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SUMMARY:Design To Grow: Cultivating Communities of Belonging in Summer Learning
DESCRIPTION:TEACHERS! Design To Grow is a virtual conference coming right up!\nFriday April 30th & Saturday May 1st\, 9:00am-2:30pm\n\nThe summer of 2021 provides an important opportunity for educators\, youth professionals and communities to work together to cultivate communities of belonging that provide rich learning experiences for young people. High quality programs support skill development and foster meaningful relationships with other youth and adults – as children and families transition to a post-pandemic world\, these experiences are more important than ever.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n​Join us for Design to Grow\, a two-day intensive where you will learn pragmatic strategies to incorporate Social Emotional Learning into your plans and connect with content experts to think about how you apply that knowledge in exciting summer programming. \n​The virtual format will include an on-demand video library that will be available two weeks prior to and two weeks after the event. Teams are encouraged to attend to make the most of the learning opportunity.
URL:https://steamalliance.org/event/design-to-grow-cultivating-communities-of-belonging-in-summer-learning/2021-04-30/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Teachers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Montana Afterschool Alliance":MAILTO:laurieb@mtafterschoolalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210426T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210614T170000
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SUMMARY:FVCC Kid’s College REGISTRATION
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!!\nClasses start June 14th\, but register NOW! Enrollment is limited! \nKid’s College at FVCC has a great line-up of Summer 2021 offerings for a variety of interests\, abilities and grade levels. Choose from a list of fun and engaging classes which meet in half-day blocks\, Monday through Friday.\nThere are some super exciting classes that fit into STEAM! Visit their website now to see what interests you! \nFVCC is open and offering in-person and online courses. To protect the health and well-being of our students and staff\, FVCC is following stringent social distancing and sanitation protocols. We have reduced the number of seats available in all in-person courses\, so make sure to register soon! \nThree Easy Ways to Register: \n\nRegister online at fvcc.edu/continuing-education.  When registering your child\, please click “Enroll Someone Else.”\nRegister by calling the Continuing Education Center at (406) 756-3832.\nRegister in person by visiting the Continuing Education Center office between 8am-5pm\, Monday through Friday. The office is located in the Arts and Technology Building on the FVCC Campus at 777 Grandview Drive.\n\n 
URL:https://steamalliance.org/event/fvcc-kids-college-registration/
LOCATION:FVCC Continuing Education Center\, Arts and Technology Building\, 777 Grandview Drive\, Kalispell
CATEGORIES:Grades 1-5,Grades 6-8,Grades 9-12
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210419
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210424
DTSTAMP:20260419T134851
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SUMMARY:TSA State Conference
DESCRIPTION:TSA offers 39 high school competitions\, 32 of which are also offered in a virtual format. There are also 37 middle school competitions\, 30 of which are also offered in a virtual format. \n​ \nOur conference will have 20 events with a virtual format. Some of the events will have a submission date that is prior to our conference week\, while others will have be a quick challenge that will be limited to only a few hours to complete.
URL:https://steamalliance.org/event/tsa-state-conference/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Grades 9-12
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210416T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210416T183000
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SUMMARY:Whitefish Lake Institute Science Quencher
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Zoom for the next Science Quencher! Friday\, April 16th at 5:30pm. Lightning round talks from early career scientist. Visit www.whitefishlake.org to register and receive a ZOOM link. \nSpeakers include:\nZach Cook- Researcher and Biocultural Stewardship Technician. USDA Forest Service Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry/ Kupu Americorps.\nMaya Greenhill- Biocultural restoration and education fellow at the Akaka Foundation for Tropical Forests / Fulbright research fellow for Chile\nWill Haddock- Starlink Product Engineer\, SpaceX\nBarrett Gray- Restoration Technician\, EarthCorps\, Seattle\, WA
URL:https://steamalliance.org/event/whitefish-lake-institute-science-quencher/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Whitefish Lake Institute":MAILTO:info@whitefishlake.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210410
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210411
DTSTAMP:20260419T134851
