Events
Appalachian Pathways to Excellence: Rural Student Leadership Summit
May 14, 2026
D.P. Culp Student Center, ETSU
412 J L Seehorn Jr. Road, Johnson City, TN, 37614
9 am - 12 pm
About this event:
This summit is designed to bring together college, middle, and high school students
from across the region who are passionate about leadership, rural communities, and
innovative problem-solving. The event will feature:
• Leadership Workshops
• Team-Building Activities
• Collaborative Problem-Solving Sessions
• Opportunities for networking with students, educators, and community partners
Our goal is to empower the next generation of rural leaders by fostering collaboration, creative thinking, and a shared commitment to shaping the future of Appalachia.
Spring 2026 Northeast TN STEM Innovation Hub Regional Gathering
For Regional Educators and Stakeholders
Sponsored by the Center for Excellence in STEM
May 12, 2026,
4:15–7:00 PM (early arrival starts at 3:30pm)
Cocke County Schools Innovation Center
617 West Broadway Street,
Newport, TN
About this event:
If you’re looking for fresh ideas, meaningful connections, and hands-on STEM inspiration (and something fun to do after testing is over?), come to the Spring 2026 Northeast TN STEM Innovation Hub Regional Gathering! It is a FREE event for educators, school leaders, employers, and community partners invested in early childhood through high school STEM and integrated STEM education. Why Attend?
- Planting and growing, agriculture, & hydroponics theme
- Inspiration from Teacher-Company Partnership team shares
- Hands-on “Tech Playground” experiences
- Classroom-ready STEM ideas for all grade levels
- STEM+Art Contest winners announced
- Networking with educators and partners across the region
- Free food (from The Woodshed Restaurant!)
- "Using Coding, Computer Science, and Robots in Grades 6-12" interactive workshop & free robot for first 10 to register and attend
- 3 PD hours
- Door prizes, including a Bambu Lab A1 3D Printer, with filament
For questions: Email Amie Perry | perryaa@etsu.edu