February 2025
WUP MiSTEM Updates
Emily Geiger, WUP MiSTEM Network Director
(906)482-4250 ext. 188
Chief Science Officer (CSO) Program
The CSO Spring Cabinet Meeting will be held at Trident Maritime Systems in Ontonagon on March 12, 2025 @ 10a-1p. Student CSOs are currently registering for this event. CSO Advisors and other staff and administration are welcome to attend to learn more about the newly launched CSO program, please register using the link below. See the flyer below for more information.
Learn more through the CSO website!
Pi-Day at Gogebic Community College
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December GOISD Math Challenge
The December GOISD Math Challenge targeted 6th graders! Students had the opportunity to perform at an At-Home activity to practice their math skills. Check out the instructions here for calculating Santa’s Sleigh Speed.
Ontonagon 6th graders have earned a PIZZA PARTY for their success with the December GOISD Math Challenge! The party will be held on Tuesday, February 18.
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February/March GOISD Math Challenge
The February/March GOISD Math Challenge is Pi themed. These challenges are meant to be done at home, outside of the classroom. Instructions can be found here, and student work should be collected by March 7, 2025 for scoring by the GOISD MS/HS Math PLN at their next meeting.
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GOISD MS/HS Math Professional Learning Network (PLN)
The next meeting is scheduled for March 10, 2025 at 9a ET in Bergland. Sub-costs will be reimbursed. The focus of this meeting is for power standards identification, followed by vertical alignment of standards. If your district has new hires or interest in participating, contact Emily Geiger.
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Drone Soccer Academy Showcase!
Target Audience is interested administrators and teachers. The purpose of this event is to showcase the Drone Soccer Academy program to rural Michigan districts, to hopefully launch the program across the U.P.
_____________________________________________________________________________________Code.org: CS Fundamentals Intro Workshop (Kdg-5)
Computer Science Fundamentals is a Code.org curriculum designed for students in kindergarten through fifth grade (K-5). Each grade-level unit is between 12-20 lessons long and is built for flexible implementation. During the workshop, participants will learn from certified Code.org facilitators, participate in a model lesson, learn the management system, and dive into the lessons.
There are virtual options to choose from throughout the year. Sign up today for a series that works best with your schedule and share this information with your colleagues.
Dates: See Registration Flyer for date options and registration links
Time: 4:30pm - 6:30pm ET
Cost: Registration Covered by MiSTEM Network Advisory Council Grants
What is Provided: Curriculum guide and $150 stipend
For more information about CS Fundamentals Workshops, check out http://www.mi-coding.com/cs-fundamentals-intro-registration-links.html
Workshop Goals
At the end of the workshop, teachers will know:
- The importance of CS for all students, and the teachers’ role in creating an environment where all students can learn equitably.
- How CS Fundamentals can be used as an avenue for getting CS to all students.
- What CS Fundamentals courses look like (lesson plans, online activities, unplugged activities).
- Which courses and lessons of CS Fundamentals are most appropriate for their students.
At the end of the workshop, teachers will have:
- A plan of action for starting to teach CSF.
- Long(er) term goals about how deep into the course they would like to go with students.
- Strategies for teaching CS Fundamentals lessons.
- A connection to the community of CS Fundamentals teachers.
SCECHs & Stipends
Participants will receive SCECHs at no cost along with a $150 stipend at the completion of the workshop. Stipends are provided by the MiSTEM Network through the MiSTEM Network Advisory Council grant awarded to Grand Valley State University (GVSU). Stipends are paid out through GVSU.
Cost: Free!
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UP MACUL 2025 @ Gogebic Community College – SAVE THE DATE
Friday, May 16, 2025 will be the date for UP MACUL.
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Michigan Science Teacher Association (MSTA) Conference 2025
Lansing, March 7-8, 2025
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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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INVENTCON REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Registration for the Regional Competition, InventCon @ Superior MakerFest 2025, on March 15, 2025 is now open! Please use this InventCon 2025 Project Registration form to sign up. Registration will close on February 28, 2025. Projects can be completed individually or in groups of 2 or 3 students. Only one registration form is needed per project. Please reach out if you have any questions, comments, or concerns.
Official Information and Updates can be found at:
https://www.wupstem.org/inventcon-superior-maker-fest-2025/
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Michigan Science Educator Leadership Association (MSELA) Leadership Day @ MSTA 2025
Lansing, March 6, 2025
$65 for a Day of Learning and a Networking Dinner.
Contact Emily Geiger (egeiger@copperisd.org) if you would plan to attend.
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In the works:
Invention Convention Michigan (ICM) Program Support
WUP MiSTEM and Michigan Tech CSEO are working with Michigan Tech and Gogebic Community College Students to offer ongoing project support for students through after school programming. Details will be forthcoming.
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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.