Our Education Initiatives

Our Education Initiatives

The Flagstaff Festival of Science strives to connect STEM and STEAM experts with classrooms and students across Northern Arizona.  In-school speakers can spark a life-long interest in STEM / STEAM to youth and reach groups who are underrepresented in these fields.

Whether virtual or in person, our education initiatives connect thousands of youth every year with the joys of scientific discovery!

In-School Speaker Program

If you are a STEM or STEAM professional who would like to be a presenter for the In-School Speaker program, the Presenter Registration for this year is now closed.  The registration deadline was August 5.  Stay tuned for the opportunity to participate next year.

With your expertise and passion brought to life in the classroom, you can inspire students to develop a deeper interest in science and pursue careers in STEM fields.  By highlighting your real-world applications of scientific knowledge, you can motivate students to explore their curiosity and pursue further learning opportunities.

If you are an educator who wants to take part in the In-School Speaker program and be matched with a STEM or STEAM speaker, the Educator Registration form is now closed.  The deadline was September 2.  Stay tuned for an opportunity to participate next year.

If you miss out on the In-School Speaker Program, check out our Speakers Bureau for a list of Flagstaff area STEM / STEAM professionals who are generally available throughout the year for either in-school or public speaking engagements and willing to be contacted directly.

If you have any questions, please contact us.

The Festival also provides resources for in-school speakers with ideas about presenting STEM / STEAM topics to K-12 audiences.  This year, Marti Canipe will provide a workshop with tips and best practices for presenting STEM topics to younger audiences.  Marti is an Associate Professor of Elementary Science Education at NAU with expertise in STEM teacher education, and a former elementary and middle school science teacher.  You can check out a sample workshop recording below.

The workshop is free and open to any speaker or potential speaker who is interested in improving STEM communication skills with younger audiences.

Sharing science with young learners is an important way to help encourage the next generation of STEM enthusiasts and professionals.  However, it can be daunting to figure out how to do this with a room full of young students.  This workshop will provide approaches and resources for success in bringing your science to school classrooms.  As part of the workshop, you will have an opportunity to apply these ideas to the STEM topic(s) that you are passionate about sharing with the next generation.  Whether you are new to this, or have years of experience presenting to K-12 students and teachers, there are always ways to improve communication skills and methods.

Mark your calendar for this year’s upcoming workshops and click the button below to register.

Presenter Workshop Location: USGS Astrogeology Science Center, Building 6 conference room (2255 N Gemini Rd, Flagstaff, AZ 86001)

Presenter Workshop Dates:

Stay tuned for information about next year’s workshops.