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Quarterly Greater #AustinSTEM

Networking Forum• 8:00 – 8:30 Networking

• 8:30 – 8:45 Welcome, Network Updates

• 8:45 – 9:15 Lightning Talks

• 9:15 – 9:25 Host Highlights

• 9:25 – 9:30 Community Announcements

• 9:30 - 10:00 Networking

THANKS

Visit us at www.greateraustinSTEMecosystem.orgFollow us on Twitter @AustinSTEMecoEngage in the conversation #AustinSTEM

About the Greater Austin STEM Ecosystem

The Greater Austin STEM Ecosystem fosters deeper collaboration across networks and systems to ensure STEM programming is accessible to ALL students throughout Greater Austin. The learning-centered ecosystem leverages resources supporting STEM education while reducing duplication and amplifying individual organizations and their collective impact.


What are STEM Learning Ecosystems?STEM Learning Ecosystems provide the architecture for cross-sector learning, offering all young people access to STEM-rich learning environments so they can develop important skills and engagement in science, technology, engineering and math throughout preK-16.

Strong STEM Learning Ecosystems feature dynamic collaborations among schools, out-of-school time programs, STEM expert institutions (such as museums, science centers, institutions of higher education and STEM professional associations), the private sector, community-based organizations, youth and families.


Ecosystem VisionThe vision of the Greater Austin STEM Ecosystem is that:• PK-16 learners have the opportunity to obtain the requisite STEM

skills to enter competitive 21st century STEM jobs in Central Texas• All educators are provided the tools and support to ensure that

students of all ages are STEM competent and STEM literate


Ecosystem GoalsThe Greater Austin STEM Ecosystem will:1. Develop and engage an effective and sustainable network of academic,

business and community partners who are interested in providing STEM opportunities for PK-16 learners throughout Central Texas.

2. Support excellence in formal and informal STEM education throughout Central Texas.

3. Incorporate an equity driven approach to promote awareness of, and access to, STEM pathways.

4. Ensure long-term sustainability of the Greater Austin STEM Ecosystem.


Ecosystem Key ProgramsGreater Austin STEM Networking Forums & Community ConveningsThe Greater Austin STEM Ecosystem co-hosts quarterly Greater Austin STEM Networking Forums and topic-focused Community Convenings to connect organizations and individuals across the community engaged in STEM education.

Greater Austin STEM AmplificationsThe Greater Austin STEM Ecosystem amplifies STEM programs and events across the community around themed days, events or initiatives. Amplifications have included events associated with the 2017 Solar Eclipse, #STEMUP Weekend, Computer Science Education Week, and Engineers Week.


Ecosystem Key Programs

#AustinSTEMCommunity HighlightsLIGHTNING TALKS

REMINDER: List of attendees (with emails & orgs) & presentations emailed to all afterwards

Connect Create Share & Shine

© Gyanam Technologies Inc.

STEMergy

What do we offer?STEM Classes

Create customized hands-on STEM projects tailored to each batchConduct hands-on STEM classes

Robotics IoT Computer Programming Public Speaking & Debate Aero Science Engineering

Inspire students to GO STEMHire talented UT Austin Engineering StudentsSTEM Mobile App

Connect with other STEM enthusiastsGet Ideas & Create Projects Share your CreativityAvailable on Apple App Store & Google Play Store


Upcoming STEM Classes

• Scratch Programming & Robotics• Where? Cedar Park Recreation Center• When? Every Sunday, 17th February through April 7th, 3 – 5 PM• For? Ages 9 – 12 yearsCourse Info: http://stemergy.net/classes/sphero.html

• Public Speaking & Debate• Where? Cedar Park Recreation Center• When? Every Sunday, 17th February through April 7th, 3 – 4:30 PM• For? Ages 9 – 11 yearsCourse Info: http://stemergy.net/classes/publicspeaking.html


http://stemergy.net/classes/sphero.html

http://stemergy.net/classes/publicspeaking.html


https://facebook.com/MeetSTEMergy

@stemergy

https://linkedin.com/company/stemergy

http://stemergy.net

[email protected]

512-994-0061

Follow us on:

Contact us at:

Safe. Inclusive. Free.

