Summer Camp Directory
We've curated a list of 20+
STEM Summer Camps around Kentucky
Heat Island Effect opportunity for Classroom teachers
PocketLab (a hands-on science company) and TERC (a STEM education research non-profit) are recruiting science teachers to pilot a new curriculum unit on the Heat Island Effect using PocketLab sensors in their classrooms. All participating teachers will receive a classroom set of PocketLab sensors, as well as a stipend of $400.
Full details about the study can be found on the
Teacher Informational Letter.
If you are interested in learning more, please fill out this
screening survey and a TERC researcher will be in touch.
Contact:
heatviz@terc.edu
Teacher Workshop June 10-11: Exploring the role of Materials, Chemistry, Biology, and Electronics in Smartphone
June 10 and 11, 2025. Hotel accommodations (if required), materials for activities, and a $300 stipend will be provided to all participants.
Registration for the workshop will close on Friday, May 9 at 11:59 pm.
The workshop will begin at 12:30pm on Tuesday, June 10 and conclude at 12:30pm on Wednesday, June 11.
The primary objective of this workshop is to provide a series of plug-and-play mini-modules (5-15 minutes in length) that can be directly incorporated into high school STEM courses and directly matched with a KY Next Generation Science Standard.
Details and registration
Professional Development Resources for KAS members
We've curated a variety of opportunities for our members to learn new skills, advance your careers, and have more impact in the world. Check our our
Professional Development Resources at the KAS website. Many of them are free or cheap. If you know of resources you would like to share with fellow scientists, send them our way!
Science PD opportunities for teachers this summer
Kentucky Teachers,
we have assembled a few STEM PD opportunities for you too, to get experience side by side with scientists this summer.
Check KAS' Summer 2025 Science PD for teachers
Help KAS Match up Scientists with K12 Teachers and Students
Would you like to help build more mentorship opportunities within KAS? KAS is looking for help managing our Mentor Match program for students, K12 teachers, and professional scientists.
Please get in touch!
Education and Engagement Team
Our
Education & Engagement team makes connections with K-12 Teachers, Kentucky field stations, supports the Junior Academy, and connects with other partners around the state. We're assembling a summer camp directory again this year
E&E meets next on May 19 (but usually on the 4th Monday) at 10am ET. All are welcome! Email our
Executive Director Amanda Fuller to get added to the list.
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