STEM at CSN

05/07/2021

Congratulations to the newest STEM Innovation and Impact Fund projects from Spring 2021! Carbon dioxide emissions of imported verses locally grown fruits and vegetables: A quantitative assessment, led by Lois Summers; Faculty Innovations for Course Redesign Summer Institute, led by Shellie Keller; Paleo-environments of Chuckwalla Valley, California, led by Doug Sims; Shaping Learning by Shaping Classrooms, led by Tina Martin; and a tentative approval of Increasing Resource Access for Underserved Rural Students through Laptop Loans, led by Darlene Montague.

04/26/2021

We are excited for CSN to be a part of this paper! Interim VPAA James McCoy and STEM Project Coordinator Kristen Dwyer both contributed.

Report written in partnership with McGraw Hill Education

04/24/2021

Can't wait to honor these future leaders this afternoon!

04/24/2021

01/21/2021

WE HAVE SOME EXCITING NEWS...WE ARE BACK IN 2021!

We are pleased to announce the return of the Las Vegas Science & Technology Festival on April 24, 2021-April 30, 2021. We may look a little different this year, but our reimagined Festival will offer never before seen virtual content and more! The Giant Expo will be postponed until the Fall with the date to be announced at a later time. So mark your calendars and check back soon.

The Las Vegas Science & Technology Festival is produced by the Las Vegas Natural History Museum and made possible by the Festival's proud community partners: Clark County School District, NV Energy, Nevada National Security Site, Cox, Wells Fargo, Republic Services.

01/12/2021

The STEM Innovation and Impact Fund Request for Proposals is now open for faculty and staff to apply. Please check your CSN email or visit https://www.csn.edu/STEM to learn more.
Applications are due on March 26!

In October 2018, the Nevada Governor's Office of Science, Innovation and Technology awarded CSN a four year grant to directly address the need to increase the number of students who declare degrees in the STEM fields, to complete their degree, and ultimately enter the workforce in a STEM related job...

12/23/2020

Congratulations to the newest STEM Innovation and Impact Fund projects from Fall 2020! Dual Enrollment Courses in Rural Communities, led by William Thomas; Full "STEM" Ahead in Year One: Getting Black and African American Students on the Right Track, led by Karen Violanti; Health Care & STEM Earlier Exposure Program, led by David Shanton; and two student opportunities - Conference Opportunities for Underrepresented Students in STEM and Target COVID-19 STEM Students for Completion. Find out more at www.csn.edu/STEM

In October 2018, the Nevada Governor's Office of Science, Innovation and Technology awarded CSN a four year grant to directly address the need to increase the number of students who declare degrees in the STEM fields, to complete their degree, and ultimately enter the workforce in a STEM related job...

08/27/2020

The STEM Innovation and Impact Fund Request for Proposals is now open for faculty and staff to apply. Please check your CSN email or visit https://www.csn.edu/STEM to learn more.
Applications are due on October 23!

In October 2018, the Nevada Governor's Office of Science, Innovation and Technology awarded CSN a four year grant to directly address the need to increase the number of students who declare degrees in the STEM fields, to complete their degree, and ultimately enter the workforce in a STEM related job...

05/18/2020

You're Invited!

Please join us for A Virtual Fireside Chat with 4 awesome women that will share their story and recognize our 2020 Award Recipients from Las Vegas.

Link to register: https://cuboulder.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZEHuLzMYSdOXvWlrkNizDQ

National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT)
NCWIT Aspirations in Computing

05/15/2020

Congratulations to the newest STEM Innovation and Impact Fund projects! The Coyote Career and Clothing Closet, led by Racquel Melson, and the STEM Institute of Student Engagement through Research, led by Christopher Collumb. Find out more at csn.edu/STEM

We also provided additional funds to the Student Emergency Fund, which was established by the STEM Innovation and Impact Fund, to help our students during this difficult time. We are looking forward to seeing the impact these initiatives have on our students! If students need help, apply here: https://at.csn.edu/documents/student-emergency-fund-application