NGCP Updates | Spotlight | STEM Events | Resources
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Meet STEM Picture Book Author and Founder of Let’s Engineer! Sheryl Haft
September 28, 2023, 4:00 PM Pacific / 7:00 PM Eastern
Are you looking for brand new girl-centered STEM picture books and activities? Join NGCP for an exciting meet-and-greet event with Sheryl Haft, Founder of Let’s Engineer! and the author of the new book Mazie’s Amazing Machines. Leave this event with ideas for activities and discussion prompts to inspire girls – and all young children – in engineering.
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Webinar: Girls STEAM Ahead with NASA Resources in Action
October 17, 2023, 12:30 PM Pacific / 3:30 PM Eastern
The Girls STEAM Ahead with NASA program, part of NASA’s Universe of Learning, provides resources and experiences that enable youth, families, and lifelong learners to explore fundamental questions in astrophysics, experience how science is done, and discover the universe for themselves. Registrants will hear directly from this year’s 2023 GSAWN stipend recipients who are using these free resources and get ideas to implement in their own programs.
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Meet NGCP's 2023 Youth Advisory Board
September 13, 2023, 4:00 PM Pacific / 7:00 PM Eastern
Incorporating youth voices into organizational missions can positively impact both youth and the organizations they serve. NGCP's Youth Advisory Board provides feedback on current NGCP initiatives and guides future direction, while also supporting board members' pursuit of STEM through unique opportunities. Join us to meet current Youth Advisory Board members, learn about their projects, and discover how interested youth can apply to join.
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Youth Advisory Board Applications Now Open
We are pleased to announce that applications are now open to join NGCP Youth Advisory Board (YAB) for the 2023-2024 school year. The YAB is a collective of high school students from diverse regions and backgrounds who have a passion for STEM. The YAB's mission is to provide input on current NGCP initiatives and inform the future direction of NGCP. Applications to join the board will open on September 6, 2023. Deadline to apply is October 6, 2023.
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Youth Advisory Board Shop
NGCP is thrilled to launch our online store, where every purchase goes towards empowering youth voices through our Youth Advisory Board (YAB). Not only will you rock cool gear, but you'll also be championing the young changemakers who are shaping our future. Explore our store today, snag your favorite STEM goodies, and join us in creating STEM experiences as diverse as the world we live in.
As a special thank you for your early support, all STEM swag purchased September 18 - 23, 2023 will receive a fantastic 20% discount!
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Apply to Participate in Einstein's Incredible Universe
We are looking for girl-serving organizations located along the path of totality for the 2024 total solar eclipse to participate in Einstein's Incredible Universe. This new project includes a citizen science program aiming to capture and broadcast solar images during the eclipse. Organizations that cater to high school or college girls in select cities are encouraged to apply. Applications are due by September 20, 2023.
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Add Your Program to Our Map
Did you know NGCP partners with more than 40,000+ girl-serving STEM programs and organizations worldwide? If you receive our newsletter, share our resources, have received a grant, participated in a webinar or program, or support girls in STEM, please add your program or organization to the map by completing this form.
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Message from Karen Peterson, CEO
This month, as we close out our celebration of our 20th anniversary of collaboration and service to girls, I am reflecting on the significant progress we’ve made in our mission to inform and encourage girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). NGCP's work has had a real impact on the lives of girls across the country. We have helped to increase girls' interest in STEM, their confidence in their abilities, and their access to STEM opportunities. We have also helped to change the culture around STEM, making it more inclusive and welcoming to girls. And it’s truly a WE, hundreds of Collaborative Leadership team members across the US, thousands of educators leading programs, role models sharing their inspiring stories, and national Champions Board members contributing expertise and resources. So much has changed in our world since NGCP began; however, collaboration persists as an effective strategy for increasing impact. Thank you to those of you who have collaborated with us over the past 20 years, and if you are new to our community, welcome! There is still much work to be done and we look forward to working with you!
