STEM - AAUW of North Carolina

Presentation on the AAUW IT Techs Project

Posted on 12 August 2008 by Nancy in IT Techs Project, 2008 NC Summer Mtg, Presentations, STEM, AAUW NC News

Here is the presentation John Hoffler used at the AAUW NC 2008 Summer Meeting to explain the new state project.

What is the state STEM project?

Posted on 9 August 2008 by millie in IT Techs Project, Fall 2008 Tar Heel News, 2008 NC Summer Mtg, STEM, AAUW NC News

A key initiative of AAUW is to encourage girls to pursue classes and prepare for careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Learn about a new AAUW NC project that advances this goal, a pilot project of the Triad branches in collaboration with the Tarheel Triad Council of the Girl Scouts and the Black Data Processing Associates of Charlotte to provide a training program open to girls in the Piedmont-Triad.

Webcast on strategies for working with girls in STEM

Posted on 7 August 2008 by Nancy in STEM

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An NGCP sponsored webcast.

USDA APHIS Sponsors Ag-DISCOVERY Camp

Posted on 4 August 2008 by Janet Bailey in STEM

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Sixteen high school students - nine girls and seven boys - from across North Carolina, from Florida, and from New York, participated in the third year of this camp sponsored by USDA APHIS and coordinated by NCSU’s The Science House.

AAAS Women in Science booklet released

Posted on 10 July 2008 by Janet Bailey in STEM

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The AAAS journal, Science, has created a booklet for educators hoping to inspire girls to pursue careers in STEM fields.

Six Key Requirements for Effective Collaboration

Posted on 3 July 2008 by Janet Bailey in Fall 2008 Tar Heel News, Advocacy Skills, STEM, AAUW NC News

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These tips came from a STEM-related event, but apply in a much broader context.

Pass-It-On Grants

Posted on 24 June 2008 by Nancy in STEM

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From anitaborg.org:
The Anita Borg Systers Pass-It-On Grants honor Anita Borg’s desire to create a network of technical women helping one another. The grants, funded by donations from the Systers Online Community, are intended as means for women established in technological fields to support women seeking their place in the fields of technology. The grants […]

Girls Collaborative Mini-Grants

Posted on 13 June 2008 by Janet Bailey in STEM

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Applications for mini-grants to support long-term cooperation and interaction among programs that encourage girls’ interest in STEM fields have been re-opened for North Carolina. Deadline is Wednesday, June 25.