Webinars & Workshops
Calendar of webinars, workshops, and conferences to attend and learn about Youth Engineering Solutions. Interested in setting up your own YES Professional Learning workshop? Complete our interest form and we will contact you to discuss workshop details.
Free Webinars
February 13, 2025
Introduction to Engineering Plastic Filters with the YES Team
Virtual
Join us for an engaging introductory webinar focused on our Engineering Plastic Filters unit. In this session, we’ll explore how to guide students in understanding the environmental impact of plastics on marine ecosystems and local communities, while empowering them to engineer practical filters to reduce plastic waste. The YES team will walk you through our comprehensive curricular resources, providing insight into how to implement the unit effectively in your classroom. You’ll also see real classroom videos showcasing student engagement with engineering practices, so you feel equipped to foster innovation and teach any of our STEM units. Whether you’re new to the unit or looking for fresh ideas to enhance your lessons, this webinar will give you the tools and confidence to inspire the next generation of problem-solvers.
March 18, 2025
YES Computer Science Modules in Eco-Friendly Slippers
Virtual
Are you looking to bring computational thinking into your middle school STEM classroom?
Join us for an engaging, interactive 1-hour webinar designed to explore the Computer Science Modules within the “Eco-friendly Slippers” unit by Youth Engineering Solutions (YES). This session will guide educators through hands-on activities and practical strategies for integrating computational tools and algorithms into real-world engineering challenges.
March 20, 2025
YES Computer Science Modules in Medicine Coolers
Virtual
Are you looking to bring computational thinking into your middle school STEM classroom?
Join us for an engaging, interactive 1-hour webinar designed to explore the Computer Science Modules within the “Engineering Medicine Coolers” unit by Youth Engineering Solutions (YES). This session will guide educators through hands-on activities and practical strategies for integrating computational tools and algorithms into real-world engineering challenges.
Workshops & Conferences
February 6, 2025
STEM Educator Workshop: Engineering in Elementary School
In-person
During this workshop, participants will engage with our professional learning team in a hands-on workshop focused on our Youth Engineering Solutions (YES) elementary school curriculum. This full-day, learner-driven workshop introduces participants to the concepts of engineering and prepares them to facilitate high-quality engineering with students.
February 12, 2025
STEM Educator Workshop: Engineering in Middle School
In-person
During this workshop, participants will engage with our professional learning team in a hands-on workshop focused on our Youth Engineering Solutions (YES) middle school curriculum. This full-day, learner-driven workshop introduces participants to the concepts of engineering and computer science and prepares them to facilitate high-quality STEM with students.
March 26, 2025
STEM Enrichment: Engineering in Afterschool and Summer Programs
In-person
During this workshop, participants will engage with our professional learning team in a hands-on workshop focused on our Youth Engineering Solutions (YES) enrichment curriculum. This 2-hour, learner-driven workshop introduces participants to the concepts of engineering and prepares them to facilitate high-quality STEM activities with students.
April 8–10, 2025
STEM Leader Institute: Engineering in PK-8
In-person
During this three-day workshop, participants will engage with our professional learning team in hands-on explorations of the PreK-8 curricular resources and pedagogical frameworks that define high-quality engineering education. Participants will feel prepared to facilitate immersive workshops and support educators implementing our YES and EiE curriculum.
July 15–17, 2025
STEM Leader Institute: Engineering in PK-8
In-person
During this three-day workshop, participants will engage with our professional learning team in hands-on explorations of the PreK-8 curricular resources and pedagogical frameworks that define high-quality engineering education. Participants will feel prepared to facilitate immersive workshops and support educators implementing our YES and EiE curriculum.