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Office of Curriculum & Instruction
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October 2026
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MDE Updates
2026-2027 School Aid Budget Supports for Science
Sec. 36a: Committee for STEM Achievement ($5,000,000)
- Evaluate and create ranking list of “STEM tools or services for classroom instruction for pupils in grades 3 to 8 that the committee for STEM achievement determines to have a high likelihood or demonstrated history of increasing student STEM outcomes"
- Districts and ISDs will apply for 36a grant funds to purchase from lists created by the committee
- More information about participation in this committee will be forthcoming
Sec.99s: MiSTEM Network ($8,000,000)
- MiSTEM Advisory Council Grant (annual recommendation by Dec. 15)
- MiSTEM Regional Network
Sec. 32n: Before-and-after-school programming ($50,000,000)
- To support expanded learning opportunities including, but not limited to science, technology, and engineering
Sec. 99h: Robotics grant ($5,000,000)
2026 M-STEP Scores Released
The Science M-STEP is administered to grades 5, 8, and 11. The Center for Educational Performance and Information posts statewide results under “K-12 Grade” and “State Testing” on MI School Data (mischooldata.org), Michigan’s official education data portal. Additional resources for understanding M-STEP reports are available on the MDE M-STEP wepage.
Classroom Resources & Student Opportunities
Nature Awaits
4th Grade | Free + Transportation Grants
The Nature Awaits program is returning this fall, and teachers can reserve their spots today! Educators can choose from 30 state parks throughout Michigan, with transportation costs for public schools reimbursed up to $1,000. Trained Department of Natural Resources educators lead participants through 90 minutes of student-centered activities – aligned with state curriculum standards and spanning a variety of subjects such as science, language arts, social studies and physical education – during an interactive hike.
EGLE Indoor Radon Poster Contest
Grades 6th-8th | Submissions Due November 6, 2026
Students have the chance to be creative, learn about radon, and share their knowledge with others. Visit the Radon Poster Contest Webpage for the rules and the submission form. Please note that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) artwork is prohibited.
Weather Activities Made for Centers
Grades K-5th | Free
Not every activity needs the whole class at once. These Michigan Climate Education Hub weather activities are built for centers, small groups, or independent practice, so you can rotate students through hands-on weather learning without adding to your plate.
How Hot is Our Schoolyard?
Elementary Journal Article
A schoolyard can be more than a place to play—it can become a laboratory for investigating the urban heat island effect. This open-access Science and Children article follows second-grade students as they mapped their schoolyard, collected temperature data, analyzed results, designed cooler spaces, and wrote persuasive letters to community leaders. Explore how authentic, place-based inquiry can connect Earth science, data analysis, engineering, and civic action while helping students investigate an issue they experience firsthand.
Invention Convention Michigan
Grades K-12th | Free + Educator Training Opportunity
Invention Convention Michigan is the state affiliate of Invention Convention Worldwide and provides Michigan students with an interactive and interdisciplinary opportunity to use the invention process to create and pitch an original product at a statewide competition. This FREE K–12 invention education program inspires students to become problem-solvers, innovators, and entrepreneurs. Through hands-on, real-world, project-based learning, students gain confidence and skills that last a lifetime.
Interested educators can also attend the Educator Training Workshop at The Henry Ford on October 17 or 19, 2026.
Greenprints for the Future
Grades K-12th | Proposals Due November 16, 2026
Greenprints for the Future puts students in control of leading environmental change. Challenge your students to identify an environmental challenge within your school or community and a solution they can take to address the concern. If selected, you will receive funding, tools, and guidance to help learners bring their visions to life.
SubjectToClimate Youth Story Competition
Grades 5th-12th | Submissions due December 12, 2026
The SubjectToClimate Youth Story Competition is seeking stories from students who used SubjectToClimate - or a state Climate Education Hub - as part of something they learned, did, or started around climate. This competition exists because students' stories inspire change and reimagine what is possible for other young people. Grand Prize: $500, publication, and an invitation to present at a SubjectToClimate event. Finalists receive $250 and publication.