CREATED:20210405T183903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210405T183903Z
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SUMMARY:Minecraft Coding Event
DESCRIPTION:Coding event
URL:https://steamalliance.org/event/minecraft-coding-event/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Grades 6-8,Grades 9-12
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210405T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210405T174500
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SUMMARY:2021 Science & SciLifeLab Prize for Young Scientists - Deadline July 15\, 2021
DESCRIPTION:Application to this year’s Science & SciLifeLab Prize now open!  \nApply for the Science & SciLifeLab Prize for Young Scientists — an annual prize awarded to early-career scientists. \nThe prize is presented in four categories:  \nCell and Molecular Biology\nEcology and Environment\nMolecular Medicine\nGenomics\, Proteomics and Systems Biology approaches \nApplicants are to submit a 1000-word essay that is judged by an independent editorial team organized by the journal Science. Essays are judged on the quality of research and the applicants’ ability to articulate how their work would contribute to the scientific field. \nIf selected as a winner\, you will have your essay published by Science\, win up to USD 30\,000 and be invited to Sweden to receive your award\, present your research and meet with leading scientists in your field. \nGet ready for a life-changing moment in your scientific career – apply now!  \nMore information: scienceprize.scilifelab.se \nQuestions: scilifelabprize@aaas.org \nEligibility: entrants must have been awarded their doctoral degree between 1 January 2019 and 31 December 2020.\nApplication Deadline is July 15\,2021
URL:https://steamalliance.org/event/2021-science-scilifelab-prize-for-young-scientists-deadline-july-15-2021/
LOCATION:130 6th St W\, Columbia Falls\, MT\, 59912\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210405T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210405T170000
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SUMMARY:Validating a multiplex immunofluorescence workflow to improve stratification of high-risk\, early-stage melanoma samples
DESCRIPTION:Lean about the benefits and limitations of quantitative multiplex immunofluorescence (qmIF) technology\nFind out how qmIF is used to stage patients with melanoma\nDiscover how qmIF can lead to better treatment stratification of patients with melanoma\nHave the opportunity to ask questions during the live broadcast.\n\nSpeaker: Yvonne Saenger\, M.D.\,  Columbia University Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center \nRegister now!
URL:https://steamalliance.org/event/validating-a-multiplex-immunofluorescence-workflow-to-improve-stratification-of-high-risk-early-stage-melanoma-samples/
LOCATION:130 6th St W\, Columbia Falls\, MT\, 59912\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210316T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210316T140000
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SUMMARY:FVCC Honors Symposium Lecture - The COVID-19 Pandemic: The Virus\, the Vaccines and the Variants
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Ruth Wrightsman – Tuesday\, March 16\, 2021 at 12 p.m. on Zoom\nThe COVID-19 Pandemic: The Virus\, the Vaccines and the Variants\n\nAfter one year of the COVID-19 pandemic\, where are we now and where are we headed?  Dr. Ruth Wrightsman will discuss the biology of the SARS-CoV-2 virus\, how the COVID-19 vaccines work\, and the race between vaccination and the emergence of genetic variants.\nAbout Dr. Ruth Wrightsman \nDr. Ruth Wrightsman obtained her Ph.D. in cellular biology at the University of California –Irvine.  She spent 25 years in the Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry at UC-Irvine studying the immunology of the protozoan parasite\, Trypanosoma cruzi.  Dr. Wrightsman has been a community college educator for over 30 years and has taught a range of biology courses\, including general biology\, microbiology\, genetics\, and cell and molecular biology.  In addition to teaching at FVCC\, Dr. Wrightsman\, along with her colleague\, Dr. Mirabai McCarthy\, leads an undergraduate research team on a project entitled “Antibiotic Potential of Flathead Valley Flora and Fungi” aimed at discovering new sources of antibiotics.
URL:https://steamalliance.org/event/fvcc-honors-symposium-lecture-the-covid-19-pandemic-the-virus-the-vaccines-and-the-variants/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:All Ages
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210316
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210317
DTSTAMP:20260419T134851
CREATED:20210202T222513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210202T222641Z
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SUMMARY:High School Math Contest
DESCRIPTION:Scholarships
URL:https://steamalliance.org/event/high-school-math-contest/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210310T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210310T200000
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SUMMARY:FVCC Honors Symposium Lecture – Pandemics: How Did We Get Here and Where Are We Going?
