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NGCP National Webinar:
SciGirls Strategies Live Stream
June 12, 2019; 11:00 AM Pacific (2:00 PM Eastern)
 The SciGirls approach is rooted in research about how to engage girls in STEM. A quarter of a century of studies have converged on a set of common strategies that work, and they have become the framework for SciGirls. SciGirls conducted a literature review, funded by the National Science Foundation, to update the strategies with the latest gender equitable and culturally responsive research.
 Be among the first to learn the latest tips on how to engage girls in STEM.
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NGCP National Webinar: Exploration of Other Worlds Using NASA Solar System Treks
 October 8, 2019; 11:00 AM Pacific (2:00 PM Eastern)
This hour long webinar will introduce NASA's Solar System Treks (SST) which is a free resource that contributes to STEM learning. The SST portals enable students to study the surfaces of the Moon, Mars, Vesta, Ceres, Titan, and Icy Moons. The portals aim to provide interactive and innovative ways to inspire, inform, and educate a worldwide audience. Participants will hear directly from outreach specialists from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Ames Research Center, and have the opportunity to ask questions about the visualization tools. |
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Collaborative Network Activities
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Leap Into Science Wind Training
Murfreesboro, TN; August 16, 2019
Leap into Science is a nationwide program developed by The Franklin Institute Science Museum that integrates open-ended science activities with children's books, designed for children ages 3-10 and their families. The program empowers educators to offer workshops in community settings like libraries, museums, and out-of-school time programs to engage underserved audiences in accessible and familiar settings. Register.
Leap Into Science Wind Training at the Discovery Center
Murfreesboro, TN; September 20, 2019
Leap into Science is a nationwide program developed by The Franklin Institute Science Museum that integrates open-ended science activities with children's books, designed for children ages 3-10 and their families. The program empowers educators to offer workshops in community settings like libraries, museums, and out-of-school time programs to engage underserved audiences in accessible and familiar settings. Register.
Leap into Science - Wind Training at North Central Kansas Library System
Manhattan, KS; October 10, 2019
Leap into Science is a nationwide program developed by The Franklin Institute Science Museum that integrates open-ended science activities with children's books, designed for children ages 3-10 and their families. The program empowers educators to offer workshops in community settings like libraries, museums, and out-of-school time programs to engage underserved audiences in accessible and familiar settings. Register.
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Spotlight
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The FabFems Spotlight highlights women from the FabFems Role Model Directory. FabFems are enthusiastic about the science and technology work they do and want to inspire a future generation of FabFems. Search the
Role Model Directory to find FabFems in your area.
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Suzy Billington
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Meet
Suzy Billington. Suzy works as an Operations Engineer in a manufacturing plant in Michigan. She first discovered her passion for operations engineering while working as a summer intern in a manufacturing plant that makes parts for the automotive industry. Although she has a Civil Engineering degree, the work she does is mostly in the chemical and mechanical engineering fields. Suzy says she is grateful to work for a company that doesn't box her in, and allows her to work outside of her educational discipline. To learn more about Suzy
visit her profile.
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Upcoming STEM Events
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 Dream, Dare, Do: Girls as Makers, Inventors, Engineers, and Entrepreneur National Coalition of Girls' Schools Conference
Los Angeles, CA; June 24-26, 2019
Explore essential questions and ideas about the pedagogies, tools, physical space, and mindsets necessary to create environments in which girls can take risks, try new things, and shatter stereotypes. Panels will include an all-female panel of Disney Imagineers along with panels dedicated to Financiers & Philanthropists, Entrepreneurs, Innovators, STEM, and Makers. Programming includes Breakout, INSPIRE! and SNAP! sessions. Pre- and post-conference activities include a guided visit to Carnegie Observatories to gain an insider's look at Pasadena's oldest scientific establishment, learn about the latest research, and tour the facilities where instruments are made for some of the telescopes used in the global coordinated effort to capture the first photograph of a black hole. Register.
Education Summit @ Esri UC
San Diego, CA; July 6-9, 2019
Attendees will explore how geographic information system (GIS) technology fosters critical thinking skills and improves decision making. Learn, collaborate, and get updated on all things GIS for both inside the classroom and policy-making.
