starts with inclusion.

STEM in Reach

Across Northeast Oklahoma, students are discovering that STEM isn’t just something you read about—it’s something you do. Thanks to TRSA’s STEM Shoppe, educators of all kinds—classroom teachers, afterschool providers, community mentors, and homeschool families—can borrow high-quality STEM kits at no cost, giving students experiences they wouldn’t otherwise have access to.

Transforming Math Teaching

Over this last summer, sixty teachers gathered at Northeastern State University, ready to rethink what math teaching could look like. They weren’t there for a typical workshop. They were stepping into a year-long experience designed to transform not just mindsets but also set them up for success as they work to impact every learner who joins their classrooms.

STEM Educator of the Year 2025-26

When Claremore educator Vona Cardwell was named the 2025 Siegfried STEM Educator of the Year, she credited her success to the community around her. From building inclusive STEM programs for students of all abilities to creating partnerships that bring learning to life, Cardwell has cultivated a thriving ecosystem of curiosity and belonging—one that proves innovation starts with inclusion.

Flight Night 2025 Recap

On September 18, more than 700 guests gathered at Tulsa Tech’s Riverside Campus to celebrate the 12th annual Flight Night, an evening dedicated to advancing STEM education and honoring the incredible educators who inspire young minds across Oklahoma.

Circuit Breakers: Tulsa Middle Schoolers Place at International Robotics Competition

When Claremore educator Vona Cardwell was named the 2025 Siegfried STEM Educator of the Year, she credited her success to the community around her. From building inclusive STEM programs for students of all abilities to creating partnerships that bring learning to life, Cardwell has cultivated a thriving ecosystem of curiosity and belonging—one that proves innovation starts with inclusion.

Impact Interview — Tyler Russell, USA BMX Foundation

Ever thought the thrill of a BMX race and the intricacies of science could collide? Prepare to be surprised! In this insightful interview from the 2024 Impact Report, Jaime Walton of TRSA dives deep with Tyler Russell of the USA BMX Foundation, uncovering the dynamic partnership that’s using the high-octane world of BMX to ignite a passion for STEM in young minds.

Impact Interview — Harini Senthil

Imagine a high school student not just acing exams, but conducting groundbreaking research on a critical public health crisis! In this compelling interview from the 2024 Impact Report, meet Harini Senthil, the 2024 Tulsa Regional Science Fair winner who propelled her impactful research on the rise of opioid overdoses all the way to the International Science and Engineering Fair.