Nevada Governor’s Office of Science, Innovation and Technology

07/30/2026

🌟 Inspiring students. Empowering educators. Strengthening Nevada's STEM future. We're proud to support opportunities that spark curiosity, build skills, and connect learning to real-world careers! https://www.osit.nv.gov/

07/27/2026

🎯 Have a vision for strengthening STEM in your community?
Don't miss your chance to apply for the Regional STEM Networks Grant. Applications close August 7, 2026- less than two weeks away! https://www.osit.nv.gov/grants/

💡 Turn your STEM vision into community impact!
The Regional STEM Networks Grant is now accepting applications! With $300,000 available, this funding supports collaborative, community-based projects that expand STEM opportunities and strengthen STEM ecosystems across Nevada.
📅 Applications are due August 7, 2026.
🔗 Learn more: https://www.osit.nv.gov/grants/

👀 Looking ahead: The STEM Workforce Challenge Grant and another round of the Designated STEM School Network Grant will open in early Fall 2026.

07/08/2026

💡 Turn your STEM vision into community impact!
The Regional STEM Networks Grant is now accepting applications! With $300,000 available, this funding supports collaborative, community-based projects that expand STEM opportunities and strengthen STEM ecosystems across Nevada.
📅 Applications are due August 7, 2026.
🔗 Learn more: https://www.osit.nv.gov/grants/

👀 Looking ahead: The STEM Workforce Challenge Grant and another round of the Designated STEM School Network Grant will open in early Fall 2026.

07/08/2026

💡 Discover what's happening in Nevada STEM! From $650,000 in STEM grants awarded this summer to future funding opportunities, educator resources, and upcoming events, the STEMHub e-newsletter has it all!
📧 Get the latest Nevada STEM news delivered to your inbox. Email [email protected] to sign up for the STEMHub e-newsletter.

06/29/2026

🌟 Building a stronger STEM workforce starts with empowering educators and inspiring students!

Another successful Engineering Fellows cohort brought together educators from across Nevada to collaborate with industry experts, engineering faculty, and peers to strengthen science and engineering instruction and create meaningful, real-world learning experiences for students.
Thanks to our partners at UNLV College of Education, UNLV Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering, College of Education & Human Development, University of Nevada Reno, College of Engineering, University of Nevada, Reno, Nevada Department of Education, and Nevada Society of Professional Engineers!
Learn more at https://www.osit.nv.gov/

06/26/2026

What a fantastic opportunity for Douglas County students! 👏 From engineering and computer science to agriculture, biomedical science, and other high-demand career pathways, these experiences help students connect classroom learning to future careers. It's great to see students exploring computer science through digital game development while building creativity, computational thinking, and problem-solving skills. https://www.osit.nv.gov/

06/26/2026

Congratulations to Elko County School District on receiving an OSIT grant to launch its Media Specialists Drone Initiative! 𖥂 We're excited to support engaging computer science learning that prepares Nevada students with the skills they'll need for the future. 💻⚙️ https://www.osit.nv.gov/

We're excited to announce that Elko County School District has been awarded $94,282 through the Nevada Governor’s Office of Science, Innovation and Technology (OSIT) to launch our Media Specialists Drone Initiative!🚁 ✈️

Beginning next school year, all 4th-, 5th-, and 6th-graders will have the opportunity to explore computer science through hands-on drone technology during the school day—building coding, problem-solving, and teamwork skills while having a whole lot of fun.

This innovative program is helping prepare our students for the future, one flight at a time.

Read the full story to learn how this grant will impact students across Elko County: https://www.ecsdnv.net/article/3012732
Photo courtesy of RoboLink.

04/22/2026

🔍 Explore 9 days of FREE STEM fun for all ages at the Las Vegas Science & Technology Festival!
🗓 April 24–May 2, 2026
🌐 www.scifest.vegas

Started in 2011, the annual Las Vegas Science and Technology Festival has quickly become the largest educational event in Nevada. The Festival draws more than 40,000 participants over nine jam-packed days of FREE events all across the Las Vegas Valley.

04/22/2026

STEM Leaders Academy applications are now open!
Learn more and apply: https://forms.gle/XGDbn2fAsao5xxDM7
For school teams ready to make a campus-wide STEM shift:
🎯 Create a shared vision
🛠 Build your strategic plan
📊 Strengthen STEM instruction

Schools that complete the Academy are eligible for a $25,000 implementation grant.

04/09/2026

📢 Nevada K–5 educators… this one’s for you! 🚀 The Engineering Fellowship application is now open.

In this 3-day workshop, bring science and engineering practices into your classroom, strengthen problem-based learning, and connect learning to STEM careers, all while earning licensure renewal hours and a stipend.

📅 Apply by May 15, 2026 for the June workshops.
🔗 https://forms.gle/9BGF8NdnJ4vf7hFd8