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Marshall Bloom – Wednesday\, March 10\, 2021 at 6 p.m. on Zoom \nPandemics: Yesterday\, Today and Tomorrow?\n\nIn March 2017\, Dr. Marshall Bloom visited FVCC and presented an evening Honors Symposium talk titled “Predicting Pandemics and the Myth of Sisyphus.” The Zika virus pandemic was just winding down\, and Dr Bloom speculated on what the next pandemic might be. Now\, three years later\, Dr. Bloom will present “Pandemics: Yesterday\, Today and Tomorrow” while Montana and the rest of the world are still coping with the COVID-19 pandemic. The talk will offer an overview of other emerging infectious disease\, why they emerge and how they can transform into true pandemics.  Dr. Bloom will describe several recent pandemics and some of the lessons that should have been learned from them\, before reviewing his 2017 March Madness Pandemic Picks. This will be followed by an examination of the current COVID-19 pandemic with particular attention to the vaccines that are starting to turn the corner on this deadly disease.\nAbout Dr. Marshall Bloom \nA recognized expert on the pathogenesis of tick-borne flaviviruses\, persistent infections and parvoviruses\, Marshall E. Bloom\, M.D.\, serves as chief of the biology of vector-borne viruses section in the Laboratory of Virology and is the associate director for scientific management at Rocky Mountain Laboratories (RML) in Hamilton\, MT. RML is a part of the Division of Intramural Research of National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) of the National Institutes of Health. \nThe author of numerous scientific articles and book chapters\, Dr. Bloom is a Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology (AAM)\, American Society of Microbiology (ASM)\, the American Association for the Advancement of Sciences (AAAS)\, and the American Society for Virology. He has served on organizing committees and advisory boards for a number of major scientific conferences\, including multiple terms on annual ASM Biothreats Conferences. \nAs associate director\, Dr. Bloom played a major role in design\, construction and staffing of the RML Integrated Research Facility\, which houses NIAID’s first Biosafety Level 4 research program. He is considered an authority on biosafety\, biocontainment and management of high containment laboratory research programs. \nSince the early 2000’s\, Dr. Bloom has studied the biology of tick-borne flaviviruses in mammalian and arthropod systems\, making considerable contributions in the areas of viral pathogenesis\, viral persistence\, ultrastructure\, gene expression and the interactions between virus\, arthropod host and mammalian hosts. \nDr. Bloom has been a spokesperson for the RML COVID-19 research program and has a significant role in the institutional response. He has served as an advisor to local and state health departments on this topic. \nIn fall 2020\, Dr. Bloom was inducted into the Montana Bioscience Hall of Fame. \nHe is supported by the Intramural Research Program of NIAID/NIH.
URL:https://steamalliance.org/event/fvcc-honors-symposium-lecture-pandemics-how-did-we-get-here-and-where-are-we-going/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:All Ages
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210220T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210315T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T134851
CREATED:20210221T011351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210221T011801Z
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SUMMARY:Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program: Application Process
DESCRIPTION:Make this summer unforgettable with the FREE virtual 2-week summer program\, where you’ll join a supportive sisterhood and learn the computer science skills you need to make an impact in your community! Girls and non-binary students in the 9th – 11th grade (rising sophomores\, juniors and seniors) are eligible to apply. \nGirls Who Code will provide Virtual SIP program options\, based on student availability and application volume during the following dates: \n\nRound 1: June 21 – July 2\, 2021\nRound 2: July 12 – July 23\, 2021\nRound 3: August 2 – August 13\, 2021\n\nEARLY ACCEPTANCE DEADLINE IS MID-FEBRUARY\, 2021.\nAPPLICATION CLOSES MID-MARCH\, 2021. \nIn Week 1\, SIP students build two projects:\n(1) a personal portfolio website and\,\n(2) a BuzzFeed-style personality quiz using HTML\, CSS\, and JavaScript.\nIn Week 2\, students work on a final personal project focused on activism and web design. This will include planning guidance\, design resources\, and past SIP and student projects for inspiration. In addition to developing their Computer Science skills\, they’ll learn about female role models in technology\, past and present. They’ll be encouraged to take positive risks as they collaborate with other students to strengthen their resilience\, intellectual curiosity\, emotional intelligence\, and sense of empowerment. \n 
URL:https://steamalliance.org/event/girls-who-code-summer-immersion-program-application-process/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Grades 9-12
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210206T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210206T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T134851
CREATED:20210202T231235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210202T231433Z
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SUMMARY:Flathead Valley Junior Astronomers February Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Jupiter is in the news again\, and we’ll be talking about it\, along with Mercury.
