STEM Saturdays
James Webb Space Telescope Photos Offer Opportunity to Engage Youth in Astronomy
"Shockingly distant galaxies, clues about alien planets' atmospheres, and an unexpected weirdness around Jupiter are just some of the scientific treasures uncovered by the James Webb Space Telescope," (NPR).

The newly released images from the James Webb Space Telescope are an ideal opportunity to get kids excited about astronomy! Here are some resources to help you take full advantage of this scientific breakthrough.
SCHOOL'S OUT, MAKE IT COUNT CONFERENCE
Featured Workshop
Gary Alpert aka 'The Fly Guy' will be at the 30th Annual School's Out Make It Count Conference to show you how to make your very own straw glider! Join us on October 22nd for some flying physics fun.

Afterschool Snack
Astronomy Resources from Million Girls Moonshot
It was 53 years ago that astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin made history when they became the first human beings to set foot on the moon. This month the Million Girls Moonshot commemorates that “giant leap for mankind” as it remains one of humanity’s greatest achievements. What will be the “giant leap” of the next generation? And most importantly, how do partners and program providers support young people on their journey in STEM? Million Girls Moonshot has you covered with this month's featured STEM resources for informal educators.
MGM July Resources
Education Week
Want Girls to Pursue STEM Learning? Hear What Female NASA Scientists Have to Say

Gena Henderson, chief of the integrative operations branch of exploration systems and operations division at NASA, said her love for STEM began at an early age. Henderson grew up about 50 miles from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida and would watch rockets launch often.

When Henderson was in college studying engineering, some professors weren’t supportive and would make dismissive comments, questioning her decision to go into the engineering field. But she persevered, and is thrilled to be participating in the innovation now happening at NASA.
Washington Post
She Just Got Accepted to Medical School. She’s 13.

Alena Analeigh Wicker is like other 13-year-olds in that she enjoys going to the movies, playing soccer, baking and hanging out with friends. But very much unlike other teenagers, she just got accepted to medical school.

“I’m still a normal 13-year-old,” said Alena, a student at both Arizona State University and Oakwood University, where she is simultaneously earning two separate undergraduate degrees in biological sciences. “I just have extremely good time management skills and I’m very disciplined.”
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