We serve over 2500 students in LAUSD schools in and around University Park with our STEM education programs Young Scientist Program and Wonderkids.

Joined March 2019
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We brought neurobiology AND fun to kids at 32nd St. School @lausd They learned all about the brain at a workshop hosted by @USCJEP STEM Education Programs, led by @StemJep students and neurobiologist Sarah Bottjer, thanks in part to a grant from the @NSF:
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Excited to share our STEM curricula and educational framework on marine microbes and hypoxia! @jcamthrash @StemJep current-journal.com/articles…

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Congratulations to the 85 finalists chosen for @SeaGrant's 2024 #Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship! We are excited to share that four of these finalists were selected from USC Sea Grant!🎓🏛 Learn more about our four finalists here: dornsife.usc.edu/uscseagrant…
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Congratulations to MEB PhD candidate @KylaKelly13, who has been selected as a recipient of the 2024 Knauss Fellowship!
Sea Grant #Knauss fellows bring their diverse perspectives to solving #marine & #coastal #policy challenges at the federal level. Meet the 85 finalists for 2024 and learn about their paths to the fellowship: seagrant.noaa.gov/2024-knaus…
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Congrats to Dr. Dieuwertje Kast, co-director of the USC Norris Cancer STEM Education Partnership Program, who was named a recipient of the 2023 40 Under 40 Public Health Catalyst Awards by the Boston Congress of Public Health. Learn more about CSEPP here: uscnorriscancer.usc.edu/crte…
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ICYMI - This week on #LitLinks we're featuring 4 cool ways to engage students with nonfiction kidlit Check them out! 🔗patriciamnewman.com/?p=11421 @STEMJEP @USCJEP @alexandrasiy #STEMeducation #elementaryscience
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Published in @JNCI_Now, a new USC study shows immigrant adults with #livercancer have higher survival rates than those born in the US. Learn more here: uscnorriscancer.usc.edu/2023…. @KECKSchool_USC @KeckMedUSC
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"How are students from #BIPOC comunities supposed to envision themselves as scientists when kids’ books feature mostly white characters?" A #LitLinks SPECIAL EDITION 🔗patriciamnewman.com/?p=11291 @USCJEP @StemJep @USCDornsife @RoomtoRead #STEM #weneeddiversebooks #teachertwitter

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Looking for #STEM books for your kiddos? Are you ready for a science adventure? Head to the #STEAM clubhouse, where we can ask questions, explore new places, and meet real-life scientists. @StemJep @AASully #STEMed #edchat #literacy literacycloud.org/readinglis…
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Check out “VIRTUAL REALITY” by CaTameron Bobino @catbobino part of @jep_stem led by Dr. Dieuwertje Kast featuring @USC_ICT Sharon Mozgai, Associate Director of #MedicalVR @smozgai #STEAM #diversity #VR
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“We were having a hard time trying to pair science books—with kids that actually look like our kids—to match our curriculum,” said DJ Kast EdD ’20. New "STEAM-Powered Careers" book series reflect a diverse community of children and scientists. buff.ly/408Ye31
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Please vote for our video by sharing through the widget on the page!! Empowering K-5 teachers of low-income students of color to incorporate STEM in their classrooms stemtlnet.org/video-showcase…

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Trick or Treat, give me a great book to read! We are so proud to be part of such a transformative and impactful STEAM-Powered career book series that aims to diversify children’s literature and inspire the next generation of scientists and oncologists.
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High school teacher professional development workshop on marine micro and dissolved oxygen dynamics, day 2 @USCWrigley #USC_JEP #NSFfunded
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V cool thermal stratification lab as part of the high school teacher professional development workshop- warm and cold water entering room temp. #NSFfunded This and other lab curricula from @KylaKelly13 and @c_schiks & will be published.
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We're excited to announce the 2022 Teacher Leader Impact Award winners! We asked you to nominate educators making an impact and you answered. Congratulations to all honorees! Learn more about them here --> bit.ly/3aTBajw @MorenoValleyUSD @ElimEagles @KellerISD @USCJEP

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Published in the @NSTA's journal Science & Children, Dr. Dieuwertje Kast, Dr. W. Martin Kast, & Surbhi Bansil, developed a lesson plan for pulmonology for underrepresented minority elementary school students, in collaboration w/ the @USCJEP. Full article: tinyurl.com/ykkynx48
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Drum roll for Dr. Darin Gray, of the University of Southern California, and his profile on IWasAKid.com! Fight on! @StemJep @USCViterbiSTEM @NSTA
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The Cancer STEM Education Partnership Program @uscnorris, in partnership w/@USCJEP, aims to stimulate knowledge & interest in cancer research & care in elementary school students utilizing NGSS aligned, hands-on, and inquiry-based educational curricula. uscnorriscancer.usc.edu/crte….
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Congrats to Dr. DJ Kast who received the Social Impact Abie Award from the global nonprofit @AnitaB_org. This is one of the highest awards for women in the technology sector & in her case for the social impact that her STEM education has on underrepresented minority communities.
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