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. 

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 8–9, 2025 

STEM Leader Institute: Bringing Engineering to Elementary Classrooms 

In-person

Join this hands-on workshop for elementary STEM educators and leaders! Engage in the “Engineering Pumpkin Pollinators” (Grade 2) and “Engineering Plastic Filters” (Grade 5) units, while gaining the tools to lead professional learning workshops and support colleagues using the YES curriculum. Perfect for STEM educators, leaders, and administrators!

April 10, 2025 

Engineering Medicine Coolers in Middle School

In-person

Join our workshop for middle school educators to explore YES’s “Engineering Medicine Coolers” unit and the “Heatwave Visualizations” computer science module using MATLAB. Learn how these hands-on modules integrate engineering, computer science, and real-world problem-solving to enhance students’ learning.

July 15–16, 2025

STEM Leader Institute: Bringing Engineering to Elementary Classrooms

In-person

Join this hands-on workshop for elementary STEM educators and leaders! Engage in the “Engineering Nightlights” (Grade 1) and “Engineering Magnetic Dog Doors” (Grade 3) units. Gain tools and confidence to facilitate your own professional learning workshops and support colleagues using the YES curriculum. Perfect for educators, leaders, and coaches!

July 17, 2025

Engineering Eco-Friendly Slippers in Middle School

In-person

Join our hands-on workshop for middle school educators focused on integrating engineering and computer science. Explore YES’s “Engineering Eco-Friendly Slippers” unit and the “User Reviews” module using MATLAB. Help students design sustainable solutions and analyze data to improve designs, deepening their understanding of real-world impacts.