| 2023: Hey, Louisiana!YOU BELONG IN STEM
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We all belong in STEM
Who belongs (or who thinks they don't belong) in STEM learning and careers must change! The U.S. Department of Education's YOU Belong in STEM campaign (“Raise the Bar: STEM Excellence for All Students” initiative) prompts us to recognize the many girl/young women-focused initiatives hosted by Louisiana organizations and businesses. Let's strengthen our commitment to recognize, implement, and scale equitable, high-quality STEM education to ensure that girls and young women know, without hesitation, that they have a place in Louisiana STEM careers. *Featured in image above - Daphine Barnes, Region 1 STEM Network Center @ GNO, Inc, as well as founder of the WISE Women initiative.
MWM-LA's goals for 2023
- Expose girls to STEM careers - continue to sponsor and support for highly relevant events for girls & women;
- Influence & inform policy makers - extend invitations to attend your events to policy makers, such as local mayors, school board members, businesses, and organizations as well as state-level influencers;
- Celebrate - create an event to recognize and celebrate Louisiana Women in STEM (STEM professionals, educators and organizations making a difference).
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2023 "Rigorous, Relevant, and Joyful STEM Learning" opportunities planned by MWM-LA members to promote BELONGING in STEM:
- WISE Women in the STEM Economy Mentorship Program (multiple locations/dates)
- Girls Design 4 Good Challenges (LaSTEM Regional Center 2, & rural locations Regions 6 & 8)
- Energize Your Destiny (LCTCS)
- Engineering Day for Girls (multiple locations/dates including LaSTEM Region 9 Northshore)
- CS4U (computer science camp for middle school girls) LaSTEM Region 8
- STEMimist Fest and re-launch of National Girls Collaborative for Louisiana (LaSTEM Region 8 Center & LaTech)
- Single Moms and STEM (Capital Area STEM)
- Believe in GIRLS Event (Girl Scouts La East - September 23 Southern University-New Orleans)Baton Rouge Community College's Summer Internships
- LSU College of Science's Girl's Day at the Museum
- Tulane's Center for K12 STEM Girls in STEM @ Tulane (GIST)
- STEM Saturdays (neighborhood-centric) from Geaux Learn
- LaSTEM State Summit @ Cajundome - Save the Date (October 17) Call for presenters!
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| Mighty Resources + Joyful Learning
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Building a Sense of Belonging in STEM
"Can you imagine a class where students have uninterrupted time to play, dream and create with their peers? Giving students the room to be curious and imaginative is fundamental to building what former math and science teacher Christopher Emdin calls a dream culture." Emdin’s book “STEM, STEAM, Make, Dream” outlines how teachers can make STEM education more inclusive, support students in reimagining their relationship to STEM subjects and help their learners become better dreamers. Article/Podcast
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MWM-CT - Critical Career Inflection Points: Lessons and Advice Webinar - TODAY! 11:am. Registration
Points of inflection emerge frequently across our professional and personal lives. They can arise from difficulty or in the wake of an exciting new opportunity. Whatever the reason, these points of transition can feel overwhelming, confusing and even threatening, especially when our identity and self-direction are called into question. So, what would you do? Step forward into growth or step back into safety and comfort?
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Emily Noether Merit Scholarship Awards for High School Seniors
Emmy Noether (1882 – 1935) was a German mathematician known for her contributions to abstract algebra and theoretical physics. Learn more: Thebrownfoundation.org/emmy-noether-award. Requirements: Female senior in a LA or MS high school; Plans for a graduate degree and career in a STEM field; 28 or higher on the ACT. Application window: January 5th – February 26th at Noon.
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The State of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in STEM: 2021
This report attempts to quantify the current state of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the STEM workforce with supporting data that examines diversity statistics as well as the business case for DEI. Request a download here.
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Looking Ahead to 2023!
CSRS Celebrates Engineering Week with Lunch with an Engineer! Feb. 22
Have lunch with our engineering team and learn more about their duties and responsibilities. To register for this free event, please enter your information below or click here.
LSU College of Science's Girls Day at the Museum! Mar. 4th
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Participants will meet new, like-minded friends, get a behind-the-scenes tour of the LSU Museum of Natural Science, learn from LSU College of Science student organizations through hands-on science activities, AND snack and chat with some of LSU's top women scientists.
Parents and guardians are welcomed to attend our Coaching Your Daughter Through STEM session that will feature some of LSU's top women educators and researchers who will give advice on how to foster your daughter's STEM interests. Parents and guardians will also get a behind-the-scenes tour of the LSU Museum of Natural Science and the chance to mingle with others whose daughters also have STEM interests.
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