by Emily Barnes | Mar 11, 2025 | Academics & Enrichment, Afterschool in Mississippi, STEM in Afterschool, STEM Resources, Summer Learning
The STEM Next Flight Crew isn’t just a program; it’s a launchpad. Just ask Raina, a 2024 alumna who’s already seeing the impact of her experience. Raina, like many students passionate about STEM, was looking for an opportunity to expand her horizons...
by Emily Barnes | Feb 28, 2025 | Resource Library, STEM in Afterschool, STEM Resources
Want to inspire your students with the power of genomics? STEM Next and Illumina are bringing the “Future is Bright” campaign to afterschool programs nationwide! Through hands-on activities like DNA extraction experiments and career chats with genomics...
by Emily Barnes | Feb 21, 2025 | Afterschool in Mississippi, STEM in Afterschool, STEM Resources, Summer Learning
Career exploration and guidance are essential components of STEM education, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future endeavors. STEM Next is dedicated to strengthening career awareness and exploration in out-of-school time (OST) settings, equipping...
by Emily Barnes | Feb 21, 2025 | Afterschool in Mississippi, STEM in Afterschool, STEM Resources, Summer Learning
Youth Engineering Solutions (YES) Curricula The Museum of Science, Boston’s Youth Engineering Solutions (YES) offers a collection of PK-8 engineering and STEM curricula designed to engage students in authentic, hands-on challenges connected to their lives and...
by Emily Barnes | Feb 21, 2025 | Afterschool in Mississippi, STEM in Afterschool, Summer Learning
STEM Next aims to raise awareness of four research-based practices that remove barriers to access and improve the quality of STEM learning experiences for youth. These practices are Access to STEM, Engineering Mindsets, Role Models, Mentors and Families, and STEM...
by Emily Barnes | Feb 19, 2025 | Afterschool in Mississippi, STEM in Afterschool, Summer Learning
Are you a passionate young STEM enthusiast looking to make a difference? The STEM Next Flight Crew is your chance to elevate your voice and inspire others on their STEM journeys. This national program brings together talented youth from across the country to learn,...
