Join us at the Techbridge Summer Institute in Oakland, CA July 31- August 2, 2013. This summer institute focuses on the development of STEM educators and offers strategies and curriculum for engaging girls in science, technology, and engineering. During this workshop we will explore science, technology and engineering through inquiry-based activities.

Techbridge's experienced staff will guide attendees through:

• Recruiting and engaging girls in a STEM program
• Training on Techbridge's hands-on curriculum for grades 5-12
• Planning field trips and visits with role models
• Planning family outreach
• Developing STEM facilitation skills
• Integrating career exploration into your programming

Who should come? Teachers, after-school program staff, museum educators, youth development organization leaders, and any others interested in promoting girls in STEM.

Cost: $800 including a digital copy of the Techbridge hands-on curriculum. Register by April 1, 2013 and for an early bird discount and get $50 off your registration fee.

Maker Faire is just around the corner, and you are invited to a special preview event, Education Day, on Thursday, May 16th from 11am to 2pm!

Maker Media is delighted to partner with Intel to provide a unique educational opportunity for students and teachers grades K-12: a preview tour of Maker Faire.

On Thursday, May 16th, we will be running 2 hour tours at staggered arrival times which include special exhibits, hands-on activities, and a behind-the-scenes look at the set-up and preparation for Maker Faire.

Students will have an opportunity to meet with Makers in-person, in all areas of art, science, and engineering. Each attendee will also receive a free day pass for a return visit to Maker Faire on Saturday or Sunday!

To learn more about Education Day, please visit: http://makerfaire.com/educationday2013 

To register your school's field trip, please visit: http://makerfaireedday2013.eventbrite.com/ 

• Mary Perry, Education Consultant and former Deputy Director of EdSource, will present her paper on Grade 8 Algebra and the Common Core State Standards. 
• Bill Honig, retired California Superintendent of Public Instruction and Chair of the Instructional Quality Commission, will present the Commission's recommendations on this topic.
• Ze'ev Wurman, Silicon Valley executive and former participant on the State Academic Content Standards Commission, will participate as a panelist. 
• Jacki Horejs, Superintendent of Union School District, will participate as a panelist.

Barbara Marshman, editorial page editor of the San Jose Mercury News, will moderate this discussion.

Assemblywoman Susan A. Bonilla (D-Concord) was recently appointed by Speaker John A. Pérez to chair the "Assembly Select Committee on Increasing the Integration of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math in Education in California K-14 Schools. Bonilla issued the following statement:

"In order to compete and succeed in the 21st Century economy, it is essential for students to excel in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). STEM-based curriculum can improve educational outcomes of all students, support students' progress toward higher education and prepare students for success in the workplace. The goal of this Select Committee is to work toward providing all students in our public schools access to engaging, project-based STEM education programs. Greater integration of STEM in our classrooms will ultimately enable California to more successfully compete in the global economy.

I look forward to working with my colleagues on this Select Committee, along with business leaders, school administrators, teachers, parents and students in expanding opportunities for these rewarding education programs."

Deadline: April 1

BAYMN FEST is a free two-day interactive showcase of media produced by youth ages 12-24 hosted at the San Francisco Public Library. Presented by BAYMN (The Bay Area Youth Media Network) in partnership with KQED, sponsored by Adobe Youth Voices and the AT&T Foundation, this event will be a unique opportunity for youth, educators and the general public to celebrate the work of talented young media makers. 

Through screenings, workshops, a transmedia gallery and networking opportunities, BAYMN FEST will be a place for young artists to share their work, meet their peers, acquire new tools, make their voices heard-and win cash prizes and media-making tools! All entries will be judged by a mix of youth, media arts educators, and media professionals.

Prizes will be awarded to all filmmakers whose entries are accepted to the Festival. Additional cash awards and media making tools (such as GoPro cameras and Adobe design and editing software) will be presented during the Festival to award winners selected by a jury in each of the following categories: 

Science, Technology & Innovation
Arts & Expression
Social Justice & Community Engagement
Miscellany

The call for entries is open to any youth between the ages of 12-24, from anywhere. This is not just a California thing. 

Please share this announcement with your students and colleagues!!