FEBRUARY 2017
Seize Available Opportunities! 
  
Whether you're a student, parent, or teacher we have opportunities for you to check out! Scholarships, internships, summer camps and the newly added "Teacher Resources" are available on CSTEMbreak, via our FREE mobile app 'CSTEM Challenge', and in the below link!
Don't Miss The C-STEM Challenge at The Health Museum!
Deadline Soon Approaching, Friday, February  10, 2017


National CSTEM Challege Competition
The Health Museum of Houston
1515 Hermann Dr
Houston, TX 77004
May 20th, 2017 
8am-5pm CST
FREE and OPEN to the Public 

IMPORTANT TEAM UPDATES UPDATES & TO DO'S!
GOOD LUCK TEAMS!!!
   

To tackle this issue of underrepresentation in STEM education, Dr. Reagan Flowers has the distinct honor of serving on the Smithsonian Minority Leadership in Science Education Steering Committee, a group that is supporting the organization of a Teacher Leadership Summit at Howard University in Washington, DC on February 24-26, 2017.  At this summit, teams of educators will create a plan for attracting, retaining, and developing a diverse STEM teaching workforce in their districts to become catalysts for systemic change. By increasing representation among STEM teachers, we will in turn increase the diversity of STEM students and subsequent career opportunities available to them.   Stay tuned, more STEM goodness to come!


Check Out The Youth Commission's White Paper!

C-STEM's Youth Commissioners were hard at work producing their white paper before visiting The White House last year. Check out their hard work here:


Wonder what a white paper is?



C-STEM offers internships during the Fall/Spring terms (September-May) and (8) weeks during the summer (June-August).  

Intern with C-STEM, APPLY TODAY!

101 Days Until the C-STEM Challenge! 

It's February already? Time sure flies but that means the C-STEM Challenge is just a couple of months away! This is just a friendly reminder of where you should be in the curriculum based off of the  CSTEM Challenge Academic Year Sample Pacing Guide ( available  in your curriculum module booklet).

Cycle 4: Design Prototype

Students will:
  • Create a design for their prototype(s) using alternative materials to test their innovative ideas.
Teachers will: 
  • Assist students with using alternative materials to design, explore, and test their innovative ideas. 
  • Facilitate discussions for design improvements.

Students & Teachers! Stay Involved With CSTEMbreak!
Don't forget that there are two awards that will be given out at the National C-STEM Challenge that are determined by CSTEMbreak participation.
  • Top Ambassador Award:  This award is determined by the judges and will be given to an elementary, middle, and high school student that demonstrate leadership and high level participation through their CSTEMbreak page. 
  • STEM Teacher of the Year Award: This award is given to a teacher that demonstrates through action the mission of C-STEM and is well documented through their CSTEMbreak page, communication, and leadership.
Calling all C-STEM Leaders!
If You Haven't Yet, Join CSTEMbreak & SchooX!

On CSTEMbreak you can blog with your students, utilize your page and students page as digital portfolios documenting your work in STEM education, collaborate with other schools and teachers on your team, complete your student and teacher surveys, and view the latest updates and opportunities. Here are  additional instructions on how to join:

1. You can watch this   VIDEO! 
2. Or go to  www.cstem-break.ning.com

On SchooX you will find your Integrated STEM Teacher Training Courses that you will complete to get your Professional Development Certificate. Both SchooX & CSTEMbreak are required to successfully complete the training courses. 
You will receive a certificate at the completion of the following courses:
  • STEM: Transcending Traditional Education Boundaries 
  • Mind Mapping STEM
  • Refining Your C-STEM Pedagogy

"EVERYONE IS AN ARTIST AND AN ENGINEER"

For additional information, contact us, 713-443-4521 or email info@cstem.org.

 
Thank you for being a part of our VILLAGE.  Your donations make STEM learning happen for students who are often overlooked and/or are under supported.   Please continue to give and consider becoming a sponsor.
We Can't Do It Without YOU! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED, National
C-STEM Challenge!

C-STEM volunteers 2014

We know that your time is precious and we value your commitment to ensuring that C-STEM operates at optimum capacity. Join the team and register to volunteer with us!


C-STEM Challenge Monthly Live Chat Sessions
  • February 9th, 2017, 4:00PM - 5:00PM CST
  • March 2nd, 2017, 4:00PM - 5:00PM CST 
  • April 6th, 2017, 4:00PM - 5:00PM CST  
7th Annual State of STEM Education Stakeholder Breakfast honoring Dr. Frazier Wilson
  • May 17th, 2017, 7:30AM-9:00AM CST, hosted at The Junior League of Houston, 1811 Briar Oaks Lane, Houston, TX 77027.
National CSTEM Challenge
  • Registration Deadline for the 2017 CSTEM Challenge: February 10, 2016
  • May 20th, 2017, 9:00AM-5:00PM CST, hosted at The Health Museum of Houston, 1515 Hermann Dr, Houston, TX  77004 : 
  • Registration Opens for 2018 National CSTEM Challenge: April 3, 2017
2017 Holiday Social
  • December 18th, 2017, 6:00PM - 8:00PM CST, hosted at Ogun Art + Wine, 920 Studemont St. #150, Houston, TX, 77007

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Have you listened to our recent STEMcast Podcast session? 

The STEMcast Podcast is hosted by Dr. Reagan Flowers and is designed to inspire and advance STEM perspectives.

Listen now!
Get your Questions Answered, Live Chat Sessions! 

  The C-STEM staff will have all hands on deck to answer any and all questions you have regarding competition kits, curriculum, competition information, and more! All you have to do is log into CSTEMbreak and ask away!
 
When?
Thursday, February 9th, 2017 

Time?
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm CST

Where?