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The Nevada Moonshot Flight Crew is a group of Nevada youth ranging between the ages of 13 to 17 who are ready to engage in opportunities & advocate for STEM. The members will receive monthly trainings on public speaking, advocacy, leadership, and more. | | |
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Meet Flight Crew Member, Teresa!
Teresa's passion for becoming a nurse one day stems from being a role model to her sisters and her desire to help others. She became a certified nursing assistant (CNA) at 17 through her school's nursing program. Teresa wants to advocate for STEM education for girls in afterschool programs to ignite their curiosity and encourage careers in STEM. As a Flight Crew member, Teresa seeks to inspire others and expand her network to support her STEM journey.
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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!
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROGRAMS AND YOUTH | | |
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Starry Nights
"Starry Nights" is an Astronomy/Aerospace/Aviation-themed weekend experience for students and families in the Las Vegas Metro area happening August 2-4. This experience intends to give youth access to the night sky while using STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) as the education vessel. Students will get the chance to travel to Flagstaff, AZ where they will camp under the night sky. Family-style camping is encouraged. They will travel to the world-renowned Lowell Observatory and engage with industry leaders in the Aerospace and Astronomy fields.
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Reno Aces Fundraising Game for STEM Education
Make this event a home run by joining DRI’s STEM Education Program for a fundraiser on July 28th with the Reno Aces! It’s simple. Just use the link below to purchase your tickets. Half of the sales from this link will go back to DRI’s STEM Education Program, which will help to support innovative, accessible, and free STEM learning resources, tools, and trainings for youth, college students, and educators in Nevada. There’s lots of fun on deck for family and friends. Enjoy the salty taste of ballpark peanuts, the crack of the bat, and the excitement of the crowd, all while making a meaningful impact in your local community. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to support STEM education initiatives in Nevada!
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Lego Fortnite Summer Camp
STEM Camp Opportunity for your program students with Valhallan SE and FIRST Robotics! Enjoy an epic gaming adventure at Valhallan Camps featuring Fortnite. Additional dates are available for July 29-August 2 & August 5-9. This multi-day program features expert instruction from experienced coaches to help players get better at the game in a fun, engaging, social environment. Players will practice individual skills, strategies, group activities, and camp competitions, while also learning communication skills, teamwork, leadership, and confidence building.
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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!
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ACRES Coaching: Asking Purposeful Questions - 7/22 & 8/5 || 11am-1pm PST | | |
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Questions begin a path toward discovery, imagination, and STEM exploration. How can we help youth expand and clarify their thinking and develop their reasoning through the questions we ask them? This module is a great way to train staff on how to facilitate STEM learning. Experienced educators also love being part of a cohort as a way to connect with other educators across the country, to learn new lesson plans, and to reflect on practice. This is our introductory module and a prerequisite to other opportunities. *The expectation is that you will be live at all three sessions and an active member of this coaching cohort. Recordings are not available if you are unable to attend. | |
ACRES Coaching: Micro-Credentials & Digital Badging - 7/23 || 11am-12pm PST | |
ACRES (Afterschool Coaching for Reflective Educators in STEM) is excited to offer additional Information Sessions about STEM micro-credentials, which are competency-based, digital badges for afterschool and out-of-school professionals offered through the National Afterschool Association. These sessions are free, live, interactive, and one hour in length. FMI contact acres@mmsa.org (Note: It isn’t necessary to attend more than one informational session as the content is consistent.) | |
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ACRES Coaching: Elevating Youth Voice & Choice - 7/24 & 8/7 || 9am-11am PST | | |
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How often do youth in your program get to choose what they’re investigating or designing, the materials they might use, and/or how they engage with the work? In this module, participants try out strategies for elevating youth voice and choice and apply the ideas as they redesign a STEM activity to incorporate a greater variety of youth input. *The expectation is that you will be live at all three sessions and an active member of this coaching cohort. Recordings are not available if you are unable to attend. | |
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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!
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Out of School Time: Science & Literacy...Using Fiction and Non-Fiction
Virtual - Wednesday, July 17 - 5:30 - 6:30 pm
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The Million Girls Moonshot Toolkit is a collection of resources and tools for all 50 Mott Afterschool States Networks, their partners, and programs, to utilize for the Million Girls Moonshot Initiative. All transformative practice resources have been vetted using a culturally responsive and equity lens to foster inclusive STEM learning spaces for all youth, particularly girls.
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20 Things for 20 Minutes Outside
Need a mood booster? Or a quick nature break? Share this awesome list of things to do outside with your program students.
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Afterschool Math Plus
Afterschool Math Plus is a FREE evidence-based program with over 200 pages of instructor-guided content that provides fun, real-world mathematics activities for students in grades 3-8. Materials include a culturally relevant curriculum designed around four thematic units that engage children. Each unit emphasizes identity development, careers, role models, strategies for family involvement, and inclusion of students with disabilities through an equity lens. Includes career connections.
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www.nevadaafterschool.org
NAN@unlv.edu
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