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Almost last call!! The deadline to register your team for the state tournament is March 14, 2022 (the tournament is Friday, April 15). Register your team now.
Payments are due March 18 and can be made online by credit card, or by check. We can also send you an invoice. Contact us with any questions about payment or registration. Thank you!
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Check out who will be at Museum of the Rockies STEM Night April 14 |
In addition to amazing exhibits from the Museum of the Rockies plus stupendous STEM from MSU, you will also meet ZooMontana, Montana Science Center, the American Computer and Robotics Museum, and Montana Learning Center! So fun!
All teams who attend the Montana state tournament are invited to attend STEM Night at Museum of the Rockies on the evening before the tournament: Thursday, April 14 from 6pm to 9pm. This event is FREE and features hands-on activities and demonstrations, plus the opportunity to see all the great exhibits at MOR! Coaches, register your team here.
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No surprise - it's expensive and complicated to spend the night in Bozeman! Ehsan Salam in our office has been working to secure special rates for teams attending Science Olympiad. Please email Ehsan directly if you are interested. Ehsan.salam@montana.edu
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Preparation tips from Addie
Quick Tip: The rules manual, especially for building events, can be very lengthy, so be sure to read the event rules carefully! You show know every detail of the parameters. You do not want to be disqualified for one tiny rules violation.
~Addie Rohlman is the Montana Science Olympiad intern and a former competitor for Corvallis High School
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March 10: Free MSU Research in Action presentation: Neuroscientist Susy Kohout
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Teachers: Join us for a free presentation on Thursday, March 10 at 5pm as part of our new MSU Research in Action series that highlights the work of MSU researchers so that K-12 teachers may incorporate this cutting-edge research into their classrooms.
The March speaker for Brain Awareness Month is Susy Kohout of the MSU Department of Microbiology and Cell Biology. Kohout studies signaling across cell membranes and will speak about her research as it applies to biology and neuroscience, so this talk would be great for high school science and psychology teachers!
Teachers will also learn about the importance of using authentic activities in their classrooms to meet the needs of diverse learners through supporting STEM identity and sense-of-belonging. The teachers will hear about the journey of researchers through STEM so that the teachers can bring the stories to their classrooms as well.
The workshop is online from 5-6pm. It is free to attend, but pre-registration is required. Attendance is capped at 30 people.
What other Research in Action topics would you like to learn about? Tell us here.
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SAVE THE DATE! March 26
MSU Educator PD for Brain Awareness Month
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Come learn about the brain and education! In honor of Brain Awareness Week, Saturday, March 26 from 8:30-11:00am we will have guest speakers talk about the brain and cellular functioning and what we can learn from neuroscience to apply in our classrooms. We will hear about MSU research that we can bring into our curriculum and neurodiversity and neuroeducation. Stay tuned for more details or watch our Science Math Resource Center professional development page.
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Free summer nano class for middle school teachers (plus stipend!) |
The Montana Nanotechnology Facility (MONT) at MSU shares this amazing opportunity from their collaborators at nano@stanford, which hosts the Nanoscience Summer Institute for Middle School Teachers (NanoSIMST).
The week-long (July 11-15) virtual course is free and includes a $500 stipend as well as $300 for classroom materials! While you apply directly through Stanford, please first contact Heather Rauser at MSU. Heather said that if the Stanford spots are full, MSU will be able to support a few Montana teachers with the stipend and classroom supplies. Be sure to tell her you are a Montana Science Olympiad coach! (past, present, future). If you'd like to apply, please contact Heather Rauser at MONT heather.rauser@montana.edu.
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Learn Nanoscience from experts across our nationwide, National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure ( NNCI).
- Dive into engaging STEM activities. Hands-on kits will be mailed to you!
- Discover resources such as NGSS aligned lessons, simulations, virtual field trips, and more!
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Attention high school sophomores: Aerospace Scholars |
Attention all MT High School Sophomores - Join the Montana Aerospace Scholars today!
Do you love all things aviation and space related? Want to study it in depth while earning college credit in high school? Hoping to join a community that shares your passion for exploration? You should join the Montana Aerospace Scholars (MAS) program!
High school sophomores in Montana are invited to apply for the Montana Aerospace Scholars program, presented in collaboration with NASA, University of Washington, and the Museum of Flight.
Montana Aerospace Scholars offers students the opportunity to explore STEM educational and career pathways while interacting with like-minded peers from across the state.
The two-part program focuses on earth and space sciences and the history and future of NASA space exploration.
Phase One is a free six-week, online course covering a variety of earth and space sciences. Students who successfully complete Phase One are eligible for Phase Two, a free three-day summer residency at the Montana Learning Center, to experience Montana’s growing aerospace industry through behind-the-scenes aerospace company tours. Regional STEM experts will offer engaging presentations and networking opportunities for participants.
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Do you know an aspiring Science Olympiad coach or STEM teacher interested in cool opportunities? Please share this newsletter so they can follow along for next year! Or, they can subscribe at bit.ly/mtso-news
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