URL:https://steamalliance.org/event/flathead-valley-junior-astronomers-february-meeting/
LOCATION:Lone Pine Visitor Center\, 300 Lone Pine Road
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210126
DTSTAMP:20260419T134851
CREATED:20200915T015658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210221T011627Z
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SUMMARY:Classroom Observatory: Research
DESCRIPTION:Academic Technology and Outreach at Montana State University\, in partnership with the Montana Learning Center\, will offer two free online courses for teachers interested in learning how to use a remote\, robotic telescope for astronomical research in the classroom. \nThe courses\, “Classroom Observatory: Astrophotography” and “Classroom Observatory: Research\,” will train Montana middle and high school educators on the use of the Learning Center’s 16-inch Ritchey-Chretien telescope\, which is located on a mountaintop in New Mexico. The goals of the courses are to offer teachers and students across Montana access to a research-grade telescope and the opportunity to conduct astronomical research as well as contribute to publishable research. \nThis is the second course\, Classroom Observatory: Research\, and it will build upon the astrophotography course and teach participants how to apply research photometry\, or the science of the measurement of light\, on astronomical images. During the course\, participants will perform research on variable stars using photometric filters. Collected data will be submitted to the American Association of Variable Star Observers International Database. Participants must have completed “Classroom Observatory” or “Classroom Observatory: Astrophotography” to take this course. \nCheck out this article for more info!\nMontana Learning Center to offer free courses for teachers on use of remote\, robotic telescope \n 
URL:https://steamalliance.org/event/classroom-observatory-research/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Montana State University - Academic Technology and Outreach":MAILTO:ato@montana.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20201016T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20201016T190000
DTSTAMP:20260419T134851
CREATED:20201008T170104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201008T170104Z
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SUMMARY:Science Quencher
DESCRIPTION:Join the Whitefish Lake Institute on ZOOM for the next Science Quencher! Friday\, October 16th at 5:30pm. The event will feature lightning round talks from local science experts: \nTanner Kuhl: Mechanical Engineer for NSF-sponsored US Ice Drilling Program\, University of Wisconsin-Madison \nErich Peitzsch: Physical Scientist at the U.S. Geological Survey Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center \nEric Sawtelle: Whitefish High School Science Teacher \nKris Tempel: Habitat Conservation Biologist for Montana Fish\, Wildlife and Parks \nVisit www.whitefishlake.org to register and receive a ZOOM link.
URL:https://steamalliance.org/event/science-quencher/
LOCATION:MT\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages
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ORGANIZER;CN="Whitefish Lake Institute":MAILTO:info@whitefishlake.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201121
DTSTAMP:20260419T134851
CREATED:20200915T012322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200915T013538Z
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SUMMARY:Classroom Observatory: Astrophotography
DESCRIPTION:Academic Technology and Outreach at Montana State University\, in partnership with the Montana Learning Center\, will offer two free online courses for teachers interested in learning how to use a remote\, robotic telescope for astronomical research in the classroom. \nThe courses\, “Classroom Observatory: Astrophotography” and “Classroom Observatory: Research\,” will train Montana middle and high school educators on the use of the Learning Center’s 16-inch Ritchey-Chretien telescope\, which is located on a mountaintop in New Mexico. The goals of the courses are to offer teachers and students across Montana access to a research-grade telescope and the opportunity to conduct astronomical research as well as contribute to publishable research. \nCheck out this article for more info!\nMontana Learning Center to offer free courses for teachers on use of remote\, robotic telescope \nIf the course is FULL\, you can add your name to a waiting list! \n 
URL:https://steamalliance.org/event/classroom-observatory-astrophotography/
LOCATION:Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://steamalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/image3.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Montana State University - Academic Technology and Outreach":MAILTO:ato@montana.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201002
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201005
DTSTAMP:20260419T134851
CREATED:20200918T194904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200918T194904Z
