The Towson University Center for STEM Excellence is committed to supporting in-service science teachers in Maryland with high-quality professional development experiences. We offer a variety of workshops that help teachers build content knowledge, increase technical skills and explore learner-centered, inquiry-based pedagogy.
Please join us for a FREE 1–day event on Engineering and STEM education. The day will feature speakers and hands-on workshops.
Free lunch and parking are provided.
Date & Time: Saturday, June 24, 2023, 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
Location: Towson University's Center for STEM Excellence in the Inner Harbor of Baltimore at 701 E. Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
What's it About? The Pre-College Division of the American Engineering Education Division in cooperation with Towson University's Center for STEM Excellence are thrilled to offer a day of hands-on and minds-on workshops for K–12 educators on how to include engineering in engaging and powerful ways in their settings.
Who Should Attend? Any K–12 educator (formal, informal, public, private) who is interested in learning more about Engineering in STEM education.
How to Register? Visit K–12 Engineering Workshop Registration to pre-gister for the FREE workshop.
Questions? Email Mary Stapleton (mkstapleton AT_TOWSON).
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For more information about the workshop and to apply, visit Harbor Scholars.
For questions, email Annemarie McDonald, amcdonald AT_TOWSON.
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For more information about the workshop and to apply, download Insect Investigations (PDF).
Just a few seats left! Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until workshop is filled.
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Learn more about the Hi-Tech Loaner Lab and sign up.
For questions, email amcdonald AT_TOWSON
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The program begins with an intensive, in-person Summer Camp at Towson University (June 26–30). During the 2023–2024 school year, participants will implement at least two cybersecurity lessons in their classrooms, participate in virtual meetings and attend a final in-person session in May, 2023.
This workshop is made possible by funding from the National Security Agency and the National Science Foundation.
We are no longer accepting applications for the 2023-2024 cohort. Click here for more information about the program and to submit your name to our waiting list and to receive notifications about next year's program (pending funding).
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Learn more about the MDLL Hybrid Training and sign up.
For questions, email kberger AT_TOWSON.