Upcoming Events

STEAM Socials w/ the STEM Ambassadors

• Trinket Shelf STEAM Social: Wednesday, November 12th, 5–7 p.m.
  Find out more information or register on the RedbirdLife event page.
• TBA: Thursday, December 4th, 5–7 p.m.

 

Past Events and Workshops

Events

• Pumpkin Painting STEAM Social: Tuesday, October 14th, 5–7 p.m.
• Make Your Own Ice Cream STEAM Social: Monday, September 29th, 5–7 p.m.

Workshops

• Avoiding Burnout Using Self-Determination Theory to Foster Well-being in Both Ourselves and Our Students
  Hosted by Dr. Rebekka Darner and Dr. Ashley Waring-Sparks; Illinois State University (Summer 2024)
  
  Description: We will use self-determination theory to explore our own motivations within and beyond teaching, identify how we can avoid burnout, and conceptualize what psychological wellness really is. Then we will explore how self-determination theory can be applied to foster motivation in our students by supporting their psychological wellness, fostering their STEM identity, offering choices in the STEM classroom, fostering goal setting and achievement in STEM classrooms, fostering a sense of belonging in STEM, and making STEM feel new and exciting.