November 2024 Issue

Help Us Raise $35,000 This Holiday Season for Students in Need

As we approach Giving Tuesday and our Holiday Giving Campaign is in just a few days, we're shooting for a lofty goal this holiday season -- $35,0000 -- to change students' lives through STEM.

EVERY donation makes a big difference in providing experiences through C-STEM curriculum that gives marginalized groups equal footing in STEM education. These funds will make a direct impact by providing high-quality STEM learning experiences for students who might otherwise be overlooked or left behind.

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Parquet Joins C-STEM Board

We are honored to welcome Beliota Parquet Hawkins, a retiree from Shell Oil Company, to the C-STEM Board of Directors. She devoted 33 years of distinguished service in Human Resources.

Beliota has extensive expertise in organizational leadership and strategic planning. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Louisiana State University and has a deep-rooted commitment to community service. Beliota has volunteered with children’s ministries at St. Luke Baptist Church in Humble, TX, and Greater Good Hope Baptist Church in Norco, LA.

Beliota is a proud Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., North Harris Alumnae Chapter member. She actively engages in community outreach and leadership development. With a passion for fundraising through special events, banquets, planned giving, and board development, Beliota is dedicated to driving impactful change. She embodies a lifelong dedication to service, mentorship, and philanthropy.

C-STEM Welcomes Volunteers for Veterans Day

This past month, C-STEM celebrated those who serve our country with a day of service at the C-STEM office. Board members Ellana Turner, Beliota Perquet, and Dr. Reagan Flowers were joined by Liberty Bank & Trust employees organized by Laquita Cyprian for a meaningful, productive day.

STEM Education Insights

The Challenges of Implementing a STEM Program

Written by: Reagan Flowers, Ph.D.

Every child deserves access to quality, hands-on STEM education. It’s a cornerstone for preparing them to thrive in a world increasingly driven by science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Yet, the reality remains stark: access to these programs is deeply unequal. Why do some schools and districts struggle to implement STEM programs while others thrive?

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November 2024

For Students & Parents

Free Virtual Coding Activities

Girls Who Code offers free computer science activities students can complete at home.

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Gain Experience Through Volunteering

SERVE HOUSTON AmeriCorps

empowers young individuals eager to contribute their skills and passion to create positive change.

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For Teachers & Leaders

National Scholar Program for Middle School Science Teachers

Apply for this chance to connect with peers from around the U.S. All expenses are covered by a grant.

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Climate Conversations

This series of six free on-demand webinars from PBS LearningMedia helps guide teachers through how to incorporate climate change into their classrooms at various grade levels.

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Blast From the Past

Back to Our Roots

C-STEM began when founder Dr. Reagan Flowers delved into robotics as a high school educator. Today we take you back to a C-STEM robotics competition in 2010 at Milby High School in Houston led by Steve Gomez. We hope you see some familiar young faces, many of whom are now doing great things in STEM.