[STEM-Announce] Fw: CENI Newsletter: Outreach opportunities and upcoming STEM events

[Weeks, Thomas "Tweeks"]

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From: CENI <ceni at vt.edu>
Sent: Friday, April 10, 2026 1:36 PM
Subject: CENI Newsletter: Outreach opportunities and upcoming events

Hi CENI friends,

There are still lots of great opportunities (see below) that we're talking about among our CENI networks. Let us know how we can help you connect.

Best,
Phyllis


On-campus outreach opportunities with fifth graders

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Hokie for a Day field trips are on Wednesdays between 10 and noon at the Center for the Arts. Choose a date and let us know what you want to show. Apply here<https://ceni.icat.vt.edu/programs/hokie-for-a-day-expo.html>

STEM and STEAM fair opportunities at local elementary schools

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Kids Tech University ¡en Español!, an immersive STEM opportunity for kids ages 9-12, is taking place on Saturday, April 18th. Register here.<https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=hGiVYK0Q-kCGPU8yweOjejI6xhH5iQtFo-8CNpf7yC5UN1E2WU40T1E5NFVTWlFQOFlJWTNBMEpQMyQlQCN0PWcu&route=shorturl>
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Margaret Beeks Elementary STEM Night (Montgomery County Public Schools) on Thursday, April 30, 5:00-7:00pm. Register here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeSd2BHieJo_QwmusE-4WCsX3pXDDla28PsxKwC4EwkQ7ipng/viewform?usp=dialog>
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Eagle Rock Elementary School Science Festival (Botetourt County Public Schools) on Saturday, May 9, from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Register here<https://forms.gle/127t43MVjs8qheCA9>

For Virginia Tech faculty and other educators

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The Center for Educational Networks and Impacts at Virginia Tech invites high school teachers from Southwestern Virginia to our 2026 Summer Teacher Workshops<https://airtable.com/app0vhjxseqynjJ7h/shrqhoqIAaaWNRLPp>! Programs will take place June 23 and 24

For Virginia Tech Students

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The Center for Rural Education is seeking undergraduate students to be counselors for their annual Summer Enrichment Experience at Virginia Tech<https://rural.vt.edu/see-vt/> held from June 14 through June 19 with two additional training days on June 13 and 14.

Planning for summer

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Registration is now open for the Summer Enrichment Experience at Virginia Tech<https://rural.vt.edu/see-vt/> held from June 14 through June 19 for rising 7th and 8th graders.
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Registration is now open for the Explore Science Day Camp<https://www.science.vt.edu/get-involved/camps/explore-science.html> held July 20 through July 24 for rising 7th through 8th grade.
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Registration is now open for 2026 Virginia Tech science summer camps<https://www.science.vt.edu/get-involved/camps.html>. Learn science and get a taste of college life. Camps are held from June 28 through July 30 for rising 7th graders through 12th graders.
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The Center for the Arts is hosting free summer field trips for rising 1st-8th grade students between June and early August 2026. Register here<https://form.jotform.com/260065822469158>.
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Registration<https://hihopscotch.com/org/88a0f401-ed7d-4db8-9e3f-d1d760458b4f?utm_source=sqmktg_email> for the Science Museum of Western Virginia’s 2026 Summer Camps is officially OPEN!


Phyllis Leary Newbill, PhD
Associate Director of Youth and Community Education
Center for Educational Networks and Impacts (CENI)

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