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Whether you have used equipment to donate or are looking to volunteer in a classroom, the Just Offer form of getSTEM is the place to start. Simply fill out the Just Offer form and your offer will be entered in the database. Your submission will automatically be linked with any potential matches from educators who can use your help. |
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Recent Offers
Below is a list of recent offers made by local businesses. Take a moment to browse the list to see if any of the recent offers are of interest. |
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| Award Program for Outstanding Minnesota High School AV/Media Coordinator
Minneapolis, MN, September 2, 2010 – Alpha Video, a leading professional video systems integrator, announced today a new program to recognize the Outstanding High School AV/Media Coordinator in the State of Minnesota. The program was announced in cooperation with the getSTEM web portal, a website established to improve Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) in Minnesota schools.
The program will select one high school AV/Media coordinator for the effective and innovative implementation of audio, video and media technology. It is open to all high schools in Minnesota. The entry form is available online at www.alphavideo.com/av-award. Entries must be submitted by October 1.
Commenting on the new award program, Stan Stanek, President & CEO of Alpha Video, said, “Most high school principals will tell you that the AV/Media Coordinator is a highly valuable, although sometimes under recognized member of the high school staff. Working in the background, the AV/Media person can be called on to install a sound system, operate a production studio or even manage a video distribution network. This award will shine a spotlight on this essential position that helps a high school to run efficiently.”
The program is being sponsored by Sharp Electronics Corporation (www.sharpusa.com/forbusiness), PolyVision, Inc. (www.polyvision.com) and Extron, Inc.(www.extron.com) The high school for the award winner will receive a Sharp PGD2510X projector, a PolyVision interactive whiteboard and an Extron PoleVault system.
The winning coordinator will received a plaque on Wednesday October 27 at Alpha Video’s Education Summit which is being held this year in conjunction with InfoComm’s AVWeek. AVWeek is an international celebration of the AV industry organized by InfoComm International. The winner will also be acknowledged during the annual TIES conference in December.
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| | Join us for a STEM Social Hour at The Bakken Museum in partnership with the MN STEM Network
The Minnesota STEM Network and The Bakken Museum
invite you to an evening of
socializing and networking
with your STEM-interested peers
Thursday, September 9
4:00 – 6:30 pm
The Bakken Museum
3537 Zenith Avenue S.
Minneapolis, MN 55416
Complimentary appetizers and beverages
Please RSVP soon – space is limited
Andrea (Kaufman) Mac Arthur, Corporate Partnership Coordinator
macarthur@thebakken.org
612-926-3878 ext. 208 | |
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| | The Incident - Computer Technology and Fun!
The Incident
A fall fund raiser in central Minnesota for the Minnesota Eye Bank.
Event Background:
A team of industrial designers, computer game developers, computer modelers, architects, musicians, software architects and actors have been working together to create a world where science fictions has come to life.
They have realized this vision, in part, by using the latest tools and platforms from Microsoft in ways not seen by most people. These technologies used include Surface, PhotoSynth, XNA, Microsoft Tag, Silverlight, World Wide Telescope and Windows 7.
The technologies help bring the visitor into the story world where multi-touch, voice recognition; machine vision and augmented reality are at the heart of people’s interaction with computers.
One of the goals of this production is to introduce kids to what’s possible with technology. In support of this goal, we will be offering personalized tours at the event as well as providing on-school-grounds discussions and demonstrations of the technologies used to make the event possible. We can fine tune the delivery of this content to address:
• General Technology Awareness
• Careers in Technology
• Software Design and User Experience
• Technical Drill downs on specific technologies
The on-school-grounds presentations will be available week days during the two weekend run of the event (October 18th – 29th). We also open to group visits during the run of the event. If you’re interested in taking a group through the event, please contact us and we can arrange a behind the scenes presentation as part of your visit.
Event Description
A secret government facility has been comprised as the result of an experiment gone wrong! Military teams have been dispatched to secure the facility and create a cover story. You and your team have been recruited to help re-establish control of the facility, solve a mystery and save the world! Come and see where Science Fictions and Reality meet as your team works its way thought world of high technology and danger.
If you have the courage, tenacity and a healthy disrespect for your own safety then report to Gillman Minnesota!
