November 2023

NEVADA MOONSHOT FLIGHT CREW

The Nevada Moonshot Flight Crew is a group of Nevada youth ranging between the ages of 13 to 17 who are motivated to close the gender gap in STEM in our state. The members have received monthly trainings on public speaking, advocacy, leadership, and more.

Meet Flight Crew member, Zoe, and her mentor Emily!

Zoe has a passion for wildlife biology and had the opportunity to explore it further through the Great Basin Outdoor School's overnight camps, with the guidance of their mentor, Emily.

2024 NV Moonshot Flight Crew Application -NOW OPEN!

Share this opportunity with your afterschool programs!

The NV Moonshot Flight Crew application for cohort 2 is now open! Nevada girls & gender expansive youth ages 12-16 are encouraged to apply! Youth will participate in public speaking opportunities, STEM experiences, a mentorship experience, and a $500 scholarship to support STEM educational experiences will be provided during the program to those selected!

Learn More!

Apply Here!

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!

Reach for the Stars

On October 23rd, NAN and the NV Moonshot Flight Crew hosted Reach for the Stars at the Illuminarium in Las Vegas to showcase the 1st cohort of the Nevada Flight Crew. Dr. Alex Lockwood spoke about her STEM journey and work on the James Webb telescope images. This was followed by a panel discussion with Flight Crew members, Andrea, Phoenix, and Zoe. Caitlin and Siana later joined a STEM panel with Dr. Linda Johnson McClinton, Dr. Michelle B. Lee, and Dr. George Rhee. We are so proud of the NV Moonshot Flight Crew!

OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROGRAMS AND YOUTH

Share Your STEM Story Here!

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Afterschool Math Plus Curriculum

Music Math: Discovering Music Fractions

Identify and represent parts of fractions using music and explore combinations and permutations, or ways of creating variety while still using the same elements.

November 14th from 1 pm - 2 pm EST

ACRES Coaching: Asking Purposeful Questions

Tuesday, November 28th

from 8:30 am - 10:30 am PST

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? Harness an engineering mindset through this module on training staff to help youth expand & clarify their thinking & develop their reasoning through the questions we ask them.

ACRES Coaching: Nurturing STEM Identity & Making Career Connections

Monday, Nov 20th

from 12 pm - 2 pm PST

How do you help youth recognize their role in STEM? How do you help youth learn about STEM careers? Program providers experience several easy-to-implement strategies, including a photo-elicitation activity that can help youth form STEM identities, and then learn how to conduct related activities with youth.

ACRES Coaching: Make Math Engaging

Monday, Nov 27th

from 11 am - 1 pm PST

Are you looking for fun ways to help youth build number sense and problem-solving skills? Math can take on new meaning when it is integrated into daily routines in our afterschool programs. In this module, afterschool educators will explore and practice strategies for making math engaging and accessible.

Million Girls Moonshot

Check Out this Video to Learn More about the Moonshot!

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.

Million Girls Moonshot Toolkit

Oct -Dec 2023 Asset Package

Included in Quarterly Asset Package:

Apply Here by Dec 1st!

National Moonshot Flight Crew -Application NOW OPEN

Share this opportunity with your afterschool programs! The application for the 3rd cohort of the Flight Crew is now open! The Moonshot Flight Crew members are using their voices and experiences to raise the issue of equity for young people in #STEM! Encourage young leaders in your community to apply today!

STEM RESOURCES

Green Boxes & STEM Kits

Green Boxes and STEM Kits are available to Nevada’s educators to use during the time frames listed.

Click the Reserve A Green Box button.

Winter Quarter Registration Now OPEN!

Reservation Period: Oct 9 - Nov 30th!

Spring Quarter Registration Opens Dec 4th at 4pm.

Learn More!

November - Wind Tunnel Engineers

View the Episode

NASA’s Surprisingly STEM Monthly Career Exploration - Video Series

Check out the Surprisingly STEM video series that highlights exciting and unexpected careers at NASA. Programs can share this series with their program members to learn more about unique STEM careers.

We’re big fans of Sam Zauber and Frank Quinto – two wind tunnel test engineers at NASA's Langley Research Center! You’ll be blown away as you learn how NASA uses its 14-foot by 22-foot subsonic wind tunnel. See some of the fascinating things Frank and Sam have tested there, and learn what propelled them into their exciting STEM careers.

Check out our website for even more STEM resources!

Website: www.nevadaafterschool.org

Email: NAN@unlv.edu