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Spark 2026: Inspiring Exploration Through STEM
Creating meaningful connections between students, educators, and STEM careers
Unleashing possibilities for students through programs and conferences.
Students learn best when they ignite their brains around their passions and unleash the possibilities. Each year, Resource coordinates a series of events to engage, equip, and empower students beyond the classroom.
From Knowledge Bowl and the Central Minnesota Regional Spelling Bee to SPARK, Resource works behind-the-scenes on many of the educational enrichment programs that you see in the news.
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Students attended conferences
103
Schools reached
2
Annual student conferences
685
Spelling Bee wizzes
1,100
Knowledge Bowl competitors
Programs & Services
Spark STEM Conference
This conference is designed to introduce 3rd - 8th grade students to a variety of STEM opportunities through expert presentations.
Spark STEM Conference
This conference is designed to introduce 3rd - 8th grade students to a variety of STEM opportunities through expert presentations.
Young Authors/Young Artists
The Young Authors/Young Artists Conference will introduce third through sixth graders to writing and illustrating activities.
Young Authors/Young Artists
The Young Authors/Young Artists Conference will introduce third through sixth graders to writing and illustrating activities.
Knowledge Bowl
This series of interdisciplinary academic competitions is designed for middle-to-high school students.
Knowledge Bowl
This series of interdisciplinary academic competitions is designed for middle-to-high school students.
Spelling Bee
This program is designed to help students improve their spelling and vocabulary developement.
Spelling Bee
This program is designed to help students improve their spelling and vocabulary developement.
Future City
Future City is a flexible, project based learning experience that you can adapt for your classroom, after-school club, or home school group.
Future City
Future City is a flexible, project based learning experience that you can adapt for your classroom, after-school club, or home school group.
Math Masters
Challenging students to use critical thinking and problem-solving skills in mathematics.
Math Masters
Challenging students to use critical thinking and problem-solving skills in mathematics.
Poetry Out Loud
This program helps students master public speaking skills, build self-confidence, and learn about literary history and contemporary life.
Poetry Out Loud
This program helps students master public speaking skills, build self-confidence, and learn about literary history and contemporary life.
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2026 YAYA Conference
May 20
8:15 a.m. - 2 p.m.
2026 YAYA Conference
Young Authors Young Artists Conference is for 3rd - 8th graders and includes opportunities for students to explore their creativity through writing, drawing, music, acting and a variety of other artistic experiences.
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