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
17 Jun 2020
.@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
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DC STEM Network retweeted
11 May 2020
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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DC STEM Network retweeted
12 Mar 2020
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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DC STEM Network retweeted
8 Mar 2020
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
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DC STEM Network retweeted
7 Mar 2020
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
6 Mar 2020
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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DC STEM Network retweeted
2 Mar 2020
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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DC STEM Network retweeted
7 Mar 2020
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
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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.
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DC STEM Network retweeted
27 Feb 2020
There is still time to apply to be a part of the #SSPadvocates program!
27 Feb 2020
The #SSPadvocates program provides #scienceteachers & mentors working with underrepresented students training, a stipend, & year-round support. Apply by March 4th! societyforscience.org/outrea…
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DC STEM Network retweeted
11 Feb 2020
Save your spot for March 14th #STEM Development w/ TGREDUCreate eventbrite.com/e/dc-secondar…
11 Jan 2020
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
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DC STEM Network retweeted
11 Feb 2020
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…
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DC STEM Network retweeted
12 Feb 2020
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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6 Feb 2020
Looking for support for STEM competitions like the @DCSTEMFair ? @Society4Science Advocate Program application is open now through March 4. Start your application today: buff.ly/39cceh8
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17 Jan 2020
Congrats to DC Finalist in the Name the Rover Challenge!! Lydia A., Bailey R., and Andrej C. buff.ly/2ZvMeYS @NASA #MarsRover
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DC STEM Network retweeted
10 Jan 2020
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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11 Jan 2020
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
11 Jan 2020
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2 Jan 2020
Is your school #STEM ready? Make sure you are set for the Secondary @DCSTEMFair on March 14th! Sign up for our Educator webinar to get an event overview and any fair updates: buff.ly/354kfCV
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24 Dec 2019
JUDGES NEEDED📢📢📢 We are looking for judges for the Secondary @DCSTEMFair March 14th! Registration is open, sign up today: buff.ly/2S5u5kz
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23 Dec 2019
Looking for new ways to highlight your organization's work in #STEM! Consider giving a STEM experience or scholarship as a Special Award at the 2020 Secondary @DCSTEMFair buff.ly/2MnlINF