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July 2024

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NGCP Updates | Spotlight | STEM Events | Resources

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Create Your Own Astronomy Masterpiece to Inspire and Engage

August 13, 2024, 12:15 PM Pacific / 3:15 PM Eastern

Join Girls STEAM Ahead with NASA and educators from the MicroObservatory Robotic Telescope Network in this interactive webinar. Learn how to remotely control a real telescope and create stunning astrophoto masterpieces using a simple image enhancement tool used by astronomers. Designed specifically for facilitators to include engaging digital and hands-on activities, this empowering event is your gateway to nurture your audiences’ STEM identity. Register by July 26, 2024, to receive a materials kit that you can use during this webinar.

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Girls STEAM Ahead with NASA: 2024 Resources in Action

October 17, 2024, 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. Hear directly from this year's 2024 GSAWN Stipend recipients who are using these free resources and get ideas to implement in your own programs

Announcing the IF/THEN® Champions Network

The Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC), in partnership with NGCP and through the support of IF/THEN®, an initiative of Lyda Hill Philanthropies, invites organizations and individuals to join the IF/THEN® Champions Network, a United States-based community of ASTC science centers, allied members, and individuals committed to advancing gender equity in their institutions via the IF/THEN® Collection.

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Youth Advisory Board Going to College

Congratulations Graduates!

NGCP is proud to celebrate the achievements of the Youth Advisory Board graduating seniors. We wish them the best as they head off to college.


Jamora A. - Bard College

Anika C. - University of Pennsylvania

Sophie C. – Harvard University

Maddy N. – Carnegie Mellon University

Nikhita P. - Caltech

Lila R. - Caltech

Sandra Y. – Stanford University

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Upcoming STEM Events

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SciStarter Ambassador Global Launch Party

July 31, 2024, 3:30 PM Pacific / 6:30 PM Eastern

NGCP is thrilled to be partnering with SciStarter, Arizona State University and VolunteerMatch to launch the SciStarter Ambassador Program. This initiative addresses the growing interest in citizen science by training and supporting local leaders to facilitate scientific research engagement in their community. Join the global launch party to learn more.

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Computer Science Teachers Association Conference - Las Vegas, NV, July 16-19, 2024. Register.

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21st Century Community Learning Centers Summer Symposium - San Francisco, CA, July 31-August 1, 2024. Register.

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Association of Science and Technology Centers Annual Conference - Chicago, IL, September 28-October 1, 2024. Register.

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2024 Advancing Indigenous People in STEM National Conference - San Antonio, TX, October 3-5, 2024. Register.

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CSforALL Summit - Milwaukee, WI, October 23-25, 2024. Register.

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National Science Teaching Association Conference - New Orleans, LA, November 6-9, 2024. Register.

Resources

Youth Advisory Board Town Hall Recordings

One goal of the Youth Advisory Board is to engage with the community virtually through curated Town Hall Meetings, addressing topics relevant to today's youth. Watch previous discussions on Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence, and more on YouTube.

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Science Communication Strategies and Resources Webinar

August 15, 2024 12:00 PM Pacific / 3:00 Eastern

Led by the Astronomical Society of the Pacific, a group of science communication practitioners, trainers and researchers recently completed an NSF-funded project titled On-the-Spot Feedback (OTSF). The resulting work provides strategies and resources for science communicators to adjust and improve their engagements on the spot. During the webinar you will be introduced to the On-the-Spot Guide as well as how strategies to improve science communication skills.

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Louisiana Volunteer Opportunity

NGCP and the Louisiana Girls Collaborative have partnered with Discovery Education on Career Connect, an online platform that matches classrooms with STEM industry volunteers for virtual classroom visits. We are looking for Louisiana volunteers who want to virtually share their STEM story and expertise during the upcoming school year. Join us for training on July 25, 2024 at 11:00 AM Central to learn more.

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The Center of Science in Industry (COSI) in Columbus, Ohio, is excited to partner with the National Girls Collaborative Project on an exciting new initiative: its innovative STEM immersion program. This fall, COSI will launch a new Learning Lunchbox theme, "American Innovation," celebrating the nation's 250th Birthday in 2026. The Learning Lunchbox is an award-winning program that distributes free science kits to underserved youth across the nation to help increase diversity and equity in STEM, while inspiring youth toward STEM career pathways. For more information on partnership opportunities, visit https://vimeo.com/517208326 or COSI.org, or contact learninglunchbox@cosi.org.

NASA Astrophoto Challenge

Join NASA's Universe of Learning for an exciting opportunity to use real astronomical data and tools to create your own images of Cassiopeia A. Use your images to explore how this dynamic dead star behaves across different types of light. Or just create an image that you think is beautiful. Submit your images and your work may get feedback from scientists. The challenge is open May 20 - August 5, 2024. Learn more.

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Polar STEAM Educator Opportunities

Polar STEAM is recruiting educators for 2025/26 collaborations with polar researchers in creating educational resources about polar regions and science. Applications are open for Arctic and Antarctic deployments as well as virtual collaborations in both regions. This opportunity is open to community college and minority serving institution faculty, middle and high school educators, and informal educators. The deadline for applications is August 4, 2024.

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Techbridge Girls Curriculum Programs

Techbridge Girls is recruiting educators to receive STEM and equity training, curriculum, resources, and ongoing support. Visit the Techbridge Girls Programming Information Session and Application page to get more information. Applications are due July 24, 2024.

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