NGCP Updates | Spotlight | STEM Events | Resources
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Webinar: Girls STEAM Ahead with NASA Resources in Action
October 17, 2023, 12:30 PM Pacific / 3:30 PM Eastern
The Girls STEAM Ahead with NASA program, part of NASA’s Universe of Learning, provides resources and experiences that enable youth, families, and lifelong learners to explore fundamental questions in astrophysics, experience how science is done, and discover the universe for themselves. Registrants will hear directly from this year’s 2023 GSAWN stipend recipients who are using these free resources and will learn ways to implement in their own programs.
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Youth Advisory Board Town Hall: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Society
October 19, 2023, 4:00 PM Pacific / 7:00 PM Eastern
Join NGCP's Youth Advisory Board and dive into the intriguing theme: "The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Society." During this event, we will explore critical aspects at the intersection of AI and society. We are thrilled to present engaging discussions led by esteemed experts, including:
- Lalitha Krishnamoorthy: Data, Cloud, and AI Strategy specialist and the Founder and CEO of Open Source Professional Network
- Siobahn Day Grady: Assistant Professor and Program Director of Information Science/Systems at North Carolina Central University School of Library and Information Sciences
- Ora Tanner: CEO Black Unicorn Educationᵀᴹ
- Neha Shukla: New York Times Featured Inventor, Youth Innovation Advocate, Bestselling Author, Chair and U.S. Representative at World Economic Forum AI Council, MGM Flight Crew Member
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Youth Advisory Board Application Deadline Extended
The application deadline to join the NGCP Youth Advisory Board (YAB) for the 2023-2024 school year has been extended until October 14, 2023. The YAB is a collective of high school students from diverse regions and backgrounds who have a passion for STEM. The YAB's mission is to provide input on current NGCP initiatives and inform the future direction of NGCP.
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Youth Advisory Board Shop
Did you know NGCP has an online store? Every purchase goes towards empowering youth voices through our Youth Advisory Board (YAB). Not only will you rock cool gear, but you'll also be championing the young changemakers who are shaping our future. Explore our store today, snag your favorite STEM goodies, and join us in creating STEM experiences as diverse as the world we live in.
As a special thank you for your early support, all STEM swag purchased October 5 - 8, 2023 will receive a fantastic 15% discount!
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Add Your Program to Our Map
Did you know NGCP partners with more than 40,000+ girl-serving STEM programs and organizations worldwide? If you receive our newsletter, share our resources, have received a grant, participated in a webinar or program, or support girls in STEM, please add your program or organization to the map by completing this form.
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October is #GirlsLeadSTEM Month
NGCP is thrilled to be a part of #GirlsLeadSTEM, a multi-sector effort to elevate the diverse voices of young women and girls in STEM, in partnership with the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, Intel Corporation, Lyda Hill Philanthropies' IF/THEN® Initiative, STEM Next Opportunity Fund, Million Girls Moonshot, and Techbridge Girls. Throughout October, #GirsLeadSTEM will lead a social media campaign to shine a light on the diversity of organizations, approaches, and girls paving the way for a sustained pathway in STEM.
Celebrate and take action:
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Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) Conference
Charlotte, NC, October 7-10, 2023
Join NGCP and the New York Hall of Science to apply research-based collaboration strategies to enhance your STEM program’s engagement opportunities at our session titled, "Increasing Youth STEM Engagement through Community Collaboration." Then visit the poster session on Sunday to learn how to recruit and engage role models in your STEM programming with NGCP and Smart Girls HQ.
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National Recreation and Park Association Conference - Dallas, TX, October 10-12, 2023. Register.
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North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) Conference - Virtual, October 18-20, 2023. Register.
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American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) Conference - Spokane, WA, October 19-21, 2023. Register.
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Computer Science for ALL Summit (CSforALL) - Oakland, CA, October 25-27, 2023. Register.
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National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) Conference - Kansas City, MO, October 25-28, 2023. Register.
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Lights On Afterschool - Nationwide, October 26, 2023. Learn more.
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Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) - Portland, OR, October 26-28, 2023. Register.
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Society of Women Engineers: WE23 Conference - Los Angeles, CA and Virtual, October 26-28, 2023. Register.
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International Day of the Girl
October 11, 2023 is the International Day of the Girl (IDG), which aims to promote girls' rights worldwide. Unfortunately, we are currently witnessing a number of movements that seek to limit the rights of girls and women and reverse progress towards gender equality. Girls are particularly affected by these negative developments. From October 2023 to October 2024, UNICEF is partnering with governments and civil society organizations to take action and address this issue. Learn more about these efforts.
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TECHNOLOchicas
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by supporting organizations that empower Latina women in STEM. TECHNOLOchicas is a national initiative of the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) and Televisa Foundation, aimed at raising awareness among young Latinas and their families about opportunities and careers in technology.
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Hispanic Heritage Foundation’s 2023 Youth Awards
Applications for the Hispanic Heritage Foundation’s (HHF) 2023 Youth Awards educational grants are now open. Hispanic students who have made commendable achievements in the classroom and demonstrated excellence across various educational categories are eligible to receive grants worth up to $4,000 to start their higher education journey or to bring their community-based projects to fruition. Apply by November 13, 2023.
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New Girls STEAM Ahead with NASA (GSAWN) Resources
Girls and their families will embark on a cosmic journey as they learn about the Life Cycle of Stars. Create your own GSAWN event with activities from the new recipe about stars from the GSAWN Program Cookbook. Participants will color the stages of a star’s life in a flipbook, create a stylish bookmark that follows a star’s life phases, and uncover the secret lives of stars with a scavenger hunt.
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Girl Up
When girls rise, we all rise. The world needs new solutions and leadership now. Girl Up is expanding girls’ skills, rights, and opportunities to lead. Learn how they are changing the face of leadership for generations to come at girlup.org
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IF/THEN® Collection
Celebrate Earth Science Week October 4-10, 2023 with the IF/THEN Collection. Each year, the American Geosciences Institute celebrates Earth Science Week to acknowledge and understand Earth and our relationship with the planet through programs, information, and teaching and learning resources. Celebrate with the IF/THEN® Collection by searching earth science to explore activities featuring diverse women role models engaged in ecology, environmental justice, and geology.
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About Us
The National Girls Collaborative Project™ promotes equity and STEM experiences as diverse as the world we live in. Our mission is to connect, create, and collaborate to transform STEM for all youth.
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Support Our Work
Help create the tipping point for gender equity in STEM. Your support helps NGCP connect, create, and collaborate to transform STEM for all youth. Your generosity allows us to support programs working to increase girls’ interest in STEM by providing collaboration support, professional development, curriculum, and helpful evaluation and assessment techniques. Consider making a recurring donation to maximize your impact!
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