STEM Made Simple Summits in partnership with NYSCATE

in partnership with

What is a STEM Made Simple Summit?

Over the past five years, STEM education has undergone many iterations. Beginning with enhancements to the acronym itself; we have gone from STEM to STEAM to STREAM, and just to confuse matters even more, we started adding “Makerspace” to the equation.

STEM is much more than the subjects represented by the letters, it is an integrated approach that uses project-based learning to enable students to understand the relevancy of their learning to the world around them.

So how do we make this happen? How does a school or district implement a STEM program that aligns across the curriculum?

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Who Attends SMS Summits?

SMS Summit Locations

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summit at your school/venue here.

Topics may include, but are not limited to:

Why STEM?

Dollar Store STEM

Leading and Planning STEM

Early Education and Coding

STEMSteps™ - STEM for Special Needs

Merging AR + VR into the Classroom

Student Sharing in the STEM Classroom

STEM Challenge

Standardizing STEM

Project-Based Learning with Digital Tools

“Absolutely a must for all schools

who have a STEM/STEAM program.”

Why Attend?

✓ Learn how to integrate STEM into curricula
✓ Discover best-in-class resources
✓ Engage in hands-on activities
✓ Learn why coding matters
✓ Explore strategies for district adoption
✓ Plan effective makerspaces
✓ Try out the latest & best-in-class STEM tools in the STEM Playground

Test out the latest and best-in-class STEM tools

STEM Made Simple Summit Reviews

This was a great day
This was a great day. The facility was fantastic and the food was incredible. The presenters were very knowledgable and I love that it was all shared with us.
Stacey M., First Grade Teacher, Franklin Lakes SD
I’m so glad I came
This was a fantastic day! I'm so glad I came.
Nancy G., Media Specialist, West Milford SD
Loved the keynote
Loved the keynote point about the education being like an egg carton/silos. Love the activity of Content/Knowledge and Disruptions. Deliberate Design provided a hands on activity that I can bring into my classroom once I obtain the kits.
Eric D., Technology Facilitator, Millburn SD
The summit was excellent
The summit was excellent. Thank you for inviting me. It was a very informative day.
Donna R., Technology Teacher, Great Meadow SD
Coding in Early Education
I enjoyed all sessions but the session on Coding in Early Education the most helpful with our needs for our district.
Well run event
This was a well run event that offered a variety of workshops all providing useful tips. Thank you!
Lisa P., Technology Teacher, Leonia PS
Well organized and full of relevant information
Well organized and full of relevant information. Working on creating a rich and rigorous middle school program. Today's events supported my plans and gave me confidence we are moving in the right direction. Thank you.
Karen G., Supervisor of Math 6-12/STEAM 6-8, Hamilton Twp. SD
Absolutely a MUST
Absolutely a MUST for all schools who have a STEM/STEAM program
Fabulous day
Fabulous day, thank you so much, hope you are having more in the future!
Michelle S., Media Specialist, Hamburd SD
An exciting workshop
This was an exciting workshop and information received today will be a useful tool for driving instructions in my classroom.
Benedicta B., Special Education Teacher, Newark Public Schools
Absolutely loved it!
Absolutely loved it! I hope that you will be able to have another summit next year.