2024 IMPACT
Sinceitsinception,thesmallcommunityorganizationthatbecameTulsaRegionalSTEMAlliancehas championedavisionofservicethatamplifiesimpact:oneoutstandingteachercaninspirehundreds— ifnotthousands—ofyoungminds.Thankstothesteadfastsupportofcommunitymemberslikeyou, TRSAcontinuestocreatetransformativeopportunitiesforeducators,empoweringthemtoinspireand nurturethenextgeneration.
Throughresourcesharing,networking,andprofessionaldevelopment,TRSAhasremainedcommitted tosupportingeducatorswherevertheywork.In2024,weachievedremarkablemilestones:
ExponentialGrowthMathProfessionalDevelopment—Arecordnumberofmathteachersengaged inthisprogram,furtherenhancingtheirskillsandconfidence.
SENSEsationalScience—Ourflagshipsciencetrainingwasreimaginedasamulti-yearprogram, creativelyandpurposefullybuildingconfidenceandcapabilityinscienceeducators.
STEMShoppeExpansion—Trainingopportunitiesgrewsignificantly,equippingmoreeducatorsto useourever-expandingSTEMresourcelendinglibrarywithconfidence.
$100,000inEducator&PartnerGrants—In2024alone,wesupported37organizationsacross OklahomaastheyincreasedaccesstoexcellentSTEMcurriculum,resources,andprofessional developmentfortheireducators.
IfI’velearnedanythingaboutwhatitmeanstobeanAlliance,it’sthatourgreatestassetisour educators.Withouttheirtalent,passion,andperseverance,thechancesofprovidingyouthwith outstandingSTEMexperienceswoulddwindle.That’swhywepourourenergyintosupportingthemand collaboratewithpartnerswhodothesame.
Asyouexploretheincredibleworkourecosystemaccomplishedwithyouththisyear,rememberthe teachersbehindeverysuccess.Theydedicatetheirevenings,weekends,andsummerstolearningand growingsotheycanbetheirverybestfortheirstudents.Weareproudtostandalongsidethem, supportingtheirjourney.
AtTRSA,ourguidingvaluesarecapturedinthestatement: Together,WeCreatePossibility.Thisappliesnotonlytoourstaffbut alsototheentireecosystemofpartners,donors,volunteers,and educatorswhostrive,sweat,andpersist—knowingthatour collectiveeffortswillmakeadifference.Together,weensurethat youthwhomightnototherwiseexperienceexcellentSTEM opportunitiesareengaged,equipped,andempoweredforaSTEMenabledfuture.
Fromthebottomofmyheart,thankyou.Toourpartners,staff, boardmembers,donors,andvolunteers:yourbeliefinourmission andyourunwaveringdedicationmakeallthispossible.Together, wecreatepossibility.
LeviPatrick ExecutiveDirector
Impact at a Glance
OurMission
Cultivateimpactfulpartnershipsand learningpathwaysthatinspireandprepare allyouthforaSTEM-enabledfuture.
AllStackedUp
OurVision
Weenvisionathriving,collaborative,and inclusivecommunitypoweredbyaSTEMcapableecosystem.
In2024,TulsaRegionalSTEMAlliancecontinuedtomakesignificantstridesininspiringand empoweringOklahomansthroughSTEMeducation.Througheffortswithover260collaboratorsand thededicatedsupportofmorethan450volunteers,wesuccessfully:
Empowered843educatorswithvaluableprofessionaldevelopment,equippingthemwiththetools andresourcestocreateengagingandeffectiveSTEMlearning.
Facilitatedover2,782hoursofimpactfulmentoringacrossourMentoring program,whichincludesMeandMyMathMentor,SpaceWeek,Womenin STEM,andourCareerAwarenessEvent.
Awarded$107,950ingrantstoschoolsandnonprofitsacrossthestate, expandingaccesstohigh-qualitySTEMprogramsandensuringequitable opportunitiesforallyouth.
Culminatinginover191,000engagingSTEM experiencesforOklahomayouth.
Wearegratefulforthecollectiveimpactwemade in2024withthesupportofourgenerousfunders andpartners.
