Quarterly Newsletter, Volume 4 | February 2022
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MENTOR PROTÉGÉ PROGRAM (virtual) |
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As we look towards Women’s History Month, we recognize these ladies who provided exception topical mentoring to our future STEM leaders! |
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Session 1: Exploring the World of STEM
Held on Thursday, October 14th
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Session 2: Journey through STEM: Twists & Turns and Design Thinking
Held on Tuesday, November 16th
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Session 3: Whats in your STEM?
Held on Thursday, January 13th
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Session 4: Public Speaking with Confidence
Held on Tuesday, February 8th
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Karla James Noland, Author - Personal Development Coach - Speaker |
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Interested high school-aged girls can still register!
Contact Keisha Jackson, Mentor Protégé Program Director, at GIT.MP@womeintechnology.org if you have questions or offerings for this program.
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SHARING OUR SUCCESS PROGRAM |
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The Big Cheers for STEM Careers event in November was brilliant! Thank you volunteers and STEMinistas!
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Which image is a human embryo? |
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Engineering
Sangita Subramanian
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Technology
Nickoria Johnson
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Math and Science
Robin Stevens Payes, Author
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Technology
Maryam Bhuttor
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Contact Manisha Morris, SOS Program Director,
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March 5th GIT.Connect + National Air & Space Museum “Living & Working in Space” show, Explainers Program, and more!
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December 11th's GIT.Connect + Python Programming using imagiCharms: Eye spy the code challenge projects about wintertime!
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SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS PROGRAM |
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Scholarships & Awards opportunities will launch soon for our GITgirl Proteges and SOS Program Members!
Darshana Hammond, S&A Program Director, is looking forward to a high participation rate in this program!
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Through our new offering, former GIT Program participants can continue their STEM exploration and leadership development post high school!
Register for WIT’s Mapping Your Cyber Career on Thursday, March 17 at 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EST
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CYBERPATRIOTGIRLS (CPG) PROGRAM |
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Calling all educators, if your school is interested in standing up a CyberPatriotGirls (CPG) team, email Cyrena Jackson, CPG Program Director at GIT.CPG@womenintechnology.org for information.
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LOOKING FOR STEM ACTIVITIES? |
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Check out the National Informal STEM Education (NISE) Network, https://www.nisenet.org/. This site offers a wide range of free STEM resources and activities.
The NISE Network generates, develops, implements, and collaborates on projects that strengthen and and advance informal STEM learning in communities across the United States.
We achieve our impact through our partner organizations, which include science centers, children's museums, universities, and others. Network projects create educational materials, support professional learning, and build capacity through collaboration and networking.
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Science: How many hearts does an octopus have? (1, 2, 3, 4) Lightning is hotter than the sun. (TRUE, FALSE)
Math: How many sides of an Isosceles triangle are equal in length? (0, 2, 3)
Technology: Firefox, Opera, Chrome, Safari and Explorer are types of what? (Web Browsers, Internet Explorers, Software Packages, Home Pages)
Engineering: What kind of bridge is the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco? (Double-decker Bridge, Suspension Bridge)
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LISTENING TO OUR GIT GIRLS |
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Coding, “I don't really know where to start?”
“Paths changing is not a sign of failure, but rather growth. Success is not linear, but your priority should always be following passions because success will follow.”
- A. Ehrlich
“Never give up when searching. Reaching out and networking is also important because you never know when a great opportunity may come up.
- H. McFadden
“You don't have to stick to the initial path you set for yourself. Don't be afraid to reframe your mindset, try new things and recognize your strengths.”
- K. Beetle
“Your career should be one that makes you happy because this is a path that you will spend your life on, and who knows, it may lead to a career that doesn't exist yet.”
- M. Wande
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We have enjoyed the first half of our GIT Program year and are extremely excited about 2022!
Shelley M. Brown-Philips, GIT Chair
Dee Nickerson, GIT Vice Chair
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Girls in Technology (GIT) is a Women in Technology (WIT) program designed to excite, inspire, create awareness and educate girls in grades 6 through 12 about the vast array of career opportunities in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).
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