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February
Black History Month • University of Delaware Events
The University of Delaware community recognizes, engages and discusses achievements
and continuing challenges. Lectures, book discussions, performances, volunteer opportunities and more celebrates critical contributions and activism of Black Americans.
For UD’s Black History Month schedule of events, click here.
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February 18-24
Engineers Week
Engineers Week is one of the largest STEM events of the year in the U.S.
Celebrate the amazing accomplishments of engineers, technicians, and technologists
and introduce K-12 students to engineering and technology. 5.5 million students are engaged in engineering every year by individual volunteers and educators, engineering and tech companies, universities, museums, libraries, and community organizations throughout the U.S. and around the world.
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February 26 • 4:30pm - 6pm
FREE Smithsonian Informational Webinar "Computational Thinking"
The Smithsonian Science Education Center is offering 3rd Grade educators
FREE "Smithsonian Science for Computational Thinking: Protecting Whales" modules.
Participants can receive up to 4 clock hours.
For more info and to register, click here.
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February 29 • 7:30am-2:30pm
Yes! Delaware Youth Environmental Summit 2024
Free! for Delaware high school students and educators who are advisors to school teams.
Students explore the most pressing state, national and global environmental issues
and engage in steps they can take on campus and beyond.
Includes lunch and morning snack. Registration is open, capacity is limited.
Clayton Hall Conference Center, 100 David Hollowell Drive, Newark DE 19716
To register, click here.
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March 2 • 9am – 3pm
DASEF STEAM Symposium Grades 5-12
FREE EVENT! Keynote speaker David McGrath,
is a Senior Northroup Grumman Fellow, working with space launch motors,
tactical boosters, gas generators and missile defense propulsion efforts.
Panel discussion includes DuPont employees talking about their STEM careers.
Sponsored by DASEF and Delaware NASA Space Grant Consortium
Box lunch is included. Clayton Hall, University of Delaware.
For more info and details, click here.
To register for this Free event, click here.
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March 2-3
59th Annual Earth Science Gem and Mineral Show
Delaware Mineralogical Society hosts this show
fostering geology, mineralogy, paleontology and the lapidary arts.
$6/Adults, $5/Seniors, $3/Ages 12-17, Under 12/Free.
DoubleTree by Hilton, 4727 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803
Tickets are sold at the door only. For info, click here.
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March 6
The 29th Annual New Castle County Science Fair
Hosted by Delaware Tech Stanton Campus.
New Castle County students grades 6-12 are eligible to participate.
For more info and details, click here.
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Application Deadline: March 8
FREE to Teachers! Seed Your Future
Seed Your Future is excited to announce our new professional development program
for high school teachers in line with Next Generation Science Standards!
We are seeking 30 high school science educators for an expenses-paid
immersive professional development experience June 2-6, 2024, in order to
prompt plant science, horticulture, and floriculture careers for students across the US.
Application Deadline is March 8, 2024.
For more info, click here. To apply for this PD experience, click here.
To schedule, call (302) 659-5003 or email LynneB@dasef.org.
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March 9 • 9:30am – 11:30am
DASEF Exploration: Drone Challenge
The Delaware AeroSpace Education Foundation hosts a morning of learning
the many uses of drones. Complete a structural challenge to successfully fly a drone.
585 Big Oak Road, Smyrna DE 19977, 2 minutes from Exit 114 on DE Rt. 1
To schedule, call (302) 659-5003 or email LynneB@dasef.org.
To learn more about DASEF’s 2023 programs, click here.
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March 13
JA of Delaware Job Shadow at Christiana Care Gene Editing Institute
The Gene Editing Institute advances the power of CRISPR gene editing technology
to improve human life through groundbreaking research and development and by
inspiring and helping to prepare the next generation of scientists.
For more info, click here.
To register your students, contact Denise.Christiansen@ja.org.
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March 14 • 6pm – 8pm
Colonial Schools STEAM Showcase
Open to the public, fun see-and-do event for all ages
including the “Wonders of Science” demo, hands-on STEAM activities,
using microscopes, planting seeds and much more.
William Penn High School, Colonial School District
To download the flyer, click here.
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March 20 • 5:30pm-7:30pm
9th Annual Delaware Tech STEM Expo 2024
Join us for an event for middle and high school students to experience
Delaware Tech programs through student-designed activities,
build connections toward STEM careers, and have fun!
Held at 3 campus locations simultaneously: Dover, Georgetown, and Newark
For more details, click here.
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March 23 • 10 AM – Noon
Appoquinimink STEM Showcase
Features all Appoquinimink elementary schools and early childhood centers’
STEM/science fairs in one place. Also includes K-5 STEM Challenges and Activities
for all students. Parents will be on hand to share stories of their careers in STEM.
The public is welcome. Odessa High School Cafeteria & Performing Arts Center.
To download the flyer, click here.
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March 24
Delaware Women & Girls STEM Day
Governor John Carney and Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long
will proclaim March 24 “Delaware Women and Girls STEM Day”.
Established in 2021 by the State of Delaware Governor’s Office and
hosted in collaboration with Million Women Mentors and Delaware STEM Council.
For more information or questions, please contact mwm.dfsme@gmail.com.
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March 28
JA of Delaware Job Shadow at DuPont Experimental Station
The JA Job Shadow at DuPont Experimental Station is STEM career focused.
For more info, click here.
To register your students, contact Denise.Christiansen@ja.org.
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Save the Date! April 16
2024 Delaware Pathways Conference
The conference will explore, feature, and celebrate the progress of our statewide career pathways
system that values equity, and student identity, and empowers young people and adults to enroll in
higher levels of education and pursue competitive employment. The conference will highlight
students, educators, community partners, and employers who have deployed innovative and
effective solutions to advance career readiness. Held at Delaware Tech, Terry Campus, Dover, DE
For questions or additional info, contact Helana Rodriguez at hrodriguez@dscc.com
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Save the Date! May 16 • 6:30pm
STEM Night at the BLUE ROCKS!
DE Science & Math Educators! Join us for a fun evening at the Ball Park!
Delaware STEM Council and DFSME have reserved a STEM section
in the stadium at a discounted rate for this special event. Tickets $12/person.
For instructions on purchasing tickets in this grouped seating, click here.
For information about an opportunity to throw out the first pitch,
please email DelawareSTEMAwards@gmail.com.
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Registration Open! Workshop Event July 8-12
FREE STEM Professional Development for Teachers
Join ASM Materials Camp® Teachers at University of Delaware for a FREE, idea-generating
workshop that make core science and math principles relevant to middle & high school
students. Great motivation for any engineering, technology or science courses as students
learn concepts that are reflected in their everyday lives.
To download the info flyer and register, click here.
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Save the Date! September 10
Delaware Mathematics Equity Conferences
A powerful day of professional learning dedicated to Equity in Math and STEM.
Sponsored by the Delaware Mathematics Coalition & Delaware Department of Education.
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Save the Date! November 7
The 10th Annual Delaware STEM Educator Awards Ceremony
Live Zoom Videocast from Buena Vista Country Estate in New Castle, Delaware
Co-hosted by Delaware STEM Council and DFSME, the event announces winners at the
Elementary School (K-5), Middle School (6-8) and High School (9-12) levels,
the Community Educator Award, the Jon Manon STEAM Team Educator Award and more!
For more information, click here.
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