● All Ages

● Digital + Analog Fabrication, Crafting, Electronics

● Training and Support

● Coworking and Event Space

www.colabcommunitymakers.org

GIRLS WHO CODE SUMMER IMMERSION PROGRAM

OUR MISSION

Girls Who Code works to inspire, educate, and equip girls with the computing skills needed to pursue 21st century opportunities.

Our vision is to reach gender parity in computing and technology sectors.

WHO WE SERVE

Girls Who Code serves all girls, especially those who:

➔ Are underrepresented in computer science and technology fields in terms of race, creed or background

➔ Have little to no access or exposure to computer science education in school

➔ Are Free and Reduced Lunch eligible

➔ Identify as female regardless of gender assignment at birth or legal recognition

OUR EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY

We believe that ALL girls are creative and able to make a positive impact on the world through computer science.

SISTERHOOD & COLLABORATION

MORE THAN CODE REAL-WORLD RELEVANCE &

IMPACTLearning computational thinking and computer science cultivates girls’ interests and prepares them for long-term success in computer science.

Positive and supportive environments both enable & sustain the learning process and longevity in computer science.

Interest-based learning enables and empowers students to make an impact in their communities.

SUMMER IMMERSION PROGRAM

Our free 7-week summer programs are designed for current 10th -11th grade girls (rising juniors and seniors) to learn coding, get exposure to top companies, and become a part of our sisterhood.

What: June 17 - August 2, Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm• Program hosted at partner sites: AT&T, WalMart Tech Incubator• Learn introduction to coding, produce a project in seven weeks, visit tech companies and

learn from guest speakers• 20 high school students per program

Who: Current 10th or 11th grade girls. No need for prior CS experience to apply! Students who have taken AP CS or similar course are not eligible.

Want to learn more? Visit us at www.girlswhocode.com/summer-immersion-programs SISTERHOOD

PROJECT BASED LEARNING

TOP TECH COMPANIES

http://www.girlswhocode.com/summer-immersion-program

Research Experiences for Teachers at UT Austin

NASCENT ERCMRSEC

Risa Hartman, RET Program Director

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Purpose of the RET ProgramProvide K-12 teachers with the tools, research experiences, and ongoing relationships with scientists/engineers that enable them to inspire generations of their students to learn more about science and engineering and their related career paths.

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Program Highlights• Generous stipend - $5600 • $1500 materials grant to purchase supplies• Hands-on research experiences with

opportunities to present your work• Educational seminars and learning tours at local

industry sites like Samsung and Dell• Establish your network of science and

engineering experts

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Culminating Projects – Poster Session, Curriculum Showcase & Module Creation!

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Application InformationWho should apply? 3rd – 12th grade STEM teachers in Austin or surrounding areas

How? Online application • NASCENT - https://nascent.utexas.edu/info-apply• MRSEC - https://mrsec.utexas.edu/research-experiences-teachers-

info-apply

When? Applications due by January 31

Questions? Contact Risa Hartman at [email protected]

https://nascent.utexas.edu/info-apply

https://mrsec.utexas.edu/research-experiences-teachers-info-apply

#AustinSTEM Engineers Week AmplificationLIGHTNING TALKS

Add your Engineers Week activities to the amplificationWWW.GREATERAUSTINSTEMECOSYSTEM.ORG

FLIP CHART PAPER BEFORE YOU LEAVE

WATCH YOUR EMAIL

http://www.greateraustinstemecosystem.org/

Science Thursday at the Bullock Museum

Thursday, February 21, 2019 during Engineers Week(and every 3rd Thursday during school year)

5 Years of Science ThursdaysHands-on activities related to Bullock Museum exhibits and Texas history, culture, and environmentOne Thursday each month October - MayMost students are on 4th & 7th grade field tripsInteracted with over 3,200 students during 2017-2018 school year

Volunteers Lead the ActivitiesVolunteer teams from in 2017-2018 from:◦3M◦ASCE◦Garver◦ IBM◦ IEEE◦Northwest Austin Rotary◦The University of Texas at Austin

Sign up via Texas STEM ConnectionsVolunteers needed for this spring!February 21March 14*April 18May 16

www.TexasSTEMconnections.org centexeweek.org

www.girlday.utexas.edu

@UTWEP on v

Saturday, February 23rd, 201911:30 AM to 5:00 PM

For 8,000+ Kindergarten through 8th grade students

FREE

#UTGirlDay

http://www.girlday.utexas.edu/

What to Expect?

