Northern New Mexico STEAM Coalition

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Northern New Mexico STEAM Coalition

Creating partnerships to support STEAM Education in Northern NM by developing collective resources to learn from and with each other.

Ensure children and youth in Northern NM have access to STEAM learning & career opportunities inside and outside of schools.

Expand opportunities for students to explore STEAM career pathways.

The Northern NM STEAM Coalition begin meeting during COVID, building on years of collaborative work between LANL Foundation and LANL CPO to support in-school, out-of-school and career pathways STEAM education for the 21st Century in Northern NM. Collectively we’ve decided to focus on STEAM vs STEM, because the Northern NM community of STEAM partners in Northern NM are committed to lifting up the role of arts – on its own, and as well as integrated with STEM to strengthen students opportunities to learn in ways that foster creativity, problem solving, and joy!

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October’s Northern NM STEAM Coalition meeting is canceled. We will see you November 19, 2025 from 4-5pm for our last meeting in 2025.

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November Events

Growing Language Through Science- Book Study

Come Join, Growing Language Through Science: Strategies That Work Across the Curriculum Book Study

Hosted by: NM STEM Innovation Network

After registering you will receive an email that will provide a zoom link from Patricia Carden: pcarden@nmsu.edu

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Apprenticeships - applications DUE 15 NOV

Link to more info: https://stemarts.com/2025/07/26/apprenticeship-program-guidelines/

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We are currently recruiting students to join as STEMarts Ambassadors, programs start in January.

The link to learn more and apply: https://stemarts.com/2025/07/18/how-to-become-a-stemarts-ambassador/

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Rollin’ Robots Workshop Nov.13th

An in-person workshop for early childhood educators, librarians, and out-of-school time providers.

Use code, cardboard, and ingenuity to create fun, interactive experiences with an adorable robot ball called a Sphero!

Direct link to registration: Registration

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AI for Early Childhood Workshop Nov.18th

A virtual workshop for educators, librarians, and out-of-school time providers.

Join us for activities exploring artificial intelligence for young learners. You’ll immediately be able to apply these ideas with your students!

Direct link to registration: Registration

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Field Trip Opportunities

The Museum of Indian Arts & Culture offers several choices of thematic tours with related hands-on activities for grades K-12.

Bus Reimbursement available on a first come, first serve basis. Ask us for more information!

More information about our program for school groups down below.

Programs for students

Grant Opportunities

Closed: Our fall grant cycle is open July 21 - Aug 24
We invite you to read more about our funding opportunities and priorities below, and join us for one of our upcoming Pre-Proposal Information Sessions on July 17 and July 29.

Providing local nonprofits with grants and sponsorships that focus on economic diversity, K-12 STEM education, and community nonprofit support.

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Dear New Mexico Champions for STEM Education,

The newly funded STEM Innovation Network (STEMinNM) is seeking applicants to support and improve STEM learning across New Mexico.

The STEM Innovation Network was established through state legislative funding in collaboration with the New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) to advance and support STEM learning across K–12 education in alignment with NMPED priorities. The purpose of the network is to connect systems and build a cohesive infrastructure for New Mexico’s PreK–college STEM pathways that develop talent for 21st-century STEM careers.

To achieve this, the network focuses on three key priorities, supported by efforts to foster collaboration, build local capacity, and strengthen STEM identities and career readiness:

Inquiry-Based STEM Learning in All New Mexico K–12 Classrooms
Access to Out-of-School Time (OST) STEM Enrichment
Strengthening Connections Between K–12 Education and New Mexico Industry

Please share the STEMinNM Mini-grant Application form with your contacts across New Mexico. The mini-grants are open to the following organizations:

K–12 schools, districts, and education cooperatives
Out of School Time providers
For profit and nonprofit organizations
Higher Education Institutions
Workforce/Industry partners
STEM professional learning organizations

Zoom Webinars are also scheduled for potential applicants to learn more about the STEM Innovation Network and Mini-grant application process. If you are interested in applying, it’s important to attend one of the following sessions:

Thursday, August 7 from 2:00-3:00 pm
Wednesday, August 13 from 3:30-4:30 pm
Tuesday, August 19th from 4:00-5:00 pm

Zoom Meeting Link: https://mc2.zoom.us/j/99446967322

We look forward to working with you to advance STEM learning in New Mexico.

that focus on economic diversity, K-12 STEM education, and community nonprofit support.

Our Work

Northern New Mexico STEAM Coalition

STEAM SUMMIT

June 30, 2025

The STEAM Summit was a partnership between LANL and LANL Foundation highlighting the work of the Northern NM STEAM Coalition!

Thom Mason, the Director of LANL, spoke about the importance of STEM education for preparing our future workforce, he also emphasized the importance of ensuring our children and youth have the foundational knowledge they will need to use 21st technologies wisely – by learning how to solve the problems themselves!

Thank you to our esteemed panelists:

Anita Gonzales, Deputy Director NM MESA, State Representative for San Miguel and Torrence Counties
Estevan Gonzales, Rural Youth Advisory Council
Melissa Sandoval, Superintendent Las Vegas City Schools
Scott Groginsky, Deputy Secretary of Workforce Solutions

Estevan Gonzales, a youth advocate from Las Vegas, spoke eloquently about the importance of creating a net for our youth – a net that helps to recognize our youth’s brilliances and ensures they have the pathways they need to live and thrive in our Northern NM Communities.

The Northern NM STEAM Coalition is bringing prek-12, higher education, out-of-school, industry and community partners together to develop a framework and vision for strengthening STEAM Education opportunities in Northern NM – in schools, in out-of-school programs, and through career connected learning.