MiSTEM Network
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The MiSTEM Network of Eastern Upper Peninsula and Michigan STEM Network, provide leadership, curriculum support, professional development, and student services to educators in the school districts served by the Eastern Upper Peninsula Intermediate School District. It serves as a resource clearinghouse for educational materials and information. Center staff work to foster community involvement in the areas of mathematics and science. The Network Advisory Council has idenfied four pillars as necessary components to establish a system that will produce STEM-equipped students and educators:
- Create a robust STEM cultureÂ
- Empower STEM teachersÂ
- Integrate business and educationÂ
- Ensure high quality STEM experiences
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Pillar 1
Creating a STEM Culture
- Prioritize STEM learning as a mindset to be ingetrated everyday into classroom instruction
- Increase awareness of STEM opportunities as an integral part of education and industry for shareholders
- Increase understanding for all that STEM is an interdisciplinary and inclusive exploration for career pathways
- Assist students in the discovery and love of STEM opportunities that will guide and inform civic participation and decision making as informed citizens
- Support a variety of learning opportunities, pathways and career explorations towards STEM fields in multiple settings (everyday settings & family activities, designed informal settings, classroom instruction, and out-of-school programs)
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Pillar 2
Empower STEM Teachers
- Encourage, incentivize, and retain STEM teachers in the educational system to ensure the sustainability of quality programs
- Engage Michigan’s institutes of higher education, including alternative routes to certification, community colleges, and early middle colleges to participate in STEM educator recruitment, training, and retention to ensure integrated STEM opportunities for learners
- Develop a p-20 Master STEM educator ecosystem to support a collaborative, connected network within and across regions to build STEM capital within the state (e.g. coaching; partnerships with industry experts)
- Encourage regional (local) public-private partnerships to support and develop
problem-, phenomena- and competency-based teaching and learning opportunities - Encourage use of federal, state and local funds to support STEM teaching and
learning for all
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Pillar 3
Integrate Business and Education
- Joint exploration by business/industry and education partners to remove barriers facing students, educators and employers
- Increase awareness and preparedness for students choosing education and corresponding workforce pathways
- Increase understanding of jobs and skills sets needed in Michigan to support our economy
- Develop equitable policies ensuring learning opportunities are visible on student transcripts and educator certifications (i.e. micro-credentials)
- Encourage business/industry and educator experiential engagement such as internships or job shadowing and tax incentives for companies who provide these experiences
- Create a feedback loop whereby business/industry and education provide input on critical skills for the future of work as schools design and update
curriculum and the State sets standards for accountability - Connect employee engagement and volunteer programs at businesses to the
advancement of STEM education in Michigan
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Pillar 4
Ensure High-Quality STEM Experience
- Utilize the STEMworks rubric to vet proposed state funded programs
- Learning opportunities are hands-on, problem-based, authentic, engaging, and experiential
- Learning opportunities/experiences are linked to students and their communities to increase relevancy and sense of place
- Fully supported schools to ensure successful implementation of the necessary STEM learning opportunities for STEM citizenry and workforce success such as those identified by the Governor’s Talent Investment Board Employability Skills
Resolution - Utilize industry and other community partners as resources for learning
- Create value for shareholders by providing spaces for authentic career exploration problem solving where students also contribute to the learning of the
community partners
In the News
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Jess Birtcher Scholarship
Posted by Julie Coneset on 1/19/2021 10:00:00 AMScholarship OpportunityMichigan Association of Timbermen is accepting scholarship applications for applicants who have chosen forestry, natural resources or forest product manufacturing field of study.Jess Birtcher Scholarshp of $1000.Jess Birtcher Scholarship Program Application
Submit Scholarship Application to:
The Michigan Association of Timbermen
Attention: Scholarship Committee
7350 M-123
Newberry, MI 49868Email: timbermen1972@gmail.com
Fax: (906) 293-5444The deadline to apply is March 1, 2021.
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Code.org Workshop for HS & MS
Posted by Kevin St. Onge on 1/12/2021CS Principles & CS Discoveries Workshop Series
Code.org Workshop for HS & MS
This is a nine day workshop series where participants spend five consecutive days in the Summer 2021 with participants from all around the state and four days throughout the following school year. These high-quality workshops offer year-round support for educators as they implement courses that are aligned to the Michigan Computer Science Standards. All facilitators are certified Code.org facilitators, educators, and CS experts.
