STEM on Tap
A networking workshop series that connects STEM teachers with practitioners, resources, and each other.
A networking workshop series that connects STEM teachers with practitioners, resources, and each other.
STEM on Tap is a workshop series that connects STEM teachers of Grades 6 through 12 with practitioners, resources, and each other. Each workshop takes place at a brewery in the southwest metro and features a different STEM practitioner and topic. Workshops stand alone–attend one or attend them all!
The registration fee of $20 ($15 early registration) includes food, 2.0 continuing ed hours, and access to the STEM on Tap Google Drive folder. Beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) are available but not included.
This workshop series is sponsored by Nine Mile Creek Watershed District and Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District.
Upcoming Events:
Schedule:
4:30-5:00: Dinner and networking
5:00-6:00: Presentation
6:00-6:30: Questions and networking
Save the dates! Registration for the events below will open soon; sign up for STEM on Tap Updates to be notified of registration availability!
Wednesday, August 28: “STEM Game Day and Resource Fair”
4:30-6:30 pm | Fat Pants Brewing Co.
Bring your department, PLC, and teacher besties to kick off the school year and learn about STEM on Tap, test drive STEM board games, and connect with local organizations that have resources for teachers.
Wednesday, November 13: “Minnesota’s Love/Hate Relationship with Chlorides”
4:30-6:30 pm | Fat Pants Brewing Co.
Connie Fortin, Bolton & Menk Inc.
Wednesday, January 15: “Birds and Birding”
4:30 - 6:30 pm | Fat Pants Brewing Co.
Andy Forbes, Supervisory Wildlife Biologist, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Wednesday, February 12: “Teacher Show and Tell”
4:30-6:30 pm | Wooden Hill Brewing Co.
Bring your favorite idea, lesson or unit to workshop with colleagues from other buildings and districts.
Wednesday, March 12: “Winter Tree ID and Plants”
4:30-6:30 pm | Wooden Hill Brewing Co.
Gael Zembal, Nine Mile Creek Watershed District
Check out some of the feedback we've received from past events!
“So fun! And so helpful, thank you!”
“Thank you for hosting this!! This is amazing!”
“Honestly. I needed this more than you know. I do cool things, but I forget that I do cool things. And you reminded me that I can expand on those cool things.”
“My heart has grown bigger. Thank you.”
“This was great! Looking forward to the next event!”
Past Events in Series:
Get Out(side)! STEM and Stormwater
Lori Haak, Water Resources Coordinator, City of Eden Prairie (and licensed HS teacher)
Monday, February 26, 6-8 PM | Boom Island Brewing (5959 Baker Rd #320, Minnetonka, MN 55345)
Minnesota has a wealth of lakes, wetlands, creeks, and stormwater ponds that can provide opportunities for outdoor learning. Learn about how those water resources are managed and protected, and how one teacher’s commitment to taking kids outside evolved into collaborative inquiry projects that replaced final exams–and got kids to touch bugs.
All About Aquatic Invasive Species
Josh Maxwell, Fisheries & Water Resources Manager, Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District
Monday, April 15, 6-8 PM | Wooden Hill Brewing Company (7421 Bush Lake Road Edina)
Learn to identify the most common Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) in the Twin Cities, how they spread, how watershed districts are managing and monitoring invasive species in our lakes and creeks, and our role in preventing further spread. We’ll try out a sample AIS activity for your classroom, then collaborate on ways to incorporate AIS into your curriculum while meeting state standards.