March 16, 2022
High school STEM teachers! Join the UCF Genomics and Bioinformatics Faculty Research Cluster for a workshop held June 6-9, 2022. The goal of the workshop is to introduce a curriculum for math and science education in genomics and bioinformatics. Participants will be introduced to various scientific questions and computational challenges that arise within this discipline…
March 15, 2022
iSTEM, along with our partners at UCF and off campus, is proud to host a variety of summer camps for rising middle and high school students (grades 6-12)! We are now accepting applications and priority early acceptance deadlines approaching. Submit your application today! For more information on any of our programs, check out the link…
January 25, 2022
AIAA Is hosting an essay contest for 7th and 8th grade students. For more information, please view the attached flyer. Essays (and follow-up questions) should go to AIAA.central.fl@gmail.com. Important Deadlines: April 30, 2022: National deadline for student/schools to submit their essays to their local sections officers (Section Officer POC) May 15, 2022: National deadline for local…
November 8, 2021
Attention prospective science majors! AIAA is awarding up to four $10,000 scholarships to high school seniors intending to pursue an engineering or scientific degree at a college or university. The scholarship also includes a $2,500 travel stipend to attend the AIAA Aerospace Spotlight Awards Gala and a mentor to help guide the student towards achieving…
October 27, 2021
Meet the 2021-2022 UCF STEM Ambassadors! A diverse group of undergraduate students representing a variety of STEM majors at UCF, the STEM Ambassadors are excited to engage with K-12 students throughout Central Florida. Interested in having a STEM Ambassador speak to your students about their experiences as a STEM student, opportunities within STEM, or lead…
October 25, 2021
Join PRIME STEM! PRIME STEM is a customized program at UCF for a limited number of scholars pursuing a degree in STEM. The program provides opportunities for academic and personal development, including one-on-one tutoring and early class registration. For more information, please see the attached flyer or visit https://trio.sdes.ucf.edu/
October 14, 2021
Calling all future scientists! SpaceKids Global, a Florida-based non-profit, has launched What Kids Want to Know, a video Q/A series on YouTube geared towards elementary students. In the 3-5 minute videos, SpaceKids Global (SKG) Founder and CEO Sharon Hagle interviews high profile experts, educators, and celebrities in the space industry. The first episode features former NASA…
October 8, 2021
Women in STEM – Aim High is coming this month! On October 28th you will get your chance to network with women professionals in STEM fields. RSVP for the event by October 22nd. Hosted by UCF Career Services, UCF Experiential Learning and Initiatives in STEM.
October 7, 2021
SWE will be hosting their annual Mystery Design outreach event for middle school girls on October 30th @ 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM at the UCF main campus. Outreach intends to spark an interest in younger girls for engineering and other STEM majors through interactive workshops, which are planned and executed by current engineering students. These workshops…
October 4, 2021
Registration is still open for the WiSE “Shoot for the Stars” 2021 Virtual Women in Science and Engineering Symposium! The WiSE Symposium encourages diversity in the STEM fields by providing inspirational speakers, engaging discussions for both men and women, and the ability to professionally network with others within STEM supported fields. In addition to this experience,…