Unites community partners in a sustainable collective effort to design, guide, and advocate for transformative STEM learning opportunities for DC students.
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DC STEM Network retweeted
.@TheNASEM has identified strategies to promote student motivation in science:
🟢providing choice or autonomy in learning
🟢promoting personal relevance
🟢presenting appropriately challenging material
🟢situating the investigations in socially and culturally appropriate contexts
DC STEM Network retweeted
Spread the word! Applications now open!
The Energizing Student Potential Program is available for schools in eligible counties of IL and IN and to @pgcps, @MCPS & District of Columbia.
IL/IN: need.org/programs/espil/
MD/DC: need.org/programs/espdcmd/
#EnergizingSTEM
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Attn #FirstLight families: the final session for this term, Saturday, March 14, is canceled due to public health concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. Spring Term applicants will receive updates related to any scheduling changes.
Thank you for a wonderful Winter Term!
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In coming weeks, your students will likely have questions about viruses. We’ll be highlighting our disease resources featuring scientists on the front lines of combatting epidemics, including Zika and Ebola. Find our collection of resources here: bit.ly/virusBI
ALT Screenshot showing size comparison of viruses including Ebola and Zika
DC STEM Network retweeted
Tomorrow is the last day to apply for a #NASAScience summer internship. Find the area you’re interested in and submit an application to join the @NASAInterns team at @NASA HQ in Washington, DC: intern.nasa.gov
We’re looking for candidates to become @NASAInterns at NASA HQ in Washington, DC. Apply to join the #NASAScience team where you’ll work alongside some of the top scientists, engineers & communicators at America’s space agency. Deadline is this Sunday, 3/8: intern.nasa.gov
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Please help expand opportunity for the next generation of students: nominate a teacher for a scholarship to @codeorg's professional learning. The majority of participants call it the best professional learning they've ever experienced. medium.com/@codeorg/nominate…
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Today, we honored @NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson during a service at @_HamptonU to celebrate her life and legacy. Katherine Johnson helped lead us into a new era in space exploration and her service to our nation will not be forgotten: go.nasa.gov/2PXTQRX
DC STEM Network retweeted
🕑Daylight Savings Time this Sunday!🕑
Does resource availability influence how we adjust clocks? Do we save energy?
Explore HS DCI ESS3.A: Resource availability has guided the development of human society and use of natural resources has associated costs, risks, and benefits.
DC STEM Network retweeted
There is still time to apply to be a part of the #SSPadvocates program!
The #SSPadvocates program provides #scienceteachers & mentors working with underrepresented students training, a stipend, & year-round support. Apply by March 4th! societyforscience.org/outrea…
DC STEM Network retweeted
Save your spot for March 14th #STEM Development w/ TGREDUCreate eventbrite.com/e/dc-secondar…
Did you miss the #TGREDUCreate workshop today? Make sure you sign up for the next #STEM studio @DCSTEMFair March 14! Find out more about all things @DCSTEMFair at dcstemnetwork.org
DC STEM Network retweeted
Registration for the Secondary
@DCSTEMFair is now open💡 💡 💡 Make sure you're ready for March 14, 2020! Visit the @DCSTEMNetwork today for all the details 🤖 dcstemnetwork.org/dc-stem-fa…
DC STEM Network retweeted
Registration for the @DCSTEMFair is now open! Visit the @DCSTEMNetwork website for details. #STEM fair senior grand winners will head to CA for #RegeneronISEF ✨Read about Abigail’s experience on the international stage✨
Congratulations to Abigail Greenhalgh from @VisiDC for winning the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Foundation’s third place prize on solar panels in Phoenix, Arizona.🌟
➡️bit.ly/31Lq0og
#WomenInScience #WomenInSTEM #STEMRocks
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HERE's why #STEM research & workforce experiences are a smart idea: A teenager discovered a new planet on the third day of his NASA internship washingtonpost.com/technolog…
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We are seeking experienced K-12 STEM teachers to supervise our Apprentice Teachers throughout DC, starting in January. Send resumes and inquiries to [email protected]. @DCSTEMNetwork @dcpublicschools
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#ICYMI OSSE released the Notice of Invitation for proposals for the DC Education Research Practice Partnership.
Find more information on OSSE's website at ➡️ osse.dc.gov/page/research-pr….
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Registration for Winter Term of #FirstLight is open! During the Winter Term, students will explore observational astronomy and build their own telescopes! Register here by December 18: buff.ly/2OGe4fH
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@DCSTEMNetwork @stemdcps K-12 STEM educators are invited to a FREE PD on 12/14: "Three-Dimensional Science Standards" presented by @NSTA and @UDC udcprojectfrst121419pd.event… @Eventbrite
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@Kimball_DC cheetah-bots killin’ it today at their first #VEX IQ robotics tournament of the season! @DCSTEMNetwork
