February 2018
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NGCP National Webinar SWENext: The Society of Women Engineers Sparking Excitement About STEM and Fostering Community       
February 8, 2 018  
11:00 AM Pacific (2:00 PM Eastern)
T he Society of Women Engineers (SWE) gives women engineers a unique place and voice within engineering. SWENext offers opportunities for K-12 students to become part of the SWE community. SWE staff will explain how SWENext brings like-minded girls and women engineers together to help build STEM REGISTER identity in girls and train adult advocates to ensure a future of gender equity in engineering. 
New Leadership for New York STEAM Girls Collaborative
The NGCP is pleased to announce a new convening organizations and Collaborative Lead for the New York STEAM Girls Collaborative. The new convening organization is New York State Network for Youth Success located in Troy, NY and is being led by Timothy Fowler, Professional Development Director.

New Season of SciGirls
NGCP is proud to partner with SciGirls and we are excited to announce a new season of SciGirls. In these six new episodes, the SciGirls and their mentors tackle their STEM adventures in both Spanish and English, celebrating the language and cultures of the fastest-growing and youngest ethnic group in the United States: Hispanics. These SciGirls design dance costumes using coding, engineer a chicken coop, work with NASA to design water bottles, explore tree ecology in Puerto Rico and more. For a sneak peek at the latest season, take a look at the promo on the SciGirls Facebook page. New episodes are currently premiering on PBS KIDS (check your local listings) and online at pbskids.org/scigirls.

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NGCP is proud to partner with the California Academy of Sciences on the Science Action Club (SAC) project. SAC is a nationwide STEM program for middle school youth in out-of-school  time. Through games, projects, and hands-on activities, youth investigate nature, document  their discoveries, connect with scientists, and design strategies to protect our planet.

Collaboratives are seeking afterschool programs to participate in this project. Trainings are being held throughout February and March 2018. STEM programs will join a community of educators that will be trained to implement this environmental science curriculum with their youth. Participants in this professional development will receive an activity guidebook with lesson plans for 12 one-hour club sessions and a teaching kit that contains tools and supplies for 20 youth. For information about a Science Action Club Collaborative near you, please contact Casi Herrera. Open applications are listed below in Collaborative Network Activities.

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Cloud Quest Science Action Club Training
Manhattan, NY; February 9, 2018
Cloud Quest explores the impact of clouds on weather and climate. Using the GLOBE Observer citizen science platform, youth identify sky conditions and report their discoveries to NASA. Researchers map these observations against satellite image data to study how clouds influence the flow of energy through Earth's atmosphere. Visit the application to learn more. Contact Timothy Fowler with questions.

Bug Safari Science Action Club Training
Seattle, WA; February 17, 2018
Bug Safari explores small creatures with big environmental impacts. On local field expeditions, youth search for bugs, collect specimens, and post photographs to iNaturalist, an online social network for nature research. Working with scientists and other students, youth identify arthropod species and document habitat conditions that influence our planet's health. Visit the application to learn more. Contact Ryan Driscoll with questions.

Bird Scouts and Bug Safari Science Action Club Training
Tampa, FL; February 17, 2018
Bird Scouts explores feathers, flight, and the features that make birds unique. Using tools and technology, youth identify local species and investigate environmental changes that impact bird behavior. The checklists youth submit to eBird help scientists track changes in bird distribution and abundance across the globe.
Bug Safari explores small creatures with big environmental impacts. On local field expeditions, youth search for bugs, collect specimens, and post photographs to iNaturalist, an online social network for nature research. Working with scientists and other students, youth identify arthropod species and document habitat conditions that influence our planet's health. Visit the application to learn more. Contact Pam Hillestad with questions.

Bird Scouts Science Action Club Training
Piscataway, NJ; February 21, 2018
Bird Scouts explores feathers, flight, and the features that make birds unique. Using tools and technology, youth identify local species and investigate environmental changes that impact bird behavior. The checklists youth submit to eBird help scientists track changes in bird distribution and abundance across the globe. Visit the application to learn more. Contact Mike MacEwan with questions.

Bird Scouts Science Action Club Training
Fort Smith, AR; February 24, 2018 and March 6, 2018
Bird Scouts explores feathers, flight, and the features that make birds unique. Using tools and technology, youth identify local species and investigate environmental changes that impact bird behavior. The checklists youth submit to eBird help scientists track changes in bird distribution and abundance across the globe. Visit the application for more information. Contact Emily Riggs with questions.