2027 Flight Crew Applications
Ages 13-18 | Applications due October 29, 2026
The STEM Next Flight CrewSTEM Next Flight Crew is a national youth ambassador program elevating young voices in STEM to inspire their peers and demonstrate that STEM is for everyone and happens everywhere. Selected teens represent their states as they develop leadership and communication skills, share their STEM stories on regional, state and national stages, and lend their voices to push for more afterschool and summer STEM opportunities.
American Rocketry Challenge 2027
Grades 6th-12th | Registration Closes December 6, 2026
The American Rocketry Challenge, the world’s largest student rocket competition, has engaged over 100,000 middle and high school students in model rocketry. The challenge provides a yearlong opportunity to gain hands-on engineering experience by designing, building, testing, and launching model rockets to meet rigorous requirements. The program fosters leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills as students deepen their interest and passion for aerospace and STEM.
eCYBERMISSION
Grades 6th-9th | Registration Closes February 24, 2027
eCYBERMISSION’s free virtual STEM competition promotes student teamwork and self-discovery. Students select a community problem to address and compete for state, regional, and national awards while teachers receive support through a wealth of resources. eCYBERMISSION is one of the many programs offered by the Army Educational Outreach Program and is administered by the National Science Teaching Association.
Mini-grant application closes November 11, 2026.
ExploraVision
Grades K-12th | Project Submission January 27, 2027
ExploraVision challenges K-12 students to form teams and research a current technology, then envision what it could look like 10 years in the future and how it might affect the world. Top teams in each grade are awarded cash prizes on a state, regional, and national level.
2027 Drop Tower Challenge: Fluid Shift
Grades 8th-12th | Proposal Deadline October 16, 2026
The Drop Tower Challenge invites student teams to design and build small devices that utilize wetting properties to create a fluid shift in microgravity. Each test object will be placed with water (and a little liquid soap) in a plastic vessel and tested in the 2.2 Second Drop Tower at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Ohio. The goal of the challenge is for the device to suck in as much water as possible during free fall.
NASA Citizen Science Projects
Open to All Global Citizens
Through these NASA Citizen Science projects, or sometimes called "participatory science" projects, volunteers and amateurs have helped make thousands of important scientific discoveries. Join NASA researchers and discover the secrets of the universe, search for life elsewhere, and protect and improve life on Earth and in space!
Help Scientists Train AI With the Artifact InSPECtor Project
Want to actively participate in NASA science? Join the new Artifact InSPECtor project and help train AI to identify errors and glitches in space telescope data. Your observations can directly contribute to research on dark energy and the expansion of the universe. Anyone with a smartphone, tablet, or computer can help.
NASA TechRise
Grades 6th-12th | Entries Due November 2, 2026
NASA TechRise Student Challenge is a FREE NASA challenge that invites student teams to submit experiment ideas to test on a high-altitude balloon. Supporting resources available and 60 winning teams will be awarded funds and materials to build their proposed experiment.
View the portfolio page and a short video of Shepherd High School from Shepherd, Michigan showcasing their winning experiment from the 2025-26 NASA TechRise Student Challenge!
2026-2027 Conrad Challenge for Students
Ages 13-18 | Registration Deadline October 29, 2026
The Conrad Challenge is a purpose-driven STEM innovation competition that is creating the next generation of entrepreneurs who will change the world. Teams will journey through the entrepreneurial process and design an innovation that solves an important problem in one of five categories: The Water Challenge, Health and Nutrition, Energy and Environment, Cyber Technology and Security, Aerospace and Aviation.
Environmental Fridays
Grades 9th-12th+
Environmental Fridays is a free online guest lecture series for high school and early college students. Guest speakers share real-world examples, and include university professors, environmental consultants, environmental activists, environmental attorneys and government experts from the United States, Caribbean and around the world. Tune in on Fridays at 9:30am (EST) via Zoom, review full schedule for Zoom meeting ID and a list of topics.