Continuereadingto learnhowwe’re inspiringthenext generationofexplorers andinnovators.
A Breakdown of Impact:
HowWe'reSupportingSTEMEducation
We'recommittedtoinspiringthenext generationofSTEMleaders.Ourworkis focusedonthreekeyareas:
In-SchoolTime:Collaboratingwith schoolstoenhanceSTEMeducation, providingteacherswithprofessional developmentandresources.
Out-of-SchoolTime:Offering engagingSTEMprogramsand resourcestoignitecuriosityand creativitybeyondtheclassroom.
ProfessionalExperiences:Connecting youthandindustryprofessionals, creatingreal-worldexperiences throughmentorshipandcompetitions.
Inspiring&Preparing YOUTH
Supporting&Strengthening
EDUCATORS
Me
STRATEGIC AREAS
Engaging&Equipping
Shoppe
In-SchoolTime
Excellence in STEM Education
High-Quality Instructional
Professional
Advisory
The Future Leaders of STEM
Overthepastyear,wehavesparkedinnovationinyoungmindsthroughengagingSTEM competitionsandmentorship.
Byfosteringasupportiveandinclusivecommunity,weempoweryouthtoembracetheirfull potentialasfuturescientistsandengineers.Ourhands-onchallengesandpersonalized mentorshiphaveinspiredadiversecohortofyounglearnerstoexcelinSTEMandconnect withabroaderscientificcommunity.
PROJECT
INPUTS
196youth,60teams,10school districts
IMPACT
Participantsshowed+8to+12pptgrowthin interestinSTEMandSTEMcareers,STEM identity,excitementaboutSTEM,and expectationsforsuccess.
391youth,15sites,114mentors, 1,642hours
951youth,27schools(60% rural,81%TitleI),13partners
AccordingtodataprovidedbyUnionPublic Schools,participatingstudentswere1.8x morelikelytogainproficiencyonlocal mathassessmentsthantheirpeers.
94%ofstudentssurveyedindicated leavingwithanunderstandingofwhat STEMcareersareavailable.45%indicated theyfeltmoremotivatedtopursueSTEM careers.
SiegfriedSpaceWeek
Me&MyMathMentor
SeaPerch
SeaPerch CHALLENGE
TheSeaPerchChallengeprovidesanexciting,hands-onopportunityforstudentsto design,build,andtestremote-operated,underwatervehiclesaspartofacollaborative competitionoutsidethetraditionalclassroom.Throughthisinitiative,studentsengagein criticalthinking,teamwork,andproblem-solvingwhilelearningcoreengineering principlesrelatedtoroboticsandunderwaterexploration.Astheyadvancefromregional competitionstotheinternationaleventhostedbyRoboNation,Inc.,participantsgainrealworldskills,exploreSTEMcareerpaths,anddeveloptheconfidencetoenvisionthemselves asfutureinnovatorsinthesefields.
Me & My Math MENTOR
Me&MyMathMentorconnectsstudentswithSTEMprofessionalswholeadtheminweekly, math-focusedboardgames,creatingafunandinteractiveenvironmentthatstrengthens bothmathskillsandself-confidence.Thisuniquementorshipprogramoffersyouththe invaluableopportunitytoworkalongsidereal-liferolemodelswhoareactivelyshaping thefutureoftheseSTEMfields.Asaresult,participantsnotonlyseegrowthintheirmath competenceandconfidencebutalsoexperienceimprovedattendanceandastronger senseofSTEMidentity.
In-SchoolTime
Siegfried SPACEWEEK
SpaceWeekisanimmersivecelebrationofspaceexplorationthatenhancesin-school STEMlearningbysparkingcuriosityandexcitementaboutSTEMcareersamongyouthof allages.Throughfieldtrips,professionalworkshops,andinteractivecommunity experiences,studentsconnectclassroomconceptstothereal-worldscience,technology, andengineeringbehindspacemissions.Byengagingintheseactivitiesandinteracting withaerospaceprofessionals,participantsgainadeeperunderstandingofSTEMsubjects anddiscovercareerpathways,ensuringtheyseeaerospaceandSTEMastangible, inspiringfutures.