• Over 150 different STEM activities (11:30 AM to 4:00 PM)

• All activities offered in a centralized location (Engineering complex) on campus

• Several STEM- focused shows throughout the day including the closing shows (4:00 PM)

• STEM Role Models in action including professionals, faculty, high school and college students

Help Us Spread the WordWe are no longer looking for groups to facilitate activities. We are excited to receive more students registrations

• Registration is free and still open through our website.

• Easy to register 1 or 1,000 students. One chaperone can register a full group of students.

• We are partnering with CAP Metro and GSCTX to offer free park and ride options into UT. Details on website soon!

• Direct everyone to the website: content is constantly being updated with information

www.girlday.utexas.edu @UTWEP on #UTGirlDay


www.girlday.utexas.edu @UTWEP on #UTGirlDay


UT Girl Day 2019

3D Printing AccessoriesXandy Whitman @thepracticaledu www.practicaleducator.com

UT Girl Day 2018

Xandy Whitman @thepracticaledu www.practicaleducator.com

Computer Aided Design

UT Girl Day 2018


3D Printing

UT Girl Day 2018


Custom STEM Jewelry

Add your #AustinSTEMEngineers Week activities to the amplificationWWW.GREATERAUSTINSTEMECOSYSTEM.ORG

FLIP CHART PAPER BEFORE YOU LEAVE

WATCH YOUR EMAIL

http://www.greateraustinstemecosystem.org/


• Cisco is based in San Jose, CA

• Cisco cares about communities -employees get 40 hours (paid!) to volunteer each year!

• National & Global involvement in STEM education such as FIRST Lego and Teach for All

• Our biggest achievement – 1.9m students built digital & entrepreneurial skills through NetAcad in 2018.

• Cisco Austin is a small-ish remote site (~1.3% of workforce) with many ‘remote’ workers.

• Cisco Austin community engagements are primarily employee driven: CODE@TACC, code.org, Girls in Tech, Girlstart

• Cisco Austin does participate in Cisco’s global Girls Power Techevent each spring

Cisco & Cisco Austin


• Wendy Howell on the steering committee• Girls in Tech Austin Managing Director

• Hacking for Humanity• AMPLIFY Start-up pitch• Girl Day @ UT

• Girl Scouts of Central Texas *2019!*• Cybersecurity badge• 2-day Hackathon

Featured Engagements


Other past events include:• CODE@TACC Cybersecurity• Code/Interactive Office Visits• Girlstart LED Bandanas• Girls Power Tech*

But wait, there’s more!


Girls Power TechCisco Global 2017 Stats

20 young women participated in 2017

85 young women have participated over 4 years of hosting

Each year, over 100+ volunteer hours dedicated to Cisco Austin

Thanks Stephanie!

Cisco Austin Stats


What is Girls Power Tech day like?

Sometimes we talk about the

Internet of Things!<------

Or computer game design!

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Learn some coding~<------

Or take apart a computer!

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We always speed mentor!

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And usually learn about the Internet------>


Want to partner?

Reach the leads (here) or at –[email protected]

Cisco Austin’s Girls Power Tech 2019


Also, thanks Shane!

greateraustinstemecosystem.org/events/

Add your #AustinSTEM Community Announcements to the flip chart before you leaveWILL BE EMAILED OUT FIRST OF NEXT WEEK AND INCLUDED IN ECOSYSTEM NEWSLETTER AND ON WEBSITE

THANKS

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