News + Events from NGCP | November 2026 | | |
America After 3PM: Key Insights for Supporting Girls in STEM
November 10, 2026
11:00 AM Pacific / 2:00 PM Eastern
Out-of-school time programs play a critical role in fostering curiosity, confidence, and belonging in STEM, especially for girls. Join us for a deep dive into the latest America After 3PM special report on STEM to explore how afterschool programs are shaping the future of STEM learning and what it means for gender equity in the field.
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Holiday Sweater Networking
December 3, 2026
12:00 PM Pacific / 3:00 PM Eastern
Join NGCP for a fun, festive hour of networking with a community passionate about increasing access to STEM. Whether you are an educator, researcher, STEM professional, or STEM advocate, you will find a welcoming space to share, learn, and grow your network.
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Virtual Coffee Chat: Grantwriting and Giving
November 12, 2026 12:00 AM Pacific / 3:00 PM Eastern
Join the California Girls STEM Collaborative for an interactive, peer-led discussion on navigating today’s grant landscape. Hear from a multi-sector panel of philanthropic leaders and grant writers as they share actionable strategies for securing flexible funding, building funder relationships, and telling compelling stories. Grab your coffee (and lunch) and join the conversation! Register.
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The Afterschool Alliance and NGCP Partner to Develop YOUTH STEM Framework
Across the country, young people are using STEM to tackle real challenges in their communities, from investigating local water quality to engineering homes for unhoused residents. Yet these activities are typically measured only at the individual level, documenting their impact on the young people involved rather than on their communities. The National Science Foundation-funded project “Beyond Individual Impacts: Identifying Characteristics of Youth STEM Programs that Yield Community-Level Impacts” (Grant No. DRL #2517238), led by the Afterschool Alliance in collaboration with the University of Washington and NGCP, is addressing this gap by conducting a study of programs operating at the intersection of afterschool STEM learning, youth leadership, and community engagement. This project examines not only the programs' impact on young people, but also how youth-led STEM efforts positively impact their communities.
NGCP's central role in this multi-year effort, now entering year two, is to develop the "YOUTH STEM Framework"—a comprehensive tool for educators, program leaders, and researchers to document how youth-led STEM efforts drive meaningful community change. Learn more about this project and the development of the YOUTH STEM Framework in a newly published blog here.
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How do teachers view the role of Generative AI in supporting gender-inclusive STEM learning?
A recent study by Tipple, Keane, Wang, and Cerovac (2026) explored how educators perceive the opportunities and risks of using Generative AI (GenAI) to foster girls’ engagement in STEM. The results?
- GenAI has the potential to address gender inequities in STEM by personalizing learning and reducing performance anxiety through low-stakes interactions
- Despite potential, educators expressed critical concerns about AI-generated content perpetuating existing gender stereotypes and biases in STEM
- Successful integration of AI requires clear policy frameworks, sustained professional development, and explicit strategies to ensure AI tools promote equitable learning
This research highlights the need to equip educators with targeted training and pedagogical frameworks so they can responsibly leverage emerging AI tools to advance gender equity rather than reinforce traditional stereotypes.
Read more: Teachers’ perceptions of generative AI in gender-inclusive STEM education: a grounded theory study
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AI for Education Summit
Virtual, November 7, 2026
On Saturday, November 7, join the AI for Education Summit, a free, one-day virtual event focused on what AI literacy actually is, why we need it more than ever, and how to build it in your school, district, and community. Register.
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ACTE CareerTech VISION
New Orleans, LA, December 2-5, 2026. Register.
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CSEd Week
Virtual, December 5-12, 2026. Learn more.
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Future of Education Technology Conference
Orlando, FL, January 26-29, 2027. Register.
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Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (AMTE) Conference
Baltimore, MD, February 11-13, 2027. Register.
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American Camp Association Conference
Louisville, KY, February 16-19, 2027. Register.
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AAAS Annual Meeting
Chicago, IL, February 18-20, 2027. Register.
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STEM Next Career Profiles
STEM Next has developed a new set of ten career profiles to help youth explore career paths in STEM. Each profile introduces a different profession, explains how it contributes to the industry, and highlights the skills, education, and day-to-day responsibilities involved. These profiles complement the Out-Of-School Time Top Ten Activity Bundle for all grade levels. Educators and families can use these profiles to demonstrate to youth the variety of STEM career paths that are open to them in fields they are interested in. Download the career profiles here.
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Host a Cookie Queens Screening
Bring the inspiring story of Cookie Queens to your program! This award-winning documentary highlights the power of leadership, confidence, and growth through the Girl Scout Cookie Program. Every screening includes an NGCP-created discussion guide and companion activities to help spark meaningful conversations.
Register and book your screening and use code ginboi7561 for 10% off at checkout.
Project Scientist’s Scholars Circle
Join Project Scientist’s Scholars Circle, an interactive virtual STEAM Leadership program. This spring, students are stepping into the world of biomedical engineering to discover how science, technology, and creative problem-solving are helping people live healthier lives. The program runs January 24 - March 21, 2027. Apply by November 29, 2026.
Call for Submissions: The Double Helix Anthology
The Double Helix is an international anthology of original writing and visual art by girls under 18 inspired by STEM and its connections to the humanities. Created by 16-year-old Girl Scout Zoe for her Gold Award project, the anthology gives girls an opportunity to express their creativity alongside their interest in science and share their work with readers around the world. Submissions are free and open to girls worldwide through January 5, 2027.
$2,500 Fluid Power Scholarship
The National Fluid Power Association is offering multiple scholarships for the 2027-2028 academic year to support students enrolled at technical schools, community colleges, and universities in pursuing their interests in hydraulics and pneumatics. Applications due February 1, 2027.
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The National Girls Collaborative Project promotes STEM experiences as diverse as the world we live in. Our mission is to connect, create, and collaborate to transform STEM for all youth. | |
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