The National Youth Science Camp offers outstanding STEM students selected from each state and from several Latin American and Caribbean countries a chance to enjoy three-plus weeks of outdoor adventures, hands-on projects, and fascinating lectures in the beautiful woods of Barstow, West Virginia, all travel and camp fees covered. There’s also a visit to Washington, D.C. Apply by Feb. 28, 2019.

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Who says engineering is all work and no play? Not these creative students whose festive holiday displays draw raves – as does their serious research on lasers, circuits, and even microbial fuel cells!
Photo from University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering

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Students in grades 6 to 12 learn simple circuitry by creating light-up paper cards using only copper tape, a coin cell battery, a light-emitting diode (LED), and small electronic components. An artistic way to teach the basics of how circuits function—no soldering required!

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Pioneering female engineers, daring efforts to lay the first trans-Atlantic cable, and a history of Google are among the 24 titles on NSTA’s 2019 Best STEM Books that not only tell build literacy skills but also accurately depict complex STEM content.

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Teams of K-12 students can win up to $10,000 in U.S. Savings Bonds in this real-world research simulation sponsored by Toshiba and the National Science Teachers Association. Projects are due February 8, 2019. Register today!

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TryEngineering Together, a new online mentoring platform developed by IEEE and Cricket Media, seeks to build awareness of – and preparation for – STEM jobs among girls and minority students via 1-to-1 mentoring with STEM professionals. Teachers can apply for grants.

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Want to inspire your students? Join millions in celebrating Computer Science Education Week – and computer pioneer Grace Hopper’s birthday – from December 3 to 9 this year by hosting an Hour of Code or other fun activity.

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Whether you’re a seasoned engineering instructor, newly designated STEM coordinator, or elementary teacher seeking to incorporate engaging, authentic design challenges into the curriculum, you belong in ASEE. Become a member for just $25 – and see what 125 years of engineering teaching and learning can do for you!

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Amazon Future Engineer, a new education initiative launched by online retail giant Amazon, offers free computer science online lessons and coding camps for elementary students, paid-for introductory and Advanced Placement (AP) computer science courses, and college scholarships students pursuing degrees in computer science.

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