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Kelly, Moran introduce bipartisan bill to strengthen STEM ecosystems

February 11, 2022

Today, U.S. Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Jerry Moran (R-KS) introduced the Strengthening STEM Ecosystems Act, legislation to boost STEM workforce and job training. The bill would establish a grant program within the National Science Foundation to provide funding to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) ecosystems and their partners to better connect communities, share knowledge, and create pathways for students to enter STEM careers.

SciTech Festival adds horsepower to kick off the 2022 season

January 12, 2022

The SciTech Institute is thrilled to be nearing the kickoff of the 2022 Arizona SciTech Festival. Each year, their dedicated partners work enthusiastically to grow STEM across Arizona – usually in ways you might not expect. This year is no exception. The SciTech Institute is thrilled to announce that the SciTech Festival season will kick off Jan. 22 from the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction at WestWorld of Scottsdale.

Contribute to Science For All: Help support next-gen STEM professionals, educators + leaders

March 28, 2021

Help support the STEM workforce of tomorrow: Take advantage of the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit and make a donation to Science For All, a program of SciTech Institute—the foundation of the Arizona Technology Council—which provides disadvantaged youth with employer-education partnerships where they gain first-hand knowledge and workforce experience.

Volunteer for the 2021 Arizona Science Bowl STEM competition

January 17, 2021

A STEM competition like no other! The Arizona Science Bowl is an annual math and science competition for Arizona middle and high school teams, presented by Solugenix and the SciTech Institute. There are several roles to choose from including moderator, judge, score keeper and more, as well as two different days in February that you can volunteer. Sign up today!

SciTech Festival unlocks the mystery of science and technology. It may boost our economy, too.

January 7, 2021

The Arizona SciTech Festival is entering its 10th year, a good time to look back on how we started and where we’re going. The festival is more than just an impressive array of events where you can build a rocket, experience river biology or gaze at the stars. What’s more, the festival is a convening place for Arizona’s STEM ecosystem. It’s an opportunity for teachers, professionals and industry leaders to meet, fly the STEM banner, and strategize how they can continue to build support for STEM and attract young people into the field.

SciTech Institute announces 10th annual Arizona SciTech Festival

December 8, 2020

SciTech Institute announces the 2021 Arizona SciTech Festival season begins Jan. 30 and runs through February, marking 10 years of inspiring interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) statewide. All ages will enjoy fun and engaging events and activities during this annual celebration while building their STEM knowledge. New for 2021, the popular tradition will feature both in-person and virtual events from a variety of locations. Fifty signature events will be hosted by a variety of organizations whose members have worked to redefine the Festival season through experiences in virtual settings.

2021 Arizona SciTech Festival marks 10 years of celebrating STEM

November 12, 2020

SciTech Institute is excited to announce the 2021 Arizona SciTech Festival season, marking 10 years of celebrating STEM in Arizona. In honor of this achievement and in the spirt of STEM innovation on which the Festival was founded, the innovative organization is evolving to more effectively meet the needs of the state’s communities and residents.

The Future of Tech in AZ: Arizona Technology Council releases annual report

May 21, 2020

The future of Arizona and its economy lies in our entrepreneurial spirit and thriving technology sector. In our 2019 Annual Report, The Future of Tech in AZ, we highlight the impact the Council and SciTech Institute had across legislation, education, job training, health care and the community. Please review View the report to learn about the committees, initiatives, programs and services designed to support and advance Arizona’s science and technology community.

SciTech Institute launches online resource directory for finding STEM activities

May 18, 2020

To assist families in navigating the web to find quality, vetted resources, SciTech Institute developed a comprehensive Resource Directory compiling the educational opportunities in a single place, organized clearly by audience and topic. The directory offers families access to a wealth of engaging content in an easy-to-navigate format that is fun to search and explore.

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day: SciTech Institute partners with Gilbert-based Footprint Foundation

April 21, 2020

Celebrating Earth Day 2020: The SciTech Institute, in partnership with the Footprint Foundation, is hosting educational programs featuring a slate of thought leaders including a renowned marine biologist, a former NASA space station astronaut and a producer from “The Story of Plastic.”

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Register for the Council’s upcoming Phoenix and Tucson tech events and Optics Valley optics + photonics events.

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