throughTRSA-ledprojectssuchasfamily nights,competitions,andmentorship events YOUTHENGAGED
experiencesinwhichyouthworkwithcaring adultsonSTEMskillsandsocial-emotional development MENTORSHIP
throughTRSA-poweredcommunityevents andpartnerexperiences YOUTHREACHED
STEMINABAGKITS
distributedtofamilies,classrooms,andoutof-schooltimegroups,offeringhands-on experiences
Featured Interview: HARINISENTHIL
ScienceFairWinner&JenksHighSchoolSenior
By:JaimeWalton
JW:Canyoutellusaboutyourresearch projectthatadvancedtotheInternational ScienceandEngineeringFair?
HS:Myresearchfocusedonhowtheriseof xylazine,fentanyl,andsyntheticopioid overdosesfrom2018to2022hasinfluenced harmreductionandoverdoseresponse strategiesinOklahoma.Iconducteda statisticalanalysisoffataloverdosetrends anddrugseizurereportsusingDrug EnforcementAdministration(DEA)dataand interviewed20localpublichealth stakeholderstocontextualizethechallenges andopportunitiesinOklahoma’sopioid epidemic.
JW:HowhasparticipatingintheTulsa RegionalScienceFairshapedyourinterestin STEMandyourconfidenceasaresearcher?
HS:TheScienceFairhasbeenanamazing opportunitytosharemyresearch,connect withotherstudentresearchers,andexplore newapproachestoglobalchallenges.It boostedmyconfidenceinpresentingmywork inacademicsettingsandintroducedmeto variousSTEMcareersthroughexpertpanels andjudgeinterviews.Mypassionfor addressingtheopioidcrisishasledto opportunitieslikeleadingtheTulsaOpioid InformedYouthAdvisoryBoard,writingop-eds onsafemedicationdisposal,designingthe appCrisisAverted,andmeetingwith policymakers.
JW:Howdoyouseeyourworkcontributingto healthorsciencefieldsinthefuture?
HS:Ihopemyqualitativeresearchraises publicawarenessaboutthedevastating opioidcrisisandinspiresactionablesolutions.
JW:Whatroledidmentors,teachers,orfamily playinsupportingyourjourneyinSTEM?
HS:Fromdesigningatinfoilboatasakidto presentingattheInternationalScience& EngineeringFair(ISEF),I’mincrediblygrateful formysupportivefamilyandinspiring educatorswhosparkedmycuriosityinSTEM.I alsoappreciateTRSAfororganizingengaging activitiesliketheTulsaRegionalScienceFair!
JW:HowdoprogramsliketheTulsaRegional ScienceFairbettersupportstudentslikeyouin pursuingtheirpassions?
HS:HelpingmorestudentsacrossTulsa accessresearchopportunitiesisessential. Everyonehasauniqueperspectiveto contributetothescientificcommunity.The creativefreedomtoplan,execute,and presentasciencefairprojectallowsstudents toexperiencethejoyofSTEMexploration.
JW:WhatareyourfutureplansinSTEM?
HS:IplantomajorinPublicHealthonthePreMedtrackincollegetocontextualizeoverdose data,addresstherootcausesofaddiction, andimprovehealthcareaccessibilityfor marginalizedpopulations.I’malsointerested inresearchingtheepigeneticsofaddiction
Assisting Expert EDUCATORS
Byofferingtailoredprofessionaldevelopment,curriculum,andresources,wearenotonly empoweringeducatorstobuildconfidenceintheirSTEMcompetenciesbutalsoequippingthem tocreateinclusive,engagingSTEMlearningenvironmentsthatinspireallstudentstosucceed.
Ourimpact:
EnhancedEducatorConfidence:Ourprogramsboostteachingskillsandfosterastrongsense ofcommunity.
SignificantCostSavings:In2024,wesavedschoolsandorganizationsover$268,948through ourSTEMShoppelendinglibrary.
