March 2024

NEVADA MOONSHOT FLIGHT CREW

The Nevada Moonshot Flight Crew is a group of Nevada youth ranging between the ages of 12 to 16 who are ready to engage in opportunities & advocate for STEM. The members will receive monthly trainings on public speaking, advocacy, leadership, and more.

Meet Flight Crew Member, Danielle!

Danielle is interested in mechanical engineering and enjoys working hands-on and creating projects. In addition to creating & programming robots, Danielle has invented a shoe prototype called Switch Your Sole, which allows users to wear multiple shoe types by reattaching different soles to the same shoe. Danielle is also passionate about finding ways to use more cost-effective materials, like hydraulic and pneumatic technology, to provide students with more materials to use when building. Danielle is "grateful for the opportunity to represent girls in STEM-related interests."

NV Flight Crew at the 2024 NV Afterschool Showcase

Our Flight Crew and Flight Crew alumni played a crucial role in representing youth voice at our annual conference. Current Flight Crew members: Danielle, R'mani, Malia, and Teresa showcased their passion for afterschool during the show-and-tell session.

Flight Crew alumni, Caitlin, Phoenix, and Siana, participated in a panel discussion with Dr. Linda Johnson-McClinton. They highlighted the importance of afterschool programs and shared why youth voice should be a factor in making decisions about afterschool.

More Pictures & Videos Here!

We are extremely proud of our Flight Crew & Flight Crew alumni for their contribution in making this conference a success!

Opportunities for STEM Partnership with NAN!

Partner with the Nevada Afterschool Network's Nevada Moonshot Flight Crew! Opportunities can range from but are not limited to:

STEM 1-on-1 Mentorship
Virtual/In-Person Presentations
Hosting STEM Experience(s) (e.g. STEM facility tour, workshop, etc.)
Sponsorships and more

Click Here to Take our 6-question Partnership Survey & Learn More!

OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROGRAMS AND YOUTH

Share Your STEM Story Here!

Fun on the Farm

Share this event with your program youth! The Las Vegas Livestock is hosting their annual Farm event! See their animals in a petting zoo, take a tour of the whole operation with a wagon ride, learn how they turn food waste into pig food, see the equipment used on the farm, and learn how to rope like a cowboy!

RSVP Here!

FREE STEM Movie Event -3/23

Share this event with your program members! Join BIG & Digital and the CCSD CTE on Saturday, March 23rd at 10:30AM for the film screening of Expedition Chesapeake with Jeff Corwin or Watermelon Magic-The Science of Growing at the Boulevard Mall-Galaxy Theatres.

Reserve Free Tickets Here!

Youth Voice Week

Join the Afterschool Alliance’s Collective for Youth Empowerment in STEM & Society in celebrating #YouthVoiceWeek 2024! March 25 - 29 young people take the mic to share their experiences in afterschool and bold ideas for the future of learning.

Learn More!

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

ACRES Coaching: Make Math Engaging - 3/20 || 11am-1pm

Are you looking for fun ways to help youth build number sense and problem-solving skills? Math can take on new meaning when it is integrated into daily routines in our afterschool programs. In this module, afterschool educators will explore and practice strategies for making math engaging and accessible. *The expectation is that you will be live at all three sessions and an active member of this coaching cohort. Recordings are not available if you are unable to attend. Completion of the Asking Purposeful Questions module is a prerequisite for this module.

NAN has partnered with The Children's Cabinet to offer free opportunities for professional development to OST professionals in Nevada! We hope you will take advantage of the following workshops this month and learn how you can keep providing the highest quality STEM afterschool & OST programming!

Out of School Time: Creating STEM-Rich Environments

Virtual - Wednesday, March 20th - 5:30 - 6:30 pm

Bubble & Brew, Science is Cool

In-Person - Saturday, March 23rd - 9:00am - 10:30 am

Bubble & Brew, Science is Cool

In-Person - Saturday, March 23rd - 10:45am - 12:15 pm

OST: Full STEAM Ahead

Virtual - Wednesday, March 27th - 5:00pm - 6:30 pm

Million Girls Moonshot

Check Out this Video to Learn More about the Moonshot!

The Million Girls Moonshot Toolkit is a collection of resources and tools for all 50 Mott Afterschool States Networks, their partners, and programs, to utilize for the Million Girls Moonshot Initiative. All transformative practice resources have been vetted using a culturally responsive and equity lens to foster inclusive STEM learning spaces for all youth, particularly girls.

Million Girls Moonshot Toolkit

Jan - March Asset Package

Included in Quarterly Asset Package:

Special Opportunities

STEM RESOURCES

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Youth Engineering Solutions

Now Available! FREE Grades K-8 Downloadable Units from Youth Engineering Solutions (YES). YES curricula develop students' problem-solving abilities & tackle real-world problems. Each YES unit consists of eight to ten 45-minute sessions, a suite of resources such as a teacher guide, student engineering notebooks, family resources, & assessment tools.

Green Boxes & STEM Kits

Green Boxes and STEM Kits are available to Nevada’s educators to use during the time frames listed.

Click the Reserve A Green Box button.

Early Summer Registration Now OPEN!

Reservation Period: March 8 - April 19!

Learn More!

Check out our website for even more STEM resources!

www.nevadaafterschool.org

NAN@unlv.edu