VaxShield Infectious Disease Simulation
Grades 9th-12th
Developed by University of Michigan undergrad students, VaxShield is an educational initiative with a goal of making public health and scientific reasoning more accessible to students by connecting real-world health challenges with the science they learn in the classroom. The interactive infectious disease simulation includes accompanying lesson plans/worksheets and allows students to explore how factors such as vaccination coverage, transmission rate, vaccine effectiveness, and population density can influence the spread of disease. Students then use the simulation to collect and analyze data, test hypotheses, examine cause-and-effect relationships, and develop evidence-based explanations. The accompanying worksheet is designed around 3-dimensional learning, incorporating Science and Engineering Practices, Disciplinary Core Ideas, and Crosscutting Concepts from the NGSS.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out directly to aeliasg@umich.edu or to the organization's email: vaxshieldteam@gmail.com.
Science Olympiad
Grades 6th-12th
Michigan Science Olympiad helps students learn and grow in 23 different areas such as engineering, life science, physical science, technical writing, Earth science, laboratory skills and problem solving. Have questions? Looking for guidance or funding ideas? Visit the Michigan Science Olympiad website for support and resources.
Michigan Youth Future Flight Challenge
Grades 4th-8th | Free | Virtual
Registration is now open for the Women of the Aerospace Industry Association of Michigan 5th Annual Michigan Youth Future Flight Challenge —a FREE, virtual, statewide aerospace competition taking place October 17-November 14.
This four-week challenge invites students to work in teams of 2–6 to design an innovative flight solution that addresses a real-world problem. Throughout the challenge, students will explore engineering, design, marketing, finance, and business planning while learning how these skills come together to solve complex challenges. Teams will also have the opportunity to connect with aerospace professionals from their communities who will share their career journeys, offer project guidance, and answer students' questions.
World of 8 Billion Contest
Grades 6th-12th | Submission Deadline March 3, 2027
The World of 8 Billion Student Video Contest invites students to create a 60-second video exploring how population growth connects to one of this year’s global challenges — and share their own idea for a sustainable solution.
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Professional Resources & Opportunities
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Michigan Green Ribbon Schools Award
Deadline to Apply is 5 p.m. December 1,2026
Applications are now available for the Michigan Green Ribbon Schools award program. The program aims to inspire early learning centers, schools, districts, and higher education institutions to strive for 21st-century excellence by highlighting promising school sustainability practices and resources. The award recognizes efforts that reduce environmental impact and costs; improve the health and wellness of schools, students, and staff; and provide effective environmental and sustainability education.
View the 2026 cohort of national honorees in this Center for Green Schools article, including the Michigan Green Ribbon School 2026 awardee New Buffalo Middle/High School!
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MiSTEM Regional Director Openings
Check the MiSTEM Regional Networks webpage for more openings, updates and information.
Region #9 - West Central Region
Position Description - Applications accepted until position filled
Region #14 - Eastern Upper Peninsula Region
Position Description - Applications accepted until position filled
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Implementing Chemical Safety & Storage Solutions
November 20, 2026 or June 1, 2027| Genesee ISD | Free
Provide a safer laboratory experience for your high school and middle school science students by learning about the Michigan Laboratory and Chemical Storage standards. This year's professional learning opportunity will inform you about everything from PPE to testing of eyewash stations and more through the lens of guidance documents created to help districts build their Hazard Communication and Chemical Hygiene Plans. High School and Middle School Science Teachers and Administrators are encouraged to attend. You only need to register for one date.
CSSS Safety Manuals Series
2026 Update
Developed through collaboration among the Council of State Science Supervisors (CSSS), Safer STEM, Rutgers University, and Ward’s Science, the CSSS Safety Manual Series are peer-reviewed and practitioner-informed manuals. It provides a cohesive, scalable framework for safer K–12 Science, STEM, and CTE instruction.
National ChemEd 2027 Conference
July 11-15, 2027 | Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI
ChemEd is the largest biennial conference in North America for educators who teach high school and introductory college chemistry. Expect five days filled with clever solutions, unique ideas, and reflection on teaching chemistry that will rekindle your love of teaching science. The conference will take place on campus allowing for hands-on labs, workshops, and demonstrations, along with a variety of events focused on teaching chemistry.
