SJCOE STEM

Tracy Unified School District is one of the 14 school districts supported by SJCOE. SJCOE STEM Programs is fortunate to partner with Tracy Unified in its STEM work, including supporting their STEM curriculum with which Tracy teachers teach Science, Technology, Engineer, Math, and Computer Science to every student from Pre-K through 12th grade, as well as through field trips to Sky Mountain, Durham Ferry, and the SJCOE FabLab. Tracy Unified's new video shares why, as Dr. Dean Reese, TUSD Director of STEM, says "TUSD is a STEM district!"

TUSD STEM FINAL

Last week local educators and students learned about quantum computing, chip manufacturing, and artificial intelligence at UC Davis Engineering and the SJCOE FabLab at 2024 CITRIS Educator and Student Institutes. Over the week (Monday and Tuesday for teachers and Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday for students) participants visited the wind tunnel, computer chip manufacturing facility, and raptor labs. They heard lectures from brilliant professors, and even had liquid nitrogen frozen ice cream. They also programmed, engineered, tried out new technology gave lesson plan ideas and experienced our new quantum computing model.

Congratulations to Jennifer Robinson-Buck of Tokay High School for being this year's North Central Valley STEM Center's STEM Teacher of the Year! 👏👏👏

Calling all outdoor enthusiasts! 🐟 🏹 🎨 🚶‍♀️ 🚶‍♂️

Join us at Durham Ferry for epic adventures! Whether it's fishing by the San Joaquin River, kayaking, mastering archery, exploring nature trails, or diving into nature-based engineering and art activities, we've got something for everyone. Build your skills, learn science, make new friends, and connect with nature like never before!

Don't miss out—spots are filling up fast!
Register now at https://bit.ly/DurhamFerry

Contact: Katie Coelho @ [email protected]

Even if its been a rainy weekend, we know that summer is on its way. We have so many camps planned, from Coding with LEGOs in our Introduction to Engineering class for 3-5th graders, to visiting the National Ignition Facility at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and working with additive manufacturing and computer modeling at the SJCOE FabLab in our Cutting Edge Science Camp, or visiting the Raptor Lab at UC Davis through our INSPIRE camp. We have camps for grades from 1-12. You can plan your student's summer learning at https://fablab.sjcoescience.org/

We are excited for our final AcademiCS Symposium of the school year. We'll feature art teacher Susie Kim sharing about the connection between computer science and her work in animation. We'll also build a contraption that will let us control scratch like an etch-a-sketch. There is a stipend for full and active participation and completion of an asynchronous activity. We hope you'll join us 5-7 PM at the SJCOE FabLab on Tuesday May 7, 2024.

🔬 Get ready to transform your science classrooms! 🌟 Don't miss out on the "Modeling the Molecular World" workshop by 3D Molecular Designs at SJCOE! From July 15th to July 19th, dive into science and pedagogy of using models in your classroom. 🧬 🔍

Limited spots are available! Secure your spot now: https://bit.ly/MMWSJCOE2024. 🚀🧪

📢 There's still time to dive into adventure at Sky Mountain Summer Camp! 🏕️ Experience thrilling activities like hiking 🥾, canoeing 🛶, swimming 🏊‍♂️, art 🎨, archery 🏹, and more! 🚣‍♂️🎨

🌞 SESSION 1: July 8th - 11th, 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM. Join us for four days of fun-filled activities amidst nature's beauty. Register: bit.ly/3PFeJQD

🌿 SESSION 2: July 15th - 18th, 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM. Another four days packed with adventure and exploration await! Register: bit.ly/Connect2Nature2

🔥 Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience! 🌄 🌞

🌟 Calling all California science teachers! 🌟

Are you a science teacher in grades 6-12 in your first five years of teaching? Don't miss out on the chance to win a $500 scholarship for 3D Molecular Designs' Modeling the Molecular World at SJCOE!

Apply by this Friday, April 26th at https://bit.ly/TransformLearningMMWSJCOE2024. Recipients will be announced by April 29th. For inquiries, contact Delgel Pabalan at [email protected]. 🚀

Students will get to learn cutting edge technology and science this summer at UC Davis and the SJCOE FabLab. They'll visit the UC Davis Raptor Lab to explore biomimicry, learn quantum computing from UC Davis faculty and tour a computer chip manufacturing facility in a bunny suit. Apply for this amazing experience at https://bit.ly/davissjcoe24 !

🌟 Get ready for the ultimate summer thrill! ⏰ Dive into the excitement at Sky Mountain Summer Camp!

🏞️ Claim your spot for Session 1: bit.ly/3PFeJQD and Session 2: bit.ly/Connect2Nature2. 🌳 Join us for a summer packed with adventure, laughter, and memories that last a lifetime! ☀️

Are you passionate about outdoor education? We're looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team to host and support 5th/6th grade students from San Joaquin County and guest groups throughout the year. At Sky Mountain Outdoor Education Center, we believe in creating life-changing educational experiences amidst the stunning Sierra Nevada mountain range. Our classrooms could be nestled in the forest, by the water's edge, or along a snowy trail! 🌲🌊❄️

Ready to make a difference? Learn more and apply now: https://bit.ly/WorkatSkyMountain 🏞️

How do quantum computers work? What is the connection between birds of prey and engineering more efficient flight? What is the current research going on in the field of artificial intelligence? Local high school students can explore the topics at the cutting edge of current research at the UC Davis CITRIS lab and SJCOE FabLab on June 5-7. Last year's event was amazing and we expect this year to be even better. You can apply at https://bit.ly/davissjcoe24

