K-14 STEM Education Outreach Programs

About: Our outreach team is excited to visit your classroom, virtually or in-person, to encourage the exploration of the science, technology, engineering and mathematics design process through hands-on learning and discovery. Teachers are encouraged to connect with our team to schedule your classroom visit and activities.

To learn more download our informational handout here.

To sign up, visit bit.ly/uwclassvisit.

About: K-12 classes can visit the University of Wyoming College of Engineering and Physical Sciences to learn about our science, technology, engineering and mathematics programs, engage with current CEPS students in hands-on activities and tour state-of-the-art facilities and innovation centers.

To learn more download our informational handout here.

To sign up, visit bit.ly/uwfieldtrip.

About: The MATHCOUNTS Competition Series is a great opportunity for students in grades 6-8 to build confidence, find relevance in math and improve problem solving skills. There are four levels of competition – school, chapter, state and national.

To learn more download our informational handout here.

About: Computer Science Education Week is an annual program dedicated to inspiring
K-12 students to take an interest in this progressive field.

To learn more download our informational handout here.

To sign up, visit bit.ly/cosiweek.

About: This is an opportunity for third-grade classrooms throughout Wyoming to bring engineering to life by partnering with professional and college-level engineers to engage in a hands-on engineering activity that will inspire problem solving and innovative thinking.

To learn more download our informational handout here.

To sign up, visit bit.ly/eweek2024.

About: We invite educators and students in grades 4-12 to connect with professional land surveyors and GIS professionals as part of a statewide effort to raise awareness about these professions. Let us connect you with a professional in this field.

To learn more download our informational handout here.

To sign up, visit bit.ly/geospectrum.

About: High school juniors are invited to apply to ESP to broaden their horizons and understanding of the diverse fields within engineering and applied science. This weeklong summer program is designed to give students the chance to work one-on-one with faculty to strengthen their critical thinking and problem solving skills through hands-on exploration.  If you'd like to sign up to receive more information as it is available, please fill out this FORM. 

Learn more about the unique UW ESP program here.

About: This academic camp is a community of students, teachers, and scientists working together to help tomorrow's leaders follow their dreams through science education. The theme for camp will focus on the science and engineering behind exploring and traveling to a planet in another star system. We have been running similar residential science camps since 2003.

In 2024, the camp will be held on the UW campus and will serve up to 24 students entering 7th or 8th grade. Camp will start at 12:30 pm on June 16, and end at 11:30 am on June 22. On-campus housing and dining will be provided. Field trips to the local mountain ranges are likely. Apply by April 30, but applications submitted by May 6 will be considered, pending camp capacity. Camp is 100% free to participants! Inquiries may be directed to Max Gilbraith. Find more information here.

About: This summer academic camp is a living/learning summer community of students, teachers, and scientists working together to help youth follow their dreams by encouraging science education for tomorrow's leaders. In 2024, the camp will serve up to 24 students entering 9th, 10th or 11th grade from Wyoming or other nearby states. Questions may be directed to Prof. Chip Kobulnicky. The UW Teton STEM Academy is made possible by a generous gift from the estate of Harry and Mary Ann Lawroski of Jackson, Wyo. Find more information here.

About: This is a professional development workshop for K-12 teachers to learn how to use Arduino and Raspberry Pi as tools for implementing engineering in the classroom. Participants receive a stipend, UW credit and/or PTSB credit upon successful completion of the program.

The application is available on our ESP4T website.

About: Machine Learning for High School Teachers (ML4HST) is a professional development workshop hosted at the University of Wyoming campus that trains 8 – 12th grade teachers on how to incorporate machine learning concepts in the classroom. Educators will receive a stipend as well as UW or PTSB credit for attending. 

Discover more about this exciting opportunity here.