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Free Film Screening: A Millions Miles Away - Austin
September 9, 2023, 10:00 AM Central
Join us for a special in-person event at Regal Westgate in Austin, TX, USA, for a FREE screening of the fascinating STEM film, A Million Miles Away. Immerse yourself in the captivating world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics as you watch this thought-provoking documentary. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to expand your knowledge and be inspired by the wonders of STEM.
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Prepare for the Eclipses: Help NASA Discover What Happens When the Sun Goes Dark
September 19, 2023, 4:00 PM Pacific / 7:00 PM Eastern
What happens when the sun goes dark? We’ll have a chance to help scientists address this and other important research questions during two upcoming solar eclipses (one in October 2023 and one in April 2024). Learn about the various eclipse research efforts you can join during this online “Do NASA Science LIVE” eclipse preview with NASA scientists and SciStarter.
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Citizen Science at Your Library
September 27, 2023 11:00 AM Pacific / 2:00 PM Eastern
Calling all library partners! The National Citizen and Community Science Library Network invites you to register for the 'Citizen Science at Your Library' webinar designed for libraries new to citizen science and SciStarter
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Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) Annual Conference in Charlotte, NC
Registration for the 2023 ASTC Annual Conference is now open. The conference will be held October 7-10, 2023.
Join NGCP and the New York Hall of Science to apply research-based collaboration strategies to enhance your STEM program’s engagement opportunities at our session titled, "Increasing Youth STEM Engagement through Community Collaboration." Then visit the poster session on Sunday to learn how to recruit and engage role models in your STEM programming with NGCP and Smart Girls HQ.
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National Recreation and Park Association Conference - Dallas, TX, October 10-12, 2023. Register.
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North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) Conference - Virtual, October 18-20, 2023. Register.
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American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) Conference - Spokane, WA, October 19-21, 2023. Register.
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Computer Science for ALL Summit (CSforALL) - Oakland, CA, October 25-27, 2023. Register.
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National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) Conference - Kansas City, MO, October 25-28, 2023. Register.
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Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) - Portland, OR, October 26-28, 2023. Register.
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Society of Women Engineers: WE23 Conference - Los Angeles, CA and Virtual, October 26-28, 2023. Register.
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Educator Opportunity: Polar STEAM
Polar STEAM is recruiting educators for 2024/25 collaborations with polar researchers in creating educational resources about polar regions and science. This opportunity is open to community college and minority-serving institution faculty, middle and high school educators, and informal educators. Applications are due September 24, 2023.
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IF/THEN® Collection
Research shows that when young girls witness women achieving success in STEM careers, they are more inclined to envision a future for themselves in the same field. We can empower young girls to pursue their dreams by providing inspiring examples. STEMinist Updates from the IF/THEN® Collection highlight women from around the world creating a positive impact in the STEM community and beyond.
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Disrupting Ableism and Advancing STEM: A National Leadership Summit
The National Academies hosted a summit and series of follow-up events that examined how ableism in STEM can keep people with disabilities from engaging and thriving in these fields, and explored how to advance STEM by creating more inclusive environments. A summary of the Summit and recordings of all of the events can be found here: Making STEM More Inclusive of People with Disabilities | National Academies
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NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing
The NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing honors high school students who identify as women, genderqueer, or non-binary for their computing achievements and encourages them to pursue their passions. Recipients are chosen based on aptitude, computing experience, activities, leadership, tenacity in the face of barriers, and post-secondary education plans. Application deadline is November 6, 2023. Learn more.
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Science Near Me
Science Near Me is a free resource to help you quickly find opportunities to engage in all types of science, technology, engineering, and math, (STEM) events, projects, and programs near you, in person and online. Interested in adding your events to Science Near Me? Get started here.
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About Us
The National Girls Collaborative Project™ promotes equity and 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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Support Our Work
Help create the tipping point for gender equity in STEM. Your support helps NGCP connect, create, and collaborate to transform STEM for all youth. Your generosity allows us to support programs working to increase girls’ interest in STEM by providing collaboration support, professional development, curriculum, and helpful evaluation and assessment techniques. Consider making a recurring donation to maximize your impact!
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