Save the date! We are hosting the 5th Montana STEM Summit on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at the Great Northern Hotel in Helena, MT! Join partners from across the state to discuss, highlight and showcase STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) learning opportunities. 

Registration information for this no-cost event will be available soon. Interested in participating in the event or have a program you would like to highlight contact: heather@mtafterschoolalliance.org. 

Check out past Montana STEM Summits at https://www.montana.edu/smrc/stemsummit.html

Join us for our very first Sip and Share, a virtual discussion about program funding on Tuesday, January 28th at 11:00 AM. At this gathering we will highlight funding resources, share tips with one another, and support each other through the challenges and successes of program funding. Whether you’re just getting started or are an OST funding pro, all are welcome to connect, ask questions, and share your experiences. 

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In this session, we will discuss what is hypersonics, how fast is fast, potential career opportunities within the hypersonics field, and how it all ties to the Hypersonics STEM Curriculum. The Hypersonics STEM Curriculum is a collection of lessons for grades 3-12 that infuse hypersonics into Next Generation Science Standards aligned STEM content including mathematics, physical science, biological sciences, earth space science, and engineering design. This session will be interactive, and participants will do one of the activities from the How Fast is Hypersonics lesson.

The call will spotlight the innovative work of the Headwaters Tech Hub and opportunities across the state.

On the call participants will have the opportunity to learn more about the Headwaters Tech Hub and beyond from inspiring guest speakers including:

Tim VanReken, Ph.D., Headwaters Tech Hub

Dani Buehler, AccelerateMT

Suzi Taylor, MSU Science Math Resource Center

Jason Yager, Montana Photonics & Quantum Alliance

Register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqfu-orT4sH9IIiyU_ar0hcWWdLOHmJ12m

Join us for a chance to hear from neighboring states and national initiative leaders to learn more about the power of STEM ecosystems. Through a panel discussion, hear about how STEM ecosystems are shaping STEM education in their regional communities. Gain insights into best practices, challenges, and opportunities for building and sustaining advancements in STEM learning opportunities and the next steps for the Montana STEM Ecosystem. 

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Montana Afterschool Alliance, ACT Now Coalition, Vermont Afterschool, Inc., North Dakota Afterschool Network, Ohio Afterschool Network, and Beyond School Bells are hosting a two-day virtual conference, shining a spotlight on resources, strategies and inspiration to boost out-of-school-time (OST) STEM programming.  Sessions will elevate resources available through the Million Girls Moonshot Initiative, unique STEM program models and provide actionable steps for OST professionals to:

●      Introduce high quality curriculum options that challenge youth to problem solve with curiosity and creativity,

●      Increase equity in STEM programming

●      Implement facilitation methods to promote an engineering mindset and positive STEM identity in youth. 

The no-cost virtual conference will provide opportunities for OST professionals to network with peers from across the country, engage with speakers committed to supporting others in designing enriching STEM activities beyond the classroom and ignite excitement to help youth explore STEM and all the ways it can inspire and set their lives up for success!

Montana Afterschool Alliance, ACT Now Coalition, Vermont Afterschool, Inc., North Dakota Afterschool Network, Ohio Afterschool Network, and Beyond School Bells are hosting a two-day virtual conference, shining a spotlight on resources, strategies and inspiration to boost out-of-school-time (OST) STEM programming.  Sessions will elevate resources available through the Million Girls Moonshot Initiative, unique STEM program models and provide actionable steps for OST professionals to:

●      Introduce high quality curriculum options that challenge youth to problem solve with curiosity and creativity,

●      Increase equity in STEM programming

●      Implement facilitation methods to promote an engineering mindset and positive STEM identity in youth. 

The no-cost virtual conference will provide opportunities for OST professionals to network with peers from across the country, engage with speakers committed to supporting others in designing enriching STEM activities beyond the classroom and ignite excitement to help youth explore STEM and all the ways it can inspire and set their lives up for success!

Join the Museum of the Rockies as they share resources available to programs, including virtual education opportunities to bring the museum to life at your site.

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Join staff from the Holter Museum of Art to learn about resources available to programs and the engaging learning opportunities they offer with ArtFeeds and Art for Survival.

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Join the MSU Math and Science Resource Center along with the Montana Afterschool Alliance for a closer look at exploring Montana’s land uses. Attendees can apply to receive a free place-based science exploration kit to use at their site.

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Join us for a launch celebration and an overview of the key findings presented in the 2023 Montana STEM Summit Report!

Brought to you by the Montana Afterschool Alliance and MSU Science Math Resource Center with members of the planning committee from ExplorationWorks!, Helena SACC, MAPS Media Institute, Montana Afterschool Alliance, and UM spectrUM Discovery Area.

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