From the Regional Math & Science Center at Grand Valley State University
December 2024 / January 2025 | Volume 31, Number 4
Science Olympiad: Support students and foster their love for science!
Now more than ever students are looking for ways to connect and belong. Schools are looking for ways to help students explore STEM careers. One way to support students that are passionate about science is to create a Science Olympiad team and compete in the Region 12 Science Olympiad Tournament!
Schools can register now to participate in the 2025 Region 12 Tournament for Michigan Science Olympiad (MSO) hosted by the Regional Math and Science Center to be held Saturday, March 29, 2025, on Grand Valley State University’s Allendale campus.
Are you a community organization or local business with a passion for supporting STEM education? Find out how you can get involved!
Connections for the STEM Classroom
GVSU faculty and area experts provide engaging ideas on current topics in research and education
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An Illustrated Journey Through Our World Under Climate Change
Book review of H is for Hope: Climate Change from A to Z by Elizabeth Kolbert (2024).
By Dee Phillips, Anna Maki, Kaylynne Dennis, Nicole D’Arienzo, Connor Gabel and Bopi Biddanda
Annis Water Resources Institute, Grand Valley State University, Muskegon, MI 49441.
Registration for Math in Action 2025 is open!
Math in Action presents lively and informative discussions of current issues in mathematics education while providing an opportunity for practicing PreK-12 teachers, prospective teachers, curriculum directors, and college and university faculty to share ideas, concerns, and resources. The conference will be held February 22, 2025 on the GVSU Allendale campus.
Plan to Attend Roger That! Symposium
Roger That! is a two-day public symposium, honoring the memory of Grand Rapids astronaut Roger B. Chaffee and promoting interest in STEM in general and space exploration specifically. The event will be held February 14 – 15 in Grand Rapids.
This year's theme is “Space and Communications,” and our keynote speaker is retired astronaut and Native American storyteller, John Herrington. The event also includes presentations on various aspects of Space and Communications and STEM-based activities for all ages, including a design challenge for 4th-8th graders at GVSU on Friday and family-friendly activities at GRPM on Saturday.
Van Andel Institute for Education sparks STEM enthusiasm with Curiosity on Wheels
Van Andel Institute for Education (VAI Education) is dedicated to sparking interest in STEM and cultivating essential skills for future success. Through dynamic learning experiences, VAI Education empowers students to become confident problem-solvers and critical thinkers, preparing them for future careers in STEM fields.
GVSU Annis Water Research Instititue Hosts January Seminar
The GVSU Annis Water Research Institute (AWRI) in Muskegon will host a seminar on January 24, 2025 with the topic of Tracking Lake Changes Across Time: Ancient Lake Bonneville, UT and Modern Ore Lake, MI
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