- Call for presenter proposals to open November 1, 2026
- Registration opens on March 1, 2027
Michigan Learning Channel Teacher Toolkits
Free Downloads | Grades PreK-12th
Teacher Toolkits contain everything a teacher needs to plan and organize their school year in one place, including:
- Monthly and year-at-a-glance calendars
- Weekly and daily planning pages
- Curated weekly content picks with lesson ideas
- A professional learning goal tracker
- A seating chart template
- Contact list, to-do lists, and notes pages
MI Section of American Assoc. of Physics Teachers
October 10, 2026 | Lansing Community College, Lansing, MI
Gather informally with fellow K-20+ physics educators to share ideas and discuss issues surrounding physics teaching and STEM education in general.
The $20 registration fee will be collected on site on the day of the meeting (no pre-registration). Registration is free for students and first-time attendees.
Have you been looking for meaningful professional development on Artificial Intelligence? Artificial Intelligence brings potential opportunities and challenges for our students and for us. Our keynote speaker is Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Computational Mathematics, Science and Engineering at Michigan State University. His talk, Process Over Product: Preparing Future Physicists in the Age of AI will be of interest for all science educators.
Share your expertise! All members are invited to share their teaching and learning ideas through 12-minute presentations or longer workshops. Your contributions are an integral part of promoting STEM education in Michigan and nationwide. Please consider submitting a contributed talk or poster by completing this form. Feel free to encourage your students to take advantage of this opportunity to present their work. The deadline for submitting a contributed talk or poster is Monday October 5th, 2026.
Questions? Please feel free to contact Jim Gell, jwgell@gmail.com
The State of K–8 Science Curriculum
Report
The Center for Education Market Dynamics recently released The State of K–8 Science Curriculum: Trends, Gaps, and the Road Ahead describing the state of the K–8 science curriculum market. The findings shared include most commonly selected science programs, their alignment with the NGSS according to an independent review by EdReports, and what these purchasing trends mean for the field.
STEM Ready Lessons - SHAPE Engine PL
October 24, 2026 | Stipend | MI State University, East Lansing, MI
Educators are invited to a workshop focused on ready-to-use lessons on sustainability, packaging, and STEM career exploration, provided by the NSF-supported SHAPE Engine.
Who Should Attend?
- Middle school teachers (science, environmental science, career readiness, CTE)
- Vocational instructors
- School counselors and advisors
- Administrators supporting STEM or sustainability initiatives
RSVP by Friday, October 23, 2026. Attendance is limited to 30 participants.
Publish in NSTA's Leadership Matters Column
The National Science Teaching Association is seeking K–12 science education leaders—including teacher leaders, instructional coaches, and state, district, or building leaders—to submit manuscripts that highlight impactful leadership practices in science education. Review the NSTA Leadership Matters flyer for more information.
Mi-STAR Learning Series
Monthly | Virtual | Free
The Mi-STAR Learning Series offers virtual presentations and discussions via Zoom on topics relevant to middle school science teachers, such as best practices in remote learning and support for ELL students. Breakout rooms and a whole group discussion component follows each presentation to promote a sense of community and collaboration among participants. Upcoming topics include:
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Accommodations, Differentiation, Retaching, and Retakes with 3D Assessments | October 27, 2026 | 3:30-5:00 pm
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NSTA Recap: Open Resource Lessons and Activities for CERs, Grading, Graphing, 3D Test Taking, Literacy, and more | November 18, 2026 | 3:30-5:00 pm
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Teaching Your Students to Use the CCCs | January 28, 2027 | 3:30-5:00 pm
GLSI Place-Based Educator Institute
Multiple Dates 2026-2027 School Year | Free
Are you new to Place-Based Education? Perhaps, a refresher is in order? Register for the GLSI Place-Based Educator Institute to join other educators in the state exploring the foundations of PBE through asynchronous instructional videos and live, Zoom sessions. The first session is on October 6th and includes a stipend and SCECHs.
NotMISpecies Webinar Series
Multiple Dates | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Free
Invasive species pose a threat to Michigan’s environment, economy, and sometimes even human health. What is at stake? What is being done? This webinar series explores how agencies, universities, and locally led organizations are working together to protect Michigan’s natural resources through the Michigan Invasive Species Program. Recordings of past webinars are also available.
