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The monthly TxGCP eNewsletter is designed for advocates and educators to learn about STEM resources, educational opportunities and more across Texas!
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NOMINATION DEADLINE OCTOBER 9: Texas Stand Up for STEM Awards
TxGCP annually awards the Stand Up for STEM Awards to recognize and elevate the work of incredible mentors, companies and organizations within Texas. Award nominations are open now and close on Monday, October 9, at 12:00 p.m. noon Central Time. Awardees and nominees are recognized during the TxGCP Texas Women and Girls in STEM Summit. Self-nominations welcome.
- Stand Up for STEM Mentor Award for a STEM Professional engaged in mentoring women and/or girls in STEM
- Stand Up for STEM Educator Award for a STEM Educator engaged in mentoring women and/or girls in STEM
- Stand Up for STEM Collegiate Award for a STEM College Student or Student Group/Organization engaged in mentoring women and/or girls in STEM
- Stand Up for STEM High School Award for a STEM High School Student or Student Group/Organization engaged in mentoring women and/or girls in STEM
- Stand Up for STEM Corporate Award for a Company engaged in mentoring women and/or girls in STEM
- Stand Up for STEM Educational Organization Award for an Educational Organization or Program engaged in mentoring women and/or girls in STEM
SESSION PROPOSAL DEADLINE OCTOBER 12: Upcoming Virtual Summit
The 7th Annual Texas Women and Girls in STEM Summit hosted virtually on Friday, December 1st is designed to share effective practices, connect organizations and individuals, and showcase outstanding efforts to increase the number of girls in STEM and support the retention of women in STEM careers. STEM professionals and all who are engaged in education, outreach, recruitment, and/or retention of women and girls in STEM are invited to join in. Submit a presentation, workshop or panel proposal by October 12th.
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Annular Eclipse Across Texas: Saturday, October 14 | |
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Interested in witnessing the upcoming annular solar eclipse and wondering about the best ways to view it? Visit Great American Eclipse for valuable tips, recommended viewing locations, and additional information to enhance your eclipse experience!
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with STEM Role Models | |
Greater Austin STEM Ecosystem Networking Forum: Engaging Girls in STEM Immersive Experience & Discussion - Tuesday, October 17, 4 - 6 p.m. at Girlstart | |
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Calling all organizations, educators, role models and advocates in the Greater Austin area interested in engaging girls and ALL students in STEM experiences and pathways.
Join the Greater Austin STEM Ecosystem for an interactive, immersive hands-on activity experience & effective strategies discussion about engaging girls in STEM. Hosted by the Advancing Women & Girls in STEM Action Team of the ecosystem, don't miss out on this fun event to learn directly from the girls we need in STEM pathways. Connect with programs, organizations, and resources that are leading and guiding the way.
Celebrate Hispanic women and girls beyond Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15). Celebrate all girls on International Day of the Girl (October 11) and every day. Celebrate STEM on National STEM Day (November 8) and every day.
Learn more and register online today!
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Million Girls Moonshot - SciGirls, STEM Role Models & Messaging Workshop for Educators and Advocates | |
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Thanks to a generous grant from STEM Next and a fabulous partnership with Texas Partnership for Out of School Time, TxGCP is bringing the Million Girls Moonshot - SciGirls, STEM Role Models & Messaging Workshop for Educators and Advocates to several locations and conferences across Texas!
Registration is open now for FREE workshops:
November 13, 2023, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. CT, Baylor Research and Innovation Collaborative, 100 Research Pkwy, Waco, TX 76704
January 19, 2024, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. CT, Region One Education Service Center, 1900 W. Schunior St., Edinburg, TX 78541
Agenda Includes:
- Overview of Million Girls Moonshot resources and frameworks
- PBS SciGirls hands-on activities, strategies to engage girls in STEM, and resources
- Effective hands-on activity facilitation techniques and STEM messaging to engage girls in STEM
- Strategies for effective engagement of STEM Role Models
Watch future newsletters for more dates and locations including Houston and Lubbock. If you are interested in this workshop coming to your area or organization, reach out to stem@txgcp.org.
