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Annual Girls Lead STEM Month
Throughout October, #GirlsLeadSTEM will lead a social media campaign to amplify the diverse voices of girls involved in STEM projects and fields from across the U.S. We will shine a light on the diversity of organizations, approaches and girls paving the way for a sustained pathway in STEM.
“Got Veggies?” Garden Education Resource
The Central Texas Food Bank’s Garden Manager, Greg Mast, has developed a garden education resource. This collection has 6 short videos (roughly 10 minutes each) that cover gardening basics, healthy recipe demos, and more. Additionally, there is an activity booklet to go along with the curriculum. This resource is free, open to the public, and can be shared.
SWE Invent it Build it
Parents and educators play a crucial role in girls’ success in pursuing an engineering career. At this event, SWE highlights this “village” of support by providing resources to better advocate for girls in STEM. Parents, guardians, teachers, counselors, administrators, and leaders are encouraged to participate in the Parent/ Educator Program (PEP), which will run from noon to 3:30 p.m. Participants are asked to stay for the entire program.
Parents and educators will:
- Explore the Invent it. Build it. EXPO.
- Learn about engineering careers, scholarships, college admission, and available resources.
- Network with SWE members and other parents and educators.
- Complete a hands-on activity and learn best practices for engineering projects with girls.
- Have lunch with the SWE engineers (lunch provided).
The cost to attend is $5. Financial assistance is available upon request.
Ciena Teacher Grants
The Ciena Grants are established to support classroom teachers with the implementation of innovative and engaging STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) programs, activities, and technology (software and hardware) to promote learning and digital equality. The Ciena grant program will award deserving teachers in the DC metro area, DoDEA schools, and schools in all 50 states grants up to $3,000. The grants will be applied towards materials and resources to support STEM programs and activities. Schools with high economic need (over 50% of the students qualifying for free or reduced lunch assistance) will be given priority consideration to support digital equality. Innovative distance and virtual learning projects and programs will be considered. Applications accepted on a rolling basis.
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