NMSI Professional Learning
2026-2027 School Year | Offset Costs
Unlock a high‑impact opportunity to strengthen STEM education across Michigan through a partnership with the National Math and Science Initiative. School districts can access research‑backed professional development, leadership training, and ongoing coaching proven to boost STEM identity and student achievement. Funding from corporate and foundation partners offset program costs for participating districts, making these powerful STEM opportunities more accessible and scalable. Review the flyer for more details and reach out to Romeo Hereau, Rhereau@nms.org, to take advantage of this opportunity for the 2026-2027 school year.
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Create Virtual Field Trips
Self-Paced Training Modules | Free
Discover Tour It, a browser-based tool empowering you to create immersive virtual field trips for learners of all ages. Engage, inspire, and transform learning experiences with interactive and educational virtual journeys tailored to your curriculum or programming. Placed-based learning is at your fingertips!
The Self-Paced Tour It Training Modules will guide you through the basics of using Tour It—from understanding what makes a virtual field trip effective to crafting your own immersive learning experiences. These modules are a great way to get comfortable with the tool and start experimenting with virtual field trip design.
What Concerns Should we be Discussing About Using AI in Education?
New STEM Teaching Tool
STEM Teaching Tool #109 outlines thirteen important considerations related to the use of AI in education. These considerations are organized into several categories: overarching concerns about the AI political economy and social power; harms that occur during AI model development and training, and harms that occur during use by students, teachers, and educational leaders.
NSF Education & Training Opportunities
Various Dates & Locations
Browse National Science Foundation Opportunities to discover what could be the next step in your academic journey. Search by keyword or use the filters to find opportunities relevant to your interests. Start your application when you find a good fit or save it to come back to when you’re ready.
Seminars on Science
Fall 2026 Sessions | Virtual | Cost to Participate - Scholarships
The American Museum of Natural History Seminars on Science are asynchronous online courses in the life, Earth, and physical sciences. Courses are rich in essays, case studies, readings, videos, interactive simulations, images, online discussions and more. Seminars on Science provides financial assistance to selected qualified learners.
New MMSLN Leadership
Michigan Math & Science Leadership Network
MMSLN is pleased to announce April Jenkins as its new Executive Director. April looks forward to collaborating with MMSLN members and partners to advance high-quality science and math education and expand meaningful learning opportunities for students and educators across Michigan.
To add to the excitement, the MMSLN science professional learning and leadership work will now be led by Linnea Gibson as the Science Coordinator. Linnea has been a part of the organization for years now as a member of the OpenSciEd Elementary State Steering Committee, and Learning in Places Co-Design, among other projects. She continues as the K-12 Science Consultant for the northern lower peninsula.
The MMSLN team thanks Mary Starr for her dedicated work for the last 14 years and wishes her well in her retirement and continued work on Learning in Places with MMSLN.
Disciplinary Literacy
ICYMI: Supporting Adolescent Readers with Disciplinary Literacy
Improving literacy outcomes for all secondary students is a joint effort, but educators need practical guidance on how they might play a role. The Disciplinary Literacy Task Force is excited to share a recently created resource entitled Supporting Adolescent Readers with Disciplinary Literacy. This resource provides a research base and overview, as well as guidance for secondary English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies teachers on the following questions:
- What does reading look like in your discipline?
- Where might adolescent readers struggle while engaging in that reading?
- What can teachers do about it?
Disciplinary Literacy Taskforce Newsletters
ICYMI: State Department Newsletters
Resources Supporting K-12 Science & Engineering Education
KidWind Project
November 13, 2026 | Western MI University | Free Registration
In this free workshop, review energy and electricity basics, design and test blades in a wind tunnel, explore related energy education resources and curricula. Learn about the Michigan KidWind Challenge and gain tips for coaching student teams through the process of designing and constructing small-scale turbines. Workshops are open to grade 3-12 educators and non-formal educators.
Starting Strong - OpenSciEd PL
On Demand | Free
Many teachers begin using OpenSciEd without the opportunity to attend professional learning beforehand. Starting Strong was designed to support those educators—and the school and district leaders who support them—by providing practical, just-in-time guidance as teachers launch their first OpenSciEd unit.
