Spring Into Science is a hands-on engaging science opportunity for students in grades 4^th through 10^th grades (and their parents) to learn, explore and get excited about science. Spring Into Science takes place on Saturday, April 18, 2026, in the Frick Atrium and PNI from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. Students will visit tabletop activities, experience hands-on demonstrations, listen to research talks, and engage scientists from many other science departments and programs on campus and beyond. New this year – families are invited to continue their STAM exploration with hands-on art making, behind-the-scenes conservation tours, and gallery visits at the new Princeton Art Museum. All students must be accompanied by a guardian or adult at all times.

Event Date and Location: April 18, 2026 / 10 AM - 1:00 PM Princeton University Frick Atrium + 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm Princeton Art Museum

For more information and to register: https://scienceoutreach.princeton.edu/

Register: Please use QR code in the flyer or this link: https://scienceoutreach.princeton.edu/department-registration for student registration by April 6 , 2026 (or when the event reaches capacity). Parents who officially registered your student(s) will receive a detailed email the week of April 13, 2026. This email will include check in information and other important guidelines to follow.

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It's time to register your TEEN (8th grade and up) for BaseBuild -- our two-week, hands-on, interactive STEM camp -- introducing teens to CAD, engineering, innovation design & 3D printing!*

WHERE: Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center - 8 Yogi Berra Drive, Little Falls (on the campus of Montclair State)

WHEN: (Chose ONE of TWO 2-week sessions) --

July 6-16, 2026, 9:30am to 12:30pm -- Mon thru Thurs OR  

July 20-30, 2026, 9:30am to 12:30pm -- Mon thru Thurs 

Please call Jenny 718.974.3984 for more info 

In today’s secondary science classrooms, safety is not optional. It is a professional, legal, and ethical obligation grounded in our Duty of Care. As laboratory experiences evolve and new hazards emerge, educators must ensure their practices align with current safety standards and risk management expectations.

In this practical and timely session, we will address:

• Legal and professional responsibilities for secondary science educators
• Chemical hygiene planning and regulatory expectations
• Supervision, training, and hazard anticipation
• Common safety gaps observed in middle and high school labs
• Strategies to proactively reduce risk and strengthen compliance

Whether you are mentoring pre-service teachers, leading a department, supervising a program, or working directly with students, this session will provide actionable guidance grounded in national standards and real-world experience.

Dr. Ken Roy brings decades of national leadership in science safety, and I look forward to sharing insights from my work in K–12 STEM safety, administration, and consulting. Together, our goal is to help you protect students, protect staff, and protect your district.

Archived video available: https://my.nsta.org/resource/135856/archive-lab-safety-considerations-for-pre-service-and-in-service-secondary-scien

When was the last time you had the opportunity to be the science student? If you are looking for an inspiring and engaging science learning experience this summer, we encourage you to join us for QUEST! You'll learn with peer educators alongside an amazing team comprised of Princeton University professors, scientists and lead teachers.

• When: Week-long institutes are held during the summer 

• Where: On Campus @ Princeton University

• Cost: $50 per QUEST Summer Institute

• Honorarium: $150-$1450
• PD Hours: 30-36 hour

• What to expect: Engage as an adult learner with Princeton faculty, researchers, and lead teacher through unique hands-on and minds-on activities to deepen content knowledge, data fluency, and science practices. Leave with a sense of confidence and enthusiasm for teaching science! Lunch and snacks are provided daily + PD hours and Honorarium.

• Details: https://teacherprep.princeton.edu/pk-12-outreach/quest/quest-2026-summer-institutes-schedule

• Registration: https://teacherprep.princeton.edu/Quest_Registration

Rutgers 4-H STEM Ambassadors Program

For current 8-9th graders (will be 9-10th graders in fall of 2026) with an interest in STEM, from the urban communities of Atlantic, Camden, Essex, Hudson, Mercer, Middlesex, Passaic, and Union counties. 

