[WEBINAR] Preparing Yourself to Lead Computer Science in Out-of-School Time Programs
November 8 | 3:00 PM EST
Join the Click2ComputerScience team as they review specific strategies to create an inclusive computer science learning environment in out of school time. You will leave the workshop with specific tactics to implement, computer science activities and resources to continue your professional learning on computer science.
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Join the Mission: Million Girls Moonshot Opens Nationwide Call for its 2023 Flight Crew

In celebration of International Day of the Girl Child and World Space Week, STEM Next Opportunity Fund’s Million Girls Moonshot opened recruitment for its second cohort of the Flight Crew. As youth advocates, the Flight Crew supports the mission of the Million Girls Moonshot to engage one million more girls in afterschool and summer STEM learning opportunities by 2025.
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NASCAR drives STEM learning for Boys & Girls Clubs of America youth with digital content and experiences

From the varying angles of track banking to the impact of drag on a race car’s speed, NASCAR is helping Boys & Girls Clubs of America youth across the country explore STEM applications through the lens of stock car racing on MyFuture, the organization’s digital learning platform.

Over the course of the 2022 season, NASCAR has launched a series of racing-themed, digital experiences as part of its educational programming on MyFuture, which is available to more than 4.6 million Boys & Girls Clubs youth and teens nationwide. 
Arizona Science Center's Educate to Innovate Conference Seeks Presenters
On Friday, January 27, 2023, Arizona Science Center will host the Educate to Innovate Conference! Educators from across the state will gather in-person to experience professional development that showcases activities and resources to engage learners in quality, research-based, STEM content.

Participants will have the option of attending four, 50 minute sessions. Sessions will immerse educators in STEM content that reflects current best practices in education and aligns to Arizona Science Standards. Session activities and resources can be geared to a specific (i.e., upper elementary, lower elementary, middle school, high school, etc.) or general (K-12) audience and session facilitators are encouraged to share any related activities or materials with participants so they are able to engage in the sessions. 

Interested in helping ignite a passion for STEM in our leaders of tomorrow? Arizona Science Center is now accepting applications for session presenters. Complete this form to share your session idea and sign up for your preferred time slot(s). Notification of session selections will be made by Friday, December 9th, 2022.
[VIDEO] Witness Photosynthesis from Space
In this time-lapse video based on data from the NASA MODIS satellite, youth can witness the influence of the sun on the seasonal abundance of plant matter produced on land and in our oceans.

Some questions for students to consider as they watch:

  • What is "carbon absorption" a measure of?
  • How do plants respond to seasonal changes in sunlight?
  • Which areas of our planet are most productive, and why?
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