Mariana Quinn
@STEMquinn
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Assistant Director for Science Education at RSTEM | Wife, mother, adventurer, science nerd, and educator
Joined April 2014
The @ConocoPhillips Applied Math Program (AMP!) is in full swing! 5th–8th grade, Algebra 1, and Biology educators are spending this year deepening their inquiry-based teaching practice through hands-on math and science investigations. It’s been inspiring to see their growth in
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We’re a highlighted session at @Region4Science Conference! Come see @BTempleton33 and I at 12:15, session titled “Watt’s the Plan? A Blueprint for Effective STEM Instruction using @microbit_edu
🛠️ Build your blueprint for powerful instruction at the Region 4 Science Conference! Join educators on Oct 28 for hands-on sessions, creative STEM challenges, and fresh strategies that bring science to life. 🔬 Connect. Create. Inspire. Register today. https://t.co/iIzQBmXmUA
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We had an incredible time at the @HP #YoungWomensSTEMSummit! Our team introduced 45 high school students from YWCPA - @AldineISD and @YWCPAHISD campuses to coding with @microbits, and explored #AI, #machinelearning, and #dataanalytics. Thank you, @HP, for hosting this exciting
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R-STEM, @HoustonMethodist, and the Houston Methodist-Rice Digital Health Institute are launching a new @NSF-funded program to train Houston-area students and teachers in #biomedical hardware and #AI for health. The nearly $1 million grant will provide participants with mentorship
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This summer, #RSTEM hosted the CHANGE Project, a 6-week paid research internship for middle and high school biology teachers. Educators worked alongside @RiceUniversity faculty in bioengineering and bioscience labs, gaining hands-on experience in cancer research and developing
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📩 Stay connected with R-STEM! Be the first to hear about upcoming workshops, student programs, and STEM events at @RiceUniversity. Join our mailing list today: https://t.co/DY3UapWwsj
#RSTEM #ImpactingFutures #TeacherPD #StudentPrograms
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🚨 High school educators—only 3 days left to register! Join us for the Wireless Innovators Lab, a hands-on workshop exploring wireless communication, AI, machine learning, and coding with the BBC micro:bit. Equip yourself with cutting-edge skills to inspire your students this
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Come spend the day with me! ❤️ @RiceU_STEM
Introducing the Rice Wireless Innovators Lab! A hands-on tech experience for both high school students and educators, powered by @RiceUniversity Wireless and R-STEM. Dive into the world of wireless communication, AI, machine learning, and coding with the BBC micro:bit. 📍 Rice
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Our Biomed Academy students had an unforgettable experience exploring the @memorialhermann Life Flight helicopter. From emergency response to advanced medical tech, this hands-on moment brought real-world biomedical careers to life! #BiomedAcademy #RSTEM #ImpactingFutures
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What a day of inspiration and innovation! Our 2025 Research Symposium for Teachers brought together K–12 educators, students, researchers, and STEM leaders to bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and the classroom. Huge thanks to all who joined us, presented, and shared
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Days 3 & 4 have been incredible!! I got to lead the facilitation of our explore session, which was made incredibly easy thanks to the amazing group of participants & leadership in our cohort! Then #AMP8 went into flight school #AMP2025 @RiceU_STEM
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Day 2 of Summer Institute has been nothing short of amazing! We started with Woodles (iykyk) and shared math and science magic tricks with our 8th grade cohort. You may see some smoke in the pictures but the conversations were the only things on fire! #AMP25
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1st day of #AMP2025 summer institute I am so excited to have part of my campus team participating this year ❤️ @RiceU_STEM @conocophillips @WMSSTEM_23
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Join us for the 2025 Research Symposium for Teachers! Featuring keynote speaker Eugene Chung, Bioengineering Ph.D. student at @RiceUniversity! Discover cutting-edge research, connect with fellow educators, and explore real-world STEM applications for your classroom. 🎟️$30
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Power up your curiosity this summer! Explore real lab experiments, steam engines, and more in the Energy & Environmental Engineering Academy at @RiceUniversity. 👉 Register now: https://t.co/2bsDNk2nQj
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Join us at @RiceUniversity for the 2025 Research Symposium for Teachers—a day of hands-on workshops, guest speakers, and cutting-edge research connections for your classroom. 🎟️$30 Registration Learn more & register: https://t.co/eTSwKDhvUC
@NSF and @NEWTCenter
#RSTEM
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New bug on the block: Rice researchers identify Houston’s own tiger beetle. https://t.co/IwaTZKfeyY
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Register for the final week of STEM-Letics —held right on @RiceUniversity's campus! Week C: Engineering Design | July 7th-11th 🔗 Learn more & register now: https://t.co/o5vniNXnyp
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Applications close soon!
Don’t miss out on the @ConocoPhillips Applied Mathematics Program (AMP) at Rice University! This free program equips educators with real-world math applications, hands-on projects, and ready-to-use classroom strategies. https://t.co/kQlKSLZnVu 💰 Stipend included | 🎓 50+ PD
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