Part 1: A New Hope for STEM Across Oklahoma I have the awesome privilege of getting to interact with folks from across our community who have so many hopes and dreams for our children. From teachers and administrators to partners working in informal and extended learning settings, to those who … Read More
Now Hiring: Program Manager for Competitions and Mentorship
Program Manager, Competitions and Mentorship Under the direction of the Program Director, the Program Manager (PM) actualizes STEM experiences for students and expands the STEM ecosystem capacity through partnerships. This position will assume increasing project management responsibility based on demonstrated ability while partnering with TRSA staff to advance TRSA’s mission … Read More
Coding Fundamentals Workshop, 11/10/23
Join us for a free professional development workshop for K-5 elementary teachers! Materials, lunch, and substitute reimbursement are provided. Who: This PD is open to all K-5 educators, coordinators, and district leaders When: Friday, Nov. 10 from 9am – 4pm Where: Siegfried STEM Learning Lab at Tulsa Regional STEM Alliance, … Read More
Join us for the STEM Shoppe Summer Showcase
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
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