Arizona Science & Engineering Fair

Get ready for an afternoon of learning, connection, and professional development at the Fiesta Sports Foundation Wellness Forum presented by BHHS Legacy Foundation 🩺♥️

Taking place Tuesday, August 25 from 11:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Trevor Browne High School , this event brings educators and community partners together to learn from industry experts about important health and safety topics that impact our schools, students, and communities.

The AED Assistance Program provides AED devices to schools and, in partnership with the American Red Cross, trains school staff in CPR, First Aid, and AED instruction. The Wellness Forum is a great opportunity to learn practical information, connect with fellow professionals, and bring valuable knowledge back to your school community.

Learn more and RSVP ➡️ https://bit.ly/4zdgOII

Arizona Science Center is excited to announce the opening of its new Math Room, an interactive space where visitors of all ages can explore math through play, puzzles, and discovery!

The Math Room will open THIS Saturday, August 8 and will be available on every Saturday from 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Guests can expect:
➗ Engaging, hands-on math models
🧩 Open-ended puzzles and challenges
🤝 Collaborative building activities
✨ Experiences designed for all ages and backgrounds

The Math Room at Arizona Science Center reflects a shared commitment to expanding access to enriching educational experiences in public spaces. No worksheets. No pressure. Just joyful, creative exploration!

Plan your visit today at https://bit.ly/46A3B0w.

Ready to bring coding, robotics, and hands-on problem-solving into your classroom?

Join Arizona Science Center for an engaging professional development workshop designed to help educators unlock the potential of robotics in K–8 learning environments: Edison Robots Workshop 🤖

📅 August 22 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
🎟️ $50 Per Participant
✨ Includes one (1) Edison Robot per registered educator

During this hands-on workshop, educators will discover how to use Edison robots to introduce students to coding concepts, robotics, and computational thinking.

Start building the next generation of innovators, one line of code at a time! Register today: https://bit.ly/4fFNd2O

🔬✨ Educators—Bring authentic research experiences into your classroom!

Are you an educator in a Title I school looking to increase student engagement through authentic research projects?

If you want to learn how to guide your students through the process of conducting real research and designing their experiments, our team can help you integrate this into your classroom 📚

Through Integrating Authentic Research into the Classroom, educators will learn strategies for supporting students as they:

🔍 Build critical thinking skills
🧪 Encourage Scientific thinking
📊 Inspire a passion for STEM
💡 Promote a growth mindset

Bring the excitement of scientific discovery into your classroom and help your students take the next step from asking questions to finding answers!

📅 Now booking sessions for Fall 2026 ➡️ https://bit.ly/4hkm7iV

✨ There is still time to apply to Girls Who Code’s free Fall Pathways!

High school girls and non-binary students are encouraged to participate in this free, virtual, self-paced program to explore exciting computer science topics like AI, Game Design, Data Science, Cybersecurity, and Web Development 💻 📊

⏰ Application Deadline: August 26
📅 Program Dates: October 19 – December 4, 2026

The program is free, virtual, and self-paced so you can set your own schedule! Learn more and apply now at https://bit.ly/4x0P3RT.

Are you an educator looking to support student research in your classroom or start a science fair at your school?

Join us for Science Fairs 101—A hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop designed for educators new to the science fair process or looking to improve their existing program 🔬🌵

📅 August 14 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
🎟️ $30 Per Participant | Lunch Provided

Get ready to gain a clear understanding of how to launch and support student research projects while developing your own science fair plan from start to finish!

Learn more and register ➡️ https://www.azscience.org/tickets/azsef-expansion-project-workshops/?performanceId=146732

🌲🔬 Calling Arizona STEM Educators! Take your science instruction beyond the classroom with Science in the Pines: Authentic Research in the Classroom.

📅 July 16–17 | 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
📍 East Flagstaff Community Library, Flagstaff, AZ, with field experiences at Fort Valley Trailhead and Lower Lake Mary

Discover how authentic scientific research can inspire the next generation of innovators in this immersive two-day professional development experience.

Work alongside fellow educators as you engage in real field-based observation and data collection before learning how to transform those experiences into meaningful, student-driven research projects.

✨ You'll explore strategies for mentoring students through experimental design, testing, data analysis, and scientific communication—all while ensuring projects align with science fair rules, ethics, and required documentation.

Empower your students to think like scientists—starting with your own authentic research experience ➡️ https://bit.ly/4xGkt0K

This Father's Day, celebrate the father figures in your life with a day packed full of hands-on STEM exploration at Arizona Science Center 🔬

On Sunday, June 21, receive FREE general admission for one dad or father figure with each paid child general admission ticket!

Spend the day exploring four floors of interactive exhibits, catching a giant-screen film, experiencing live science demonstrations, and making discoveries together.

Because the best memories are made through discovery 🔍💫 Learn more by visiting https://bit.ly/45aKUyd.

📣 K–12 Educators & School Leaders: Don’t miss your chance to be a part of CSPD Week 2026!

Join educators from across Arizona for three days of high-quality computer science professional development designed to inspire, connect, and prepare you for the upcoming school year.

📅 June 23–25
🎟️ $50 CSTA Members | $75 Non-Members
📍 Grand Canyon University | Phoenix, AZ

Hosted by CSTA-Arizona in partnership with the Arizona Department of Education, Arizona Science Center, Grand Canyon University, and the Computer Science Teachers Association Arizona Chapter, CSPD Week 2026 offers engaging sessions for participants to develop their skills with computational thinking, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data science, and robotics 💻 🤖 📊

✨ Sessions align with the CSTA Standards for Computer Science Educators and can be applied toward the Arizona CS Endorsement.

Invest in your professional growth and bring innovative computer science learning opportunities back to your students next school year ➡️ https://bit.ly/4tLSucX

🌟 Congratulations to Arizona’s Award Winners at the 2026 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair 🌟

We are thrilled to celebrate the incredible achievements of Arizona students who competed on the world stage at this year’s Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair in Phoenix!

Please join us in recognizing these outstanding innovators and researchers for their hard work, creativity, and dedication to scientific discovery:

🏆 Amaira Srivastava
- Foresight Existential Hope Award
- Society for Science Alumni Award
- 3rd Place | Behavioral Sciences

🏆 Athulya Rajesh
- ASU Full Scholarship
- 3rd Place | Chemistry

🏆 Rahul Madhu
- ASU Full Scholarship
- 3rd Place | Materials Science

🏆 Nikhil Puttamraju
- ASU Full Scholarship

🏆 Baoya Fan
- 3rd Place | Biomedical Engineering

🏆 Jeel Changela
- 4th Place | Plant Sciences

🏆 Kinsley Torres
- Non-Trivial Ventures Special Award

These students represented Arizona with excellence, curiosity, and innovation among more than 1,700 young scientists, engineers, and inventors from around the globe. Their accomplishments reflect the bright future of STEM and the power of student-driven discovery 👏🔬