News + Events from NGCP | January 2026

Upcoming NGCP Webinars and Events

Brite Practices: Research-Based Guidance for Supporting STEM Identity Online

January 15, 2026 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET

Join our Brite program webinar to explore research-backed strategies for supporting girls’ STEM identity. Learn key findings and six practical practices for educators and program leaders.

Unlock Funding for Girls' STEM Programs: AI Tools to Transform Your Grant Finding and Proposal Writing

January 28, 2026 12:00 PM PT/ 3:00 PM ET

Hosted by the California Girls STEM Collaborative, this 90-minute virtual workshop is designed to explore and practically examine the current applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the critical work of fundraising and grant development.

NGCP Resources and Opportunities

We’re excited to share new ways you can connect with NGCP and support girls in STEM in 2026! Whether you’re looking to get involved, learn best practices, or inspire the next generation, we’ve got something for you. Explore the opportunities below and join us in making an impact.

📝Apply to Join Our Youth Advisory Board

Help shape the future of STEM for girls! Apply now.

🌈New Resource: Brite Practices for Inclusive STEM

Discover strategies to support girls' STEM identity development online and beyond. Check out the resources.

✨New Blog: 6 Ways to Support Girls in STEM in 2026

Practical tips for educators, parents, and advocates. Explore the article.

🔬Request Virtual STEM Cards

NGCP is offering a curated set of virtual encouragement cards and, for a limited time, hard copy postcards, to spark confidence, creativity, and a sense of belonging in STEM. Submit your request.

NGCP Announcement

As part of our continued commitment to elevating youth voices, NGCP is proud to welcome two new members to our Board of Directors. Mary and Melissa, co-chairs of NGCP’s Youth Advisory Board, bring leadership, insight, and lived experience as young advocates for expanding access to STEM. Their addition reflects NGCP’s belief that youth voices are essential to shaping our work today and our future.

Welcome to NGCP's Board of Directors!

Partner Spotlight

Strengthening Career-Connected Learning: The Building Bridges with Industry Playbook From STEM Next and Jobs for the Future. This playbook helps out-of-school-time leaders strengthen career-connected learning through effective employer partnerships, with actionable strategies and examples from programs nationwide. Learn more & Download the Playbook.

Insight For Impact

Did you know that participation in afterschool science clubs and friendships plays a key role in shaping middle school students’ science identities?

This article highlights how students’ friendships can play a part in how youth see themselves related to science. It is noteworthy that having friends who participate in afterschool science clubs is related to higher science identities even for students who do not participate in those clubs themselves, especially since afterschool science clubs are not available or accessible to all students. Read more.

Upcoming Events

Future of Education Technology Conference

Orlando, FL, January 11-14, 2026. Register.

Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (AMTE) Conference

Portland, OR, February 5-7, 2026. Register.

2026 AAAS Annual Meeting

Phoenix, AZ, February 12-14, 2026. Register.

2026 American Camp Association Conference

San Diego, CA, February 17-20, 2026. Register.

Beyond School Hours

Orlando, FL, March 1-4, 2026. Register.

BOOST Conference

Palm Springs, CA, April 28-May 1, 2026. Register.

Resources

Techbridge Girls STEM Learning Community Application Now Open

Techbridge Girls is recruiting educators, out-of-school-time (OST) supervisors and administrators who serve programs to Black, Latina and Indigenous girls to join their spring STEM Learning Community. Deadline: January 30, 2026

EngineerGirl & EngineerTeen Writing Contest

Students in grades 3–12 can submit writing and art about engineering. Deadline: February 1, 2026.

Science of Soccer Activities & Webinar

The Franklin Institute has developed a suite of four activities all about the science of soccer. Register for the February 24, 2026 webinar to learn how to access and utilize these free activities.

STEM From Dance

Bring STEM From Dance to your community and help young people see themselves as the innovators shaping the future.

Diverse: a SWE Podcast Pioneering Inclusive Change in STEM

On the Diverse Podcast, SWE highlights incredible thought leaders and personalities in the STEM community.

YouthAstroNet

The Smithsonian invites educators to join YouthAstroNet, a free program that empowers youth to explore the universe. Educators receive free online training, activity guides, and community support to help facilitate this program.

The National Girls Collaborative Project promotes STEM experiences as diverse as the world we live in. Our mission is to connect, create, and collaborate to transform STEM for all youth.

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