​West Sound STEM Network
STEM: Science Technology Engineering Math

West Sound STEM Network

West Sound STEM Network is a dynamic collaboration of educators, business leaders, and representatives from local government and the military, working to introduce and link students, teachers and the community to the vast array of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) resources in our region. As with other STEM Networks in Washington, the goal is to enhance student learning in these key academic areas.  Our students' ability to understand and apply science, technology, engineering and math principles not only increases their understanding of the world, but also translates to innovation and advancement for local business and industry.

What the West Sound Network is doing:

Working cooperatively to implement STEM learning and strengthen STEM innovations in west Sound classrooms by:
  • Facilitating communication between stakeholders
  • Providing opportunity for partnership, and the framework through which common priorities are defined and initiatives are consolidated
  • Leveraging efforts to access more resources for students, teachers and STEM-related programs in the community
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Click here to see What's New with the West Sound STEM Network, read the Executive Summary from our business plan, or to view our Mission & Vision.

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Get Involved!

  • Come to one of our upcoming events!
  • Host a booth at the 2020 STEM Showcase event, April 18.
  • Present your favorite topic in a classroom or at one of our STEM Café events.
  • Sign up to receive our monthly email newsletter.
  • Contact us to find out more about the Network and how you might get involved.
 WaterWorks Program and STEM Outreach in CEE
Click here to link to the The Bridge, a newsletter from the department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at the University of Washington.

Computer Science Education Grant Awarded to West Sound STEM Network

West Sound STEM Network received a grant to continue their work with the COSTAR (Computer Science Opportunities Across the Region ) initiative.  See this article published by OSPI for more information.
Teacher Spotlight: Candace Barich
Monday, January 29, 2018
Candace Barich, 7th Grade Science Teacher at John Sedgwick Middle School in Port Orchard, was profiled in the Kitsap Sun.
Click here for the article!
Annual STEM Showcase
Is your business or organization STEM focused?  Learn more about the Network's annual STEM Showcase, which brings together nearly 70 booths and 2000 kids annually.  Our next STEM Showcase is coming up on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Join us as a Booth Host or a participant!

Check out the results of this year's Bridge Challenge.
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Bridge Challenge, at the 2016 STEM Showcase

Check out these great opportunities below. Find event details, and more events, listed on the EVENTS! page...

​NASA HUNCH 2019-2020 Student Video Challenge

ACTE and NASA HUNCH are excited to host, in our second year, the student video challenge, celebrating career and technical education (CTE) and project-based learning programs.

​Video Challenge and Theme: Living and Working on the Moon and Beyond
  • Celebrate the 50+ year anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission by “looking back and looking ahead” — discuss some ideas of what lies ahead in lunar exploration and colonization.
  • The moon is our closest planetary neighbor (average distance of 384,400 kilometers or 238,900 miles). Feature a project (hosted on Earth or the moon) that could advance our understanding of living and working in extreme environments.
  • Showcase a future scenario on the moon that incorporates CTE and/or project-based learning.
The contest is open to middle school (6th-8th grades), high school and postsecondary students in any CTE or project-based (hands-on) class or program, or NASA HUNCH school. Students may enter as individuals or as a team.

Check the ACTE web site for entry details.
Deadline to submit: March 2 at 11:59 pm EST.
Video above:  Students participate in the
2016 STEM Showcase Bridge Challenge