August 2025

2025 NEVADA FLIGHT CREW

🌟2025 Reach for the Stars: NV Flight Crew Goes Nuclear!🌟

On June 12, 2025, the Nevada Flight Crew hosted Reach for the Stars: NV Flight Crew Goes Nuclear! at the Atomic Museum, a celebration of youth leadership in STEM. The event brought together students, families, community partners, STEM professionals, and various dignitaries to highlight the importance of afterschool programs, showcase the achievements of our 2025 Flight Crew, and inspire the next generation of changemakers.

We are so proud of our 2025 cohort!

Check Out the Event Photos!

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

JOIN THE 2026 NV FLIGHT CREW

Youth Apply Here

Visit Our Website

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

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's Back to School STEM Showcase

Save the date for DRI’s Back to School STEM Showcase! The day long professional development event will host a variety of STEM education PD trainings and a working lunch where community partners will share free and engaging educational resources to utilize in the classroom and beyond.

Attending educators will receive a certificate of completion for up to 8 Continuing Education Hours.

📅 August 23 | 8am - 5pm | Desert Research Institute

Getting to Know YES: An Introduction to the YES Engineering Curriculum and Approach

Want to bring hands-on engineering to your PK-8 learners? Check out the YES webinar to see how educators use this free, research-based curriculum to build problem-solving skills & STEM identity.

Watch the Webinar Recording Here!

Making Connections to STEM Careers with Click2Science

Want to help youth see the real-world value of STEM? Click2Science offers a free, online video series designed to help afterschool educators make strong connections between everyday STEM activities and real careers. It’s a simple way to show youth how their curiosity today links to opportunities tomorrow.

Try it Out Here!

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!

Making Math Fun: Discovering Shapes in the Pre-School Classroom

Online - August 6 - 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.

July - September Asset Package

STEM Learning Journey with STEM Next & Verizon!

🚀 Start your STEM Learning Journey with STEM Next & Verizon! Engaging, hands-on activities and lessons for afterschool programs—making STEM fun and impactful. Get started today!

Get Started Here!

Check out our website for even more STEM resources!

www.nevadaafterschool.org

NAN@unlv.edu

2025 NEVADA FLIGHT CREW

STEAM Events

﻿at the Library District

at the Library District