January 2024
WUP MiSTEM Updates
Emily Geiger, WUP MiSTEM Network Director
(906)482-4250 ext. 188
SCRIPT Workshop
Computer Science Implementation (via SCRIPT)
- We are looking to work with 2-3 new school districts on computer science implementation via the SCRIPT program this winter. Register and learn more at SCRIPT Application.
- In-person workshop scheduled for February 7 (@ GOISD)
- February 6 for returning districts @ the Jutila Center
- Participating districts are eligible to apply for the 99B and IET funds:
- 99B Computer Science & Computational Thinking application closes on January 16.
- IET OER and CS Grant - Opening Soon!
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GOISD MS/HS Math Professional Learning Network (PLN)
February 23rd (9a-3p ET) will be our first meeting at the GOISD Bergland location. This group has been formed in response to requests from several math instructors. Please encourage your MS and HS math instructors to join this collaborative event. Topics covered will include common curriculum, common assessments, and standards alignment. WUP MiSTEM can reimburse for sub-costs accrued.
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GOISD New Classroom Libraries
WUP MiSTEM will be providing a collection of STEM literature, both fiction and nonfiction, to the newly funded classroom libraries. I will be rolling out these collections at the February 8th GOISD new classroom library event.
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WUP MiSTEM & Michigan Tech CSEO to host STEM & Engineering Fair & Festival
Students in grades 4-8 are invited to conduct science and or engineering/invention projects and submit their work to compete in the Western U.P. Science and Engineering Fair at Michigan Tech’s Memorial Union Building (MUB). Save the date: Saturday, March 16th; time TBD. A weekend date was selected with the hopes of increasing student participation from Gogebic and Ontonagon Counties; I am looking to assist students and their families with transportation from both counties.
February 28th is the deadline to register!
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GOISD STEM & Family Events
I am meeting with Megan to work on confirming GOISD district event dates.
An idea to solicit volunteers would be to investigate high school student availability and need for service hours. I am happy to reach out to local businesses and community organizations to request volunteers, too. Something to think about!
Ironwood STEM & Family Event—January 30th @ 4-7p CT
Ironwood is kicking off STEM & Family event within GOISD at the end of the month! We have 20 STEM activities planned, including a design competition.
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GOISD students are invited to a Pi-day Competition at Gogebic Community College.
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Michigan Science Teacher Association (MSTA) 2024 Conference
Please view the conference flyer below for more information. Interested participants can register here and can access the MOU here (with details on offered support).
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