Virtual STEM Fair: Celebrate National Earth Science Week – October 17, 2024

What on Earth?!

Join Savvas Learning Company for our Virtual STEM Fair celebrating National Earth Week! Explore STEM careers and activities highlighting our planet's wonders and innovative minds. Connect with passionate Earth science, sustainability, and conservation professionals. Whether you're a student, educator, or simply curious, there's something for everyone at this full day of virtual experiences. Mark your calendars for a day of education and fun!

HOW IT WORKS: Teachers register, then project the presentation or share the link with students. You will have access to all of the sessions for the entire day.

If you are unable to attend the live event, register anyway and we will send you the recorded STEM sessions.

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Featured Sessions and Speakers

  • STEM Activity
    9:00-9:30 a.m. EST

  • STEM Activity
    10:00-10:30 a.m. EST

  • Featured Career Speaker
    11:00–11:30 a.m. EST

  • Featured Career Speaker
    1:30 - 2:00 p.m. EST

  • STEM Lesson
    2:30-3:00 p.m. EST

Gee Whiz! How Big Are You Really?

  • Michael Comer
    Michael Comer is an experienced teacher, science educator and STEM author who has led many workshops on a range of topics in science and mathematics. His goal is in helping educators to embrace new standards and infuse more hands-on, problem-based learning experiences into their classroom practices.
  • Session Description
    How do you know how big (or small) something is just by looking at a picture of it? Let's examine images of earth science themes as we use observation skills and mathematical reasoning to develop concepts of scale, proportion and quantity.
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walkSTEM Anywhere and Anytime!

  • Willa Barnett and Andrew Moorhead

    Willa Barnett is a comedian, computer scientist, and trivia host from San Francisco, California. A recent graduate of Northwestern University, she now enjoys being exceptionally strange with her sketch and improv group Skip Skip and is a talkSTEM collaborator who creates math and STEM walks with the talkSTEM team.

    Andrew Moorhead is a writer and performer based in New York City. Andrew’s specialties include social media content, narrative storytelling and writing dialogue, having recently completed his MFA in Dramatic Writing at NYU. Andrew is playwright, book-editor, former comedic board game writer, and is a talkSTEM collaborator who creates math and STEM walks with the talkSTEM team.

  • Session Description
    Promote math, science, STEM and STEAM education to all children. talkSTEM’s mission, founded by Dr. Koshi Dhingra, is to make Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) learning engaging for all learners. talkSTEM’s approach centers on using place-based learning strategies so that students see the relevance of STEM in their local communities and environments. TalkSTEM takes educators and learners on "STEM walks" in different settings using videos. In addition, instructional guides can be downloaded for your students to make their own STEM walks! We foster student engagement by sharing free resources for all educators who shape learning in K-12 students—both in and out of school.
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Using the Waves from Earthquakes to See Inside Our Planet

  • Michael Wysession

    Michael Wysession has been a Geophysics Professor at Washington University in St. Louis for 33 years, doing research and teaching about earthquakes, volcanoes, and climate science. Michael is also an international leader in geoscience literacy and education, and was one of the lead authors of the U.S. Next Generation Science Standards.

  • Session Description
    Professor Wysession, at Washington University in St. Louis, will show how he uses the seismic waves from large earthquakes to make pictures of the Earth’s deep interior, like a medical X-ray or CT-scan. He will talk about traveling to places like Minnesota and Madagascar to install seismometers and learn why some volcanoes erupt where they do and to piece together the ancient history of the tectonic motions of the continents.
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Energy Resources and Electrification: Powering Our Earth—A Journey Through Earth Science

  • Scarlett Luis
    Scarlett Luis, a certified project management professional and UPenn graduate, has over 10 years of experience improving products and processes in the Energy sector. As a Product Leader with a background in Electrical Engineering, she is passionate about empowering underrepresented groups through career coaching and advocating for first-generation college students.
  • Session Description
    Join Scarlett Luis on an electrifying journey as we explore how energy powers our world and connects to the wonders of Earth Science! Discover the magic of renewable resources, the mystery of the electric grid, and learn how you can help protect our planet. Get ready for a fun, interactive adventure that will spark your curiosity and light up your imagination!
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The Neat Stuff Under Your Feet: How Rock Cores and Fossils Help Us Understand the Geologic Past

  • Jesse Wilcox
    Jesse Wilcox, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor in Biology and Science Education at the University of Northern Iowa. He was a former high school general science and biology teacher prior to becoming a professor. Jesse has won numerous teaching awards, has presented nearly 200 times at science and STEM education conferences, and has published 45 articles in science and STEM education journals. Jesse is passionate about working with science teachers and helping them strive toward improving their practice.
  • Session Description
    There used to be a sea here!? We used to live in a tropical rainforest?! Learn how fossils and rock cores help us understand how our landscape has changed over time.
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STEM Fair Webinars On-Demand

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Featured Career Speaker: Embracing the Unexpected

Mar 24
Danea Buschkoetter
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Featured Career Speaker: Hila the Earth: Leveraging Celebrity and Music to Inspire

Mar 24
Hila Perry
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Featured Career Speaker: Living Life in the Fast Lane

Mar 24
Alex Taylor
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Featured Career Speaker: Uncovering Secrets

Mar 24
Roshan Strong
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STEM Activity: The Day in the Life of a Monarch Butterfly

Mar 24
Heather Domjan
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STEM on a Mission

Nov 23
Mike Hiethau
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Tracking Shark Migration

Nov 23
Dr. Jackie Speake Dwyer
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Adventures of a Wildlife Filmmaker

Nov 23
Patrick Greene
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Michael Comer

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STEM Activity: The Need for Speed

Nov 23
Micheal Comer
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Sounds of Medicine

Feb 23
Jonathon Mills
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Sometimes It Doesn't Sound the Same

Feb 23
Monica Morton
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The Importance and Impact of Local Radio

Feb 23
Chris Streets
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How Does a Radio Work?