PROJECT
SiegfriedSpaceWeek STEMNightPD
WeatheringtheStorm Curriculum
33teachers(32%newtoTRSA), 14districts,12hours
Participantsenteringwithlowcompetence orconfidenceinteachingSTEMlessons reported+32and+42pptimprovement, respectively,asaresultofthetraining. 6units 8advisorycouncilmembers
Thecurriculumwillbefinalizedin2025and willserveasthefirst-of-its-kind integratedSTEMmeteorologycareer awarenesscurriculumavailablein Oklahomamiddleschools.
27teachers(43%newtoTRSA), 21districts,17hours,5partners
92%ofparticipantsreportedhigh competenceand100%reportinghigh confidence,representinga+46and+38 pptimprovement,respectively,asaresult ofthetraining.
Siegfried SPACEWEEKPD
TheSpaceWeekSTEMNightProfessionalLearningworkshopempowerededucatorsand communityeventcoordinatorswiththetools,strategies,andresourcestocreate engaging,aerospace-themedSTEMexperiences,suchasFamilySTEMNights.In partnershipwiththeNASAOklahomaSpaceGrantConsortium’sSTEMEngagementCenter, thisinitiativefocusesonhelpingfacilitatorscultivateanatmosphereofbelongingwhere allstudentsandfamiliesfeelwelcomeandinspiredtoexploreSTEM.Throughinnovative, hands-onactivities,participantsengagelearnersofallbackgroundsinexcitingSTEM experiencesthathighlighttheendlesspossibilitiesofaerospaceandotherSTEMfields.
ProfessionalExperiences
Weathering the Storm CURRICULUM
DevelopedinpartnershipwiththeCooperativeInstituteforSevereandHigh-Impact WeatherResearchandOperations(CIWRO),WeatheringtheStormisacutting-edgeSTEM curriculumfocusedonearthscienceandOklahomaweather.Pilotedin2024and launchingin2025,thismiddle-schoolcurriculumbuildsstudents'understandingof weatherpatterns,naturaldisasters,andtheroleoftechnologyindisasterpreparedness. Byconnectingreal-worldissuestoSTEMcareers,youthareinspiredtoengageinsolving globalchallengesandarepreparedtobecomefutureleadersinmeteorology.
In-SchoolTime
SENSEsational SCIENCEPD
SENSEsationalScienceisayear-longprofessionaldevelopmentprogramthatsupports upper-elementaryeducatorsindeliveringsensory-rich,hands-onsciencelessons.In 2024,theprogramfocusedonusingthesenseofsightandthepedagogicalskillof "makingthinkingvisible"throughmodeling.Educatorsgainpracticalstrategiesformaking scienceaccessibleandengaging,empoweringthemtocreateinclusiveclassroomswhere allstudentscangraspscientificconceptsandfeelconfidentpursuingSTEMopportunities.
uniqueprofessionaldevelopment experiences
educatorsborrowingdevicesand materialsfromSTEMShoppe
hoursofprofessionallearning opportunities
formalandinformaleducators fromacrossthestate
hoursofhands-onlearningfor educators
ofteachersreportedleavingPD experienceswiththeknowledge andskillstoteachhigh-quality STEMlessons
FeaturedInterview: TULSACOUNTYPARKS
KimWatson&PatrickHayes
By:JaimeWalton
JW:WhatimpacthaveyouseentheSTEMinaBag kiosksandSTEMactivitieshaveonfamiliesand youthintheparks?
PH:Homeschoolstudentsusethemregularly,and teachersfromnearbycommunitiespickupkitsfor theirstudents.Familieswhodiscoverthekiosks oftenreturnmonthlytoexplorethevarietyofkits available.Overthepastyear,we’vedistributed approximately7,200kitsthroughthisprogram.
JW:HowdoesSTEMeducationalignwithyour visionforcommunityrecreationandengagement?
KW:TulsaCountyParks(TCP)isdedicatedto youthandcommunitydevelopment.Ourvision includesraisingstandardsinyouthdevelopment, healthyliving,diversity,andmeetingcommunity needs.STEMeducation,alongsideconservation education,playsacriticalroleinshaping programsthatalignwiththesegoals.
JW:Whatexcitesyoumostaboutthepartnership betweenTulsaCountyParksandTulsaRegional STEMAlliance?
