Our TxGCP eNewsletter arrives monthly in your inbox to learn about science, technology, engineering and math resources, educational opportunities and more around Texas and beyond!
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Get Involved! Become a
TxGCP Regional Team Member!
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Are you connected in with the STEM network in your region and want to be a part of helping TxGCP expand our reach?
As we expand our programming across the state of Texas, we need your help!
The TxGCP Regional Leadership Teams (RLTs) carry out the activities of the collaborative within their region and help set the statewide TxGCP strategy in alignment with the National Girls Collaborative Project (NGCP) strategy. The TxGCP RLTs include members of organizations that are also invested in girls in STEM and are able to contribute to the project's success. The RLTs are supported by the TxGCP Core Leadership Team and the Collaborative Lead. Roles and responsibilities of TxGCP RLTs include the following:
- Commit to serving on the RLT for 2 Years
- Participate in 2 teleconferences (spring and fall) per year to assess and direct TxGCP administration, projects, communications and strategy
- Host one workshop, forum, or other TxGCP Regional Event annually with support from the TxGCP Core Leadership Team and the Collaborative Lead.
- Participate in online surveys to assess the effectiveness of the RLTs, TxGCP and NGCP
- Assist with the marketing and hosting of TxGCP K-12 STEM Outreach Forums, workshops and other programs
- Market, review, and score collaborative mini-grant proposals
- Provide administrative or materials resources to the TxGCP when available and/or appropriate
- Provide connections to resources or additional collaborators when available and/or appropriate
The goal for the TxGCP RLTs is to expand the reach of TxGCP across Texas and to connect more organizations and individuals across the state to research based best practices for engaging girls in STEM.
Apply today!
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| Conferences, Events, Camps & More |
Girlstart Summer Camp Registration Open!
Girlstart Summer Camps are week-long STEM programs for girls entering the 4th-8th grades. These programs achieve consistent positive outcomes by combining formal and informal educational strategies with challenging and relevant STEM curriculum. They provide individualized experiences that develop a strong conceptual understanding of STEM subjects and increase participants' interest in STEM activities and careers. Find out more information and register today!
Brookhaven College STEM Fair
The Brookhaven College STEM fair, held on February 21st and 22nd in Dallas, TX, is an established event designed to empower the young learner to seek careers in science, technology, engineering and math. This STEM event is educational fun for the entire family. With hands-on exhibits, museums, dealers, vendors, and clubs as well as pizza and a Girl Scouts patch, it's sure to be a fun event! Find out more information! Your Opportunities are Unlimited at UT (YOU@UT) YOU@UT will be held on Monday, March 16, 2015 for high school students (9th - 12th grade students) interested in exploring the different engineering careers that The University of Texas at Austin has to offer. Participants will explore how engineering benefits society and impacts the world through engineering sessions led by industry professionals, engineering faculty and graduate students, interactive introductions to a variety of engineering areas and exciting career options, and creative engineering design and fun hands-on engineering projects. Find more information and register today! Take Care of Texas Elementary Art Contest Take Care of Texas, a program of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, and Samsung Austin Semiconductor invite K-5 students in Texas to submit their artwork of how they, along with their friends and family, help keep the air and water clean, conserve water and energy, and reduce waste. The contest begins January 5, 2015; artwork must be received by March 6, 2015. Find out more information and get started!
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Articles, Reports, Resources
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Google Lunar XPrize ramps up private moon race with $5 in awardsIt's been more than 40 years since the last person set foot on the moon, and the days when superpowers spent lavishly in an effort to beat one another to make the trip are now long past. But thanks to the Google Lunar XPrize, a new generation of the space race is underway. Eighteen private teams from around the world are vying to be the first to land a craft on the moon, roam at least 500 meters and send images and data back to earth for a grand prize of $20 million. Five of those teams got a major boost at an event at the California Academy of Sciences here on Monday, when the company doled out a total of $5.25 million in "milestone awards." Read more on Mashable! 3 Ways Schools Can Stretch Their Technology DollarsOver the last five years, Amber Charter School has brought in more laptops, tablets and interactive whiteboards, making it easier for teachers to find activities that match the different learning and engagement levels of each student. New York City schools like Amber Charter School and Mott Hall V are working hard to differentiate instruction with technology. And they're bringing in more technology by tapping into public and private funding sources, taking a frugal approach to their budgets and maintaining technology so it lasts longer. Read more on Government Technology! How many hours do we need to mentor to be part of the million? (Million Women Mentors)At Million Women Mentors, the team recognizes that all mentoring efforts are not equal, so we want to create an environment that really works for you and your colleagues, but also puts a stake in the ground that mentoring is about an ongoing relationship and should not be confused with guest speaking or a one hour coffee chat (although both can be filled with gems of wisdom and 'mentoring' guidance). Here is what we are proposing with this initiative. Goal of 20 hours (just 2 hours a month!) to mentor a girl or young woman in STEM skills. Some women are bringing in three mentees now bi-weekly for coffee or lunch mentoring small groups with goals and accountabilities and yes, you can count all three in your pledge. Read more on the Million Women Mentor site!
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K-12 STEM Outreach Forums, Role Models Matter & SciGirls Workshops
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Educators across Texas are invited to attend free professional development opportunities and discover how to engage young women through research-based, high quality activities and resources!
  To request or schedule a workshop or forum in your area, please contact [email protected].
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The TxGCP eNewsletter is distributed approximately once a month. Visit the TxGCP web site for additional updates on upcoming events, resources and mini-grant information.
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K-12 STEM Outreach Google Groups
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