APRIL 2025

2025 NEVADA FLIGHT CREW

Meet 🌟 Colbie 🌟

Colbie, an 8th grader, is passionate about forensics and nursing. Her interest in forensics began in 6th grade, drawn to the math and excitement of crime scene investigation. As the only girl in a forensics summer class, she’s determined to show other girls they can pursue anything in STEM. Through the Nevada Flight Crew, Colbie hopes to build leadership and public speaking skills to inspire others and prove that girls can lead in any field.

Keep up with the Flight Crew every #FlightCrewFriday on our social media! 🚀

The Nevada Flight Crew is a group of Nevada youth ranging between the ages of 12 to 16 who are ready to engage in opportunities & advocate for STEM. The members will receive monthly trainings on public speaking, advocacy, leadership, and more!

Opportunities for STEM Partnership with NAN!

Partner with the Nevada Afterschool Network's Nevada Moonshot Flight Crew! Opportunities can range from but are not limited to:

STEM 1-on-1 Mentorship
Virtual/In-Person Presentations
Hosting STEM Experience(s) (e.g. STEM facility tour, workshop, etc.)
Sponsorships and more

Click Here to Take our 6-question Partnership Survey & Learn More!

OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROGRAMS AND YOUTH

2026 NV Flight Crew Application 🟢OPEN🟢

Visit Our Website

Youth Apply Here

FAQ

Recruitment Guide for Program Staff

*Individuals who reside across the state of Nevada encouraged to apply.

**Preference will be given to those who are in a 21st Century Program

STEM Tech Survey 💻

Program staff and educators, STEM Next needs your feedback!

Do you use a Mac or PC? What STEM content do your students love? Do you use learning content from Apple, Verizon, PBS, or others?

Take this quick survey about your experiences with technology in afterschool and summer programs.

Your responses will help STEM Next tailor future grant opportunities to meet local needs. Plus, you'll be entered to win a $100 Amazon gift card!

Take the Survey Here

Spark Curiosity:

A Family STEAM Adventure ⭐

Join the STEM Education Team for a hands-on adventure exploring electricity through literacy!

Enjoy story time, experiments, and interactive games! Free books while supplies last!

Perfect for families with young children—plus, the It’s Electric! Green Box is a FREE resource for Nevada educators!

📅 April 25 | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM PST

📅 April 26 | 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM PST

📅 April 27 | 11:30 PM - 1:30 PM PST

📢 Calling All Innovative Educators!

The Voya Unsung Heroes program is awarding grants to support creative classroom projects. If you’ve got an idea that could transform learning, this is your chance to secure up to $25,000 in funding and bring it to life.

Apply Here byApril 18!

STEAM Events

at the Library District

Share this with your program youth! The Library District hosts all things STEAM with FREE events, programs, and online resources for all!

Check Out All Upcoming Events Here!

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

DRI Educator Professional Development Trainings

2025 NV STEAM Conference

📅 April 5 | 8:30AM - 5:00 PM PST

📍Nevada Museum of Art

STEM PD Training: Microplastics

📅 April 12 | 10:00AM - 1:00 PM PST

📍DRI Las Vegas & Reno

ACRES STEM Coaching

Afterschool educators: have you heard? The ACRES Project has made all STEM coaching materials available for FREE—giving afterschool leaders, site directors, and professional development specialists the tools to enhance STEM learning at their programs.

📅 April 16 | 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM PST

📅 May 21 | 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM PST

📅 June 11 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM PST

Clover Model for Youth Development

Apply Here!

Enhance your summer 2025 youth program with Clover for Youth! This six-session curriculum helps middle school students understand their social-emotional needs and develop essential life skills through interactive discussions, movement activities, and reflection exercises. Programs working with middle school youth over multiple days can apply. At least one staff member should attend training and facilitate sessions. This is a great opportunity to integrate social-emotional learning (SEL) into your summer activities.

Become a Teach Engineering Champion

Apply Here!

Calling all STEM educators! Are you passionate about bringing hands-on engineering experiences to your students and community? The Teach Engineering Champions Institute (TECI) is looking for dedicated educators who want to lead, mentor, and advocate for STEM education.

As a Teach Engineering Champion, you’ll receive expert training in engineering pedagogy and design, gain leadership opportunities in professional development, and join a network of educators committed to expanding engineering access. This is your chance to elevate your impact and help shape the future of engineering education

NAN has partnered with The Children's Cabinet to offer free opportunities for professional development to OST professionals in Nevada! We hope you will take advantage of the following workshops this month and learn how you can keep providing the highest quality STEM afterschool & OST programming!

Estoy Listo Para el Kinder - Mathemáticas

In-person - April 17 - 10:00am - 11:30am

Enhancing STEM Skills on Our Youth

In-person - April 19 - 9:00am - 11:00am

Creating STEM-Rich Environments Beyond School Hours

In-person - April 19 - 11:30am - 1:30pm

I'm Ready for K: Math

In-person - April 21 - 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hang Onto Your Hats! Fun with Science Experiments

In-person - April 24 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm

STEM RESOURCES

Afterschool Funding Database

This database lets you search for funding by state, grade level, and program area and filter by funding type (private or government). You can easily view application deadlines, eligibility requirements, and a brief description of each opportunity, with one click to access full details.

Check It Out!

STEM Next Asset Package

A collection of resources and tools for afterschool professionals.

April - June Asset Package

Nevada Introduces STEM Endorsement for Licensed Teachers

The Governor’s Office of Science, Innovation and Technology (OSIT) and the Nevada Department of Education (NDE) proudly announce the approval by the State of Nevada Legislative Commission of a new STEM endorsement for licensed teachers.

Nevada licensed teachers can pursue the STEM endorsement through multiple pathways:

Completing STEM-focused programs at accredited colleges or universities
Passing the STEM Praxis Exam for Elementary Grades while serving for at least three years as a school or district STEM specialist, strategist, or leader; or
Successfully completing a course of study and training through a Nevada Department of Education-approved professional development provider.

Requirements & Application Process for License Endorsements

STEM Hub Newsletter Sign Up for Updates on the STEM License Endorsement

Check out our website for even more STEM resources!

www.nevadaafterschool.org

NAN@unlv.edu

2025 NEVADA FLIGHT CREW

STEM Tech Survey 💻

📢 Calling All Innovative Educators!

STEAM Events

﻿at the Library District

at the Library District