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🔬 STEM THIS WEEK | Opportunities Across New Mexico
Check out this week’s upcoming STEM opportunities from across the state!

🎤 Good Futures Speaker Series
Join a three-part speaker series featuring Indigenous scholars exploring character, wellness, education and flourishing. Sessions are October 8, 12 and 14.

➗ Number Talks Community of Practice
Educators are invited to join monthly Number Talks at Western New Mexico University to build number sense strategies, gain classroom-ready resources and collaborate with teachers across the region.

🗺️ Making Math Matter with Spatial Thinking and ArcGIS
Middle and high school math teachers can take part in a professional learning opportunity at WNMU on October 24 from 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Swipe through for details and registration information for each opportunity.

Stay connected with the STEM Innovation Network for more opportunities happening across New Mexico. by @steminnovationnetwork

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🔬 STEM this week!

Here’s what’s coming up in New Mexico STEM:

🧪 The Quantum Frontier Summit
Join us for two days dedicated to advancing the quantum ecosystem through collaboration, research and innovation. by @steminnovationnetwork

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🔬 STEM this week!

Here’s what’s coming up in New Mexico STEM:
🧪 Exploring the Possibilities in Valencia County
Students in grades 6–9 are invited to a hands-on STEM conference on October 23 at UNM-Valencia. The event is designed to help students explore STEM careers through technical workshops and hands-on activities.

💧 2026–27 Governor’s STEM Challenge
New Mexico students are invited to tackle this year’s challenge: How can STEM innovation, along with local, traditional and cultural knowledge, help conserve and manage New Mexico’s limited water and natural resources?

📅 Team registration is open through October 1, 2026. by @steminnovationnetwork

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STEM students, this one’s for you 👀

The 2026–27 Governor’s STEM Challenge is coming up! Teams will explore this year’s challenge: how we can use STEM + local and cultural knowledge to help protect New Mexico’s water and natural resources.

📅 Feb. 5–6, 2027
📍 St. John’s College in Santa Fe by @steminnovationnetwork

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STEM This Week 🔬🤖💻
This week, we’re highlighting STEM opportunities happening across New Mexico!

💻 New Mexico Supercomputing Challenge
Students in grades 5–12 can build a team, choose a computational science project and spend the year tackling real-world problems with support from mentors. Registration is open through September 30, with kickoff happening Oct. 10–11 at New Mexico Tech.

🤖 Route 66 Robot Rally
Coming to Albuquerque Nov. 22–24, this debut robotics event will bring together 100 teams and 500+ students from across the country. Sponsorship, volunteer and expo opportunities are available too.

Swipe through for English and Spanish Supercomputing Challenge information, important dates and details on how to get involved. by @steminnovationnetwork

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Meet Heidi Franks, Southeast Regional Hub Co-Director for the New Mexico STEM Innovation Network at Eastern New Mexico University–Roswell!

Heidi’s work focuses on STEM outreach, hands-on learning, technology and building partnerships that create meaningful opportunities for students and educators. From 3D printing and drones to virtual reality and laser engraving, she is passionate about using technology to make STEM engaging and accessible.

She also serves as the lead local representative for the STEM Discovery Zone at the National Championship Air Races, helping bring hands-on STEM experiences to students and families across the region.

We’re excited to have Heidi helping strengthen connections and expand STEM opportunities throughout southeastern New Mexico! by @steminnovationnetwork

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STEM THIS WEEK 🧪🚀

Looking for ways to get involved in STEM? Here are a few opportunities happening across New Mexico! 🌎✨

🎨 Space for Earth: Envisioning Futures
Middle and high school students can participate in this international design challenge exploring the future of space and Earth.

💻 Sci-Art Live Coding Performances
Experience live coding, student performances and an interactive demonstration at Los Alamos ScienceFest on September 26.

🌌 AstroTour [AR]
Explore art, science and culture through student-created constellations, astronomy talks and a night of stargazing.

Save this post and check out these STEM opportunities! 🔬💫 by @steminnovationnetwork

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Devon Fite is the Founder and Executive Director of Future Innovators Academy and the Southeast New Mexico Regional Director for the STEM Innovation Network.

Based in Hobbs, Devon is a community leader and youth advocate dedicated to expanding access to hands-on STEM, literacy, outdoor education, career exploration and enrichment opportunities for youth and families throughout Lea County. His work is rooted in the belief that where a young person lives, or the resources available to their family, should not determine the opportunities they have to learn, grow, and succeed.

Through his leadership with Future Innovators Academy and Lea County SAGE, Devon connects families with education, workforce opportunities, community resources and support. As Southeast Regional Director, he works alongside educators, higher education, community organizations and industry partners to strengthen STEM learning and career pathways across southeastern New Mexico. by @steminnovationnetwork

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Join us today and tomorrow to learn more! 🔬🧪 by @steminnovationnetwork

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It's that time of year again! The STEM Innovation Network Mini-Grant application window is now open! 🌟

Organizations supporting K–12 STEM learning across New Mexico can apply for grants ranging from $5,000–$10,000.

Applications are open through September 17 at 5 p.m.

View the full RFP and application details using the QR code or visit STEMinNM.org.

While you’re there, join our listserv to stay connected with STEM opportunities across the state and share your feedback to help us continue improving the Network! by @steminnovationnetwork

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STEM This Week is here with new professional development, educator resources and student opportunities happening across New Mexico!

This week’s opportunities include:

🔥 New Mexico Wildland Urban Fire Summit
October 14–16 | Silver City, NM
Connect with partners from across the state around adapting to New Mexico’s changing fire ecosystem.

➗ Diving Into Modern Algebra 2
A six-module professional learning series from the New Mexico Public Education Department for classroom teachers, school counselors, school site leaders and curriculum and instruction staff.

🌿 NACA Inspired Schools Network Educator Professional Development
The 2026 Fall Series continues with sessions exploring Indigenous science, Indigenous worldviews, land-based learning, curriculum localization, reflective planning and more.

🚀 Go For Launch! Albuquerque
November 7–8 | Albuquerque, NM
Students in grades 8–12 can spend National STEM Day weekend working alongside aerospace professionals and former NASA astronaut Greg “Box” Johnson while designing a spaceflight experiment.

Explore these opportunities and find registration links for them all on our website at steminnm.org. by @steminnovationnetwork

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We are excited to welcome Explora as the lead organization for the STEM Innovation Network Central Regional Hub!

Explora brings deep experience in STEM education, community engagement, and partnership building across New Mexico. We look forward to working together to strengthen connections among schools, higher education, industry, and community organizations and to expand access to high-quality STEM learning opportunities throughout the Central Region.

Welcome to the STEM Innovation Network, Explora! We’re excited for what’s ahead! by @steminnovationnetwork

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