School and PK-12 Educator Opportunities

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Earn professional development credit, learn about STEM and find resources to take back into your school and classroom.

For K-12 Grade Educators InventEd Regional Summit

The InventEd Regional Summit brings together K–12 STEM thought leaders, Texas A&M faculty, out-of-school time providers, and industry and community partners to collaboratively imagine and shape the future of invention education in Texas. Participants will engage in conversations around how we can inspire young people to think creatively, solve authentic problems, and develop solutions

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For K-12 Grade Educators Maker U Professional Development

Texas A&M University’s PK-12 Engineering Education Outreach office offers Maker U Professional Development via our engineering design programming and engineering technology courses. In addition, educators learn practical applications for integrating engineering and technology into their classrooms, enhancing STEM education.

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For 6-12 Grade Educators Enrichment Experiences in Engineering (E3)

E3 is a three-week summer residential engineering research experience for secondary math, science and career and technical education teachers. It offers teachers an immersive lab experience, introduces and expands their understanding of the engineering design process, enhances laboratory skills and techniques and excites teachers about engineering careers.

Questions? Contact the Spark! Team at spark@tamu.edu.