- Code.org Workshop One-Page Flyer - Flyer Link
- Michigan Code.org Informational Website - Mi-Coding.com & Workshop Details
- Link to Application - Code.org Application Page
Workshop Logistics
Summer Virtual/Asynchronous Blended Workshop
Participants will engage in a high quality virtual/asynchronous professional learning during the summer. Participants will have the opportunity to dive into the curriculum, deepen their CS content knowledge, and connect with other CS educators from around the state.
Dates: Two Options for Virtual Summer Workshop
- July 19-23, 2021
- August 2-6, 2021
Summer Workshop Include: Educator Stipend, Materials, & Swag (materials mailed to participants) Educators will receive a $500 stipend for participation and completion of entire summer workshop series
Quarterly Implementation Workshop
Participants will engage in four workshops throughout the school year to support implementation of CS Discoveries & CS Principles. These workshops prepare educators for the upcoming curriculum in a timely fashion.
Dates: To be determined
Workshops Includes: Educator Stipend & Materials, Educators will receive upto $400 stipend for participation in the quarterly academic year workshops
Who Should Apply?
We are looking for educators who are willing to commit to the professional learning series and use the lesson materials in Fall 2021. No computer science experience is required to attend this learning series. Administration at the school district/organization will be part of the application process.
Applications Are Now Available - Apply Today!
Applications are now available on the Code.org website. All participants must complete the application process in order to attend. Participants will automatically be considered for a scholarship as part of the application process. This workshop has limited seats, apply today!
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EUP Regional Science & Engineering Fair Results
Posted by Julie Coneset on 12/8/2020The EUP Intermediate School District (EUPISD) and EUP STEM Region held the annual EUP Regional Science & Engineering Fair for grades K-8 virtually on December 4, 2020. Schools that participated in this event were: Cedarville, Sault-Lincoln Elementary, and Sault-Washington.
This year, 38 students advanced from local school district Science and Engineering Fair events to represent 31 projects in the first virtual regional event.
Science reasoning is considered a critical 21st Century skill and engaging in the scientific process through activities like Science and Engineering Fair enhances those skills. In fact, regional state assessment data indicates that schools that participate in Science Fair score higher on both the Grade 5 and Grade 8 science assessments. The EUP STEM Region has worked with EUP teachers and Lake Superior State University faculty to expand the science fair in the last four years to include engineering projects in addition to science. This has been a positive experience and work will take place to improve the event for next year.
Students were asked to present their ideas, methods and results and to discuss their overall project. Judges then evaluated the project based on pre-set judging criteria. The judging panel consisted of members of our local community, governmental entities, LSSU faculty, BMCC faculty, as well as EUPISD staff. Although all the projects were great, and it was a difficult decision for judges, the following students placed in the top three:
Kindergarten
- 1st Place: Elizabeth Dombrowski (Sault – Washington)
- 2nd Place: Makenna Bumstead (Sault – Washington)
First Grade
- 1st Place: Westin Bailey (Sault – Washington)
- 2nd Place: Maeby Chipman-Bergsma (Sault - Washington)
- 3rd Place: Group Presentation - Phoebe Hatch, Gabbie Honnila, Tessalie Heckman (Cedarville)
Second Grade
- 1st Place: Kenzie Dovick (Sault – Lincoln)
- 2nd Place: Margaret Kapuscinski (Sault – Lincoln)
- 3rd Place: Lizzie Kemink (Cedarville)
Third Grade
- 1st Place: Lucas Hjerstedt (Sault – Lincoln)
- 2nd Place: James Reid (Cedarville)
- 3rd Place: Grace Barr (Cedarville)
Fourth Grade
- 1st Place: Frank Chipman-Bergsma (Sault – Lincoln)
- 2nd Place: Jordan Meilstrup (Sault – Lincoln)
- 3rd Place: Kinley Brady (Sault – Lincoln)
Sixth Grade
- 1st Place: Eliana “Lia” Frank (Cedarville)
- 2nd Place: Eleana Honnila (Cedarville)
Eighth Grade
- 1st Place: Ross Pearson (Cedarville)
- 2nd Place: Group Project - Kayden Kiefer and Jackson Barr
Congratulations to all students that participated in the EUP Regional Science & Engineering Fair, and the School District Science and Engineering Fair events this year. GREAT JOB!
