October 24 • 6pm-8pm
DSCA College and Career Night
The Delaware School Counselor Association will host the Career Fair at the
University of Delaware’s Bob Carpenter Center.
For additional information, please email Kelsey Stryker.
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October 26
Lights On Afterschool
This nationwide event, organized by the Afterschool Alliance and in partnership
with the 50 State Afterschool Network, calls attention to the importance of afterschool programs and the resources required to keep the lights on and the doors open.
The Delaware Afterschool Network is proud to be a Lights On Afterschool partner.
Everything you need to plan a successful event,
from case studies to sample materials, is available in the
Lights On Afterschool Planning Kit.
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Deadline November 1
Congressional App Challenge
Each year, the Congresswoman’s office participates in the Congressional App Challenge
to help encourage middle and high school age students to get involved in the STEM field.
The deadline to register and complete the app is November 1, 2023.
To register, click here.
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November 1
Sussex County Science Fair Project Timeline Begins
Start your projects now! The Sussex Country Science Fair will be held March 4, 2024.
The Fair is designed to encourage students to experience hands-on science
and engineering learning while developing their scientific process and
organizational skills, and preparation for college and the workplace.
Appropriate projects begun after January 1, 2023 may be submitted.
This may include Ag and Engineering projects submitted to FFA and TSA competitions.
Provides an opportunity to receive monetary prizes and academic recognition.
Delaware Technical Community College, Owens Campus, Georgetown.
For more information, timeline and teacher resources, click here.
For the informational flyer, click here.
For details or questions, contact Sussex County Science Fair Director
Helen Gieske at hgieske@verizon.net.
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November 4 • 9:30am-11:30pm
Exploration: StarLab - Space is limited, sign up today!
Host, Delaware AeroSpace Education Foundation (DASEF)
takes a look at some silent travelers! Investigate the night sky in the StarLab.
Explore constellations as well as the phases of the moon, and make your own constellation!
585 Big Oak Road, Smyrna, Delaware 19977, two minutes from Exit 114 on DE Route 1.
To schedule a visit, call 302-834-1978 or 302-659-5003
or email Program Scheduler Lynne Bloom at LynneB@dasef.org.
$6 per person.
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November 8
STEM & STEAM Day
Celebrate this national holiday with STEM activities for your students.
For history, timeline, FAQs and fun learning suggestions, click here.
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Register Now! November 9
9th Annual Delaware STEM Educator Awards Ceremony
Live Zoom Videocast from Buena Vista Country Estate in New Castle, Delaware
Co-hosted by Delaware STEM Council and DFSME, the event announces winners at the
Elementary School (K-5), Middle School (6-8) and High School (9-12) levels,
the Community Educator Awards, the Jon Manon STEAM Team Educator Award and others!
For more information, click here.
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November 13 (Middle School) and November 14 (High School)
Fall CTSO Leadership Conference
The Delaware Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) of BPA, DECA,
Ed Rising, FCCLA, HOSA, SkillsUSA and TSA are excited to announce
the 2023 Fall Leadership Conference (FLC) registration is open.
Participants will gain skills through exciting and engaging leadership sessions.
Delaware State Fairgrounds, 18500 S. Dupont Hwy, Harrington, DE.
For questions or additional information, please email Michael Hill-Shaner.
$50 per person.
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Save the Date! February 24, 2024
Engineering Your Tomorrow (EYT)
Same day, two locations! For Middle School Girls 6th-8th Grade
This event sparks curiosity and engages love for learning through creative,
fun, hands-on activities exploring STEM/STEAM topics.
Helps students make meaningful connections with STEM professionals.
Provides exposure to female STEM role models.
Conrad Schools of Science and DelTech, Georgetown Campus.
Stay tuned for more information!
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Save the Date! March 2, 2024
The 6th Annual Delaware Youth Environmental (Yes!) Summit
for All Delaware High School Students
Gauge where your school is now on the path to a greener future.
To begin your school's journey, think about your current sustainability status
and focus areas to contemplate change for your campus.
For more information about the Summit, click here.
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Save the Date! April 8, 2024
Total Solar Eclipse
A total solar eclipse will darken a swath of North America as the Moon blocks the light
of the Sun for a few minutes on April 8, 2024. In addition to casting a breathtaking,
passing shadow over the heads of millions of people, this total solar eclipse gives
scientists a unique opportunity to study the Sun, Earth, and their interactions.
For more information and to visit NASA’s Solar System Exploration website, click here.
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