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SUMMARY:Space Apps Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Register now. \nOn October 2-4\, NASA is inviting coders\, entrepreneurs\, scientists\, designers\, storytellers\,\nmakers\, builders\, artists\, and technologists to come together in a global\, virtual hackathon.\nDuring a period of 48 hours\, participants from around the world will come together to\ncreate virtual teams and solve challenges using NASA’s open-source data.\nI
URL:https://steamalliance.org/event/space-apps-challenge/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:All Ages
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20201001T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20201001T153000
DTSTAMP:20260419T134851
CREATED:20200915T171449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200915T172632Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Voyagers: Boldly Navigating Security and Virtual Collaboration
DESCRIPTION:On October 1st\, STEMconnector will host a free virtual webinar for teachers\, parents\, and out-of-school instructors:  National Day of Design: Join the Virtual Voyage – How to Navigate your Mission. This webinar will walk teachers and parents through the activity and how to complete it with their students. \nThe Mission\, which has been re-imagined for use at school and/or at home\, is conveniently broken into sections with implementation guidelines for individual\, group\, in-person and virtual use. Each Student Edition is ready for use by individual students or student teams as they navigate the project.  The accompanying Instructors’ Guide is accessible to parents\, after-school program providers\, mentors\, etc.\, includes detailed instructions on how to implement the activity at home or in the classroom along with optional follow-on activities to extend the learning experience. While the Educators’ Guide offers suggestions for how to relate the Day of Design Mission to what is already being taught in the classroom\, it can be a completely stand-alone activity. \nParticipation is open to any student in grades 1 through 12th\, and any adult supporting STEM learning for that student. \n2020 Walmart’s National Day of Design Mission\, Virtual Voyagers: Boldly Navigating Security and Virtual Collaboration encourages students to employ critical thinking skills\, teamwork\, STEM (Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Math) principles\, and an entrepreneurial mindset to create a solution to a real-world\, relevant challenge. \n  \n 
URL:https://steamalliance.org/event/virtual-voyagers-boldly-navigating-security-and-virtual-collaboration/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201004
DTSTAMP:20260419T134851
CREATED:20200914T191427Z
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SUMMARY:Scifest
DESCRIPTION:Virtually experience exhibit booths featuring hands-on interactive STEM content\, get an all-access pass to exclusive performances on the STEM Stage\, hunt for clues and earn badges and prizes in the Scavenger Hunt\, gear up in the STEM Store and launch a STEM career in the College Career Center.
URL:https://steamalliance.org/event/scifest/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200925
DTSTAMP:20260419T134851
CREATED:20200922T164433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200922T164433Z
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SUMMARY:Waterton Glacier Science & History Week
DESCRIPTION:Join Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park in its first ever Science and History Week webinar series! The Peace Park has jointly hosted an annual Science and History Day since 2004\, but this year we are doing things a little differently. This fall we will bring a week of live webinars directly to you\, wherever you may be! \nBeginning Monday\, September 21 through Thursday\, September 24\, 2020 we will host a special presentation each day from noon to 12:45 p.m. The series will highlight current research and historical topics related to Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park. Each presentation will give viewers the opportunity to connect with scientists and historians from the Peace Park and get a unique look at archives\, insights\, and latest findings from Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks.
URL:https://steamalliance.org/event/waterton-glacier-science-history-week/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:All Ages
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20200812T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20200812T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T134851
CREATED:20200810T211015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200810T211152Z
UID:10000129-1597240800-1597244400@steamalliance.org
SUMMARY:Vaccine matters: Can we cure coronavirus?
DESCRIPTION:Webinar by AAAS  Vaccine experts will talk about: Recent progress in the development of a coronavirus vaccine\, What makes a vaccine effective\, How researchers and companies are ensuring that new vaccines will be safe and Who should get the first vaccinations and how to get vaccines to where they’re needed most.