Register to attend the info session: Wednesday, March 18 at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom

To learn more about the program and apply, visit  Rutgers 4-H STEM Ambassadors Program  Applications due April 10.

Dataspire is hosting a free virtual Strategy Share-Out for K–12 educators on Tuesday, March 3rd (4–5pm PST / 7–8pm EST): “Upgrade the Claim: Helping Students Level Up Their Data-Based Conclusions.” This one-hour session gives teachers a simple, classroom-ready routine to help students write stronger claims and reasoning from provided data visualizations—especially the kinds of graphs students see on state math and science assessments. Educators will leave with repeatable prompts they can use right away to build data sensemaking and strengthen CER responses. Register here: https://dataspire.mykajabi.com/strategy-share-out

2026 Philadelphia Institute: Teaching Students to Evaluate Sources and Claims

This 3-day Institute for middle and high school teachers will explore and connect two types of curricular materials that deepen students’ understanding of how to evaluate socio-scientific issues, such as the climate crisis, energy use, and food security, using instructional scaffolds called Lateral Reading and Model-Evidence Link Diagrams.

We are looking for school-based pairs of teachers who have overlapping student populations to apply as a team. Our vision is to partner one science teacher (particularly in Earth or environmental sciences) with either a social studies or English language arts teacher so the same student population experiences both types of curricular materials. Solo applicants from any of the three content areas will also be considered.

There will be two pre-Institute webinars (Mondays, May 4 and May 18, both 7-8 PM EDT) and a 3-day Institute (June 24-26 at Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School, 1600 Vine Street, Philadelphia). Complete participation in the webinars and the Institute will result in a stipend of $900 per teacher.

Applications are due March 31, 2026; notification of selection decisions are expected no later than April 13th. Apply at https://bit.ly/LR-MEL-2026_PA

Questions can be directed to mel2institutes@gmail.com. We hope to see your application soon!

The NJSOC is proud to partner with the NJ Forest Service to "relaunch" Project Learning Tree in New Jersey. This award winning environmental education program is designed for preschool-grade 12 and provides activities and resources to engage students in learning about the environment through the lens of forests and trees. All lessons are aligned with NGSS and our workshops will also provide connections to NJ Climate Change Standards. 

For more information on upcoming workshops, go to: https://njsoc.org/events/category/educators/

Overview: NYS Camp is a fully in-person, residential STEAM program hosted in West Virginia and administered by the National Youth Science Academy (NYS Academy). Participation is provided at no cost to delegates, including housing, meals, academic programming, and transportation.

Dates: The 2026 NYSC will be held July 11 – August 1, 2026.

Eligibility Requirements (2026)

- Graduating Seniors: Graduate between July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026

- Rising Seniors (Current Juniors): Graduate between July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027

- Demonstrated academic excellence in STEAM

- Leadership, social maturity, and extracurricular achievement

- Curiosity and interest in STEAM careers

- Full availability for the entire program duration

Application Deadline: March 27, 2026

How to Apply: Applications are submitted via the NYS Camp Online Application System (https://airtable.com/appMdxwg3qQE1IHlD/shr3BNM7WQD9ee4yr). 

Rutgers Center for Mathematics, Science and Computer Science is offering Summer Enrichment Academies for students in grades 3 to 5
Foundational Institute: Introduction to Design Thinking - Think Like an Engineer 

is a hands-on program offered for students in grades 3–5, running from July 20–24, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., designed to spark creativity, curiosity, and problem-solving. During this engaging week, students will explore engineering concepts, design thinking, and maker-centered activities through interactive investigations and creative challenges. Participants will use tools such as Sphero robots, Ozobots, and beginner-friendly microcontrollers to build, program, test, and improve their designs while learning to apply the engineering design process. Through collaboration and guided experimentation, students will strengthen critical thinking, perseverance, and innovation skills. This experience provides a strong foundation for future participation in middle and high school Maker programs while fostering confidence and excitement for STEM learning.

For more information, go to: https://cmsce.rutgers.edu/summer-enrichment-academies