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Inspire Future Scientists: Teaching Strategies to Promote Science Career Awareness

December 2, 2024 | Academics & Enrichment, Afterschool in Mississippi, STEM Activities, STEM in Afterschool, STEM Resources

Looking to inspire students to pursue science careers? Stellar’s monograph offers practical teaching strategies with real-world examples to integrate career awareness into science lessons.

Discover How Gardens Can Cultivate Growth and Learning in Your Community

December 2, 2024 | Academics & Enrichment, Afterschool in Mississippi, Funding Opportunities, STEM in Afterschool, STEM Resources

The Youth Garden Grant Program helps schools and nonprofits create meaningful educational garden projects that benefit students and communities.

Engaging Activities for Computer Science Education Week: Inspiring Students Through Coding and Tech

December 2, 2024 | Academics & Enrichment, Afterschool in Mississippi, STEM Activities, STEM in Afterschool, STEM Resources

Explore engaging activities for Computer Science Education Week that inspire students to dive into coding and technology. Perfect for classrooms and afterschool programs!

Applications Now Open for the AiC Educator Award

November 19, 2024 | Academics & Enrichment, Afterschool in Mississippi, School & Community Partnerships

Applications for the AiC Educator Award are open until December 2, 2024. This award celebrates educators who encourage high school women, genderqueer, and non-binary students to explore computing.

Spotlight on Excellence: Announcing the Engage Every Student Recognition Program

October 31, 2024 | Academics & Enrichment, Afterschool in Mississippi, Resource Library, Summer Learning

The Engage Every Student Recognition Program celebrates organizations and agencies that provide outstanding afterschool and summer learning programs, fostering student engagement and growth. Apply by January 31 to share your story and receive recognition!

Celebrate National STEM Day 2024: Inspire the Next Generation of Innovators!

October 29, 2024 | Academics & Enrichment, Afterschool in Mississippi, STEM Activities, STEM in Afterschool, STEM Resources

Join us in celebrating National STEM Day on November 8, 2024! Discover ways to engage students in STEM education through library workshops, museum visits, classroom competitions, and more. Let’s inspire the next generation to explore STEM careers!

STEM Learning Pathways & Career Awareness

Sep 5, 2024 | Million Girls Moonshot, STEM Pathways and Transitions

Research also tells us that continuous engagement and exposure rather than limited one-time opportunities are needed to nurture the interest and motivation necessary for children to pursue STEM pathways long term. The Moonshot aims to understand and support...

Million Girls Moonshot (STEM) Training Opportunities

Sep 5, 2024 | Million Girls Moonshot, STEM in Afterschool

https://msafterschool.org/event/acres-coaching-asking-purposeful-questions-2/2024-09-09/ https://msafterschool.org/event/acres-facilitating-engineering-practices/2024-09-24/

Apply to be a 2024 STEM Resource Fair Exhibitor

Jul 9, 2024 | STEM in Afterschool, STEM Resource Fair

STEM Activities from Million Girls Moonshot

Jun 5, 2024 | Million Girls Moonshot, STEM Activities

Sep 2024 Small Moon Big Sun: In this activity, learners explore how distance can affect the way we perceive the size of an object. It also introduces learners to solar eclipses as well as the Sun and Moon's sizes and distances from Earth. This is a very simple...

Role Models, Mentors, and Families

Jun 5, 2024 | Million Girls Moonshot, Role Models Mentors and Families

June 2024 Role models, mentors, and family engagement in a young person’s STEM education leads to increased interest, greater self-confidence, and ultimately a stronger STEM identity. Developing a science-related identity increases the likelihood that students will...

Engineering Mindsets

Jun 5, 2024 | Engineering Mindset, Million Girls Moonshot

June 2024 Engineering Mindset Overview: An engineering mindset refers to the attitudes and thinking skills associated with engineering — using a systematic engineering design process, considering real-world problems, applying math and science, and working in teams....

May Million Girls Moonshot Opportunities

May 3, 2024 | Million Girls Moonshot

Table of Contents 1. Trainings ACRES Coaching: Asking Purposeful Questions ACRES Coaching: Nurturing STEM Identity and Making Career Connections Info Session about Micro-credentials and Digital Badging Including All Learners in Engineering Teens Lead in Computer...

Mississippi’s Flight Crew Member Has Been Chosen!

Mar 6, 2024 | Million Girls Moonshot, STEM in Afterschool

Meet Raina, 2024 Million Girls Moonshot Flight Crew from Jackson, Mississippi From Jackson, Mississippi, Raina is interested in pursuing a career in teaching or something in the medical field. Raina shares: “My mom, who encouraged my curiosity from a young age, have...

Nurturing Inquisitive Minds: ACRES Coaching – Asking Purposeful Questions

Jan 10, 2024 | Academics & Enrichment, Afterschool in Mississippi, STEM in Afterschool

Nurturing Inquisitive Minds: ACRES Coaching - Asking Purposeful Questions Introduction At the Mississippi Statewide Afterschool Network, we believe in the power of questions to ignite curiosity, foster imagination, and fuel STEM exploration. We're excited to share an...

Explore STEM Realities: Join Verizon’s Live Talk!

Jan 10, 2024 | Academics & Enrichment, Afterschool in Mississippi, STEM in Afterschool

Explore STEM Realities: Join Verizon's Live Talk! Introduction Are you passionate about bringing the real-world applications of STEM into your students' lives? The Mississippi Statewide Afterschool Network is thrilled to share an incredible opportunity for students to...

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