On February 1, 2023, STEM Next Opportunity Fund’s Million Girls Moonshot announced the 2023 cohort of the Moonshot Flight Crew. The 2023 Flight Crew features 43 remarkable youth from 37 states, and we are delighted to share that representing Arizona is 15-year-old Prisha! 🎉

Motivated by their impactful STEM experiences beyond the classroom, Prisha and her fellow Flight Crew members are currently working in their communities to break down stereotypes and spark their peers' curiosity in STEM. This talented cadre of youth embodies the Moonshot mission and they are committed to using afterschool and STEM learning to build a better future where young girls everywhere can envision a place for them in STEM.

The Verde Valley SciTech Festival will take place throughout the entire month of February at various locations throughout the valley. The statewide festival focuses on STEM and offers activities and learning opportunities for all ages. Events include making Southwest pinch pots, learning astronomy basics, going on birding trips and building a solar-powered car. This year’s festival is being sponsored by the city of Cottonwood in partnership with over 25 local organizations that will host and lead the events. 

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