KW:PartneringwithTRSAisanhonor!TheSTEMina Bagkioskspilotprogramwasajointeffortbetween TRSAandTCP,andwealsocollaborateonevents liketheKiteFestival,EarthDay,andfundingforthe SamuelWashingtonWoodhouseNatureCenterat ChandlerPark.TRSAisavitalresource,leading STEMeducationeffortsregionallyandstatewide.
JW:Whatuniqueopportunitiesorchallenges comewithincorporatingSTEMintorecreation programslikethoseatChandlerPark?
KW:ChandlerParkandallTCPparkshaveunique opportunitiestointegrateSTEMwithnatural resourceandconservationeducationprograms. TheSTEMkitsallowfamiliestocontinuetheir scientificexplorationathome.Wehaven’t encounteredsignificantchallenges—everyone, fromchildrentoadults,hasbeenexcitedtotrythe kits,findingenrichmentandfuninthelearning process.
JW:InwhatwaysdoyouseeprogramslikeSTEMin aBagfosteringstrongerconnectionswithinthe community?
KW:Educationshouldhavenobarriers—socialor economic.TCPprogrammingserveslearnersofall ages,abilities,andbackgrounds.Programslike STEMinaBagbringpeoplefromdiverse backgroundstogether,breakingdownbarriersand fosteringstrongercommunityconnections.
JW:ArethereplansordreamsforexpandingSTEM programminginTulsaCountyParks?
KW:Absolutely!STEMeducationisakey componentofourfutureconservationprograms andevents.Plansincludedevelopinggardens, conservationmanagementprojects,EarthDay celebrations,andanoutdoorinterpretivearea. STEMwillremainintegraltotheseinitiatives.
JW:HowhasworkingwithTRSAinfluencedyour approachtoprogramming?
PH:TRSAhasinspiredustobemoreintentionalin managingprocesses,evaluatingprograms, refiningeducationalcontent,anddelivering impactfulprogramming.Theirhighstandards challengeustomeetcommunityneedsthrough theirsupportandpartnership.
JW:HowdoyouthinkexposuretoSTEMactivitiesin arecreationalsettingcansparklong-terminterest inscienceandlearningamongyouth?
PH:Ourgoalistoconnectparkswithrecreation, conservation,andSTEMprogrammingtofostera lifelongloveofscience,stewardship,andaction. Theseprogramssupportyouthdevelopmentand citizensciencewhileencouraginglong-term engagementinSTEMandconservationlearningfor abetterfuture.
Nurturing a Thriving STEMEcosystem
We'rebuildingavibrantSTEMecosystemforTulsaandbeyondbyunitingfamilies,educators, businesses,andcommunityleaders.Together,we’recreatinghands-onSTEMexperiencesthat inspireandempoweryoungminds,openingdoorstoopportunitiesthatmakeSTEMeducation equitable,accessible,andtransformative.
Throughthepowerofcollectiveimpact,eachpartner—parents,teachers,andindustryleaders— playsavitalroleinpreparingeveryyouthtosucceedinatechnology-drivenworld.Joinusin shapingafuturewhereallyouthcanexplore,thrive,andleadthroughthepowerofSTEM.
PROJECT
INPUTS
376badgesawardedto3rd-12thgrade studentsthroughout-of-schoollearning experiences,recognizingparticipationand skillacquisition. 451volunteers 10partners
8partners 16digitalbadges 3levelsofbadges
28partnerorganizations 4meetings
ValuablesupportsavingTRSA$69,157— equivalentto$33.49perhour—according totheNonprofitLeadershipCenter.
Collaborativeworkaddressingfourkey hindrancestoaccesstoexcellentSTEM experiencesinNorthTulsa.
Digital Badging MOMENTUM
TheDigitalBadgingprogramempowersstudentstoearncredentialsthathighlighttheir STEMskillsandaccomplishmentsthroughdiverseout-of-schoolinitiatives.Bycollaborating withorganizationstodesignmeaningfullearningpathways,thisprogramprovidesstudents withhands-onexperiencesandtangiblerecognitioninspecificSTEMdisciplines.Digital badgesnotonlybuildrobuststudentportfolios,butalsocreatepathwaystofutureSTEM experiences,includinginternships,advancedlearningopportunities,andcareerexploration. Thisinitiativenurturesacultureoflifelonglearning,fosteringasenseofbelongingand engagementinSTEMfieldswhileaddressinggapsinaccessandequity.
