Call for Nominations and Applications for STEM Teacher of the Year Award
At Tulsa Regional STEM Alliance, we believe in the power of exceptional educators to inspire and shape the next generation of innovators, problem solvers, and leaders. As part of our ongoing commitment to recognizing and celebrating the remarkable work of educators, we are thrilled to announce the call for nominations and applications for our esteemed […]
Join our Meteorology Curriculum Coalition
We are excited to announce a collaborative effort to design a curriculum alongside the Cooperative Institute for Severe and High-Impact Weather Research and Operations (CIWRO) at the University of Oklahoma. Background Weather connects people of all ages, races, nationalities, genders, and socioeconomic status. Experts report that severe weather’s impact is disproportionately harmful to socially vulnerable […]
From the Executive Director’s Desk – June 2023
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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, ranging from intermediate algebra to […]
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 want to share something I’ve […]
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 contextualized in their lived experiences. […]
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 structures. At TRSA, we have […]
February Partner Spotlight: Abraham Kamara
This month we are highlighting the incredible work of STEM:MIND, an afterschool program at Memorial Middle School led by Abraham Kamara. Learners participate in hands-on, minds-on STEM, including drones, flight simulation, and the development of a small-scale, dragster-style race car. During the 2022 PEAR (Partnerships in Education and Resilience) data collection, STEM:MIND demonstrated positive change […]
We need YOU to gain MOMENTUM!
Emerging as a need from multiple community members, the new Collective Impact program called MOMENTUM is focused on providing evidence of skills earned by youth in the form of digital badges, formalized and impactful partnerships across our ecosystem, results-driven data and evaluation opportunities, and resources and funding to ensure STEM is everywhere. The first phase […]
Teacher Workshop: Technology Literacy and Beyond!
Bring the Power of Technology into your Classroom Date: Saturday, January 7, 2023 Location: Frederick, Oklahoma Time: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM Breakfast and lunch will be provided Middle school and high school STEM, Science, and Mathematics teachers are invited to attend a one-day workshop. This would be a wonderful workshop to generate science fair project […]