Welcome to Great Minds in STEM

Great Minds in STEM is proud to celebrate 26 years of keeping America technologically strong through the delivery of national STEM awareness programs for students, parents and teachers in underserved communities; providing opportunities for the academic and career development of underrepresented students and professionals in STEM; and honoring our nation’s top technically-talented Hispanic engineers and scientists.

Welcome to Great Minds in STEM

01-Aug-2014New Orleans, LA - Abstract Technical Papers & Posters Competition for Travel Grant Deadline
08-Aug-2014New Orleans, LA - HENAAC Conference Student Travel Grant Deadline
21-Aug-2014Lafayette, LA - Lafayette HS - Viva Technology Teacher/Parent Orientation
22-Aug-2014Lafayette, LA - Lafayette HS - Viva Technology Student Day Program
04-Sep-2014La Vernia, TX - La Vernia HS - Viva Technology Teacher Orientation
05-Sep-2014La Vernia, TX - La Vernia HS - Viva Technology Student Day
06-Sep-2014L.A., CA - GMiS to Attend LAMusArt's Stars for the Arts
11-Sep-2014Denver, CO - Kepner Middle School Viva Technology™ Parent & Teacher Orientation
12-Sep-2014Denver, CO - Kepner Middle School Viva Technology™ Student Day
02-Oct-2014New Orleans, LA - 26th GMiS Conference
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Great Minds in STEM College
Great Minds in STEM Professional
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Scholar of the Week

Gerardo Villarreal

University of Texas - Pan American
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Role Model of the Week

Maria D. Melendez

U.S. Army



Great Minds in STEM K-12 Education
Great Minds in STEM Conference
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GMiS Nationwide

The United States Patent and Trademark Office



The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will host its first National Summer Teacher Institute on Innovation, STEM, and Intellectual Property on August 10-14, 2014 in Santa Clara, California. The multi-day professional development training opportunity will help middle and high school teachers incorporate making, inventing, and intellectual property creation and protection in classroom instruction. Participants are expected to commit to implementing lessons learned in their school district to support creation of a STEM and innovation learning ecosystem. The program is open to teachers nation-wide.

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Through its various program options, Viva Technology™ has been implemented in 18 states & the District of Columbia, reaching over 100,000 students, teachers & parents!