A program of:
STEM One-Page Brochure (PDF)
STEM Education Program
The overall goal of JEDC's education programs in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) is to stimulate students' interest in and excitement about these fields, thereby increasing the pool of talented and skilled students who pursue STEM careers. The SpringBoard team works with Alaskan school districts as well as individual schools and teachers to provide tools and supports needed to effectively and engagingly teach K-12 math and science in Alaska.
This is all made possible by funding from the U.S. Dept. of Defense, where top leadership realizes the importance of investing in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math for K-12 students and inspiring the next generation of scientists, engineers and problem solvers.
FIRST LEGO League Kickoff Party
On Wednesday, September 8th, Juneau kicks off its 2010-2011 FIRST® LEGO® season with a community event for all ages at Juneau Douglas High School. The FLL Kickoff Party is for beginners and experts, youth and adults, and will tell you all you need to know to participate in LEGO robotics activities this school year.
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The 2010 Summer Science Season in Photos
Don't miss the photos of our exciting 2010 Summer Science Camps, which concluded in late July with Sun to Sea and Watt's Up?
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SpringBoard Partners with New National Festival
JEDC's SpringBoard program has become an official partner of the inaugural USA Science & Engineering Festival to be held in Washington DC in October.
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SeaPerch Professional Development Workshops for Teachers
JEDC announces two early-summer professional development workshops for teachers in preparation for the SeaPerch program. SeaPerch introduces pre-college students to the wonders of underwater robotics by building and operating Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs).
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STEM at Sea Week 2010
The second week of May, K-6 students in Juneau's schools enjoyed a break from the classroom during Sea Week, an annual learning event focused on Southeast Alaska's marine environment. Students participated in a wide variety of hands-on activities in both indoor and outdoor settings, including an activity sponsored by JEDC's SpringBoard/STEM education program at the spectacular facilities of NOAA's Ted Stevens Marine Research Institute.
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LEGOs for Adults
JEDC hosted a special fundraiser on March 20 that gave adults a shot at building and programming LEGO robots.
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Chill with the Family
JEDC co-hosted an afternoon of hands-on activities for all ages on February 27 at the Alaska State Museum.
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FIRST Tech Challenge
Hot-shot teams from Thunder Mountain and Juneau Douglas High Schools competed in the FIRST Tech Challenge statewide robotics competition at the University of Alaska Fairbanks on February 19 and 20.
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FIRST LEGO League
Can FIRST LEGO League teams transform the way we look at transportation? The key to the 2009 "Smart Move" Challenge is accessing people, places, goods and services in the safest, most efficient way possible.
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CryoConn 2010: Teachers warmed up to winter science
Educators from across Alaska gathered for CryoConn 2010 at Chena Hot Springs to celebrate winter science and gather tools and ideas for teaching students about vital connections between the Earth's cryosphere (the portion of Earth's surface where water is in solid form--snow, ice, permafrost), atmosphere and biosphere.
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Past Events
Alaska Statewide Math and Science Conference comes to Juneau
STEM News
Flight Night - Juneau Empire, July 4, 2010
Taking Flight: Paper airplane record-holder shares his passion with Juneau - Capital City Weekly, June 28, 2010
Adults play with LEGOs in Juneau - Juneau Empire, June 27, 2010
Underwater investigation - Juneau Empire, June 15, 2010
JEDC announces 2010 Summer Science Camps - Capital City Weekly, March 24, 2010
Snow science expert visits Juneau - Juneau Empire, February 23, 2010
Robot builders shoot for high scores - Juneau Empire, February 16, 2010
Three high school teams to compete in FIRST Tech Challenge - Juneau Empire, February 14, 2010
Robot competition lets kids solve real problems - Anchorage Daily News, January 17, 2010
FIRST LEGO League robot competition returns to Anchorage - Juneau Empire, January 10, 2010
STEM Team Honored
Mary Hakala and Becca Parks of JEDC's SpringBoard/STEM educational programs will be honored as the Juneau School District's Outstanding Educational Professionals Outside the District for the 2008-09 school year at an award ceremony at Thunder Mountain High School on Friday, August 28.
JEDC Executive Director Brian Holst's "My Turn" on the economic implications of STEM educational programs Juneau Empire - October 16, 2009.
Sun to sea and everything in between - Capital City Weekly - July 29, 2009
Students explore atmospheric, marine science at camp - The Juneau Empire - July 27, 2009
Campers return from Glacier Bay, Baranof Island - The Juneau Empire - July 2, 2009
Hydro power camp wraps up with Snettisham tour - The Juneau Empire - June 23, 2009
Summer science lessons offered for high schoolers - The Cordova Times - June 4, 2009
Juneau is hot spot for summer science camps - Juneau Empire - May 31, 2009
Photos: Underwater robotics - Juneau Empire - May 19, 2009
STEM summer camps offer local kids opportunities to study local science - Capital City Weekly - May 2009
Council announces SeaPerch program - Juneau Empire - February 2009
Frozen Visions: NASA astrophysicist visits Juneau to present on local ice exhibit, 'Frision' Juneau Empire - January 25, 2009
Students learn by stealth in robotics competition: State robotics gets children excited about science ADN - January 2009
Lego League teams win in Juneau - Skagway News - November 2008
Summer "Programming" Builds Skills for Juneau Youth (PDF)
JEDC Offers Robotics Workshops for All Experience Levels
Alaska Is Site of Summer STEM Activities (PDF)
Summer science in Glacier Bay
Juneau Empire - July 2008
Alaska girls get a chance to rock the science world
Juneau Empire - July 2008 (see related photo)
Video gamers get worked
Juneau Empire - June 2008