ProfessionalExperiences
Volunteering to SUPPORTSTEM
OurVolunteerProgrammobilizesdedicatedindividualswhoplayavitalroleinsupporting youththroughouttheirSTEMeducationjourney.Volunteersserveasmentors,judges,and eventfacilitators,bringinghands-onexperiencesandreal-worldperspectivesthatinspire students.In2024,volunteerscontributed2,065hoursandmadeitpossibleforTRSAto extenditsreach,helpingtoexpandourprogrammingwhilealsosavingvaluableresources andstrengtheningourcommunity'sinvestmentinthefutureofSTEM.
In-SchoolTime
North Tulsa STEMHUB
TheNorthTulsaSTEMHubisadynamiccollectiveofdozensofcollaboratorscommittedto addressingthecommonchallengesfacingSTEMeducationinNorthTulsa,includingaccess toresourceandcapacity,transportation,programproviders,andfamilyengagement.By aligninglocaleffortsandstrengtheningcommunity-basedpartnerships,theHubprovides pathwaysforyouthtogainSTEMskillsandbecomeinspiredbySTEMcareers.Working togethertoclosetheopportunitygapinunderresourcedareas,thiscollaborativeinitiative ensuresthatyouthinNorthTulsahavetheresources,support,andopportunitiestothrivein aSTEM-enabledfuture,empoweringthemtosucceedbothinandoutoftheclassroom.
DIGITALBADGES
awardedtostudentsbycertifiedbadging partners,exceedingourlaunchgoalof150
supportingourmissionandmakingevents andprogramspossible VOLUNTEERS
FUNDING
awardedtoorganizationsandschools throughgrants
HOURS
spentmentoring,judging,providinglogistic support,andmore VOLUNTEER
MOMENTUMCOLLABORATORS
dedicatedtoengagingincollectiveimpactandcontinuous improvementeffortsacrossthealliance
Featured Interview: TYLERRUSSELL
USABMXFoundationProgramManager
By:JaimeWalton
HowdidUSABMXFoundationfirstbecome involvedinSTEMprogramming,andwhatdrewyou
WebeganincorporatingSTEMintoour programmingtousethesportofBMXasaplatform toinspireandeducateyoungminds.BMXnaturally integratesphysics,engineering,andproblemsolving,makingitagreatfitforSTEM.Our collaborationwithTRSAalignsperfectlywithour missiontomakeSTEMaccessible,engaging,and relevant.
JW:Canyoushareamemorablemomentwhere yousawSTEMprogrammingmakeadifferencefor astudentorgroup?
TR:OnestandoutmomentwasduringaTrack ModelingProgramevent.Astudentinitially uninterestedinSTEMbecamedeeplyengagedin designingaBMXtrackandlearningaboutsoil science.WatchingthemconnectSTEMconceptsto somethingtheyloved—andultimatelyexpressa newfoundinterestinscience—wasincredibly rewardingtowitness.
JW:HowdoyouseeSTEMactivitiescomplementing thecoremissionofUSABMXFoundation?
TR:BMXisn’tjustasport;itteachescriticalskillslike problem-solving,creativity,andperseverance. STEMprogrammingbuildsonthisbyshowing studentshowthesciencebehindBMXappliesto theirlivesandfuturecareers,broadeningtheir horizonswhilestayingtruetoourgoals.
JW:WhatexcitesyoumostaboutintegratingSTEM intoyourprogramsandworkingwithTRSA?
TR:Whatexcitesmemostistheopportunityto makeSTEMaccessibleandexcitingforstudents whomaynothaveconsidereditotherwise. CollaboratingwithTRSAhasopeneddoorsto connectwithotherSTEMpartners,providing valuableresourcesandopportunities.Growingour networkwhileinspiringstudentstoexplorethe connectionsbetweenSTEMandBMXhasbeen incrediblyfulfilling.
