Be A Part Of Something GREAT!
Let's Make A Difference TOGETHER!
The National Youth Commission Application Is Open NOW!
What does the Youth Commission do? The C-STEM Youth Commission currently advocates for the support of amending or passing of bills that will help give students more opportunities to get exposed to STEM, improve their STEM skills, and to learn about STEM careers. For more information about the Youth Commission CLICK HERE!
A Special Thanks To All That Attended And Spoke At The
2017 Youth Commission Retreat!
Recap the 2017 Youth Commission Retreat
HERE!
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Another GREAT Partnership!
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47
Days Until the National C-STEM Challenge!
FREE and OPEN to the Public
What: The National CSTEM Challenge
When: May 20, 2017, 8am-5pm
Where: The Health Museum of Houston, 1615 Hermann Dr., Houston, Texas 77004
See What Our C-STEMer's Are Up To!
Cindy & Hong used Adobe Photoshop & Adobe Flash to create their Powering Progress: "Environmental Stewardship" inspired banners.They will be competing in the Photography Challenge at the 2017 National C-STEM Challenge! You can view their banner animations in full effect on
CSTEMbreak!
Watch Lifeguarding the Sea
High school C-STEMer's Erick Pham, Hai Ta, and Justin Tamborello's
made "Lifeguarding the Sea" to spread the awareness of the marine life being degraded by increased population.
Mind Maps At Their Finest!
With just a little over a month away until the C-STEM Challenge, it's always nice to reflect upon the beginning stages of creation. D'Shaunta Stewart, created this mind map outlining the plan for her team in October and soon all the planning and creating will be put to the test!
IMPORTANT TEAM UPDATES UPDATES & TO DO'S!
It's April and that means the C-STEM Challenge is next month! 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 6: Construct and Finalize Project Solution
Students will:
- Utilize their prototype design to create their project solution using specified resources and materials.
Teachers will:
- Facilitate students' construction of the final solution.
- Ensure students' final designs are in alignment with the evaluation rubric(s).
TEAMS, WORK ON YOUR CHECKLIST!
GOOD LUCK TEAMS!!!
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Who Doesn't Love Awards?
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.
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C-STEM Interns Making a Difference!
Auruba Al-Zibdeh is a C-STEM intern and a senior at the University of Houston majoring in Political Science with a minor in Law, Values, & Public Policy. Her commitment to public service is exemplified by her internship experiences at C-STEM, leading the National Youth Commissoner's.
Al-Zibdeh has worked from Houston's City Council's District A's office and Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson's office in Washington D.C. as well as the 2015 campaign for Mayor Sylvestor Turner. Her dedication to serving her community is evident by her experiences volunteering for the YMCA of Greater Houston and with local refugee communities. Al-Zibdeh hopes to work on more humanitarian causes in the future and looks forward to advocating for equality for all people globally.
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Don't Miss Dr. Flowers At The STEM-Up Academy & Teacher Education Symposium!
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For additional information, contact us, 713-443-4521 or email info@cstem.org
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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
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Energy Institute High School from Houston, Texas, is proud to finally have seniors competing in the National C-STEM Challenge. This year is our fourth year participating and the first year that we will have a graduating class of seniors. Over the past three years of competition we have grown in numbers and improved our project submissions. Last year, we took home the National Grand Champion Award and had three students on the National Youth Commission team (Andrew Farias, Kaleigh Davis, and Nancy Mastache). To top off our winning year on last time, our Teacher Leader was named the C-STEM Southeast Teacher of the Year. We are extremely excited about participating in the competition this year and look forward to our seniors receiving their honor cords. Special thanks to Dr. Flowers and her staff for allowing our school to become a member of a great community of STEM learners and innovators.
- Dr. Valencia Hall,
Engineering Instructor
Alicia Conerly
(left), is an 8-year educator who has been appointed as the first Science Instructional Specialist for the Hazlehurst School District. She has received two Shell NSTA Awards and is currently on the selection committee for the NSTA Shell Teacher Award. She received her Bachelors of Science Degree in Cytotechnology from the University of Mississippi Medical Center; Master's in the Art of Teaching from William Carey University; Specialist in Administration & Educational Leadership from Arkansas State University. Her teaching philosophy is credited to a Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. quote, "Intelligence Plus Character-That is the True Goal of Education."
Ms. Keshia Dykes
(middle) is a first-year math and science educator at the Hazlehurst City School District. Ms. Dykes is the lead science teacher for the 4th grade math & science team, and holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Jackson State University, and a Master's degree in Chemistry from University of Mississippi. Her teaching philosophy, "When you are able to identify and nurture a child's potential, you are able to maximize the child's learning and open their minds to limitless possibilities."
Dr. Cecilia McGowan
(right) has been a math and science educator for 10 years. She holds a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Chemistry from Alcorn State University, and a Doctorate of Philosophy in Environmental Toxicology from Jackson State University. She recently received Teacher of the Year Award in her local school district and was nominated for Teacher of the Year for the state of Mississippi. The one thing that drives her is her love of seeing the scholar's pride when they understand a concept. "There is no greater joy!"
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Volunteer at the
2017 National C-STEM Challenge!
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!
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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.
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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, April 6th, 2017
Time?
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm CST
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LIKE AND FOLLOW US ON:
Download The C-STEM CHALLENGE APP TODAY!
Explore the tools & opportunities our Challenge app has to offer!
What are you waiting for?
Don't miss out and DOWNLOAD NOW!
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Thank You To Our Partners!
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- April 6th, 2017, 4:00PM - 5:00PM CST
- May 4th, 2017, 4:00PM - 5:00PM CST
- May 17th, 2017, 7:30-9:00AM CST, The Junior League of Houston, 1811 Briar Oaks Lane, Houston, TX 77027.
- 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
- July 15th, 2017, 8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon CST, River Oaks Elementary School
- December 18th, 2017, 6:00PM - 8:00PM CST, hosted at Ogun Art + Wine, 920 Studemont St. #150, Houston, TX, 77007
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