August 2024

NEVADA MOONSHOT FLIGHT CREW

The Nevada Moonshot Flight Crew is a group of Nevada youth ranging between the ages of 13 to 17 who are ready to engage in opportunities & advocate for STEM. The members will receive monthly trainings on public speaking, advocacy, leadership, and more.

Meet Flight Crew Member, Melody!

Living in a rural town, Melody joined the Flight Crew to advocate for more STEM resources due to a decline in local activities. Melody's STEM interest began in fourth grade with her school's coding club and was nurtured by attending the Junior National Young Leaders Conference and securing an internship in 7th grade. Melody aspires to be a pediatric nurse and help others believing that "if I see someone & help them, I know I've made a difference in the world."

JOIN THE NV FLIGHT CREW

🚀 Don't let the youth in your program miss the chance to join this stellar STEM program!✨Calling all Nevada youth participating in STEM/Afterschool Programs & Clubs! Get ready to soar with the 2025 Nevada Flight Crew. Applications are now OPEN and due on August 31st! Don't miss your chance to join this stellar STEM program!

APPLY HERE

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!

OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROGRAMS AND YOUTH

Share Your STEM Story Here!

UNLV IT Workforce Talent Pipeline

Recruitment has begun for high school junior and senior students with some IT experience to apply for the IT Workforce Talent Program 2.0 - Tech Ready Rebels. The application deadline is August 22nd 2024.

Learn More Here!

Techstarters Start Up Week Las Vegas

Check out this awesome opportunity for program staff and youth to attend and engage with innovative minds, gain insights, and be inspired by the entrepreneurial spirit. Techstars Startup Week on October 15th - 19th is a five-day, entrepreneur-led, community event held in cities across the world to showcase the local startup ecosystem through meetups, lectures, discussions, and celebrations.

Learn More Here!

Reno Start Up Week

Check out this awesome opportunity for program staff and youth to attend and engage with innovative minds, gain insights, and be inspired by the entrepreneurial spirit. Happening on September 16-20, Reno Start Up Week is a community-driven event celebrating Reno's thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem and its global impact. Secure your sport by registering early for this year's event!

STEAM Events at the Library District

Share this with your program youth! The Library District hosts all things STEAM with FREE events, programs, and online resources for all!

Check Out All Upcoming Events Here!

OSIT Grant Opportunities

Designated STEM School Network Grants

$200,000 available to current Governor Designated STEM Schools for ongoing professional learning, planning, and STEM materials.

Learn More Here! Due 9/30/ 24

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

ACRES Coaching: Asking Purposeful Questions - 8/22 & 9/15 || 10am-1pm PST

Are you looking for fun ways to help youth build number sense and problem-solving skills? Math can take on new meaning when it is integrated into daily routines in our afterschool programs. In this module, afterschool educators will explore and practice strategies for making math engaging and accessible. *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. Completion of the Asking Purposeful Questions module is a prerequisite for this module.

Resources to Empower Girls in STEM Entrepreneurship 9/12 || 1:30pm PST

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 us for this webinar to learn how you can integrate entrepreneurship into your STEM programs!

In today’s rapidly evolving world, it is more important than ever to prepare girls with STEM and entrepreneurial skills for success. Join NGCP in collaboration with the Young Entrepreneur Institute to explore creative ways to integrate entrepreneurship through skill-building into your current STEM practices. You will actively engage with a dynamic panel of speakers connected to education and entrepreneurship and leave this webinar with the resources you need to explore entrepreneurship with the youth you serve.

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!

Out-of-School Time:

Bits and Bolts of Afterschool Program Management

Virtual - Wednesday, August 21 - 5:30 - 6:30 pm

Million Girls Moonshot

Check Out this Video to Learn More about the Moonshot!

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.

Million Girls Moonshot Toolkit

July - September Asset Package

Included in Quarterly Asset Package:

STEM RESOURCES

STEM Activity: Make Your Own Lunar Rocks

Check out the out-of-this-world activity below to explore the chemistry and composition of your own imitation lunar rocks!

Check It Out Here!

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Check out our website for even more STEM resources!

www.nevadaafterschool.org

NAN@unlv.edu