STEM February 2024

Meet Kayla! New Hampshire's 2024 Flight Crew Member!

51 young people, from 50 states have been selected to join the 2024 Million Girls Moonshot Flight Crew. Kayla will be representing New Hampshire!

New Hampshire Afterschool Network is delighted to tap into the expertise of the Flight Crew. Youth voice and insight into their afterschool STEM experiences will help us amplify the importance of our work and its impact on the lives of millions of young people, their families, and communities.

Meet the Crew!

True Robotics NH Spring Competition

The True Robotics NH Spring Competition is an exciting opportunity for students aged 9-16 to engage in robotics.


The True Robotics Competition is an exhilarating and educational event designed for students aged 9-16, aimed at fostering their interest in robotics, programming, and engineering. In this one-day competition, teams comprising 1 to 6 students will receive a pre-built robot kit and additional materials, challenging them to creatively design, program, and test their robots for a series of engaging challenges. This event not only tests their technical skills but also encourages teamwork, problem-solving, and innovative thinking in a dynamic environment.

Mar 30, 2024, 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM

Auburn Village School Gymnasium, 11 Eaton Hill Rd, Auburn, NH 03032, USA


Register

Tech Talk Tuesday with Verizon


Join STEM Professionals - from analysts to business transformation managers - on February 27th from 6:00 - 7:00 pm ET for a conversation about STEM careers. Programs, classrooms, and students can tune into a live conversation with professionals working globally at Verizon.

Register Here

Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts is looking for more presenters for Annual STEM Fest

You can join us by volunteering as a presenter for this event and spreading your love for STEM to our future leaders, scientists and STEM enthusiasts in grades K-12.


We are looking for hands-on activities or demonstrations to engage Girl Scouts in STEM. Stations will be set up across camp for drop-in activities allowing Girl Scouts to select topics they are interested in. We are recommending activities range in time from 5-30 minutes.

Please join us in volunteering as a presenter for this event and spreading your love for STEM to our future leaders, scientists and STEM enthusiasts.

Register Here

For more information about the event please contact: Eileen Koury-Judkins Manager of STEM Programs at ekoury@gsema.org.

STEM Training and Professional Development

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.

For more information and to register:

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Join ACRES and NAA to Get Your STEM Facilitation Energized and Recognized!

Join ACRES and NAA to Get Your STEM Facilitation Energized and Recognized!


ACRES (Afterschool Coaching for Reflective Educators in STEM) is excited to offer additional Information Sessions about STEM micro-credentials, which are competency-based, digital badges for afterschool and out-of-school professionals offered through the National Afterschool Association. These sessions are free, live, interactive and one hour in length. You will learn about what Micro-credentials are and how to apply for them.


Join our next quarterly webinar on Wednesday, March 6th at 6PM ET to learn how you or your staff can develop and be recognized for STEM facilitation skills!

Register Here!

NHAN is asking Out-Of-Schooltime providers to share your stories with us! We would love to hear about what is happening with you!


Send us story spotlights, successes, pictures or anything you would like us to share about your program on the NHAN website. We want to spread the word about all the great things happening in OST!

Please send your stories & photos to: cquigley@seresc.net

Free Tools and Resources

Mizzen Education

More than a platform, Mizzen is a powerful community of people who care deeply about creating high-quality learning experiences for young people everywhere.


Your FREE all-in-one afterschool tool!


ContentFrom BOKS (Now, “Active Kids”), The Nature Conservancy, ArtsConnection, PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs, the Pulitzer Center, NASA, Jazz at Lincoln Center, PowerUp Fitness, VentureLab—and so many more!


CommunityMore places, spaces, and ways to gather as a vibrant community of champions for youth that creates, innovates, celebrates, and supports one another.


ExperiencesMore popup events and community conversations, live streams, design sprints, concerts, unconferences — and bring-your-whole-self experiences that pass the mic, give practitioners and youth the stage, spark curiosity, and cultivate joy.


“Mizzen has been a game-changer for the field. You should join the Mizzen community because it is a platform that offers free out-of-school time content that has been vetted by practitioners across the nation.” 

 Liliana G. Murphy, Executive Director, Florida Afterschool Network


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