New Mexico Governor's STEM Challenge

Recognizing achievement & developing potential in NM's diverse student population by exploring how STEM careers can address local & global challenges.

[New Mexico Governor's STEM Challenge @nmgovchallenge]

Hey Teacher Sponsors! Just a reminder to join the 2020 Governor's STEM Challenge virtual Welcome Q&A Town Hall event TORMORROW September 30 from 2pm-3:30pm. Check emails for Zoom Links!
#NMGovSTEMChallenge

[Cultivating Coders @CultivateCoders]

It takes a village and you can see the work paying off! Thank you to @DeepDiveCoding @CNMIngenuity @nmtechcouncil #PaigePrescott @ewhitmore @FatPipeABQ @nmgovchallenge @diverseIT and countless others for putting in the work!

https://t.co/BpEe60EwO5

[New Mexico Governor's STEM Challenge @nmgovchallenge]

This #STEMChallengePartner supports a sustainable energy future worldwide.💡

@URENCOUSA supplies enrichment services & fuel cycle tech for the civil nuclear industry.

They built the only U.S. enrichment facility (Eunice, NM) & prioritize community service & #STEM ed. outreach!

[New Mexico Governor's STEM Challenge @nmgovchallenge]

This #STEMChallengePartner aspires to "use space for good."🌠

@virgingalactic develops commercial spacecraft to expand exploration & science. In NM they built Spaceport America, HQ for central operations & astronaut training.

#thankyou for supporting students & STEM education!

[New Mexico Governor's STEM Challenge @nmgovchallenge]

Today's featured #STEMChallengeParter is committed to securing global peace using #science & #technology.

@SandiaLabs performs DOE-directed R&D in tech innovation, nuclear stockpile security, & energy research.

They also invest greatly in local education & community success! 🌎

[New Mexico Governor's STEM Challenge @nmgovchallenge]

We create 2.5 quintillion bytes of data daily! This #STEMChallengePartner harnesses that power.

@RS21smarter uses analytics & visualization to find hidden patterns in data. Their tools help cities & organizations solve complex challenges.📈

And they support NM #STEMeducation!🙌

[New Mexico Governor's STEM Challenge @nmgovchallenge]

For some, knowledge is literally power!⚡

@PatternEnergy leads renewable energy through wind, solar, & advanced tech worldwide. They built NM's largest wind facility & are expanding transmission lines, boosting NM's economic growth.

#thankyou for being a #STEMChallengePartner!

[New Mexico Governor's STEM Challenge @nmgovchallenge]

Today's #STEMChallengePartner is @LosAlamosNatLab!

This US DOE Lab solves national security challenges through wide research, from nuclear & energy science to high performance computing to disease modeling.

And, LANL invests greatly in education & economic development in NM! ☀️

[New Mexico Governor's STEM Challenge @nmgovchallenge]

It's #STEMChallengePartner time!

With expertise in AI & geospatial data, @DescartesLabs "teaches" computers to analyze massive datasets & create predictive models, helping solve some of the world's most important problems. 🌎

Thank you for supporting the #NMGovSTEMChallenge!

[STEM Santa Fe @STEM_Santa_Fe]

Tomorrow is #STEAM Day at the State Legislature. It is important for policymakers and the community to be aware of the importance of STEAM education in #NewMexico. Hope to see you there!😀 #stem #STEMeducation

[New Mexico Governor's STEM Challenge @nmgovchallenge]

Inspiration. Motivation. Determination.

Our heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Sara Del Valle of @LosAlamosNatLab for her #2019StatewideShowcase keynote.

Dr. Del Valle reminded us to study hard; seek out NM opportunities & resources; and never, never, never give up. #ThursdayMotivation

[New Mexico Governor's STEM Challenge @nmgovchallenge]

*d r u m r o l l*

Photos are posted! See the enthusiastic students, ambitious projects, & best scenes from the #NMGovSTEMChallenge 2019 Statewide Showcase!

📸 Album below -->
https://t.co/laZHEiuPcQ

[New Mexico Governor's STEM Challenge @nmgovchallenge]

So impressed by NM students Diana Vasquez, Ytzel Romo-Olivas & Ruth Calija whose app "Kids Against Racism" won w/the @CongressionalAC!

The project resulted from @STEM_Santa_Fe's Brave x STEM, initiative—an immersive girls' summer camp for coding & app creation. 👩‍💻 #girlswhocode

[STEM Santa Fe @STEM_Santa_Fe]

Well done to the three super talented girls from Santa Fe! So proud of the girls and others that took part in the @CongressionalAC #futureleaders #NewMexicoSTEM

[New Mexico Governor's STEM Challenge @nmgovchallenge]

Two-for-one from @taosnews!

Congratulations to Taos High & Taos Academy Charter for their award-winning prototypes.

https://t.co/zPGrJ0elYO

[New Mexico Governor's STEM Challenge @nmgovchallenge]

Read student interviews from Bloomfield High, Navajo Prep, and Piedra Vista High School on their #NMGovSTEMChallenge experience, & additional exciting award news from Bloomfield!

[TheDailyTimes @TheDailyTimes]

STEM industry employers from Chevron, Facebook and Intel were present at the competition where $5,000 was awarded to 19 different student projects. https://t.co/awOMqHFjra

[New Mexico Governor's STEM Challenge @nmgovchallenge]

Belen High School took home a #NMGovSTEMChallenge award w/ their "Roads to a Safer Environment" project!

Great story from @VCNewsBulletin below.

https://t.co/J1Sl5aWldt

[New Mexico Governor's STEM Challenge @nmgovchallenge]

So exciting to see STEM Challenge winners in newspapers statewide. 👏Congrats to Alta Vista Early College HS!

Know a media outlet who published a story on your local school team? Share with us @nmgovchallenge or using #NMGovSTEMChallenge!

[Las Cruces Sun-News @CrucesSunNews]

Alta Vista freshmen win $5,000 in STEM challenge in New Mexico https://t.co/d9k9HEV6bd

[New Mexico Governor's STEM Challenge @nmgovchallenge]

Many thanks to @LSGERMANN, Founder & CEO of @STEM_Santa_Fe, who shared her insight & experience as a #NMGovSTEMChallenge Judge!

NM is stronger together. 🤝

[STEM Santa Fe @STEM_Santa_Fe]

CEO/Founder @LSGERMANN had an amazing time at the 1st ever @nmgovchallenge. Students from 47 schools participated, with over $100,000 awarded to 19 high schools. Congratulations to all the students! #STEMeducation #NewMexicoSTEM

[New Mexico Governor's STEM Challenge @nmgovchallenge]

Congratulations, Sandia High School! #NMGovSTEMChallenge

[Sandia National Labs @SandiaLabs]

Congrats to the student team from Sandia High School, who took home the Sandia Labs Prize for their traffic modeling project at the inaugural #NMGovSTEMChallenge 🏆 https://t.co/Dq2iGUo320 #STEMRising

[Lt. Governor Howie Morales @LtGovMorales]

Thank you NM Secretary of Workforce Solutions
@BillMcCamley for your leadership on the first ever New Mexico Governor's STEM Challenge. Students from 47 schools participated, over $100,000 awarded to 19 high schools. STEM inspires, fosters collaboration & creativity. #nmleg