Brainstorms! is a monthly e-newletter with STEM opportunities for educators and students (e.g., workshops, events, grants, and free educator resources).

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Recent archives

2026

February - Tribute to former SMRC Director Elisabeth Swanson, calls for presenters and applicants for multiple STEM opportunities, upcoming educator events across Montana, new statewide STEM and cybersecurity resources, and numerous programs supporting teachers, students, and community engagement in STEM

January - A paid summer research experience for elementary teachers, multiple STEM opportunities including scholarships, free courses, posters, and team events, plus classroom resources, mini‑grants, educator awards, and free NASA and science outreach programs across Montana.

2025

December - A fully funded geospatial skills camp for rural high schools, quantum and data‑science resources, free courses and posters, Science Olympiad and math competitions, elementary STEM kits and research experiences, statewide professional events, scholarships, NASA and AI programs, and celebrations of outstanding teachers and students.

November - Upcoming math and Science Olympiad competitions, free STEM kits for early‑elementary classrooms, fully funded geospatial and photonics opportunities for teachers and students, paid research experiences for elementary educators, partner programs like NASA SPOT and the National STEM Festival, and additional grants, clubs, and innovation programs for Montana schools

October - Survey and giveaway for a new Instrument Lending Library, Science Olympiad coaching and competition details, MSU pre‑service teacher travel and stories, MFPE conference opportunities including a SMART FIRES fire‑science tour, multiple STEM programs and grants from statewide partners, free air‑quality sensors for schools, and a wide range of workshops, clubs, and STEM outreach opportunities for Montana educators.

September - Upcoming Science Olympiad and AMC math competitions, new quantum and STEM initiatives at MSU, MFPE conference opportunities including a SMART FIRES fire‑science tour, statewide STEM program listings, and numerous partner‑led opportunities such as free air‑quality sensors, NASA resources, SparkAlpha career‑connected projects, workshops, grants, and hands‑on STEM events for classrooms and communities