Matthew Cushing

Executive Director for the Rice University Center for STEM Engagement / tech enthusiast / pet lover / husband / innovator / LaunchCS Affiliate

[Matthew Cushing @cushingmp]

Rice’s 24-Hour Challenge is LIVE!

Your gift will help R-STEM meet our goal of raising $5,000 in one day!

Make your gift now at https://t.co/bKEga87RTD. #1Day1Rice

[R-STEM @RiceU_STEM]

Early giving is now open for this year’s 24-Hour Challenge. Can we count on your support this year to help us raise $5,000? Help us get a strong start by making your gift now: https://t.co/3DqNAQfycd. #1Day1Rice

[R-STEM @RiceU_STEM]

The December R-STEM eNewsletter is here! ❄️✨ Dive into winter program highlights, upcoming events, and new ways to support #STEM learning across our community. #RSTEM #ImpactingFutures

https://t.co/pAXXoOBl82

[Matthew Cushing @cushingmp]

@UHCougarGameday @UHCougarFB This is not true @EddieNunezAD - we were told we couldn’t bring in our clear empty water bottles to the stadium to fill up at the hydration stations. Do better @UHFootballFeed @UHCougarFB don’t tell us one thing and security turn us away at the gates.

[College GameDay @CollegeGameDay]

From colleagues, to guest pickers, fans and beyond, those around the college football community share what Lee Corso means to them.

We love you, Coach 🧡

[Matthew Cushing @cushingmp]

Presenting two papers tomorrow on AI and machine learning in one of our RET programs (a case study with an elementary teacher) and an AI counseling platform (POWER) with our community college REU programs.

Excited to be able to share these papers at this year’s ASEE conference.

[Matthew Cushing @cushingmp]

Here we go! In Austin for the WeTeach_CS Summit. Here as a project director and a presenter. #cs4yall #wtcs2025

[Matthew Cushing @cushingmp]

Presented yesterday at #ARISSummit2025 on REUs for community college students. I love the @arisimpacts community and how we support each other in Broader Impacts work. I said years ago “I found my people” and I’m honored to be a part of this community.

[R-STEM @RiceU_STEM]

GIVEAWAY TIME!

We’re giving away two $50 Amazon gift cards to celebrate the upcoming i3 STEM Summit — a two-day event focused on innovation, inclusion, and impact in STEM education!

Here’s how to enter:
1. Like this post
2. Share & tag us
3. Register at: https://t.co/86sGY9Dzaj

Winners will be randomly selected — don’t miss your chance to win AND be part of something incredible for STEM educators!

#RSTEM #i3STEMSummit #ImpactingFutures

[Matthew Cushing @cushingmp]

So proud of my Coogs right now!!!!

[Matthew Cushing @cushingmp]

Join me in supporting Rice University and make a gift to the 24-Hour Challenge! #1Day1Rice https://t.co/Lkq2JJWJOx

[Matthew Cushing @cushingmp]

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[R-STEM @RiceU_STEM]

Registration is now open for AMPosium! 2025 at
@RiceUniversity. Fasten your seatbelts for a journey into the future with a day of innovation, discovery, and hands-on STEM workshops! #AMPosium2025
@ConocoPhillips

💥 FREE Registration: https://t.co/D7VygGyNO2

[Matthew Cushing @cushingmp]

Excited for our team to be a part of this project and collaborate with our partners. Stay tuned for exciting things to come from this project with teachers and students in the greater Houston community.

[R-STEM @RiceU_STEM]

We’re beyond excited to be part of this incredible initiative! This grant from @theNASEM will allow us to work closely with @RiceENST and @BakerRipley to empower Houston’s students and teachers with hands-on environmental science opportunities. Together, we’re shaping the future of sustainability and inspiring tomorrow’s environmental leaders! #STEMEducation #EnvironmentalLeadership

[R-STEM @RiceU_STEM]

Thanks @ATaylorHS for having us at the Girls in STEM 2024 conference! Students from 4th-8th grade across Texas joined us to dive into the world of #STEM with workshops and activities. We introduced 25 participants to @Sphero's; mini robots that brought #STEAM challenges to life!

[Matthew Cushing @cushingmp]

Great session at #STATCAST24 today! Love talking to teachers about AI.

[Matthew Cushing @cushingmp]

I am thrilled to be speaking at CAST24 presented by @TXscienceSTAT! Join me in San Antonio on November 14–16 to connect with your Texas science community! Visit https://t.co/LvGuaegqR5 to get all the details and register today. #STATCAST24

[Houston Athletics Communications @UHCougarPR]

We’ve hit 1,000 followers! 📈

In appreciation of your support of the Coogs we’re giving away:

- Ed Oliver bobblehead
- 2012 TicketCity Bowl Guide
- 2015 Armed Forces Bowl Guide

RT for shot to win. Winner must pick up at TDECU Stadium Media Will Call (Gate 4) pregame Saturday.

[Matthew Cushing @cushingmp]

Presented with @BTempleton33 today at the Region IV Science conference on AI in the science classroom. I really enjoy presenting about AI with educators and having conversations with them. It’s a bonus when I get to do presentations with my team as well - they have great energy!

[Matthew Cushing @cushingmp]

Thrilled to share some news! 🎉🎉 I'll be speaking at 2024 Region 4 Science Conference on Oct 29 - 29, 2024. I would love to see you there! - via #Whova Event Platform
https://t.co/OtlEeVaFl4 #R4SciConf