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Posts from TxGCP STEM Google Groups Across Texas | |
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NGCP Youth Advisory Board Application Deadline Extended to October 14
The application deadline to join the NGCP Youth Advisory Board (YAB) for the 2023-2024 school year has been extended until October 14, 2023. 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. Apply Now.
JOIN US! Texas Alliance for Minorities in Engineering, or TAME, is inviting educators to lead TAME Clubs for middle- and high-school students! TAME provides the FREE curriculum, structure, and toolkit of materials to make it easy for educators to lead an engaging and enriching afterschool program. Explore these benefits of a TAME Club
o Access to a FREE complete engineering curriculum
o Toolkit of FREE supplies for hands-on engineering learning activities
o Participation in FREE TAME Regional Engineering Competitions*
o Access to the FREE TAME Community Hub, a collection of online resources including high school course sequencing, engineering education and career resources, and more
o TAME Scholarships for graduating seniors planning to major in STEM
o The TAME Alumni Network helps students with college and career choices
*TAME’s 2024 Regional Engineering Competitions will focus on solar energy and a challenge derived from the TAME curriculum.
Register your TAME Club by October 10 to receive the full array of FREE materials and programming!
Beginning in the summer of 1990, the NASA's Texas Space Grant Consortium initiated a week-long professional development training for teachers. This aerospace workshop, called LiftOff, emphasizes science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) learning experiences by incorporating a space science theme supported by NASA missions. Teacher participants are provided with information and experiences through speakers, hands-on activities and field investigations that promote space science and enrichment activities for themselves and others. The deadline for receiving applications is December 23, 2023, for LiftOff 2024 and should be submitted through the online system: https://www.csr.utexas.edu/liftoff/
The USA Science & Engineering Festival (USASEF) recently released a brand new Lesson Plan Library full of NGSS and CASEL aligned lesson plans for middle and high school students. The library can be narrowed by grade level, STEM field, core idea, and more so educators can quickly find quality plans created by educators, for educators. Whether it’s learning about the sun’s lifespan or using computer science models, the USASEF Lesson Plan Library has something for everyone! Explore the library at USAScienceFestival.org/Lesson-Plan-Library.
World Space Week occurs annually October 4-10. Those days were chosen to commemorate the dates of two big events:
- the launch of Sputnik 1, the first human-made satellite, and
- the establishment of the 1967 Outer Space Treaty solidifying the peaceful use of outer space.
The week is “an international celebration of science and technology, and their contribution to the betterment of the human condition.” Events take place in over 90 countries. This year’s theme is “Space and Entrepreneurship.” Learn more and find events at WorldSpaceWeek.org. Follow #WSW2023 and #WorldSpaceWeek on social media to learn about the events happening around the world. You can also check out a playlist of space-related videos from the USA Science & Engineering Festival. Educators can find activity plans on the World Space Week website.
Add Your Program to the National Girls Collaborative Project (NGCP) Map
NGCP is creating a map of the 40,000+ girl-serving STEM programs and organizations we partner with. Add your program or organization to the map by completing this form.
The National Girls Collaborative Project podcast, "Empowering Change: Women and Girls in STEM", aims to shed light on the challenges faced by women and girls in STEM fields and explore actionable steps to foster gender equality and inclusivity. Our dynamic guests lead us through thought-provoking discussions, expert insights, and inspiring stories, we delve into the current status of women and girls in STEM, breaking stereotypes, and highlighting effective strategies for taking action. Hosted by NGCP’s Director of Strategic Partnerships Nancy Scales-Coddington, we amplify the perspectives of women and girls in STEM, educate and inspire our listeners, and foster a collective commitment towards creating a more inclusive and equitable future. Learn more and listen at https://ngcproject.org/podcast.
National Citizen and Community Science Library Network
Calling all library partners! The National Citizen and Community Science Library Network is a collaboration between NGCP, SciStarter, and Arizona State University to support libraries in transforming into vibrant community hubs for citizen science. You are invited to join this expanding network of libraries actively engaging their local communities in meaningful science. Network members receive free resources, unique professional development opportunities, and technical support. Together, we are creating a supportive and inclusive environment where science becomes accessible to everyone.
