Great things are starting to happen in Oklahoma with programs and activities in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education.

The Oklahoma Department of Commerce is connecting kids with exciting careers!

"Mick", "Tori" and "Nar" give you the skinny on "what's cool man"!

Check out the videos below and visit the OK Career Planner website.

First LEGO League promotes science and technology for kids through real-world research and interactive LEGO-robotics competitions.

Want to build a robot but don’t have a rocket scientist handy? LEGO-robotics enthusiasts in Oklahoma say “No problem”! Just about anyone can be a coach for a LEGO-robotics team. Kids ages 9-14 get engaged in hands-on learning about science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) while building LEGO robots in a competitive setting. Along the way, kids learn about team-building and scientific research while improving their communication skills and professional values.

Girl Scouts of Western Oklahoma is promoting STEM opportunities through a partnership with First LEGO League and also by offering "STEM Kits". These kits are available for students of all ages to do fun and engaging activities. More information can be found on their website by clicking here.

The Oklahoma Science and Engineering Foundation (OKSEF), a statewide organization utilizes FIRST LEGO League (FLL), a worldwide robotics competition to promote science, technology, math and engineering for kid’s ages 9-14. An autonomous LEGO-robot, a real-world research project, and a community service project requiring teamwork are all part of the program. Teams have the opportunity to attend state competitions and with the best teams advancing to the World Festival. FLL teams come from places like scout troops, home-school teams, Boys and Girls Clubs, after-school programs and neighborhood teams.