JW:Whatchallengesoropportunitieshaveyou encounteredwhileincorporatingSTEMintoyour camps,out-of-schooltimeexperiences,orother programs?
TR:Onechallengehasbeencreatingprograms adaptabletodifferentlearningstylesand experiencelevels,whichhasalsodrivenusto innovateanddevelopmoreinclusiveprogramming. Anotherkeyfocushasbeenfindingandtraining passionatecounselorswhocaneffectivelybridge STEMandBMX,andwe’veworkedhardtobuilda teamthatsharesourvision.
JW:Arethereanyfutureplansordreamsfor expandingSTEMinitiativeswithinUSABMX Foundation?
TR:Wearecontinuallylookingforwaystoexpand andenhanceourSTEMinitiatives.We’redeveloping instructionalvideosforeachmoduleofourSTEAM KitProgramtoprovideclearexplanationsfor instructors,especiallyonbike-relatedconcepts. Thesetoolswillmakeourprogramsmore accessibleandeasiertoimplement,empowering educatorsandexpandingtheimpactofourSTEM initiatives.
JW:Whydoyouthinkit’simportantforyouthto engagewithSTEMinenvironmentsoutside traditionalclassrooms?
TR:EngagingwithSTEMoutsidetraditional classroomshelpsstudentsseeitsreal-world applicationsandconnectittotheirinterestsand passions.ItchallengestheideathatSTEMisonlyfor
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NextGen:CreatingtheFutureofSTEM
FlightNightisoursignaturefundraisingevent,raisingcrucialfundsthatenableustoachieve ourmissionandcreateaworldofNextGenSTEMprograms.Followingthegenerousleadership ofNORDAMandtheSiegfriedFamilyoverthelastdecade,wewereexcitedtoonceagainhost thisfunandimpactfulfundraiser.
The2024eventfeaturedcaptivatingairshowacts,anawe-inspiringdronedisplay,adynamic liveauction,asavorygourmetdinner,andthewell-deservedrecognitionoffourexceptional educatorswhochampionSTEMeducationacrossOklahoma.Withthepersistenceofa passionate26-personvolunteerplanningcommittee,weengaged103sponsorsand experiencedarecord-breakingnightofevent,raisingmorethan$216,000fromindividual attendees.
Thiseventremainsthecornerstoneofourfundraisingefforts,enablingustoempowerstudents andeducators,fosteringexcellenceandequityinSTEMeducationthroughoutourstate.Ahuge thankyoutoallofoursponsors,donors,andvolunteerswhohe Nightyet!
2024Chairs
Ginger
andDaveKollmann
HonoraryChairs
TheSiegfrieds Bailey,HastingsMeredith, Milannie,Raegen,&Terrell
EducatoroftheYear: ELAINEHUTCHISON
By:JaimeWalton OkeeneJr/SrHighSchool
JW:WhatdoesreceivingtheSiegfriedExcellenceinSTEM EducationAwardmeantoyoupersonallyand professionally?
EH:Comingfromafamilyofeducators,Ideeply appreciatethisrecognition.Itvalidatestheimportanceof ourworkatOkeenePublicSchoolsandhighlightsthe achievementsofourstudentsandcommunity.This awardisasignificanthonorformepersonallyanda testamenttothevalueofourSTEMprogram.
JW:Canyoudescribesomeoftheinnovativeteaching methodsorprojectsyou’veusedtoinspirestudentsin STEM?
EH:OurSTEMcurriculumisdiverse,encompassing3D modeling,circuitry,drones,robotics,and virtual/augmentedreality.
JW:Howhasthe$8,000grantfundingenabledyouto expandorenhanceyourwork?
EH:Thegranthassignificantlyenhancedourprogram. We'vereplenishedessentialsupplies,purchasedstudent electronicskits,acquiredaclassroomsetofArduinos, andinvestedina3Dscannerforadvancedprojects.This fundingalsoallowsustoexpandSTEMopportunitiesto ourelementaryschoolstudents.
JW:Whatchallengesandopportunitiesdoyouseein teachingSTEMinruralschools?
EH:Amajorchallengeislimitedexposuretoreal-world STEMcareers.Ruralschoolsmayalsofacefinancial constraintsinacquiringnecessaryequipmentand technology.
