Posted on September 18th, 2011 by Jaimie Schock
Science Club for Girls (SCFG) is a series of afterschool STEM programs offering K-12 girls the chance to explore science and technology through experiments and activities. Through the Junior Mentor leadership program, teenage girls become role models, teaching young children science, learning life skills, conducting outreach, and exploring careers in STEM fields.
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Tags: African-American Students, After School, Girls Education, Hispanic Students, Mentoring, Minority Group Students, Professional Development, Programs for Girls, Programs for Students, STEM Clubs, Summer Camps & Programs (Students)
Posted on October 4th, 2010 by ASEE
The L.A.-based non-profit Great Minds in STEM wants young Hispanics and other under-represented minorities to start focusing on science and engineering careers. “If our community is technically prepared,” says GMiS founder Ray Mellado, “they’re going to be successful.”
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Tags: Community Awareness, Hispanic Students
Posted on August 30th, 2010 by Jaimie Schock
Organized by the Mexican American Engineers and Scientists organization, the Austin, Texas Science and Engineering Festival and its multiple events will showcase the science and technology of Texas. It will culminate in a two-day Expo Expo at the Austin Convention Center with over 200 exhibits of hands-on, fun science and engineering activities to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers.
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Filed under: For Teachers, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Grades K-5, K-12 Outreach Programs | Comments Off on Event: Austin, TX Science and Engineering Festival. Oct. 2-24, 2010
Tags: Events, Expos, Family events, Hispanic Students, Programs for Families, Science and Engineering Fair, Student Conference, USA Science and Engineering Festival 2010
Posted on March 29th, 2010 by Jaimie Schock
A recent survey of women and underrepresented minorities who hold STEM degrees found that many of them were discouraged from seeking their careers. But, what was, perhaps, eyebrow-raising was that most of those affected said the discouragement came from college professors.
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Tags: African-American engineers, African-American Students, Hispanic Students, Latino Students, Minority Group Engineers, Research, Research on Learning, Women in Engineering, Women in Science
Posted on February 26th, 2010 by ASEE
The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Student Chapter, is hosting a free, one day engineering camp at Boise State University, Sat., April 17, 2010, for students in grades 7-10. Activities include: • Edible Aquifer • Designer Bridges • Amazing Robotics • Creative Inventions • and more! FREE lunch, snacks and door prizes. Application deadline: April 1.
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Tags: Grades 7-10, Hispanic Students, Programs for Students, Weekend programs
Posted on January 29th, 2010 by ASEE
Great Minds in STEM provides scholarships for students of Hispanic origin or involved with the Hispanic community who maintain an overall grade point average of 3.0 or high; focus their studies in science, technology, engineering or math; and demonstrate leadership through academic achievements and campus/community activities. Scholarship amounts range from $500 to $5,000. Application deadline: April 30, 2010.
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Tags: Grade 12, Hispanic Students, Scholarship
Posted on January 8th, 2010 by ASEE
The STEM-Up Initiative, based in the Boyle Heights area of East Los Angeles, is designed to integrate STEM career pathways into schools and local communities. STEM-Up aims to connect 80,000 residents to the surrounding STEM Community, consisting of institutions of higher learning, government agencies, corporations and other organizations.
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Filed under: For Teachers, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Grades K-5, K-12 Outreach Programs, Web Resources | Comments Off on PROGRAM: STEM-Up Initiative, East L.A., CA
Tags: African-American Students, Hispanic Students, Minority Group Engineers, Programs for Families, Programs for Students, Programs for Teachers, Website
