The Mississippi Statewide Afterschool Network works to better our state and its communities by connecting providers, parents and policymakers with proven tools and resources to increase the quality of and access to out-of-school time programming for K-12 children and youth.

 

Afterschool is a lifeline that keeps youth safe, helps kids learn and grow, and provides parents the ability to work without worry. 

PreK-8 Engineering Education Workshop

Museum Of Science 1 Museum Of Science Driveway, Boston, MA, United States

Join us for a hands-on, two-day workshop exploring high-quality engineering education. Learn to implement the YES and EiE curricula and support educators in creating immersive STEM experiences for PreK-8 students.

Mississippi has hundreds of afterschool and summer learning programs across the state for children and families. Use this map to find a program in your area.

Mississippi has hundreds of afterschool and summer learning programs across the state for children and families. Use this map to find a program in your area.

Get Ready for Engineers Week 2025 and Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day!

Jan 6, 2025 | Academics & Enrichment, STEM in Afterschool, STEM Resources

Engineers Week 2025 and Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day are just around the corner, and there’s no better time to inspire the next generation of innovators! The theme for Engineers Week 2025, “Design Your Future,” serves as a call to action for us to dream boldly, innovate relentlessly, and create a future shaped by collective ingenuity. It’s an exciting opportunity to showcase the endless possibilities in engineering and how it equips young minds with the tools to shape a better tomorrow.

Did you know that DiscoverE offers a Volunteer Planning Guide for Engineers Week 2025 and Girl Day? These guides are filled with ideas and resources to help you make a lasting impact during this special week.

Here’s how you can get involved and inspire K-12 students to explore engineering:

  • Engage the Next Generation: Help students envision their role in solving global challenges through engineering. Show them how engineering provides the skills needed to make a difference.
  • Host Interactive Workshops: Organize career panels, hands-on activities, and Q&A sessions to introduce students to diverse career paths in engineering.
  • Share Inspiring Stories: Highlight the work of engineers making a difference in areas like sustainability, healthcare, and technology.
  • Volunteer and Mentor: Participate in programs like Future City, where students can design innovative solutions to today’s challenges.
  • Classroom Visits: Lead engaging, hands-on engineering activities to spark curiosity and creativity in young minds.

To make your planning even easier, DiscoverE offers FREE Engineers Week 2025 and Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day resources, including social media graphics, Zoom backgrounds, certificates of participation, logos, and engineering activity bookmarks. Plus, if you’re looking for fun stickers, t-shirts, water bottles, and more, check out the official Engineers Week 2025 store or browse their sticker collection!

Let’s come together to celebrate Engineers Week 2025 and inspire the engineers of tomorrow to design the future we all want to see! Click here to learn more.

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