However,ruralsettingsofferuniqueopportunities.I'm fortunatetofacilitatementorshipbetweenolderand youngerstudentsandfostercross-curricular collaborations.
JW:Overyour30-yearteachingcareer,howhaveyou seenSTEMeducationevolve,andwhatexcitesyoumost aboutitsfuture?
EH:WitnessingtheevolutionofSTEMeducationfrom traditionalmethodstothecurrenteraoftechnologydrivenlearningistrulyinspiring.
Thepotentialforstudentstoexploretheirpassions,create innovativesolutions,andcontributetoarapidlychanging worldthroughSTEMeducationisincrediblyexciting.I'm particularlypassionateaboutcreatingstudent-centered learningenvironmentsthatintegratemultipleSTEM disciplines.
JW:Whatmotivatesyoutocontinueteachingafterso manyyears,andwhatkeepsyourpassionforSTEMalive?
EH:ILOVEseeingmystudentsapplytheirknowledgein practicalwaysthatIknowwilldirectlyinfluencetheir future.Seeingstudentsgothroughiterationsofthe EngineeringDesignProcessandtakeaprojectfrom ideationtofinalproductisawesometowitness,andit inspiresmetocontinue.Whenformerstudentsreachout andtellyouthatyoumadeadifferenceintheirlives,it servesasencouragementandmotivationtocontinuemy passionforSTEMandforteaching.
JW:WhatareyourfuturegoalsinSTEMeducation,and howdoyouseeyourroleevolvinginthenextfewyears?
EH:Mycurrentgoalsaretocontinuebuildingmomentum forSTEMwithinourdistrict,mentorotherteachers,and serveasaresourceforSTEMprogramsacrossOklahoma. IamcommittedtoadvocatingforaccessibleSTEM educationforallstudentsandshowcasingtheincredible workofourstudents.Ialsohopetobecomemore involvedinthestateSTEMConsortiumandfurther strengthenmyconnectionswithintheSTEMcommunity.
Strategic Plan Updates
Sinceearly2022,wehavebeenmakingprogresstowardrealizingourfive-yearstrategicplan, whichincluded109initiativesdesignedtoensurethethrivingofourSTEMecosystemandthe operationalmaturityofourorganization.
Asof2024,wehavecompleted39initiativesandareactivelyworkingon37more!Checkoutthe numberofinitiativesthathavebeencompletedorareinprogressbygoalbelow.
StrategicPriority1:TheSTEMEcosystemisThriving
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Youth
Youtharesurrounded byresources, opportunities,and encouragementthat excitethemabout STEMandpropelthem forward.
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FamiliesvalueSTEM educationand choosetoengage withTRSAtomeetthe needsoftheir students.
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Families Educators Ecosystem Partners
Educatorsareconfidentin facilitatingSTEM experiencesinorderto drivestudentsuccessand seeTRSAasatrusted sourceforevidencebasedresourcesand pathwaystoinspireand preparestudents.
StrategicPriority2:TRSAisOperationallyMature
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Wearefully-staffed withlittletono turnover,have opportunitiesfor growthand development,and collaborateacrossour diversestrengthsina safeenvironmentso weallfeelwelcome.
STEMEcosystem Partnersvaluetheir membershipbecause itstrengthensand amplifiestheirwork andthatofthe Alliance.
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Staff Board Finance& Development Operations
OurBoardrepresents thecommunityit serves,engagesand enablesTRSA’sstaffin itsmission,andhasa sustainable membershippipeline.
TRSAhasasecure andsustainable financialoutlook supportedbyrobust anddiverserevenue streams.
Asateam,wecangrow ourorganizationandits impactwithconsistency andconfidenceinour processesbecausewe understandour responsibilities,know whoisrunningwithwhat, andmeetour commitmentsmutually.
KatieBurk DirectorofDevelopment
MelissaCobb ProgramManager
ChristieLittle Accountant
AnitraParish Operations&Program LogisticsManager
AbigailVensel ProgramManager MichelleRahn ProgramManager
JaimeWalton CommunityEngagement Manager
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