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Its time for the Engineering Machine Design Contest! Each year a competition theme is chosen to guide the machine build and allow for whimsical creativity to flourish. Students are able to explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) principles while having fun in a collaborative environment. The theme for 2025 is…. Current of Creativity: Transforming Water Technology!
Techie Camp empowers students to explore technology through hands-on activities and engaging projects that spark imagination and build essential technology skills. Students also learn about tech careers and develop valuable employability skills like collaboration and problem-solving, inspiring the next generation of tech innovators! Techie Camp is FREE! There are two camps: June 23-17 & August 4-8. Get registered now!
If your looking for summer STEM in St. Cloud- look to St. Cloud Technical and Community College. From their Makers Camp, to Scrubs Camp- there is something for every learner. And don’t miss STAR Camp- (Students, Technology, And Robots) is a summer camp for students in 3-6th grade. The students work in teams to build, program, engineer, and operate a VEX robot.
Nitro-X 3 day camps hosted by the Transportation Center of Excellence are offered several times over the summer. They offers students opportunities to learn about how vehicles work, build their confidence with technical skills, work in teams to develop life and employability skills, gain exposure to the industry, and show off their skills with a race.
Don’t miss out on the Sourcewell STEM Summit on August 11! Explore new ideas, expand your knowledge in areas you may not have delved into before, and leave inspired with actionable resources to transform your teaching. Whether you’re exploring computer science integration, navigating new standards, diving into AI, connecting with science phenomena, or adapting to updated math benchmarks, this one-day conference has something for everyone. Join us for a dynamic and inspiring day of learning with hands-on experiences!
Don’t miss the Digital Frontier Summit at Metro State on July 18-19th. Join High School and College instructors from across Minnesota in the discovery of the ever-changing world of technology. This 2-day conference will expose you to new ideas, hands-on activities, and a network of forward-thinking people.
The Engineering Center of Excellence is offering the 2025 Siemens Engineering Design Summer Teacher Training this June in Shakopee! This program is specially curated for secondary educators to master the Siemens CTE Project/Program-Based Curriculum for grades 9-12. Dive deep into the Engineering Design Process, learn about iterative problem-solving, and enhance your technical communication and teamwork skills.
Join the Northern Agriculture Center of Excellence on June 10-12 for this exciting “Train the Trainer” workshop! Specifically designed for Agriculture, STEM and Tech-Ed teachers, this three-day workshop will include training to support instructors in four core areas: Welding, Electrical, Plumbing and Construction.
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