July 2022 Issue

HESS Corporation Renews Generous Support of C-STEM

We are thrilled to announce the continuation of our partnership with the HESS Corporation. The extremely generous social investment of  $51,500 will empower us to provide C-STEM programming to select Third Ward elementary and middle school teachers and students during the 2022-2023 school year!


"HESS has been an outstanding partner and catalyst for STEM programming in our community," said C-STEM Founder and CEO Dr. Reagan Flowers. "As we continue to expand our outreach nationally, we never forget that our greatest work starts right here at home in the Houston community. Our outreach efforts will go so much further with this tremendous support from HESS."

Thank you HESS for your unwavering support of C-STEM's efforts and your shared passion for our mission!

Golfers Needed to Support C-STEM

Get your teams together and join us at Houston's Fifth Ward Chamber of Commerce Annual Charity Golf Tournament September 26.


C-STEM has been selected as the charity to benefit from proceeds raised at the golf tournament. We hope you will join us! in the fun!


Register your team, Become a Sponsor, or Donate Today! 


Let's Go!

C-STEM Celebrates Bailey Military Institute

This month, C-STEM is pleased to highlight Houston-based nonprofit Bailey Military Institute (BMI). BMI offers an Aviation STEM program with a unique curriculum for intermediate through high school students, providing leadership development courses as well.


Learn more and apply here

We'd also like to extend a big congratulations to BMI Founder General John Bailey, who was recently awarded the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award (pictured above). The Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award was instituted by the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on October 11, 2003, to recognize pilots who have practiced safe flight operations continuously for 50 or more years during the course of their aviation careers. What a deserved honor General Bailey!

STEM Education Insights

School Staffing Take a Toll on Students


Written by: Reagan Flowers, Ph.D.


It takes a village to educate our youth. Teachers, staff, advocates, and parents all play crucial roles. However, school staffing has taken a big hit over the last two difficult years.  Keep Reading

Be Part of Our Mission


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Download the 2022 State of STEM Report
Register for STEM Toolkit Scholarship
Sign up for C-STEM Challenge Program

The C-STEM theme for the 2022-23 academic year. is Climate Tech: Creating Innovative Solutions. Get in touch with us to learn more!

Opportunities & Deadlines

STEM OPPORTUNITY GUIDE


Don't miss out on upcoming STEM opportunities! This month, we’ve compiled even more opportunities for all!

For Students & Parents

Middle School Math Contests

Math Counts opens up registration for two exciting opportunities for middle schoolers, starting in Mid-August. The national competition series builds problem-solving skills through fun events. The video challenge asks students to solve a math problem in a real-life scenario.

Learn more and register here


Free Virtual Coding Camp

The Smithsonian Science Education Center is offering a free STEM Master Class in Game Design and Coding. The three-session camp, being held Aug.8-12 from 1-3 p.m. ET is open to grades 6-8.

Register here


Top 20 STEM Scholarships

Learn about STEM scholarships for the upcoming school year, including those that require no essay and awards designed for Black students.

Apply now



Free Workouts for High Schoolers

Planet Fitness is offering free summer gym memberships to teens 14 - 19 in cities nationwide, including Houston. Participants can work out at any local location through Aug. 31.

Sign up for free workouts

For Teachers & Leaders

Free Supplies for Schools, Churches and Nonprofits

The National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources is giving away free new merchandise to schools, churches and nonprofits. Register through the basic membership program that is currently free.

Get full details here


IT Exploration Training

This free virtual training helps teachers who want to help high school students pursue tech careers.

Aug. 25

1-3 p.m.

Register here


Learning Leaders Conference

Learning 2022 returns to Orlando on November 6 – 9. Learning 2022 takes a leadership-oriented view of strategies, technology and trends for leaders at all levels.

Apply now


Self Paced Online Professional Development

Code.org is offering a number of free online courses for educators. 

Start learning


National Geographic Professional Development

Choose from several online courses.

Enroll now


NSTA Web Seminar Series

The National Science Teaching Association is offering web seminars throughout August.

Register now


This Month's Highlights

Blackshear Principal Welcomes Community


New Blackshear Elementary principal Dr. Sukari Thomas recently brought together community organizations for a meet and greet. C-STEM joined leaders from organizations including Change Happens and Emancipation Community Center to talk about the programs initiated between Blackshear and the third ward community for the betterment of the students. What an honor to be included in the conversation, and we at C-STEM are looking forward to all we'll accomplish with the help of our community partners this upcoming academic school year!

Join Dr. Flowers for Special Screening


Join us on Tues., Aug. 9 for a vital virtual event featuring the HBO documentary film How To Survive A Pandemic, directed by acclaimed journalist and Academy Award-nominated filmmaker David France. The film takes viewers behind the scenes of the race to make a vaccine – and mission to vaccinate the world. The event will focus on the Power of Science & STEM, and aim to bring together students, educators and activists. The screening will feature relevant clips from the film (those who RSVP will also have a link to watch the whole film before or after the event) there will be a panel of featured film participants, organizations working in STEM and public health, and a star science student.

RSVP here

Blast from the Past

We enjoy taking you down memory lane and are always hopeful that you spot yourself in a video or image that we share. C-STEM has touched so many lives in communities near and far. It is our hope that this memory places a smile on your face and warms your heart. We are so grateful for every member of the C-STEM family! Let us help you create your C-STEM Challenge Competition at your school or in your District. 


This month, we're taking you back to our 2015 C-STEM Challenge in Detroit, which was featured on WDIV Channel 4 News.

Upcoming Events

STEM News


How Camps Help Learning Loss


5 Ways to Get Kids Excited About STEM


Diversifying STEM


How Leaders Can Open STEM Doors for Women


4 Teaching Ideas Students Will Benefit From Now and as Adults


More Black People Needed in STEM TodayImpact of STEM Learning on the IT Industry


The Future Gap in Education


The Impact of Changing Computer Science Policies


3 Inspiring STEM Teachers


Is STEM Education Really Breaking Barriers?


Army Engineers Promote STEM Education, Careers

5th Ward Chamber of Commerce Charity Golf Tournament

Benefiting C-STEM

Monday, Sept. 26

Magnolia Creek Golf Course

Register Now

Thank You to Our Sponsors and Partners!

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Executive Board

Chairman Emeritus


Earl Cummings was the founding Chairman of the executive board and served 16 years earning Emeritus status. Earl maintains an active role with C-STEM. 

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Advisory Board

Michael Aldridge

Shomari Williams

Joi Beasley

Zawadi Bryant

Bobby Bryant

Lucy Bremond

Antonio ‘Tony’ Canales

LaQuita Cyprian

Laolu Davies Yemitan

Gayle Fallon

Ruthie Esene

Michael Harris

Renee Logans

David Medina

Antoinette Jackson

Scott Minnix

Dr. Sandra Saldana Ortega

Susan Taylor

Dr. Frazier Wilson

Syalisa Winata

Ross Peters

Dr. Robert Satcher

Charles Samuel

Miloni Shah

Cherrilyn B. Nedd

Dr. Martina Ogbonna

Dr. Letitia Franklin Ozoude

We are C-STEM!

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C-STEM Teacher and Student Support Services, Inc.

3226 Alabama Street

Houston, Texas  77004

Office: (713) 443-4521  Email: [email protected]  Website: www.cstem.org

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