URL:https://steamalliance.org/event/vaccine-matters-can-we-cure-coronavirus/
CATEGORIES:18+
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://steamalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/aaas-vaccine-matters.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20200807T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20200807T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T134851
CREATED:20200311T210855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200311T210855Z
UID:10000127-1596805200-1596819600@steamalliance.org
SUMMARY:Flathead Lake Bio Station Open House
DESCRIPTION:The Flathead Lake Biological Station’s (FLBS) annual Open House provides an opportunity for the interested public to learn more about the ecology of Flathead Lake and its watershed\, as well as FLBS and its research around the globe. The Open House allows FLBS scientists to showcase the breadth of their activities\, as well as show examples of how ecological research at FLBS benefits Flathead Lake and subsequently area visitors and residents. \nActivities this year will include:\n– Tours of Biological Station facilities\n– Boat trips on our 30′ research vessel\, the Jessie B\n– Exhibits on recent Flathead research\, including Flathead Lake ecology\n– Presentations by FLBS research scientists and invited speakers\n-A visit by Monte\, UM mascot \nOpen to all- no admission fee.\nFor more information email or call Tom Bansak at events@flbs.umt.edu or 406-872-4503 or visit our website at http://flbs.umt.edu/ \nFriday\, Aug 7\, 1-5 pm\, Flathead Lake Biological Station
URL:https://steamalliance.org/event/flathead-lake-bio-station-open-house/
LOCATION:Flathead Lake Biological Station\, 32125 Bio Station Ln\, Polson\, 59860\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://steamalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/OpenHouse2020banner-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200708
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200709
DTSTAMP:20260419T134851
CREATED:20200629T230904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200630T011536Z
UID:10000128-1594166400-1594252799@steamalliance.org
SUMMARY:Math Club Day
DESCRIPTION:Every Math Club Day online activity is open to anyone…please be part of the fun! We’ll be posting updates to this page and social media over the next 2 weeks. Sign up to receive updates as more info becomes available!\n\nFollow MATHCOUNTS on social media:\nMATHCOUNTS on Facebook   |   MATHCOUNTS on Twitter   |   MATHCOUNTS on Instagram   |   MATHCOUNTS on YouTube
URL:https://steamalliance.org/event/math-club-day/
CATEGORIES:All Ages
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20200519T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20200519T143000
DTSTAMP:20260419T134851
CREATED:20200117T031201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200325T202523Z
UID:10000104-1589877000-1589898600@steamalliance.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Expanding Your Horizons
DESCRIPTION:Expanding Your Horizons (EYH) is a one day symposium for middle school girls showing them the exciting and diverse experiences science\, technology\, engineering\, art and math (STEAM) careers have to offer. \nVolunteers from the Flathead Valley community organize short\, hands-on workshops to directly engage with the girls at a critical time in their development. EYH is a nationally recognized program and we are proud to bring it to the Flathead Valley! \nThis event is for local 7th and 8th grade girls. \n  \nIf you are an EYH Presenter or School needing to update registration information\, please log in here: http://eyh.steamalliance.org/users/sign_in
URL:https://steamalliance.org/event/expanding-your-horizons/
LOCATION:United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20200502T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20200503T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T134851
CREATED:20200222T000533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200325T172017Z
UID:10000116-1588406400-1588507200@steamalliance.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - NW Regional App Challenge
DESCRIPTION:May 2 – 3\, 2020 \, Flathead Valley Community College \nOpen to girls 4th – 8th grade teams of 2 to 5 girls\, Register by March 27th \nFree Event \nThe project could be a mobile app\, website\, or robotics project\, but the girls must be able to demonstrate it and provide a science fair type display showing their problem\, any supporting research\, their solution\, and other information about the technology they used. For example: flow charts\, prototypes\, code samples\, design samples\, future ideas\, etc. \nThe NW Regional App Challenge is a chance for girls to demonstrate their coding project and meet with other like-minded girls. Girls will get great swag\, have loads of fun\, and have the opportunity to show off the projects they have worked so hard to complete. There’s also a FREE lunch\, great lunch speaker\, and the chance to rub elbows with two real Venture Capitalists (just like on Shark Tank)\, University professors\, and local technology company CEOS. \nThe goals is to engage student creativity and encourage their participation in Science\, Technology\, Engineering and Math (STEM) education fields.
URL:https://steamalliance.org/event/nw-regional-app-challenge/
LOCATION:Flathead Valley Community College\, 777 Grandview Dr\, Kalispell\, 59901
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://steamalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/mashup-NW-Regional-App-Challenge-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Code Girls United%2C Jan Shanahan":MAILTO:ExcecutiveDirector.CGU@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200426
DTSTAMP:20260419T134851
CREATED:20200309T203951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200313T151847Z
UID:10000125-1587513600-1587859199@steamalliance.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - VEX Worlds Robotics competition
DESCRIPTION:World championship robotics competition – featuring a team from Glacier High School’s TSA Club.
URL:https://steamalliance.org/event/vex-worlds-robotics-competition/
LOCATION:MT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grades 9-12
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200405
DTSTAMP:20260419T134851
CREATED:20200304T233717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200304T233928Z
UID:10000123-1585872000-1586044799@steamalliance.org
SUMMARY:Odyssey of the Mind Regional Competition
DESCRIPTION:Odyssey problems have challenged students to design mechanical dinosaurs\, invent new factory machinery\, build working vehicles\, write a new chapter to Moby Dick\, put a twist on classic artworks\, turn Pandora’s Box into a video game\, and so much more.\nSince 1978\, OotM problems have challenged students to go beyond conventional thinking and incorporate creative problem solving in learning. Creative Problem Solving is a skill that needs to be nurtured and developed. While a conventional education is important\, learning to solve problems creatively and confidently gives them an important edge in their education and career goals. There is creativity inside each of us and OotM teaches how to tap into it so it can be applied to real-world problems. \nOdyssey of the Mind begins at the local level. Schools join and form teams that are coached by an adult. The teams select their long-term problem\, develop a solution entirely on their own\, and practice spontaneous problem solving. Local associations then organize and operate training sessions and tournaments where teams will present their long-term solutions in competition.
