The STEM Education Hub, a project run by King’s College London and the British Council in Brazil, is hosting a roundtable discussion with experts in STEM education, equitable engagement, and informal STEM learning. The panelists will explore the potential and obstacles of inclusivity for individuals with disabilities across these fields and discuss challenges in building and enhancing their … Read more
All of the organizations in Educating All Learners Alliance are invested in supporting students with disabilities, but how do you continue to move the needle forward if your org’s expertise is not in the field of Special Education? Understanding accessibility and inclusion is a great place to start for orgs without specific Special Education expertise. When … Read more
Although people with disabilities are the largest minority group in the United States, stigma and ableism continue to limit opportunities for disabled people to fully contribute to and be successful in the STEM ecosystem. The public is invited to join National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine for a transformational set of conversations on Disrupting Ableism … Read more
Research shows that men have a key role to play in the advancement of women in STEM. Join the National Girls Collaborative Project’s webinar to learn strategies and resources that male parents, educators, and professionals can use to become effective allies to girls and women pursuing STEM! There is a growing need for male allies … Read more
The Network for Informal STEM Education (NISE) Network has a new physical kit with hands-on activities based on NASA’s continuing pursuit of human exploration of the Moon and Mars! The application is now open for the Explore Science: Voyage through the Solar System kit, which includes three new hands-on activities as well as training materials … Read more
STEM for All’s theme and webinar for May will focus on identity development and its importance and relationship to persistence in STEM for underrepresented minorities. The projects highlighted will address challenges and barriers to identity development, illuminate best practices and disseminate impacts to advance the body of work in this area. Learn more and register.
A panel of current Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) principal investigators will be sharing their experiences in a virtual workshop. Advancing Informal STEM Learning (AISL) intends to fund 4-12 CAREER awards each year. In addition to universities, non-profit, non-academic organizations may submit proposals, including independent museums, observatories, research labs, professional societies and similar organizations in the U.S. … Read more
The Association of Science and Technology Centers’ (ASTC) Community Science Clinics are bi-monthly virtual events for community science practitioners at all levels of experience to talk with their peers and seek advice from colleagues working on community science efforts. The next bi-monthly event will be on Tuesday, June 13th, 2023 from 2-3PM Eastern Time. Learn … Read more
Children benefit greatly from seeing themselves represented in the stories they read. Children’s books have the power to counter stereotypes, challenge gender norms, and open minds to new perspectives and ideas. But it can be challenging for educators and caregivers to find quality children’s books that are diverse and representative, especially when it comes to STEM. Join … Read more
Are you a workshop facilitator or trainer? Would you like a new resource to help you engage adult learners? Let’s face it—adults learn differently, and if you’re a workshop facilitator, this can present a creative challenge. You know your content, but how do you combine your expertise with instructional strategies that are proven to engage … Read more