The self-guided experience takes about six hours in total, organized into short modules that fit within planning periods or department meetings. Rather than focusing on theory, each module helps teachers prepare for what they're about to teach, including:
- Preparing for the first unit
- Launching the anchor phenomenon
- Facilitating classroom discussions
- Pacing instruction
- Preparing for the first assessment
Two implementation options are available, each with a one-page facilitation guide and a sample email that leaders can customize and send to teachers:
Teachers who have already begun their first unit can still benefit—the early modules are designed to be completed quickly if they're already underway.
Access the Starting Strong pathway by creating a free OpenSciEd account.
Equitable Grading Unlocked Book Study
Virtual | $50 Registation
MAC Reads 2026-2027 is a state-wide engagement that encourages educators to read and engage around a common book and participate in a live virtual conversation with the authors. There will be three touch points for participants around this year's featured book Equitable Grading Unlocked: Practical Strategies from the Classroom by Howard Yank and Maika Yeigh.
A Call to Reimagine Science Formative Assessment Systems Through Translanguaging
Article | Science Education
The science education field has made great progress in the area of formative assessment, but many of these tasks and strategies limit opportunities for multi-lingual learners to demonstrate understanding. This article envisions what it might look like for multi-lingual students to use both linguistic and non-linguistic approaches to share what they know and can do.
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Grants & Funding Opportunities
ICYMI: GM Invests $1.5 Million in Hands-On STEM Learning Across Michigan
Press Release | MiSTEM | Future Funding Opportunity
GM’s investment supports K–5 place-, problem-, and project-based learning, industry connections, and a public STEM learning asset map. The investment offers an example of employer support for coordinated regional STEM learning. More information coming soon to the MiSTEM Grants webpage.
STEM Research Grants | Society for Science
Award Up to $5000 | Deadline December 4, 2026
Eligible full-time teachers at U.S. schools serving at least one grade from 6–12 can apply for up to $5,000 in specialized equipment funding or a preselected equipment kit to support independent student research. The application window opens in October, with submissions due December 4, 2026.
Whole Foods Market Foundation Bee Grants
$2000 | Deadline October 30, 2026
Bee Grants are for schools and nonprofit organizations to receive support for educational beehives and bee programming so students can observe bees up close and learn about the vital role these pollinators play in our food system. Option to apply for monetary grant or equipment grant.
Spark Good Local Grants
$250-$5000 | Three Application Windows in FY27
Walmart believes that investing in local communities strengthens our business as well as the communities we serve. Local grants are designed to support local organizations that meet the unique needs of the communities where we operate, build pride among all associates, and deepen relationships with our customers and members. Eligible to all K-12 public or nonprofit private schools, charter schools, community/junior colleges, state/private colleges, or universities.
KidsGardening - Youth Garden Grant
$750 plus seeds and supplies | Deadline December 11, 2026
The Youth Garden Grant can start or improve a youth garden. Applications include current photos of the garden site and explain the project’s educational purpose, community need and likely impact. Programs serving more than 50 youth receive priority.
BioLEAP Classroom Grant
$1000 | Deadline November 8, 2026
The BioLEAP Classroom Grant provides funding to replace or reduce animal dissection with synthetic specimens, digital models or other humane tools. Current school employees apply for anatomy instruction in the following school year. Recipients implement the materials and submit an evaluation; awards are scheduled for November 20.
MI Green School Guide Funding Resources
Award Amounts & Deadlines Vary
The MI Green School Guide Funding Resources allows you to browse funding opportunities for green school projects.
Community for Advancing Discovery Research in Education
Various Opportunities, Updated by Deadline
CADRE’s Upcoming STEM Education Opportunities page aggregates current funding, publication, conference, and career opportunities relevant to STEM education researchers and practitioners, updated regularly by deadline.
