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Check this out! FIRST STEPS: A Resource for Engaging with Indigenous Communities in STEM | Department of Energy "The project team from Beyond100K, Supporting STEM Education in Tribal Communities, developed a resource to assist non-Native STEM educators and others who would like to begin outreach and engagement with Indigenous communities. This dynamic resource has been co-produced with Tribal members, many of whom are listed in the document." https://lnkd.in/eGTRPAR3

Have you ever wondered how afterschool leaders incorporate community engagement and STEM into programming? To what degree are youth involved? How these programs are designed, implemented, assessed, and funded? A new report from Collective for Youth Empowerment in STEM & Society aims to answer those questions and better understand the current landscape of programming at the intersection of STEM, civic engagement, and youth leadership. Check it out: https://lnkd.in/g8YMwefQ

#Leadership24 When leaders lead, who follows? As I approach the 12 month mark as a board member for the Philadelphia Robotics Coalition I am internalizing the intent of Chris Moore, CEO of First Robotics. Leader’s Intent: To prepare young people 4-18 for the future through inclusive, team-based robotics programs. Chris’s method for how we can help develope children in the Philadelphia region though robotics is clear and concise: -Create Incentives -Give a Sneak Peek -Meet Them Where They Are -Support Classrooms (Financially) Like Chris the coalition’s executive director Dia L. Jones, Ed.D. is lighting the way for the next generation of leaders. But are we following? As leaders do we have the capacity to “follow” the lead of others? #Strategy

Let’s Be Real It is no secret that education is underfunded. The plight of black Colleges is the most glaring example of this situation. Policy makers perpetuate the practice and organized altruism follows suit. The result has worthy community-based organizations approaching funding requests with hats in hand with less than assertive statements of need. The sad result in too many instances is, boots are supplied without bootstraps when STEM programs for the most of those in need are “winnowed” down. The small grant mentality most be overcome by funding to succeed instead of just enough to fail. Underfunding STEM education will keep the next generation of children less prepared than their counterparts in other parts of the world and our economy at risk of being overwhelmed by nations we compete with. The effect is grass-root groups and start-up education ventures being challenged to do more with less. So, we will watch the underfunding continue and accept the resulting mediocracy.

Edifying Teachers is pleased to join the Beyond100K national network. Extending the successful '100Kin10' work led by Talia Milgrom-Elcott, Beyond100K unites leading organizations to co-develop and implement solutions that will end the STEM teacher shortage by 2043, especially for those most excluded from STEM opportunities. Beyond100K recently engaged 600 young people, who shared their STEM stories. "They told us that when they felt excluded from STEM, they put aside their STEM dreams. When they belonged, their natural curiosity for STEM could take hold, and they pursued and persisted in STEM through college and beyond. Teachers create classrooms of belonging." Find out more about the 'Uncommission,' the Beyond100K map illustrating key challenges and levers, and the commitments we and our fellow partners have made to being integral to this solution! https://lnkd.in/eQGYcD3e

STEM Education Initiatives for Black Youth are crucial for nurturing the next generation of innovators and thinkers.  Empowering Africa's Future: This initiative focuses on prioritizing STEM skills among youth to drive economic prosperity in Africa. It aims to address the shortage of engineers needed to tackle the continent's developmental challenges by integrating STEM education into a dynamic pedagogical approach. Supporting Black/African Americans in STEM: The National Science Foundation (NSF) in the U.S. is dedicated to increasing the involvement of Black/African Americans in STEM through grants, supplemental funding, and alliances among universities and colleges. Programs like the Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Undergraduate Program (HBCU-UP) and the Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP) are part of this effort. Black Youth in STEM Program: Recognized nationally as a leader in youth outreach, this program includes in-person clubs, virtual academic support, mentorship, and summer workshops aimed at underserved youth in various regions, including the Greater Toronto Area. White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity: This initiative values immersing HBCU students in STEM-based disciplines through engaging academic, mentoring, and career-enhancing experiences. It aims to connect students with resources and opportunities in STEM fields. These initiatives not only provide support but also create a nurturing environment where young Black students can thrive in STEM disciplines, paving the way for a more diverse and inclusive future in science and technology. Empowering the next wave of STEM leaders. Celebrating initiatives that uplift Black youth in science and tech.  #stemeducation  #futureinnovators  #diversityinstem  #youthempowerment #stemcareers #professionaldevelopment #academicexcellence #diversityinstem #researchopportunities #joinourteam #careeradvice #womeninstem #sciencecareers

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Our Founder & CEO, Shiloh McLeod gives insight into the motivation behind creating Stemmed for Success.

A great poem at the end of this article from an inspiring Intergenerational pioneer Build Bond-fires, A Poem Dedicated to the 2023 Class of Erikson Alumni by Helene Block Fields Light up our world. Light up the darkness of loneliness, separatism, ageism, and egocentrism in our society. Help reconnect the generations through GrandFriendships. Build bond-fires that will remain glowing embers in children’s memories throughout their lives. Build bond-fires of mutual kindness, empathy, character, and love. Bring the young and old together in schools, communities, and families. Listen to their words, their voices. They are sending smoke signals that say, “We need each other”. Let the weakest voices in our society point us back to real strength.

STEM education – like all education – can open doors and reveal opportunities that people may not have known even existed. STEM education isn’t the path for everyone, but everyone does have a path. When we make STEM opportunities available, we’re giving a great gift: the gift of opportunity to learn, to seek, to explore, and to choose. UScellular celebrates STEM educators and influences today and every day. Find out about the STEM educators who influenced UScellular associates' careers while the company supports future STEM innovators. #usccemp https://bit.ly/3Mxv1t6