April 2025
WUP MiSTEM Updates
Emily Geiger, WUP MiSTEM Network Director
(906)482-4250 ext. 188
UP MACUL 2025 @ Gogebic Community College
Friday, May 16, 2025 will be the date for UP MACUL. Pre-Conference events on May 15 will be a 4p Jacquart Fabrics Site Visit/Tour and 5p Networking at Cold Iron.
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Project-Based Learning Design Cohort
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Math Recovery_AVMR1
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Math Recovery_AMVR2
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Summer Externship Opportunities
The start times of each vary and last 1-2 hours long.
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Great Lakes Watershed Field Course (GLWFC) Teacher Professional Development Opportunity
SUMMER 2025
In addition, our GLWFC webpage is updated and you can find that linked here. You can also find a direct link to the online application linked here.
Their goal is to have 10 of our teachers for this cohort come from the Upper Peninsula. There is a spot in the application for the teachers to indicate if they received the application through the EUPISD, Eastern UP MiSTEM Network, or Western UP MiSTEM. We will prioritize teachers who indicate that they received the application through one of our recruiting partners.
Teacher Packet for Inland Seas GLWFC Teacher PD.
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TeacherCon 2025
Explore exciting Computer Science workshops with CSforMichigan Collaborative this summer!
This summer, CSforMichigan Collaborative is thrilled to welcome teachers to a variety of engaging Computer Science workshops. Workshops are tailored to different grade levels and content areas. Each session is designed to inspire, inform, and elevate your teaching experience. Don't miss this chance to connect with fellow educators and explore innovative CS topics. Join us for an enriching summer of learning and collaboration!
Location: Bay City, MI
Dates: July 28-August 1, 2025 (SAVE THE DATE!)
Check out our TeacherCon Conference Page!
Register for Code.org Workshops
Register for Elementary Bootcamp or Bootstrap Workshops
Code.org AP CSA, AP CS Principles, or CS Discoveries
CS Workshops for High School & Middle School
The workshop is a nine-day professional learning series in Summer 2024, spanning five consecutive days in the summer and four days virtually during the school year. It supports new-to-CS and veteran CS teachers with the tools to implement MS & HS courses.
Who is Invited: 6th-12th grade educators
Workshop Dates/Locations:
- TEACHERCON- Bay City - July 28 - August 1, 2025, <or>
- Virtual - Aug 4 - 8 , 2024
What is included ($2,500-$3,000 value):
- Workshop registration, workshop materials, 5-nights lodging, breakfast/lunch meals, and swag ($750 stipend for virtual participants)
Bootstrap: Algebra 1, Bootstrap: Algebra 2, or Bootstrap: Data Science
Meaningful Math & Computer Science Integration for High School & Middle School
These five day workshop series will equip educators with the ability to implement module based math lessons that capitalize on the modern digital tools that computer science offers to support effective and efficient teaching and learning. Check out either of these workshops whether you are a math, CS, or other mainstream content educator.
Who is Invited: 6th-12th grade educators (Math for Algebra 1 or 2 workshop, Any 6-12 educator for Data Science)
Workshop Dates/Locations:
- TEACHERCON- Bay City - July 28 - August 1, 2025, ( Data Science, Bootstrap: Algebra 1 or Bootstrap: Algebra 2), <or>
- Macomb ISD - Aug 4 - 8 , 2024 (Bootstrap: Algebra 1 or Bootstrap: Algebra 2)
What is included ($3,000 value):
- Workshop registration, workshop materials, 5-nights lodging (if needed), breakfast/lunch meals, and swag
Elementary Computer Science Bootcamp
Kickstarting CS in Elementary Grades
This three day workshop series will equip educators with a fundamental computer science curriculum, connections to physical computing, and laying the groundwork to integrate computer science into core curriculum.
Who is Invited: Kdg-5th grade educators
‘Workshop Dates/Locations:
- TEACHERCON- Bay City - July 28 - 30, 2025, <or>
- Macomb ISD - Aug 4 - 6, 2025
What is included ($1,500 value):
- Workshop registration, workshop materials, 3-nights lodging, breakfast/lunch meals, and a Micro:bit
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INVENTION CONVENTION MICHIGAN STATE-LEVEL COMPETITION
The State Invention Convention Michigan Competition will be held on May 3 in Dearborn, MI at the Henry Ford Museum.
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Storylines and Semiconductors (MEDC PK-8 Semiconductor Grant)
Funds to create a program to introduce WUP 4th and 6th graders to semiconductors to support the anticipated growth of the industry will be awarded.
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SCRIPT Workshops
Are any districts interested in scaffolded CS Strategic Planning? Please let Emily Geiger (egeiger@copperisd.org) know of interest.
Chief Science Officer (CSO) Program