GTOPs Core provides matching grant funds to Austin organizations to increase access to technology, provide digital/technology training, and to increase access to the internet; particularly in under-served segments of our community. GTOPs Core offers individual grants of $10,000 to $35,000. You can
view the webinar now and, as a bonus, we’ve also uploaded a short video on Grant Writing Tips and Tricks.
Letters of interest due January 8 and applications accepted January 18 - February 12.
GSK Science in the Summer™ is a free, informal science summer program for children entering grades 2-6. The program is designed to inspire students to become the next generation of scientists and engineers, through hands-on explorations based in real science careers, which may be implemented through in-person or virtual program models. The program seeks to serve children from traditionally underrepresented populations in STEM, including people of color, low socioeconomic status populations, rural communities, and girls. Sponsored by GSK, offered in partnership with The Franklin Institute, and supported by NGCP, the goal of this program is to increase children’s value of and confidence in doing science and pursuing STEM careers. Eligible organizations are encouraged to apply for participation in the GSK Science in the Summer™ program, including informal science education organizations such as science museums, science centers, children’s museums, and universities. Applications due January 12 at 4 p.m. CT.
January 14, 2021 at 5 p.m.
Participants will receive an overview of the EPDC virtual learning opportunities that are available to educators and students. We will take a walk through the EPDC website to discover the resources available to assist educators with their STEM instruction and students with their continuous STEM learning. A detailed overview of the educator and student digital badging systems will be shared to include, account creation, exploration of current digital badges and student communities.
This summer, STEM teachers from local schools will participate in a 4 week program** where they work alongside faculty and graduate students, participating in graduate-level research projects within the field of engineering, physics, chemistry and materials science. In addition to the research component, RET staff and faculty will guide teachers to develop and teach science/engineering-based lessons that connect current research in science/engineering to k-12 curricula in the classroom, and promote science/engineering as an exciting career that allows k-12 students to apply their math and science education to real-world problems. Interested teachers can also contact Risa Hartman (rhartman@che.utexas.edu) with any questions. Applications due January 31.
February 16 - 19, 2021
Join our first ever virtual ISEA annual conference as we continue to inspire, connect, and support diverse informal science across Texas. We are excited to welcome a variety of learning, communication, and science professionals from across Texas, and around the country, as our featured speakers this year. In addition to the speaker-driven sessions, we will be hosting participatory and audience driven sessions that bring our key topics into our practice, community, and institutions.
