Million Girls Moonshot
Meet Raina
Mississippi’s Million Girls Moonshot Flight Crew Member
The Mississippi Statewide Afterschool Network is delighted to participate in the Million Girls Moonshot initiative, dedicated to motivating and equipping the upcoming generation of innovators. The Million Girls Moonshot aims not only to empower girls to see themselves as future innovators but also to enhance the standard of out-of-school STEM learning for all youth, with a special focus on underserved and underrepresented communities.
3 Cheers for the “M” in STEM: Math in Everyday Life & Making Math Meaningful
Webinar: The M in STEM: Math in Everyday Life Wednesday, April 20, 2022 11:00AM Pacific / 12:00PM Mountain / 1:00PM Central / 2:00PM Eastern This webinar will focus on ways math is prevalent and relevant in everyday life, including in afterschool spaces. We will learn...
Quality Improvement Opportunity – Apply Today!
If you expect to be conducting an engineering camp or leading engineering activities for middle school youth this summer, you may be able to help with the Million Girls Moonshot (MGM) evaluation. In exchange for your assistance, we will provide $2,000 for program...
IF/THEN Collection: User Guides and Resources
Looking for resources to support gender equity in your classrooms and programs? The IF/THEN® Collection is a free digital library with photos, videos, posters, and more, featuring diverse women STEM innovators – all available for educational and other non-commercial...
Dr. Luz Claudio – IF/THEN Ambassador
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Dr. Harshini Mukundan – IF/THEN Ambassador
Personal Statement Hi, my name is Harshini Mukundan. I grew up in India. When I was ten years old, I overheard a conversation at a wedding that has always stuck with me. An elderly relative was lamenting about not being able to find a suitable groom for her daughter....
It’s Women’s History Month! – Resources
Toolkit: Girls STEAM Ahead with NASA Resources & Events Catalog - A searchable catalog of resources and events specifically catered to engaging girls in astrophysics and celebrating women in NASA and space history Article: State of Girls and Women in STEM, March...
Make an Impact – Take Our Short 3-Minute Survey!
Help the Mississippi Afterschool Network to make an impact that will last years by filling out a short, 3 minute survey. This important opportunity will help us to shape the future of afterschool in Mississippi. All we ask is for you to share your thoughts and...
IF/THEN Ambassador – Dr. Joyonna Gamble-George, Health Scientist
Personal Statement Hi, I’m Dr. Joy. When I was a little girl, I had a curious mind fit for a scientist. I loved taking things apart when they stopped working and trying to repair them by putting them back together. Curiosity led me to complete a summer research...
IF/THEN Ambassador – Aisha Lawrey, Electrical Engineer
Personal Statement Hi, I’m Aisha Lawrey and I’m an Electrical Engineer. When I was a kid, I just knew I was going to be a lawyer. I watched shows on TV about Law and it looked glamourous to me. That all changed my junior year of HS, while talking to my geometry...
The Million Girls Moonshot is launching its inaugural Flight Crew!
The Flight Crew is a cohort of youth advocates, ages 13-18, who are committed to creating equity for girls in STEM through elevating youth voices and inspiring future STEM leaders. We are looking for young scientists, engineers, inventors, builders, and leaders who...