Bird Scouts and Bug Safari Science Action Club Training
Lander, WY; February 26 and 27, 2018
Bird Scouts explores feathers, flight, and the features that make birds unique. Using tools and technology, youth identify local species and investigate environmental changes that impact bird behavior. The checklists youth submit to eBird help scientists track changes in bird distribution and abundance across the globe.
Bug Safari explores small creatures with big environmental impacts. On local field expeditions, youth search for bugs, collect specimens, and post photographs to iNaturalist, an online social network for nature research. Working with scientists and other students, youth identify arthropod species and document habitat conditions that influence our planet's health. Visit the application to learn more. Contact Sue McGuire with questions.

Bug Safari Science Action Club Training
Memphis, TN; February 27, 2018 and March 3, 2018
Bug Safari explores small creatures with big environmental impacts. On local field expeditions, youth search for bugs, collect specimens, and post photographs to iNaturalist, an online social network for nature research. Working with scientists and other students, youth identify arthropod species and document habitat conditions that influence our planet's health. Visit the application to learn more. Contact Nancy Gronostaj with questions.

Bird Scouts Science Action Club Training
Bozeman, MT; March 2, 2018
Bird Scouts explores feathers, flight, and the features that make birds unique. Using tools and technology, youth identify local species and investigate environmental changes that impact bird behavior. The checklists youth submit to eBird help scientists track changes in bird distribution and abundance across the globe. Visit the application to learn more. Contact Suzi Taylor with questions.

Cloud Quest Science Action Club Training
Hammond, LA; March 3, 2018
Cloud Quest explores the impact of clouds on weather and climate. Using the GLOBE Observer citizen science platform, youth identify sky conditions and report their discoveries to NASA. Researchers map these observations against satellite image data to study how clouds influence the flow of energy through Earth's atmosphere. Visit the application to learn more. Contact Casi Herrera with questions.

Bird Scouts Science Action Club Training
Murfreesboro, TN; March 10, 2018
Bird Scouts explores feathers, flight, and the features that make birds unique. Using tools and technology, youth identify local species and investigate environmental changes that impact bird behavior. The checklists youth submit to eBird help scientists track changes in bird distribution and abundance across the globe. Visit the application to learn more. Contact John Hawkins with questions.
FabFems
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The FabFems Spotlight highlights women from the FabFems Role Model Directory. FabFems are enthusiastic about the science and technology work they do and want to inspire a future generation of FabFems. Search the Role Model Directory to find FabFems in your area. We benefit from role models at all stages of our lives.
Tiffany Brown
Tiffany Brown
 
Meet Tiffany Brown. Tiffany holds a BA in Architecture, a Master of Architecture, and a Master of Business Administration all from Lawrence Technological University. She recently pitched an initiative called 400 Forward to the James S. and James L. Knight Foundation, which landed her as a finalist and winner for the 2017 Detroit Knight Arts Challenge. In light of the 400th African American woman recently becoming a licensed architect, this new initiative's mission includes creating the next generation of licensed African American Women architects through a multi-point of contact starting at K-12 levels through licensure.

Serving as University Liaison of schools of architecture in the Midwest region of the U.S. for the National Organization of Minority Architects, Tiffany uses this position to connect with students of architecture across the country to help streamline minorities in the field.

Tiffany is also NGCP's newest National Champions Board Member. Members are selected to give a balance of desirable expertise and regional representation, including industry representatives, informal learning educators, gender equity experts, science and mathematics education representatives, and educational policy experts. 
 
To learn more about Tiffany visit her FabFems profile.
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Upcoming STEM EventsEvents
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Annual Meeting  
Austin, TX; February 15-19, 2018
The AAAS is dedicated to advancing science for the benefit of all people. The 2018 theme, "Advancing Science: Discovery to Application" focuses on how to speed progress by amplifying collaboration across sectors and disciplines. This event features Family Science Days, plus lectures and seminars that explore a diverse range of recent developments in science and technology. Register.
 
Beyond School Hours XXI  
Orlando, FL; February 21-24, 2018
At this conference educators and leaders serving K-12 students in afterschool, summer, and beyond will have the opportunity to engage in professional development and capacity building. Features over 250 hand-on workshops for learning and networking. Register.