URL:https://steamalliance.org/event/odyssey-of-the-mind-regional-competition/
LOCATION:Boise\, ID
CATEGORIES:Grades 6-8,Grades 9-12,Teachers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://steamalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/OotM.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Rick Capezza":MAILTO:https://www.odysseyofthemind.com/local-contacts/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20200331T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20200331T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T134851
CREATED:20200309T202117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200325T181349Z
UID:10000124-1585674000-1585684800@steamalliance.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Sacred Waters Brewing Company Pint Night for the STEAM Alliance
DESCRIPTION:Come on out to Sacred Waters Brewing Company at 3250 U.S. Hwy 2 E\, Kalispell (between Rose Crossing and the airport).  Have a pint or two and talk to others interested in promoting STEAM opportunities for Flathead residents.  We will talk about the STEAM Alliance\, and take input regarding how we can help promote and coordinate STEAM  activities in our area.  Some of the proceeds will go toward making improvements in our STEAM ecosystem.
URL:https://steamalliance.org/event/sacred-waters-brewing-company-pint-night-for-the-steam-alliance/
LOCATION:Sacred Waters Brewing Company\, 3250 U.S. Hwy 2 E\, Kalispell\, 59901
CATEGORIES:21+,Teachers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://steamalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/SWBC-tealBlue.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Flathead STEAM Alliance":MAILTO:partners@steamalliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200326
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200329
DTSTAMP:20260419T134851
CREATED:20200311T162128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200312T160540Z
UID:10000126-1585180800-1585439999@steamalliance.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - National Conference on Undergraduate Research
DESCRIPTION:NCUR – the National Conferences on Undergraduate Research – have been the premier national conferences devoted exclusively to undergraduate student research and creativity in all disciplines for 34 years. Montana State University is proud to host NCUR 2020. We invite you to join us in Bozeman\, Montana\, for NCUR 2020.
URL:https://steamalliance.org/event/national-conference-on-undergraduate-research/
LOCATION:MT\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://steamalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/NCUR-banner-1920x600-revised-5-29-19.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20200323T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20200324T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T134851
CREATED:20200302T170121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200302T170121Z
UID:10000121-1584950400-1585062000@steamalliance.org
SUMMARY:Technology Student Association State Leadership Conference
DESCRIPTION:Glacier High School’s Technology Student Association (TSA) will be traveling to Billings to compete at the State Leadership Conference.  Students will be competing in VEX Robotics as well as various other STEAM related events.  For more information visit this page: \nhttp://www.montanatsa.com/
URL:https://steamalliance.org/event/technology-student-association-state-leadership-conference/
LOCATION:Montana Pavilion – Metra Park\, 308 6th Avenue North\, Billings\, 59101
CATEGORIES:Grades 6-8,Grades 9-12,Teachers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://steamalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/MTTSA.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Kirk Woosley":MAILTO:woosleyk@billingsschools.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20200317T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20200317T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T134851
CREATED:20200302T150200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200302T150200Z
UID:10000120-1584435600-1584453600@steamalliance.org
SUMMARY:MCTM Regional Math Contest
DESCRIPTION:The Montana Council of Teachers of Mathematics (MCTM) hosts an annual math contest. The Northwest Regional Math Contest is held at FVCC in March. Students will compete in three individual multiple choice tests and one team test in which up to 5 students can be on each team. Schools (including home-school\, private\, public\, etc.) are welcome to participate in the fun event. MCTM is part of the national organization: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM).
URL:https://steamalliance.org/event/mctm-regional-math-contest/
LOCATION:FVCC\, 777 Grandview Dr\, Kalispell\, 59901
CATEGORIES:Grades 6-8,Grades 9-12
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://steamalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/MCTM-logo.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Musick":MAILTO:musickp@sd5.k12.mt.us
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