August 2018 E-Newsletter
Message from Dr. Reagan Flowers
School Bells Toll, Welcome Students
As students start anew this academic year, we don’t want them to wonder about who they are, we want them to know that they are inspiration and celebration. Every student can tap into the drive that is required to take great care of their mind, body, and soul. It is important that they know that their body is the only place they must live.
Programs
This Month’s Highlights
Victory Falcons Flying High with C-STEM
Victory Elementary School Integrated C-STEM Training Institute (ICTI) was a great success. It was shared that one of their favorite parts of the training was going through the process as the students will because It allowed them to feel what the students may feel. They also appreciated how at ease we made them feel with the technology and C-STEM’s availability to support them if they ever find that they need to.
Capping off Summer with Robotics
The C-STEM Day camps this summer were so much fun. C-STEM ended the summer with a FREE robotics camp at the East Harris County Empowerment Council.
Check out some of the images —>
Upcoming Events
Integrated C-STEM Training Institute ~ On-line
Integrated C-STEM Training Institute ~ On-line
At On-line
The C-STEM Free Little Library Public Art Project Unveiling
We are excited to share this public art masterpiece with the Third Ward and Greater Houston community! We aspire to promote literacy, safer neighborhoods, and beautify the neighborhood while bridging the digital divide within our community.
From 10:00AM until 11:00AM
At C-STEM Headquarters
Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day: Women Making History
STEM activities hosted by C-STEM
From 11:00 am until 2:00 pm
At The Health Museum
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.
Please Donate & Join Us on 09.06!
It’s almost ready!
Mr. Washington has been working extra hard, so please join us on 09.06 for the C-STEM Free Little Library Public Art Project Unveiling from 10-11 a.m.
Save the Date! 04.24.19
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
Intern Spotlight
Alexander Dunbar
Recent C-STEM Intern Alexander Dunbar is a junior at Rice University where he is majoring in Mathematics. During his time at C-STEM Alexander worked diligently on three curriculums modules: Mural, Sculpture, and Innovation. Mr. Dunbar is also responsible for co-development of an online scoring system for PreK-12th. Thank you, Alexander, for your hard work, we wish you well during the Fall semester!
Volunteer Spotlight
Christopher Grant
Christopher Grant has been a community volunteer with C-STEM for 18 years. Christopher is one of the Jack Yates High School Alum whose 2000 and 2001 FIRST robot parts are being used in the design of the C-STEM Free Little Library Public Art Project. Today, Christopher works as a welder with Modern Welding Company of Texas, Inc.
Teacher Spotlight
Mrs. April LaSalle
The “mean teacher” with a whole lot of heart, April LaSalle is a teacher at Jack Yates High School, the very same school she graduated from 30 years ago. Mrs. LaSalle was the co-teacher for the FIRST Robotics Team lead by Dr. Flowers in 2000 and 2001 at Jack Yates High School. As an educator, she truly believes that all children can be anything they set their hearts and minds to!
STEM News
Turnaround Hopes Are High As New STEM School Opens In Boston
13 Ways Smaller Firms Can Attract STEM Talent
Too little aid for low-income STEM majors?
Monmouth to launch STEM programs in 2019
Keeping up with the latest STEM trends has local teachers in summer school
Preparing Graduate Students for STEM Careers Outside Academia
Thank you to Our Sponsors
Executive Board
Advisory Board
Michael Aldridge
Joi Beasley
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
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