Important follow up to the OST STEM Coalition meeting last week

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Subject: Important follow up to the OST STEM Coalition meeting last week

Meeting Recap

Updates were made to the Inclusivity Check to include the below additions. You can view the Inclusivity Check, along with all other shared docs in our google folder here.
- The voice of those we serve will be a fundamental component of all that we do.
- We will prioritize the needs of the most marginalized members of our community by focusing on accessibility and universal design.
  - More on universal design here.
We performed a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) Analysis of "The Dream": "A Virginia where the science and engineering gender and race/ethnicity gap is closed by engaging girls, non-binary youth and youth of color in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) learning opportunities." We broke into four groups, with each brainstorming ideas around one of the SWOT quadrants. The summary is in our shared drive.

Before Our Next meeting

To better gauge some of the operations of the coalition, please complete this quick questionnaire here. This will help us determine the ideal length of our meetings, frequency, and help inform ways to network members together. You can answer anonymously or can leave your name.
Review the summary of the brainstorming session here.
Register for the next meeting. See below!

Next Meeting

Wednesday, July 7 at 10:30 AM

https://jmu-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvd-qrrzgsHNLchY-P4BbmDKoLRXYRrW9l

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Resources

STEM Survey: Closes end of May, helps us get state-level data, each program that completes is invited to a session feat. engineering activities, individuals entered in a drawing for one of ten $100 gift cards. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/mgm2021

The recently established Virginia STEM Education Advisory Board is currently seeking qualified individuals to apply for the Board. Please note that there are only 10 slots for nonlegislative citizen members. These nonlegislative citizen members will be appointed by the Governor and must have STEM experience with the public and private sector, industry partners, environmental organizations, and/or formal or informal STEM educational organizations. If you would like to be considered, you may apply through the Secretary of the Commonwealth's Board Application portal. You will find the STEM Education Advisory Board listed under the Education Secretariat.

Mentor VA STEM Mentoring Workgroup: For mentoring programs that work to provide STEM-related opportunities and activities to gather for peer-sharing and learning. Group meets biweekly for the first month, and then monthly. Register by May 7. More at: https://mentorva.org/mentoring-working-groups-now-enrolling-new-members/

NASA’s Mission to Mars Student Challenge for Summer Camps: 7-week series of hands-on activities take youth from learning about Mars, planning a mission, launch and landing, and exploring the surface while following the Perseverance Rover. For upper elementary- and middle school-aged kids, but will touch on options for younger and older ones. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSegtliYEQr3TCCfpOQpqyr2ZH3-1fckN2GOdLKLMLHeMnCu_A/viewform

Messages and Talking Points: Leveraging Out-of-School STEM Programming to Support Education Recovery

Broadband Access: In the chat, some discussion came up on technology support and COVID relief. The Emergency Broadband Benefit is an FCC program to help families and households struggling to afford internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. VPOST is also working on efforts to expand broadband access in OST programs. We have been participating in the Commonwealth Connect Coalition and will be releasing our initial survey of OST program internet access soon. Stay tuned!
U.S. Department of Education: Summertime STEM Webinar
May 4, 2021 2:30 - 4:00 PM ET
The below panel will discuss the benefits of Summertime STEM learning and discover evidenced-based resources and best practices that can be implemented in your community.
- Patti Curtis, Robert Noyce/Ellen Lettvin STEM Education Fellow, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, U.S. Department of Education
- Ruth Ryder, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Formula Grants, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, U.S. Department of Education
- Catherine Augustine, Ph.D., Senior Policy Researcher, RAND Corporation
- Tony Streit, Leader, National Center on Afterschool & Summer Enrichment, EDC
- Gil Noam, Ed.D., Director, Institute for the Study of Resilience in Youth, McLean Hospital
- Gemma Lenowitz, Program Officer, Overdeck Family Foundation
- Nikole Collins-Puri, Chief Executive Officer, TechBridge Girls
- Zenae Campbell, Vice President, Program Services & Club Operations, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston
- Britt Magneson, Vice President, Business Partnerships, National Inventors Hall of Fame
  Register HERE

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Subject: Important follow up to the OST STEM Coalition meeting last week