NEVADA MOONSHOT FLIGHT CREW | |
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, Malia!
Malia's passion for computer science and forensics drives her to excel not just academically but also as a leader in various school and out-of-school time activities. From robotics to student council, junior varsity quiz team, National Junior Honors Society, and basketball, Malia showcases her commitment to excellence and leadership. She is deeply dedicated to being a role model for girls in STEM, inspiring confidence and curiosity in their abilities. She joined the Nevada Flight Crew "to give hope to other young girls who may need it."
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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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K-5 STEM Grant
$250,000 available. $2,000 per classroom for materials to enhance STEM projects or up to $25,000 per school to implement one of OSIT’s STEMList programs.
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Regional STEM Network Grants
$150,000 available. Any applicants proposing to advance awareness and accessibility to high-quality STEM learning experiences is invited to apply.
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STEM Workforce Challenge Grant
$425,000 available to spark the creation of lasting partnerships between industry and workforce training providers resulting in sustainable training programs that provide in-demand, industry-recognized STEM skills to training recipients and lead to full-time jobs in STEM industries.
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STEM Workforce Talent Pipeline Grant
$425,000 available to strengthen partnerships between secondary & postsecondary education, Nevada’s STEM industries, and workforce development resulting in sustainable training programs that provide in-demand, industry-recognized STEM training, skills, and credentials to students and lead to full-time jobs in STEM industries in Nevada.
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NextWave STEM
NextWaveSTEM presents an all-in-one solution for hands-on STEM education. Designed for seamless integration into the school day, afterschool programs, or summer sessions, NextWaveSTEM ensures that no prior STEM background is needed, making it an ideal, inclusive option for all educators.
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ACRES Coaching: Nurturing STEM Identity & Making Career Connections - 5/20 & 6/2 || 3pm-5pm | |
How do you help youth recognize their connection to and role in STEM? How do you help youth learn about STEM careers? Participants experience several easy-to-implement strategies, including a photo elicitation activity that can help youth form STEM identities, and then learn how to conduct related activities 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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ACRES Coaching: Asking Purposeful Questions - 5/22 & 6/5 || 11am-1pm | | |
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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. | |
Discover Engineering's "Chats with Change Makers" with Fredy Barrera Aguilar, Product Development Engineer at TE Connectivity - 5/30 10am PST | |
Discover Engineering's "Chats with Change Makers" invites students to meet engineering role models who are working hard to change the world. Join DiscoverE on Thursday, May 30 at 1pm ET to meet Fredy Barrera Aguilar, Product Development Engineer at TE Connectivity! Your students will hear his stories, ask questions, and learn more about his engineering career. Your host is Kavya, a high school senior and SWENext participant. | |
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Teens Lead in Computer Science - 6/4 || 9am - 10:30am | | |
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Teens can develop a wide variety of interests and skills, including leadership by working or volunteering in out-of-school time computer science programs. Learn more about how teen leaders use their skills to lead computer science experiences and build meaningful relationships and help young people see themselves as computer scientists. Teen leaders are essential components of many 4-H programs across the US. Join this virtual workshop to learn more about how the 4-H experiential learning model helps young people grow and develop through these experiences. This approach develops leadership and prepares young people to be the leaders, innovators and problem-solvers of our future. | |
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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: STEM Abilities
Virtual - Wednesday, June 12 - 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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ISTE Learning Library
The Learning Library is your one-stop shop for ideas, strategies, and research on the best ways to use technology for learning. You’ll find blog posts, podcasts, books, journals, courses, topic guides, webinars, and more.
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STEM Activities
Check out these STEM Activities for kids & teens from Girl Scouts.
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www.nevadaafterschool.org
NAN@unlv.edu
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