Newsletters - STEM-OPS

March 2024 Newsletter

The clocks will soon spring forward (for most of us), but there’s still plenty of time to settle in and learn about the world of STEM Opportunities in Prison Settings (STEM-OPS). Within this issue of STEM-OPS News, you’ll find a wealth of exciting announcements, valuable insights from our esteemed partners, and much more.. Read More …

February 2024 Newsbite : PTI Internship Program

PTI will be holding a virtual information session for their summer internships tomorrow at 4:00 pm; please encourage all interested participants to join.. Read More …

January 2024 Newsbite : RRJ Day-Long Trainings

On February 17th and March 2nd, the Vanderbilt University Initiative for Race Research and Justice will host day-long trainings on Restorative Practices. Read More …

October 2023 Newsletter

With the changing seasons of the year come changing seasons to STEM-OPS and big news. Read More …

July 2023 Newsletter

Summer is here, and we are pleased to share with you a lot of great updates, a brand new podcast episode, a link to view our June 28 Watch Party, and some great resources shared by our core partners. Read More …

June 2023 News Bites: Watch Party and JumpStart Conference

We have two exciting things to share with you today: (1) Next week’s Second Chances watch party and panel discussion and the 2023 JumpStart Virtual Conference.

April 2023 Newsletter

Spring has sprung, and we are pleased to share with you a lot of exciting news, including news about what the STEM-OPS Alliance has been up to for the past 3 months, separate updates from all the STEM-OPS core partners, links to news articles about people and organizations in the STEM-OPS network, and a lot of great job opportunities. Read More …

January 2023 Newsletter

Happy New Year! We hope you had an enjoyable holiday season with some downtime to get rejuvenated for 2023. This issue of the STEM-OPS Newsletter contains information about our latest podcast episode, blog posts, and partner news. We also have a new section with Job Opportunities. Read More …

October 2022 Newsletter

The opening of our annual convening in St. Louis is just 5 days away! We have registered nearly 150 people and are excited about our agenda of over 30 sessions with members of more than 40 organizations presenting. Read More …

September 2022 News Bites: Annual Convening Keynote Speakers Announced

We’re getting excited for the 2022 STEM-OPS Annual Convening in St. Louis, MO! We’ve had a great response so far! Keynote speakers were just announced. Deadline to register is October 1. Read More …

August 2022 News Bites: Annual Convening

Registration for the 2022 STEM-OPS Annual Convening is now open! Join us at the first in-person conference dedicated to expanding access to STEM education and careers to people impacted by incarceration. Read More …

July 2022 Newsletter

The summer is here, and our teams have been busy traveling, presenting, and teaching the importance of STEM education all across the country! Check out our recently posted podcast on Energy and Environmental Justice. Read More …

June 2022 News Bites

Here are a few brief but important news bites to hold you over until our July STEM-OPS newsletter. Read More …

April 2022 Newsletter

With our April newsletter, we welcome spring here in the U.S. Project staff have been working hard to improve STEM learning opportunities in prisons and support access to STEM for those who are directly impacted by the carceral system. Read More …

March 2022 News Bites

We have news to share, and we just can’t wait for our next quarterly newsletter to share it. Read More …

January 2022 Newsletter

Happy New Year, and welcome to the inaugural STEM-OPS quarterly newsletter. The vision of STEM-OPS is that all persons impacted by the carceral system are able and encouraged to pursue a culturally responsive and equitable high-quality STEM education and career. Read More …

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