Get Involved – Get STEM

Register now for cutting-edge pedagogy: Nourish the Future’s Feeding and Fueling the World in Northfield on August 6–7.  This professional experience brings Minnesota science educators content with an agricultural context in this 2-day immersive workshop on the science of food production and sustainable fuels.

Join us on August 7 from 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM for the EngageED Workshop at the Sourcewell Service Cooperative.  Activate your curiosity through practical STEM learning. Learn how to implement relevant, classroom-ready best practices, engineering design, and enhanced strategies that engage all learners. 

Don’t miss out on the flexible training programs that fit the demanding schedules of today’s CTE educators. To ensure every teacher can participate, ITEEA offers a broad range of professional development in three distinct formats: In-Person Workshops: Hands-on, collaborative sessions focusing on practical application and lab mastery; Live Virtual Training: Interactive, real-time remote sessions led by industry and education experts; and Asynchronous Courses: Self-paced, flexible modules that teachers can complete anytime, anywhere.

Join us September 12, for the FTC Kick off at Jefferson High School! This in-person event will host breakout sessions that include topics that are relevant for both rookie and veteran teams. The live game reveal at 11:00 AM will be followed by a Minnesota Head Referee Q&A. Come and network with your fellow MN teams and see the new game!

Join MnTech on August 11, 2026 as they celebrate Women Leading in Technology as they host a candid and inspiring chat with senior technology leaders who have navigated complex careers, high‑stakes decisions, and moments of real uncertainty. In this facilitated conversation, these accomplished executives will share what it truly takes to grow, pivot, and lead with conviction when the path forward isn’t clear.

August 3-7, 2026 join the Engineering and Applied Manufacturing Center of Excellence for the  Microelectronics Mini-Externship & Curriculum Training. This is a professional learning experience for secondary educators who want to bring real-world microelectronics, semiconductor, and advanced manufacturing concepts into their classrooms—confidently and intentionally.

Join us at the second annual MN+CS Conference on August 3 , 2026 hosted by the Raspberry Pi Foundation at Dunwoody College of Technology. The conference is designed to highlight practical classroom materials and provide clear steps for implementation across a variety of K-12 classrooms, from introducing computational thinking in Pre-K to supporting belonging in high school CS electives. Register now and save your spot!

Join us on August 27, 2026 for STEM Day at the Fair hosted by SciMathMN. This year’s theme is, “Hands-On STEM: Build It. Test It. Change the World” inviting young minds to roll up their sleeves and experience the excitement of science, technology, engineering, and math through real-world building, experimenting, and problem-solving! 

Join us on August 4-6, 2026 for the Empower{MN:CS} 2026 Conference!  Along with workshop sessions, there will be events for participants to connect with other educators and organizations working to expand computer science education across the state.

Join us August 3-6, 2026 for the Midwest Teachers of Transportation and Industrial Areas (MTTIA) Conference. MTTIA is more than a conference—it’s a community. Join secondary and post-secondary educators from across the Midwest for hands-on training, networking, and professional development. Learn the latest in vehicle technology and teaching strategies from expert trainers and OE manufacturers. Earn 20 CEUs! 

August 12, 2026 – get ready for an exciting day filled with innovation, inspiration, and meaningful connections at the Minndependent STEM Education Conference in Maple Grove. Come together with other educators, STEM specialists, and school leaders to gain new insights, discover new resources, and bring innovative ideas back to your school to promote imaginative learning and engagement for your students.

Join us on November 12-13, 2026 for the Career and Technical Education Summit. This is Minnesota’s biggest gathering of CTE educators, leaders, workforce and industry partners, and community stakeholders across secondary and higher education. It’s where the CTE community comes together to learn, share ideas, and work through the challenges shaping the field.

Make sure to check out the Insider Science Tour series at the Science Museum. It features topics including Exhibit Fabrication, Biology, Paleontology, Anthropology, and there is even one featuring all of the unique collections housed at the Science Museum. 

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