Volume 9 | March 2020
Welcome to The Interface - the NOVA IET monthly newsletter

Stories about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) at Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) that cover Information and Engineering Technology programs as well as STEM Outreach through NOVA SySTEMic.

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NOVA SySTEMic Goes Online with STEMinars
STEM never sleeps, so NOVA SySTEMic is going online! We are launching Online STEMinars, led by STEM staff and faculty, so you never have to distance yourself from project-based learning.

STEMinars are designed to be an online resource for the community that will walk you through sample projects and challenges (utilizing free software) so that you can develop STEM skills from home. Click here for more info
Check Out Our Virtual Cyber Workshops.
We are holding a series of FREE Cyber workshops through May in partnership with ISACA. Presentations, demos, and discussions will take place online through various platforms. We have a great lineup of presenters who will cover a variety of interesting topics for which one (1) CPE can be earned for each webinar attended. You can also access past workshops...

Equipping Online STEM Resources
Having trouble keeping young minds engaged in STEM while they are at home all day? Check out these STEM websites for virtual learning that include challenges, games, and activities for students from PreK to College. From coding and math to science interactive simulations, many of these resources can aid you in learning while having fun at the same time.

Sign Up for 2020 STEM Camps
Your kids will be loving some classroom time come summer! We are still signing up students for summer STEM Camps with a 100% refund guarantee if their camp is cancelled. In Loudoun, the Verizon Media location will be changed to another location TBD. Camps are scheduled to run June 15 - August 21. Coding, Robotics, Rocketry, Cybersecurity, and more. Only $315.

>> Register Now! Only $315/week
>> Existing Accounts Click Here
>> For Camp Descriptions Click Here
States20 Official Photos
The Virginia VEX State Championship was bigger than ever! Check out over 500 official photos of #VAVEXstates20 by David Keith Photography, lots of students in action and great shots of the venue as well the official award winners, available for download/print. #WeDoSTEM

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Spotlight: Cloud Computing Specialization at NOVA
If you want a career in Information Technology, there’s no better place to be than Cloud Computing. At NOVA, you’ll immerse yourself in the skills and knowledge that employers want. Courses include Linux System Administration, Advanced Database Management, and Network Security Basics. With our proximity to the DC Metro area...

NOVA SySTEMic - Who We Are
We are Northern Virginia Community College's (NOVA) STEM Outreach Program. We do STEM Camps, STEM Competitions, STEM Expos, Teacher Professional Development, STEMinars and more! #WeDoSTEM

Our mission is to develop a sustainable STEM pipeline in Northern Virginia. We engage students in elementary school and inspire them to continue pursuing STEM education in high school, college, and the workforce through a collaboration with schools, businesses and community organizations.