UNM STEM-H Center

The UNM STEM-H Center is a diverse portfolio of dynamic, signature regional pre-college STEM competitions, professional development training, resource-rich websites, & equipment/curricula reaching thousands of students/educators annually and managed by a full-time staff of 2 along with a part-time on-call web developer/instructional designer.  The UNM STEM-H Center team manages the Central NM STEM Research Challenge (4th-12th Grades), the largest Regeneron International Science & Engineering Fair (ISEF) “affiliated fair” in New Mexico, as well as the Central NM Science Olympiad (6th-12th Grades) and SW Region Junior Science & Humanities Symposium (9th-12th Grades in NM, southern CO, & west TX).  The Center offers in-person and online Professional Development Training for K-12 STEM-H Educators as well as Student Researcher Training for 4th-8th Grade students annually.   The STEM-H Center is also engaged in Policy & Advocacy Work focused on K-12 STEM-H education issues. 

Activities/Resources

UNM STEM-H Center's Website

You can find information about all of our competitions, training, and resources on this site. Have fun looking around! There's a lot to see...including a ton of downloadable STEM learning and research resource files for students, teachers, families, and community members.

Activity/Resource Website: https://stemed.unm.edu

All About Bubbles in ENGLISH

Activity geared toward 2nd-6th grade students. Teaches inquiry-based scientific process skills in a fun, engaging way. Who doesn't like bubbles?!"

Activity/Resource PDF: https://tempstemed.unm.edu/stemrc22/sites/default/files/webform/activity/ALL%20ABOUT%20BUBBLES%20ACTIVITY.pdf

All About Bubbles (TODO SOBRE LAS BURBUJAS) in SPANISH
Activity/Resource PDF: https://tempstemed.unm.edu/stemrc22/sites/default/files/webform/activity/ALL%20ABOUT%20BUBBLES%20ACTIVITY%20-%20SPANISH.pdf

Contact Information

Karen Kinsman, MS, PMP
Director/Sr. Program Manager
kkinsman@unm.edu