Name: Rural STEM Learning Pathways and Effective Educator Support: Strategies for Success
Start: 2025-07-10T11:10:00-0600
End: 2025-07-10T12:10:00-0600

Welcome to URSA 2025 at Park City High School!

Rural STEM Learning Pathways and Effective Educator Support: Strategies for Success

Thursday July 10, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm MDT

Room #137

Rural Utah STEM: Let's tackle real challenges together. In just 45 minutes, we'll explore key insights from the National Academies' report on "K-12 STEM Education and Workforce Development in Rural Areas."

We'll focus on two crucial areas: supporting our valued rural STEM educators and enhancing student STEM learning experiences. Discover practical strategies for recruitment, retention, and professional development. We'll also discuss how to create engaging, place-based learning opportunities and build pathways connecting education to local workforce needs.

This session is about sharing ideas and starting conversations. We'll take a quick dive into the report's recommendations and begin to brainstorm actionable steps for our specific context. You'll leave with a few key takeaways and a renewed perspective on strengthening STEM education in your rural community. Join us to connect, collaborate, and explore possibilities.

NOTE: This session repeats on Thursday, July 10 at 9:45 am in Room 137.

Participants MUST HAVE one of the following platforms/devices in order to participate in this session: Device to access google docs, internet, and research study

Participants MAY FIND IT USEFUL to have one or more of the following platforms/devices during this session: Not Applicable

Speakers

Milo Maughan

Secondary Science Education Specailist, USBE - Utah State Board of Education

Milo Maughan is the Secondary Science Education Specialist at the Utah State Board of Education. With a strong background in physics and a passion for innovative teaching methods, Milo has been instrumental in developing and implementing science standards that engage and inspire students... Read More →