Feb 23
Michael Comer
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STEM Activity: STEM! It’s a “RUFF” Life

Nov 22
Monica Morton
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STEM Activity: Cooking with Poo! What Really Happens to the Fast Food Meal?

Nov 22
Jonathon Mills
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Career Connection: Let’s Talk Turtles!

Nov 22
Taylor Dunham
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Career Connection: ROBOTS! The Past, Present, and Future of Technology in Medicine & Healthcare

Nov 22
Rob Pupelis
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STEM Activity: Shifting Gears…Exploring the Science of Gears

Nov 22
Michael Comer
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What is Food Justice and how can YOU make a difference in your community?

Apr 22
Jackie Rybin
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Offshore Drilling Rigs 101: How YOU Can Work On One!

Apr 22
Jose Tovar
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IT'S EVERYONES' RESPONSIBILITY! It's our HOME!

Apr 22
Monica Morton
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Wonders All Around: Making Dreams a Reality

Apr 22
Bruce McCandless
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Everyone Can Make a Difference

Apr 22
Michael Comer
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From Field to Fork - STEM & Sustainability in Corn Production

Apr 22
Hannah Turner
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STEM Lesson: Gerald A. Lawson - The ULTIMATE Gamer

Feb 22
Monica Morton
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STEM Lesson: Dirty Water: Clean Water

Feb 22
Nancy Williams
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Career Connection: Dare to Dream

Feb 22
Jarred Wilhite
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Career Connection: Artist or Engineer? How about both.

Feb 22
Dajae Williams
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Career Connection: What is an Engineer and what do Engineers do?

Feb 22
Aisha Lawrey
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STEM Lesson: Innovation and Integrity: The Life-Saving Work of Dr. Charles Drew

Feb 22
Michael Comer
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Career Connection: Finding Disability Pride at the Bottom of a Cave

Dec 21
Gabi Serrato Marks
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Career Connection: The Art of Navigating Life

Dec 21
Dana Bolles
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Career Connection: Life as a Cyborg in a Padded Room

Dec 21
Jacquelyn Graham
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Career Connection: Insights into Developing Students with Different Kinds of Minds

Dec 21
Temple Grandin, Ph.D.
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Thinking Outside the Box

Dec 21
Michael Comer
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STEM Lesson: The Latest Projections for Climate Change from the Recent IPCC AR6 Report

Oct 21
Dr. Michael Wysession
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Career Connection: Busting Myths about Teaching High School Science

Oct 21
Dr. Christopher Moore
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STEM Lesson: Let's Get Chemical! Chemical!

Oct 21
Monica Morton
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Career Connection: Preparing for a Successful STEM College Experience

Oct 21
Dr. Ashanti Johnson
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STEM Activity: Let’s Go with the Flow

Oct 21
Michael Comer
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Experimenting with Paper Folding

Jun 21
Michael Padilla
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What makes the oceans move?

Jun 21
Michael Comer
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Let's Talk Turtles!

Jun 21
Rachel LeCates
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If Water Has Memory, Then What Does That Mean For Our Oceans?

Jun 21
Shannon Petree
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Climate Change: How Can You Tell It Happened? How Can You Tell It’s Happening?

Apr 21
Dr. Michael Wyession
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Get into Gear

Apr 21
Kurt Whited
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The "Wipe It" Coaster Challenge

Apr 21
Kelli Palsrok
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Take Care of Our Earth-It’s Our Home!

Apr 21
Monica Morton
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Shoot for the Moon

Apr 21
Dr. Olathe Macintyre
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Superheroes 101: How to Save the World

Apr 21
Dr. Tracy Fanara
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STEM Activity: How can wind generate electric energy?

Apr 21
Michael Comer
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Testing, Testing, 1...2...3

Feb 21
Monica Morton
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What Science REALLY Looks Like

Feb 21
Dajae Williams
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Looking Inside the Minds of Thrill Seekers

Feb 21
Dr. Ken Carter
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Curiosity and Courage: The Inventions of Garrett Morgan

Feb 21
Michael Comer
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STEM Lesson/Activity: How Earthquakes Knock Down Buildings

Nov 20
Dr. Michael Wysession
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Math, Science

Origami Time! How to Engineer a Flying Cylinder

Nov 20
Michael Comer
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Math, Science

Career Connection: Use your Gifts to Fulfill your Passion

Nov 20
Dr. Roni Ellington
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STEM Lesson/Activity: Where’s All of the Water?

Nov 20
Monica Morton
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Math, Science

Origami Time! Where did the Rest of the Volume Go?

Nov 20
Michael Comer
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STEM Lesson/Activity: An Essential Resource

Nov 20
Kurt Whited
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Career Connection: Surfers and their Microbiome

Nov 20
Dr. Cliff Kapono
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STEM Lesson/Activity: Experimenting with Bugscocopter Flight

Nov 20
Michael Padilla
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Math, Science

Origami Time! Can you Make Hundreds of Objects from One Paper?

Nov 20
Michael Comer
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