Glenn W. Baily Foundation
Rolling Application Window Throughout the Year
The mission of the Glenn W. Bailey Foundation is to foster pathways to success in globally competitive STEM careers for students in the United States and offers four programs:
- STEM Sprouts: K-5th grade STEM
- STEM Stars: Advanced STEM for 6th-12th grade
- STEM Scholars: STEM programs for and benefiting college and post-secondary students
- Teen-Tech: Grants to fund tech competitions
Toshiba America Foundation Grants
Varies Throughout the Year by Grant Type
Toshiba America Foundation is passionate about fueling the innovative ideas of educators in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) subjects. These grants are designed to support the creative projects and material needs of teachers, enabling them to bring a dynamic and creative approach to STEM education in their classrooms.
- Elementary School Application (Grades K-5) opens annually on October 1st
- Middle and High School Applications (Grades 6-12) multiple deadlines depending on if grant is up to or exceeding $5000.
From Students to Stewards
Application Deadline December 2026, or Until Funds Run Out
The From Students to Stewards Initiative is a collaboration between the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity's MiSTEM Network, and the Michigan Department of Education to grow future water stewards and leaders, helping students from elementary through high school learn about the Great Lakes, Michigan’s watersheds, and how people affect water resources across the state. Current grant opportunity:
- Transportation to freshwater-focused field experiences for students
Grant Writing Resources for Teachers
Free On-Demand Resources
Wishes Granted is a grant writing is a course designed to help teachers maximize their budgets and secure funding for enhanced learning experiences. Discover how you can unlock funding to transform your classroom with this expert-led grant writing course designed for teachers.
Supporting Teachers in Grant Proposal Writing is a free one-hour webinar that can help district and school leaders understand how to build systems that support teacher grant success.
Michigan Space Grant Consortium
Rolling Application Window Throughout the Year
The MSGC K-12 Educator Incentive Program is designed to: encourage teachers to engage in STEAM educational enhancement activities, such as conferences and workshops, related to mathematics, science, and technology; and purchase materials and supplies for innovative instructional initiatives.
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Save the Dates
Links are to organization websites where you will find event details, costs, and registration information as it becomes available.
Michigan Science Education Leadership Association
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MiSciPLN 2026-2027: October 20 (rescheduled from September 9), December 1, February 2, April 21
National Science Education Leadership Association
Michigan Science Teacher Association
Metropolitan Detroit Science Teachers Association
- 2027 Fall Conference: TBD
National Science Teacher Association
MSU Science Festival
Michigan Alliance for Environmental and Outdoor Education
- 2027 Conference: October 7-10, 2027 | Gaylord, MI
EGLE Earth Day Events
Michigan Agriculture in the Classroom
National Agriculture in the Classroom
- 2027 Conference: June 28-July 1, 2027 | Oklahoma City, OK
Michigan Section of the American Association of Physics Teachers
American Association of Physics Teachers
Detroit Metropolitan Area Physics Teachers
American Association of Chemistry Teachers
- Biennial Conference on Chemical Education (ChemEd 2027): July 11-15, 2027 | Ypsilanti, MI
- Call for presenter proposals to open November 1, 2026
- Registration opens on March 1, 2027
Michigan Association of Biology Teachers
- 2027 Summer Conference: TBD
National Association of Biology Teachers
Michigan Earth Science Teachers Association
- Rock Party: September 19, 2026 | Fish Lake, MI
National Earth Science Teachers Association
Place-Based Education
- 2027 National Conference: TBD
STEM Ecosystems
- 2026 Annual Convening: TBD
Michigan Climate Action Network
Climate Change Education Solutions Network
Michigan Space Grant Consortium
Michigan Association of Bilingual Education
- 2027 Conference: May 6-7, 2027 | Livonia, MI
Michigan Construction Career Days
- April 28-29, 2027 | Howell, MI
Michigan Alternative Education Organization
Michigan Assessment Consortium
- Building a Better Assessment Future: 2027 Conference TBD
- Assessment Learning Network: 2026-2027 Series
Michigan High School Cyber Summit
- October 14 & 15, 2026 | Novi, MI
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Quick Links
Michigan Department of Education
Leanne Weber, K-12 Science Education Consultant, WeberL4@michigan.gov
National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine
MiSTEM Network
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, & Energy
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
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