Dates:
• October 22nd 6:00-10:00pm
• October 23rd 1:00-10:00pm
• October 24th 1:00-8:00pm
• October 29th 6:00-10:00pm
• October 30th 1:00-10:00pm
• October 31st 1:00-4:00pm
Come and join the Ramsey Morrill Lions Club and the Gilman Park and Rec Association at this unique event. Funds raised by this event will be used to support Minnesota Lions Eye Bank as well as the Gilman Park and Recreation Department. The Minnesota Lion’s Eye Banks has helped more than 22,000 people regain their sight. They are also partners with the University of Minnesota funding advanced research on the restoration of vision.
Adults Track $8.00 – “The Incident” could be too intense for some kids. It will be up to the parents to decide which track is appropriate for their children
Children Track $5.00
There will be fun for the whole family!
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| | The Incident - Computer Technology and Fun!
The Incident
A fall fund raiser in central Minnesota for the Minnesota Eye Bank.
Event Background:
A team of industrial designers, computer game developers, computer modelers, architects, musicians, software architects and actors have been working together to create a world where science fictions has come to life.
They have realized this vision, in part, by using the latest tools and platforms from Microsoft in ways not seen by most people. These technologies used include Surface, PhotoSynth, XNA, Microsoft Tag, Silverlight, World Wide Telescope and Windows 7.
The technologies help bring the visitor into the story world where multi-touch, voice recognition; machine vision and augmented reality are at the heart of people’s interaction with computers.
One of the goals of this production is to introduce kids to what’s possible with technology. In support of this goal, we will be offering personalized tours at the event as well as providing on-school-grounds discussions and demonstrations of the technologies used to make the event possible. We can fine tune the delivery of this content to address:
• General Technology Awareness
• Careers in Technology
• Software Design and User Experience
• Technical Drill downs on specific technologies
The on-school-grounds presentations will be available week days during the two weekend run of the event (October 18th – 29th). We also open to group visits during the run of the event. If you’re interested in taking a group through the event, please contact us and we can arrange a behind the scenes presentation as part of your visit.
Event Description
A secret government facility has been comprised as the result of an experiment gone wrong! Military teams have been dispatched to secure the facility and create a cover story. You and your team have been recruited to help re-establish control of the facility, solve a mystery and save the world! Come and see where Science Fictions and Reality meet as your team works its way thought world of high technology and danger.
If you have the courage, tenacity and a healthy disrespect for your own safety then report to Gillman Minnesota!
Dates:
• October 22nd 6:00-10:00pm
• October 23rd 1:00-10:00pm
• October 24th 1:00-8:00pm
• October 29th 6:00-10:00pm
• October 30th 1:00-10:00pm
• October 31st 1:00-4:00pm
Come and join the Ramsey Morrill Lions Club and the Gilman Park and Rec Association at this unique event. Funds raised by this event will be used to support Minnesota Lions Eye Bank as well as the Gilman Park and Recreation Department. The Minnesota Lion’s Eye Banks has helped more than 22,000 people regain their sight. They are also partners with the University of Minnesota funding advanced research on the restoration of vision.
Adults Track $8.00 – “The Incident” could be too intense for some kids. It will be up to the parents to decide which track is appropriate for their children
Children Track $5.00
There will be fun for the whole family!
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| | MHTA K-12 STEM Committee Adopt A School Initiative
OFFER: We are looking for interest in interviewing some school administrators for a new “Adopt A School” program from the Minnesota High Tech Association (MHTA) K-12 Committee. This new initiative is intended to be a partnership with the business and educational communities and we hope to share resources and ideas with each other. We are specifically looking for feedback about the www.getstem-mn.com website and in turn will provide some resources to the school. These resources could include technology assistance, guest speakers, Science Fair judges, or technology. | |
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| | Scholarship toward University of St. Thomas "Fundamentals of Engineering for Educators" course
A number of scholarships will be awarded to teachers who enroll in the "Fundamentals of Engineering for Educators" course, Sept 13-Dec 6 offered at the University of St. Thomas. Dr. AnnMarie Thomas will be the professor for the course that will cover a variety of engineering topics and disciplines with hands-on activities and special emphasis placed on connections to the new MN Academic Standards in Science. Contact apthomas@stthomas.edu for more details.
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