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Upcoming STEM Professional Development | |
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Scientific Adventures for Girls Math Curriculum Training
October 10, and 17th 12:00-1:00 PM EST
REGISTER FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL SESSION HERE
Afterschool Math Plus Curriculum Training Tuesdays: October 17, and November 28, 2023, 1:00 - 2:00 PM EST
REGISTER FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL TRAINING SESSION HERE
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.
NGCP Youth Advisory Board Town Hall: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Society
October 19, 2023, 4:00 PM Pacific / 7:00 PM Eastern.
Join NGCP's Youth Advisory Board and dive into the intriguing theme: "The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Society." During this event, we will explore critical aspects at the intersection of AI and society. We are thrilled to present engaging discussions led by esteemed experts, including:
• Lalitha Krishnamoorthy: Data, Cloud, and AI Strategy specialist and the Founder and CEO of Open Source Professional Network
• Siobahn Day Grady: Assistant Professor and Program Director of Information Science/Systems at North Carolina Central University School of Library and Information Sciences
• Ora Tanner: CEO Black Unicorn Educationᵀᴹ
• Neha Shukla: New York Times Featured Inventor, Youth Innovation Advocate, Bestselling Author, Chair and U.S. Representative at World Economic Forum AI Council, MGM Flight Crew Member
DiscoverE: Engineers Week and Girl Day 2024 Kickoff Webinar
Date & Time: Oct 25, 2023 11:00 AM in Central Time (US and Canada)
Description: Tune into to learn about the 2024 Engineers Week theme, brand new resources, and how you can incorporate messaging from Messages Matters into your outreach efforts! Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6816941789304/WN_YQFPcxq9QD-Vzpm_B333EQ#/registration
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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, math, (STEM) events, projects, and programs near you, in person and online.
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Connected Girls is a free, curated directory of STEAM opportunities designed for girls or other groups that have been historically excluded that is managed in partnership with Science Near Me. On either platform, search by location, topic, audience, and more to find STEAM opportunities and events for students, educators, families, and more.
STEM Starts
The University of Texas at Austin has launched a new website to support educators, students and families in accessing pre-K–12 STEM programs from all across the university. Search for programs and events by grade, subject, and more.
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Get Connected: STEM Email Groups, Volunteers, Mentors | |
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Join our K-12 STEM Outreach Google Groups!
These email groups (open and moderated listservs) are all about sharing resources, information, events, volunteers, needs, and more with others reaching out to K-12 students aiming to excite them about science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Contact TxGCP for any specific regional requests or questions.
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Laredo | RGV | San Antonio | Waco | West TX
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Find STEM Volunteers for Your Program in Givepulse
TxGCP is using the Givepulse platform to foster meaningful STEM volunteer connections. We are making it easy for STEM professionals to connect with K-20 educators, classrooms, out-of-school time programs, and other volunteer opportunities. Professionals can share their skills and expertise to bring real-world, authentic learning opportunities to all our students helping to create the next generation of innovators. Learn how to find STEM volunteers in your region and across the country on the TxGCP website.
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Interested in supporting TxGCP, collaborating on programs or disseminations, or advertising in the TxGCP newsletter or other programming? Contact stem@txgcp.org. | |
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The Texas Girls Collaborative Project (TxGCP) is a statewide network of advocates and educators from non-profits, K-12 schools, universities and colleges, and companies across Texas and beyond who are committed to motivating and supporting women and girls to pursue and thrive in careers in STEM. TxGCP leads the annual Texas Women & Girls in STEM Summit, disseminates curriculum and effective practices, and supports a network of collaborators, resource sharing and STEM communications throughout the state. TxGCP is a state collaborative of the National Girls Collaborative Project.
The vision of the National Girls Collaborative Project (NGCP) is to bring together organizations throughout the US and Puerto Rico that are committed to informing and encouraging girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
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