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Young Entrepreneur Institute at University School
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Resources to Empower Girls in STEM Entrepreneurship

September 12, 2024, 12:30 PM Pacific / 3:30 PM Eastern

Combining science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education with entrepreneurship builds essential skills like problem-solving and innovation while also enabling girls to explore their purpose and passion. Join NGCP and Young Entrepreneur Institute for this webinar to learn how you can integrate entrepreneurship into your STEM programs.

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Exploring Issues of Equity in Artificial Intelligence

September 26, 2024, 8:30 AM Pacific / 11:30 AM Eastern

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to shape various aspects of our society, it is imperative that we address the challenges of fairness, bias, and inclusivity. Join us for this interactive webinar to learn more about what AI is and what issues of equity we must work to address.

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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 the 2024 GSAWN Stipend recipients who are using these free resources and get ideas to implement in your own programs.

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Upcoming STEM Events

Citizen Science Month April - One Million Acts of Science

Jumpstart Planning for Citizen Science Month 2025

October 22, 2024 12:00 PM Pacific / 3:00 PM Eastern

Learn how your library or community organization can become a community hub for citizen science and discover how to leverage free customizable resources, professional development, the new SciStarter Ambassador program, peer-to-peer networking, and more leading up to and during Citizen Science Month April 2025. Register.

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Association of Zoos and Aquariums Annual Conference - Calgary, Alberta, Canada, September 14-19, 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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2024 STEM Learning Ecosystems Community of Practice (SLECoP) Convening - Chicago, IL, October 29-31, 2024. Register.

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Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) #2024NDiSTEM Conference - Phoenix, AZ, October 31 - November 2, 2024. Register.

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North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) 2024 Conference - Pittsburgh, PA, November 6-9, 2024. Register.

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

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SciStarter Ambassdor for Citizen Science
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Become a SciStarter Ambassador

NGCP has helped launch the Volunteer Ambassador for Citizen Science program from SciStarter and Arizona State University. Free trainings, professionally designed materials, and more will help you become a champion, connector, and facilitator of citizen science in your community. No prior experience is needed. Applications for the first cohort are open now through September 15, 2024.

NASA Funding Opportunity: Next Gen STEM

NASA is seeking proposals for the 2024 NASA TEAM II STEM Innovator Awards. Eligible proposers include U.S. nonprofit science museums, planetariums, youth-serving organizations, and libraries. For additional information about TEAM II visit: NASA Awards for STEM Learning and ASTC Blog. For questions, please contact: TEAMii@nasaprs.com. Proposals due September 26, 2024.

AI Bootcamp Mark Cuban Foundation

Mark Cuban Foundation AI Bootcamp 2024

The Mark Cuban Foundation AI Bootcamp Program is coming to a city near you this fall. Students will learn the basic concepts of artificial intelligence and how they can incorporate AI into their field of interest. Students will receive transportation assistance, food and a snack, and laptops for use throughout bootcamp. Applications are open until September 30, 2024. Learn more and apply.

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