Do you want to learn the about cutting edge AI from a professor doing current research? Have you ever wanted to wear a "bunny suit" and tour a computer chip manufacturing facility? Have you ever wanted to visit a primate lab? Have you wanted to learn about quantum computing and how it can revolutionize encryption and computer science? We'll do all of that and more at the 2024 Educator Institute. UC Davis CITRIS is partnering with SJCOE for a 2 day teacher institute that will take place at the SJCOE FabLab and UC Davis on June 3 & 4, 2024. UC Davis is providing a $400 stipend for participating teachers. You can sign up at https://bit.ly/2024EducatorInstitute

🌟 Calling all science teachers! Interested in a $500 scholarship for 3D Molecular Designs' Modeling the Molecular World at SJCOE? 🔬🧬

📢 Are you a science teacher in grades 6-12? In your first five years of teaching? This scholarship is for you!

Complete the form at https://bit.ly/TransformLearningMMWSJCOE2024 by April 26th. Recipients will be announced by April 29th. For inquiries, contact Delgel Pabalan at [email protected]. 🚀 🌟

📢 Friendly reminder: Tomorrow's the day to join us at Durham Ferry Outdoor Education Center for a day of nature, fun, and community! Enjoy a guided hike to the San Joaquin River with our staff. 🐾 Dogs on leashes are welcome! 🐶 Immerse yourself in nature's beauty and get creative! 🎨 Let's build new friendships and strengthen our community bonds. See you there! 🌳

🌟 Don't forget to mark your calendars! ⏰ Join us for an unforgettable adventure at Sky Mountain Summer Camp! 🏞️

Register now to secure your spot for Session 1: bit.ly/3PFeJQD and Session 2: bit.ly/Connect2Nature2 🌳 🌞

🌟✏️ Attention all educators! ✨ Don't miss your chance to nominate outstanding teachers and promising students for recognition through the North Central Valley STEM Center's Teacher Award and Student Scholarships program!

🏆📚 Nominations are still open. Contact Bret States at [email protected] and join us in celebrating excellence in education! 🎉

There are many options for local public school teachers to learn a computer science curriculum this summer and earn a stipend of $250 per day through Seasons of CS. You can find a full list at https://www.seasonsofcs.org/upcoming-workshops/summer-of-cs. A few of these professional development events are hosted this summer at the San Joaquin County Office of Education. One is Hands on CS in STEM, which includes tools like Kibo and Scratch for grades K-5.
You can register for Hands on CS in STEM at https://bit.ly/Summer2024HandsOnCS .

🔬 Calling all Science Educators! 🌟 Don't miss out on an incredible opportunity to enhance your teaching toolkit with 3D Molecular Designs' "Modeling the Molecular World" workshop at SJCOE! From July 15th to July 19th, immerse yourself in hands-on exploration of models that will revolutionize your classroom. 🧬

📚 Whether you're molding young minds in middle school, shaping scientific thinkers in high school, or guiding aspiring biologists in college, this workshop is designed to elevate your teaching game and engage your students like never before!

🗓️ Hurry! Registration closes soon on May 1st! Secure your spot today at https://bit.ly/MMWSJCOE2024. 🔍🔬

🌟 Immerse yourself in a world of adventure at Sky Mountain Summer Camp! 🏕️ Experience thrilling activities like hiking, canoeing, swimming, art, archery, campfires, and more! 🚣‍♂️🎨

🌞 SESSION 1: July 8th - July 11th, 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM. Register here: bit.ly/3PFeJQD.

🌿 SESSION 2: July 15th - July 18th, 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM. Register here: bit.ly/Connect2Nature2.

🔥 Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience! 🌄

Next Tuesday, March 26, 2024, our March AcademiCS Symposium will feature Alex Murray, Software Engineer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. You can register at https://bit.ly/academicssymposiums . There is $125 stipend for full and active participation in this PD with completion of an asynchronous activity.
We are so thrilled to be partnered with LLNL on a few projects this year, including Physics with Phones. Also partnering on this opportunity to integrate CS and rich data into your physical science classroom is the Concord Consortium. You can register at https://bit.ly/physicsphonessummer24 There are stipends for this week long PD is $250 per day.

📣 Attention California Science Educators!🔬

Transform your teaching approach and turn your classroom into a hub of exploration and inquiry with 3D Molecular Design's "Modeling the Molecular World" workshop at SJCOE. 🧬🧪

🎉 Claim your spot now at https://bit.ly/MMWSJCOE2024. 📅 Enrollment closes on May 1st!

🎥 Join Science at the State for an exciting blend of science and cinema! 🌟 Lawrence Livermore National Lab scientists decode the science behind popular movies.

🎬 FREE event. 📅 This Saturday, March 16th. 🕒 Doors open at 1:30 PM at the State Theatre in Modesto.

🌟 Attention all school sites!🌠

🚀 Get ready to embark on an extraordinary journey through the cosmos with Star Lab! Registration opens on April 1st! 🔭 📅

🌟 Introducing Mario Godoy-Gonzalez! 🌟

📚 Who says models are just for older students? Not Mario Godoy-Gonzalez! 📚

🍎 Mario is revolutionizing elementary education by bringing models into his classrooms!

Transform your students' learning by joining 3D Molecular Designs' Modeling the Molecular World at SJCOE. Register now at https://bit.ly/MMWSJCOE2024. 📅 Enrollment closes on May 1st!