November 2024

MEET THE 2025 NEVADA FLIGHT CREW

The Nevada 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. Keep up with the Flight Crew on our social media!

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

OSIT Grant Opportunities

Designated STEM School Network Grants

$14,000 available to current Governor Designated STEM Schools for ongoing professional learning, planning, and STEM materials.

Learn More Here! Due 11/22/ 24

STEM Workforce Challenge Grant

$232,560 available to foster partnerships between industry and workforce training providers, creating sustainable programs that equip participants with in-demand STEM skills for full-time jobs in STEM fields.

Learn More Here! Due 12/6/ 24

Regional STEM Netwo r k Grants

$16,687 available for Northwestern awards & $16,183 available for Rural awards to applicants proposing to advance awareness & accessibility to high-quality STEM learning experiences!

Northwestern Learn More Here! Due 12/13/ 24

Rural Learn More Here! Due 12/13/ 24

Share Your STEM Story Here!

FIRST Nevada Office Hours

Looking for support & guidance for your FIRST robotics program? Check out FIRST Robotics' Office Hours where their team will be online and ready to answer questions or talk about any FIRST, FIRST Nevada and program (FIRST LEGO League Explore, FIRST LEGO League Challenge, FIRST Tech Challenge and FIRST Robotics Competition) topics of interest.

No appointment needed.

Check Out the FIRST Nevada Calendar for Google Meet information!

STEAM Events at the Library District

Share this with your program youth! The Library District hosts all things STEAM with FREE events, programs, and online resources for all!

Check Out All Upcoming Events Here!

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

FREE Computer Science Activities with TECH CORPS -Register by NOV 15TH!

TECH CORPS and Hyland are offering free computer science activities and resources for Computer Science Education Week. This program is perfect for both classroom teachers and out-of-school time educators who want to inspire the next generation of innovators through computer science and algorithmic thinking activities.

Free educator t-shirt & student stickers (while supplies last)
Ready-to-use computer science activities delivered to your inbox
Downloadable certificates for your students
A chance to win $1,000 worth of computer science materials

Techbridge Girls: Role Models Matter

Start This Training Here!

Exposure to role models involved in STEM fields has the power to increase girls' interest and likelihood to pursue a STEM career in the future. Techbridge Girls developed the Role Models Matter™ training program which has been developed with STEM champions in mind.

Complete the training at your own pace and on-demand. When participants complete the training, they will receive a Credly badge and access to 5 dynamic, hands-on workshops that can be facilitated with girls in classrooms and out-of-school time spaces.

ACRES Coaching: Elevating Youth Voice & Choice:

11/20, 12/4, & 12/18 10am-12pm

How often do youth in your program get to choose what they’re investigating or designing, the materials they might use and/or how they engage with the work?In this module, participants explore strategies to enhance youth voice and choice while redesigning a STEM activity to include more diverse youth input. Recordings are not available if you are unable to attend.

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!

I'm Ready for K: Science

In-person - November 20, 10:30 am

Out of School Time: Creating STEM-Rich Environments

Virtual - December 4, 5:30 pm

Out of School Time: Creating STEM Abilities

Virtual - December 18, 5:30 pm

STEM RESOURCES

Million Girls Moonshot Asset Package

A collection of resources and tools for afterschool professionals.

October - December Asset Package

FREE I Can Invent Mindet Activity Guide

Want more ways to incorporate STEM fun into your classroom? Check out the I Can Invent Mindset Activity Guide and how it can spark excitement in your classroom or afterschool program!

Grab Your Guide Here!

Learn Fresh NBA Math Hoops

Simulating the speed, strategy, and sheer fun of basketball, NBA Math Hoops features youth-centered STEAM curricula, a board game, and community program. With over 30 NBA / WNBA teams and educators across the country, the program reaches more than one million youth and has netted game-changing results in math.

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Check out our website for even more STEM resources!

www.nevadaafterschool.org

NAN@unlv.edu