PL-Secondary: Advancing STEM Research Teaching; Fundamentals of Building a STEM Research Program: 2023-2024 (6-12 STEM Fair Leads) : February 24, 2024 - 9:00-3:00pm @ Silver River Museum

Topics will include:

1. Building a Science Research Program/Elective/Club
• Increasing the quantity and quality of incoming students
• Building parent support
• Building school district support
• Making the program a "thing"
• Spirit building merchandise
• Spirit building social media ideas

2. Statistical analysis and graphing resources (Will use examples from Big Springs 2024 State Finalist)
• Benefits and drawbacks of different statistical analysis/graphing programs (apps)
• Choosing the correct graph type to represent the data appropriately and clearly

3. Poster presentations (Will use examples from Big Springs 2024 State Finalist)
• Technology tips to help with poster design
• Poster review and critique
• Poster printing and display supplies and ideas
• Presentation timing and tips