{"id":96479,"date":"2025-02-18T08:54:03","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T14:54:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.deltastate.edu\/news-and-events\/?p=96479"},"modified":"2025-02-18T08:54:03","modified_gmt":"2025-02-18T14:54:03","slug":"delta-state-university-extends-stem-in-a-box-professional-development-opportunity-for-k-12-teachers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.deltastate.edu\/news-and-events\/2025\/02\/delta-state-university-extends-stem-in-a-box-professional-development-opportunity-for-k-12-teachers\/","title":{"rendered":"Delta State University extends “STEM in a Box” professional development opportunity for K-12 teachers"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n

CLEVELAND, Miss. \u2014 <\/strong>Delta State University\u2019s Collaborative for Rural STEM Education (CRSE) is excited to announce an extended opportunity for K-12 STEM teachers in the Mississippi Delta to apply for the \u201cSTEM in a Box\u201d professional development program. Fully funded by the U.S. Department of Education, this initiative provides free professional development and classroom resource kits tailored to participants\u2019 specific disciplines and student age ranges.<\/p>\n

The summer training, held on the DSU campus from June 9-12, 2025, offers 2.4 CEU credits, participation stipends, and lodging accommodations if necessary. Space is limited, and the deadline to apply is February 25.<\/p>\n

Teachers who join the program will gain access to high-quality instructional materials and hands-on training to enhance STEM learning in their classrooms. Participants will also receive ongoing support, including three classroom visits from a CRSE team member throughout the academic year.<\/p>\n

Jessica Hardy, Project Director of CRSE, emphasized the impact of the program:
\n“This professional development puts materials in the hands of classroom teachers to help them create interactive, real-world learning experiences for their students. Participants will also benefit from the support and expertise of a dedicated faculty team as they implement new resources and training in the classroom.”<\/p>\n

Program Requirements:<\/p>\n