May 2018 E-Newsletter
Message from Dr. Reagan Flowers
An Expanded Growth Mindset for Girls in STEM
For years, there has been a noticeable gender gap in STEM fields, both in higher education and professions. Why is that? A more up-close and personal look reveals one of the culprits as being negative stereotypes. Further, there is also the issue of accessibility to STEM opportunities and how they are communicated to young girls in their homes, schools, churches, and communities.
Programs
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Upcoming Events
Integrated C-STEM Training Institute ~ On-line
Integrated C-STEM Training Institute ~ On-line
At On-line
Emancipation Park Day Camp
Emancipation Park Day Camp – STEM Activities Ages 6-13
From 10:30am until 4:30pm
At Emancipation Park Community Center
Emancipation Park Day Camp
Emancipation Park Day Camp – STEM Activities Ages 6-13
From 10:30am until 4:30pm
At Emancipation Park Community Center
Donations and Volunteers Needed:
We’re putting together a Mini-Project for the Public Library and are looking for volunteers to build a book box in front of our office for students.
- Click here to Donate and make this dream a reality!
- Learn More about our Little Library Public Art Project
- Click Here to sign up as a volunteer.
Donations & Volunteers Needed
We’re putting together a Mini-Project for the Public Library and are looking for volunteers to build a book box in front of our office for students.
Save the Date!
Save the Date for the 9th Annual Stakeholder Breakfast honoring Renee Logans of Access Data Supply, Inc. (ADSI) with the STEMing the Tide Award for her leadership as an ambassador for excellence in public service and reinvestment in people and communities.
Community Spotlight
Thank you Allison
Allison Hampton
Is an intern from the University of Houston Downtown who inspired the Sea Turtle Paper Mache Project for our summer camp students and now serves as the project manager volunteer for C-STEM Free Little Library Public Art Project.
Volunteer Spotlight
Micah Newsome
Michah is a Jackson State University Alum who is volunteering at C-STEM this summer to support communications and mass marketing.
Meet: Mr. Washington
Mr. Charles Washington, is the insanely talented, environmental artist commissioned to design and build the C-STEM Free Little Library Public Art piece.
STEM News
Females are Studying STEM Degrees just as Much As Males, Finally!
$1 Million Grant Improves Inclusivity in STEM Education and Supports Curricular Innovations.
These Women Are Breaking Boundaries In STEM, And Their Stories Will Inspire You
What is STEM? And why is it important to education?
Girl Scouts unveils 30 new STEM-related badges, including space exploration and cybersecurity
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Advisory Board
Michael Aldridge
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Zawadi Bryant
Bobby Bryant
Lucy Bremond
Antonio ‘Tony’ Canales
LaQuita Cyprian
Laolu Davies Yemitan
Gayle Fallon
Ruthie Esene
Michael Harris
Renee Logans
David Medina
Antoinette Jackson
Scott Minnix
Dr. Sandra Saldana Ortega
Susan Taylor
Dr. Frazier Wilson
Syalisa Winata
Ross Peters