Have you been curious about 3D printers, wondered how you could use them in the classroom, or thought about applying for a grant to get one? Join our workshop to delve into the fundamentals of 3D printing and complete your first project! Geared towards educators who are new to 3D … Read More
From the Executive Director’s Desk – December 2023
From the Executive Director’s Desk December 2023 Edition: Winter Wonderland What a wonder wintertime is! I love noticing so many mathematical, scientific, and engineering wonders throughout this season. The bright glow of blue LED lights, which revolutionized TV and digital screens in the late 80s, adds to the enchantment. Delicate … Read More
From the Executive Director’s Desk – November
The core challenge at the center of the work of Tulsa Regional STEM Alliance is one of collaboration in pursuit of better opportunities and outcomes for youth. It might not be too far-fetched to suggest that effective collaboration across a community remains unsolved and is fundamental to developing education solutions … Read More
Computer Science Education Week – Dec. 4-10
December 4-10, 2023 Each December, we mark Computer Science Education Week, or CSEdWeek, aligning with Grace Hopper’s birthday on December 9, 1906. Hopper, known for inventing the first compiler and coining the term “bug” when she removed a moth from her computer, inspired this annual event. CSEdWeek serves as a … Read More
Join the MOMENTUM: Now Recruiting for Cohort #2
Are you an instructional or provider partner passionate about advancing STEM education and creating equitable opportunities for youth in northeast Oklahoma? We invite you to join the MOMENTUM movement, a groundbreaking initiative by the Tulsa Regional STEM Alliance (TRSA) and The Opportunity Project (The Opp). Together, we can revolutionize how … Read More
From the Executive Director’s Desk – October
What do you believe all students deserve during their schooling experience? Undoubtedly, ideas like competence (literacy, numeracy, etc.) come to mind. Confidence, joy, expansive experiences, relationships, and so much more easily round out the top five. Opportunity. Inclusion. Support. Understanding. Safety. Now I’m at ten, and I’m only getting started. … Read More
Innovation in the Classroom: Reese Hundley, Siegfried STEM Educator of the Year
In the vast tapestry of education, every teacher is a hero, tirelessly weaving knowledge, inspiration, and hope into the lives of their students. Today, we’re turning the spotlight on one such exceptional educator, Reese Hundley, who has been honored as this year’s STEM Educator of the Year through the prestigious … Read More
From the Executive Director’s Desk- September
Back when I began this series, I mentioned that the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education has stated the following goal in their new strategic plan: Align higher education programs with workforce demand, with a goal to produce 100,000 degrees and other credentials in STEM and critical occupations by 2030 … Read More
From the Executive Director’s Desk – August 2023
Part 3: Fostering Belonging in STEM Classrooms In just a few days, students across Oklahoma will be returning to school. Imagine what it would be like in your life if, once a year, your working arrangements and the colleagues that you spend every weekday with changed. Worse, imagine that they’re … Read More
All About This Year’s STEMtember Events
Tulsa Regional STEM Alliance (TRSA) is hosting #STEMtember again this year, during the month of September. STEMtember celebrates the importance of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Education. TRSA is partnering with local businesses, schools, and community organizations to raise STEM awareness, create engaging STEM activities, and highlight the real … Read More