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CSTA Conference
Phoenix, AZ; July 7-10, 2019
The Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) conference is a professional development opportunity for CS and IT teachers and administrators who need practical, classroom-focused information to help prepare their students for the future. Participants will have the opportunity to learn, network, and interact, while exploring issues and trends relating directly to the classroom.
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Girl Up Leadership Summit
Washington DC; July 15-17, 2019
This year, the Summit celebrates Global Girl Power! Through mentorship by Girl Up experts, Teen Advisors, celebrity champions, and corporate executives, Participants will gain leadership skills, training in community-building and advocacy, and interact with members of Congress on Capitol Hill. The Summit strives to empower, educate, and embolden the potential of every girl there.
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National Marine Educators Association Conference
Durham, NH; July 21-25, 2019
Attendees will have the opportunity to make professional connections, share innovative ideas, and learn about new resources, tools and technologies for use in classrooms, laboratories, and education programs.
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National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) STEM Forum and Expo
San Francisco, CA; July 24-26, 2019
Bringing together informal and formal educators and exhibiting companies interested in, and have tools and resources to share to ensure successful implementation of STEM education in schools and communities. It is intended to provide resources for educators and organizations seeking to learn more about STEM education, associated outreach programs, partnerships, schools, and curricula.
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Serious Play Conference
Orlando, FL; July 24-26, 2019
A leadership conference for both those who create serious games/simulations and those who implement game-based learning programs. Speakers are experienced developers and designers in the industry, the top academic researchers and senior program heads from education, corporate, healthcare, government/military, museums, and other emerging areas.
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ACM Richard Tapia Celebration of Diversity in Computing Conference
San Diego, CA; September 18-21, 2019
The goal of the Tapia Conferences is to bring together undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, researchers, and professionals in computing from all backgrounds and ethnicities to celebrate and promote diversity. This year's theme is "Diversity: Building a Stronger Future". Early bird rate ends June 24, 2019.
Register.
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Spotlight
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The Connectory Spotlight highlights tips, resources, program providers, and STEAM opportunities for youth listed in
The Connectory. This free online collaboration tool for program providers helps them find partners based on interests, as well as showcase STEAM opportunities for youth to families.
National Week of Making is June 21-27, 2019. This month we are turning The Connectory Spotlight on three great Maker opportunities.
Eastern Long Island Mini Maker Faire. Hosted by Long Island Explorium this event is called the Greatest Show (& Tell) on Earth - a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness. Glimpse the future and get inspired!
STEAM Maker Camp. Hosted by After School Brilliance. A little bit of robotics - a little bit of coding - a little bit of design - a little bit of electronics. This camp has all the components of STEAM, perfect for a young engineer. 
Summer STEAM Camp. Hosted by Two Bit Circus Foundation. Kids can imagine one of a kind toys, prototype wacky inventions, and create their own unique games.
Our online
Getting Started Guide provides step-by-step instructions for joining The Connectory and adding your program. It's free!
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STEM Resources
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June is National Zoo and Aquarium Month
This month is a good time to explore your local zoo and aquarium. The Association of Zoos and Aquariums provides a collection of links. Many of the websites have educational resources such as videos, wild life facts, lesson plans, and activities.
National Week of Making is June 21-27, 2019
This year's Week of Making will highlight the diversity of Makers big and small, young and old, urban and rural. It's an opportunity to participate in Making activities locally, celebrating the innovation, ingenuity and creativity of Makers. Check out this MakerEd article for "Six Ways to Build Girl-Inclusive Makerspaces".
 NCWIT Counselors for Computing (C4C) Programs
C4C provides professional school counselors with information and resources they can use to support ALL students as they explore computer science education and careers. Here are some free professional development opportunities this summer:
Arizona Computer Science Professional Development Week in Tempe, AZ on June 17, 2019. C4C workshop for school counselors and college and career advisors at colleges and universities. Contact Angela Cleveland at
Angela.Cleveland@ncwit.org to register.
The Connectory is the go-to place to find STEM year-round and summer is the peak season. Many girl focused summer STEM opportunities are available. Search by location, dates, area of interest, and age group. Find an opportunity near you.
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Global Resources
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 World Oceans Day
June 8, 2019
World Oceans Day is a global day of ocean celebration and collaboration for a better future. This year there is a conservation focus to demonstrate leadership in preventing plastic pollution and share solutions that inspire and activate the global community. The website includes free, newly designed resources available in 15+ languages.
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