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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. | | |
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Meet Flight Crew Member, Haizel!
Haizel's interest in computer science and programming is driven by her passion for science and math, which she believes are crucial to our daily lives. She wants to advocate for integrating STEM in afterschool programs because it inspires girls to become scientists! Haizel's participation in the UNLV GUIC summer program provided her with valuable experiences, allowing her to connect with like-minded girls and engage within the STEM industry. Haizel is excited to be part of the NV Flight Crew and "inspire and represent her culture!"
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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!
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROGRAMS AND YOUTH | |
UNLV Summer STEM Camps
Share with your program members! The UNLV STEM Institute is excited to announce its STEM Summer Camp program for the summer of 2024. Students will have the opportunity to attend the STEM Institute from July 1 – 29, 2024 (Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays (except 7/4), and Fridays, a total of 16 meetings).
The morning session will be held from 9:30 – 11:45 AM.
The afternoon session will be held from 1:00 – 3:15 PM.
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Empowering Youth Creators with Design Squad Latinx -4/18
Share this event with your program members! Learn all about Design Squad Latinx (DSL), an exciting bilingual (Spanish–English) initiative that engages kids ages 10–13 in the engineering design process through fun-packed, high-energy, hands-on challenges.
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Nevada Math & Technology Program
Share with Nevada kids of all academic abilities and backgrounds to apply to the NV Math & Technology Program in the spring before they enter grade 7 or 8 the following fall. The program's purpose is to increase children's knowledge, skills, and confidence in math & technology to enhance mathematical and technological competence in personal, academic, and occupational lives.
The program consists of a five-day, residential summer camp held on the University of Nevada, Reno campus.
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Fire Ecology of Nevada- 4/27 || 10am-1pm || Reno, NV | |
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DRI Science Alive invites educators to explore our newest middle school Green Box. Dive into hands-on investigations and game-ified simulations on fire, fuel, soil, and ecology. Although this professional development training will cover middle school standards, all interested educators are welcome to attend!
Participants are eligible for 3 continuing education hours and lunch will be provided. Space is limited!
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ACRES Coaching: Asking Purposeful Questions - 4/16 & 4/30 || 8am-10am | | |
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Questions begin a path toward discovery, imagination, and STEM exploration. How can we help youth expand and clarify their thinking and develop their reasoning through the questions we ask them? This module is a great way to train staff on how to facilitate STEM learning. Experienced educators also love being part of a cohort as a way to connect with other educators across the country, to learn new lesson plans, and to reflect on practice. This is our introductory module and a prerequisite to other opportunities. *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. | |
ACRES Coaching: Elevating Youth Voice & Choice - 4/25 || 8am-10am | |
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 try out strategies for elevating youth voice and choice and apply the ideas as they redesign a STEM activity to incorporate a greater variety of youth input. *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. | |
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ACRES Coaching: Facilitating Engineering Practices- 4/24 || 10am-12pm | | |
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Engineering has become a staple of STEM programming for youth. How can we confidently bring engineering into our programming and support youth as they engage in problem solving? In this module, participants gain first-hand experience with engineering by solving a design problem. They examine the components of the engineering design process and discuss ways to model the process with youth.
*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.
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Click2Engineering Including All Learners in Engineering - 4/24 || 9am-10am | |
In a highly competitive world, how do we create program spaces that help young people feel like engineering is a discipline in which they can succeed and thrive? Join this virtual workshop to develop strategies for creating engineering experiences that are engaging for all youth. Dive into what makes an engineering activity open and inclusive. Experience hands-on engineering and come away with ideas you can put into practice. | |
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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!
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Out of School Time: How Kids Learn Science
Virtual - Wednesday, April 17th - 5:30 - 6:30 pm
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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.
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NCWIT AspireIT Toolkit
The NCWIT AspireIT Toolkit helps anyone interested in designing engaging and inclusive computer science experiences for K-12 students, with a focus on broadening the participation of girls, women, and other underrepresented populations.
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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!
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www.nevadaafterschool.org
NAN@unlv.edu
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