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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
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
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!
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
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!
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...
Embarking on the Celestial Journey: The 2024 Solar Eclipse
Embarking on the Celestial Journey: The 2024 Solar Eclipse Introduction As we usher in the new year, celestial enthusiasts are gearing up for a spectacular event – the 2024 Solar Eclipse. Scheduled to grace the skies on April 8, 2024, this cosmic phenomenon promises...
Exploring Earth and Climate Science with Earthrise: NASA’s Monthly Collection
Exploring Earth and Climate Science with Earthrise: NASA's Monthly Collection Introduction In a groundbreaking initiative, NASA is launching Earthrise, a monthly collection of Earth and climate science resources aimed at empowering K-12 educators and learners....
Ignite Lifelong Learning: Code Beyond the Hour!
Igniting Continuous Coding Excitement! Step into a world of coding beyond the Hour of Code, where the journey into computer science never ends! Hour of Code Activities: Embark on a coding adventure with diverse one-hour tutorials, engaging all ages and languages,...
Mississippi State of Afterschool 2022 – Report
Afterschool programs enrich the lives of children by providing additional classroom time, positive community collaboration points, and safety. Mississippi afterschool program data has been compiled to demonstrate the current programs' success, and growing needs for...
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