Women of Color STEM Entrepreneurship Conference
Mesa, AZ; March 1-3, 2018
The conference is a collaborative effort to advocate for increased participation of women of color in entrepreneurship experiences and small business enterprise; to advance entrepreneurship education and entrepreneurial student engagement; and to transform the ways that entrepreneurship is viewed, taught, and experienced in higher education. Register.

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ACTE National Policy Seminar
Arlington, VA; March 5-7, 2018
The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) is dedicated to the advancement of education that prepares youth and adults for a wide range of high-wage, high-skill, and high-demand careers. General sessions will cover hot topics in Washington and the latest on the re-authorization of the Perkins Act as well as federal funding. Register.

NSTA Logo National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) Conference  
Atlanta, GA; March 15-18, 2018
The NSTA offers the latest in science content, teaching strategy, and research to enhance and expand professional growth. This year's theme is "Science on My Mind". The conference has four strands: Focusing on Evidence of 3D Learning, Imagining Science as the Foundation for STEM, Reflecting on Access for All Students, and Comprehending the Role of Literacy in Science. Register.

National Afterschool Association (NAA) Convention  
Atlanta, GA; March 18-21, 2018
Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in networking, learning, and inspiration: special events, workshops, daily keynotes, and an interactive Learning Expo all designed to meet the needs of the developing professionals and emerging and current leaders of afterschool. This year's theme is, "Lead the Charge. Be Bold. Be Brave. Be Brilliant." Register.

National Summit for Educational Equity (NSEE)  
Arlington, VA; April 16-19, 2018
The NSEE will bring together leaders in educational equity to build capacity, knowledge, and skills to transform education, enrich classrooms, and improve student success. The 2018 theme is "Building Bridges to Strengthen Access, Equity, and Diversity." Early bird registration ends February 16, 2017. Register.

SpotlightConnectory
The Connectory Spotlight highlights programs and opportunities in The Connectory. This free online collaboration tool for STEM program providers helps them find partners based on interests, as well as showcase STEM opportunities to families.
  The Girl Code Project
TheGirlCodeProject (April 3-8) is a mentorship project that seeks to expose middle and high school girls (7-10 grade) to computer science (CS) using the lens of game design. It utilizes the dual-mentorship model (the idea that we can mentor students to then mentor others) to lead participants towards future careers in CS and related STEM fields. This free event is broken up into three segments:
  1. Lecture: Participants attend a one-week coding camp at Georgia Tech, where they will be introduced to the basics of programming in GameMaker. Lectures will be interspersed with icebreakers, guest speakers, and tours of campus.
  2. Design: Girls will design a computer game centered around a STEM theme of their choice. These games will be created with the intention of getting other girls interested in CS and STEM.
  3. Present: Each team will demonstrate their games to judges and the public and compete for prizes.
Join The Connectory to collaborate with STEM programs and promote your upcoming STEM opportunities to families. Opportunities are visible publicly to families. Programs are visible to other STEM providers.
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STEM ResourcesResources
African American History Month: In recognition of African American History Month, resources that serve to promote African American students in STEM are highlighted below:

Black Girls Code Logo Black Girls Code is designed to increase the numbers of young women of color in the field of digital and computer technology by providing skills, exposing them to technology role models, and increasing self-confidence to become tech creators and entrepreneurs.

Black Women and Girls in Computing Roundtable. An executive brief from NCWIT. The goal of the Roundtable was to connect black women and girls in computing with related organizations in tech, education, government, policy, and media to discuss influence, intersectionality, and media messaging, emerging with a commitment  to sustain the community of black women and girls through tangible resources and actions.

The Black Inventor Online Museum. Focuses on the ingenuity and accomplishment of the top black inventors over the last 300 years. Inventors are profiled with a section dedicated to female inventors.

Science NetLinks has developed a number of resources that help honor the achievements and scientific work of African Americans.

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International Day of Women and Girls in Science
February 11, 2018
The International Day of Women and Girls in Science recognizes that full and equal access to and participation in science, technology, and innovation for women and girls of all ages is imperative for achieving gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls. The United Nations created a website that includes resources around this resolution.

Girl Day: Introduce a Girl to Engineering DiscoverE Girl Day Logo      
February 22, 2018   
Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day (Girl Day) is an international event that helps focus a growing movement to inspire girls' futures so they learn they have a place in engineering a better world. DiscoverE provides resources to plan your Girl Day activities, online training for volunteers, and tips for starting conversations about engineering.
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