by Therese Bridges | Jan 10, 2024 | Academics & Enrichment, Afterschool in Mississippi, STEM in Afterschool, Uncategorized
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...
by Therese Bridges | Jan 10, 2024 | Academics & Enrichment, STEM in Afterschool, STEM Resources, Summer Learning
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....
by Therese Bridges | Dec 18, 2023 | STEM in Afterschool, Summer Learning, Uncategorized
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,...
by Mississippi Statewide Afterschool Network | Jun 23, 2022 | Academics & Enrichment, Advocacy, Million Girls Moonshot, STEM in Afterschool
PERSONAL STATEMENT Hi, I’m Ciara Sivels, when I was 16, I knew nothing about engineering, let alone MIT, University of Michigan or PhDs. In fact, I wanted to be a pastry chef. But, then I learned about atoms…they’re so tiny yet create lots of energy. My chemistry...
by Mississippi Statewide Afterschool Network | Jun 22, 2022 | Academics & Enrichment, Advocacy, Family Resources, Million Girls Moonshot, STEM in Afterschool
Great Women in Engineering History – Long before women engineers were considered something special, some amazing women were doing great things to pave the way. Although their contributions are sometimes unrecognized, women with a little ingenuity have always had...
by Mississippi Statewide Afterschool Network | Jun 20, 2022 | Academics & Enrichment, Million Girls Moonshot, Research and Best Practices, STEM in Afterschool
ACRES is a nationally acclaimed coaching program that builds knowledge and skills so after school educators, librarians and anyone who works with youth in out-of-school settings can confidently facilitate Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) experiences...
