December 2013

SciGirls and Role Models Matter: Engaging Girls (and All Kids) in STEM workshops continue across Texas.
Google Groups continue to expand and be active with regional STEM activities.
And Computer Science Education Week is next week!

Check out all the details below!

Wish you would have gotten some of this info earlier?? Well you would have if you were on a K-12 STEM Outreach Google Group!! Our Google Groups are the best way to be connected in your region with all things K12 STEM - are you connected to the conversation? Join the group in your region of Texas - details below.

Role Models Matter Workshops

Role Models Matter: Engaging Girls (and All Kids) in STEM

Workshop participants will be eligible to apply for mini-grants!

Explore how to engage STEM role models, where to find STEM role models in your area, and how to be a fabulous STEM role model. AND network with those interested in exciting and engaging more girls (and all kids) in STEM.

Registration is open and space remains for the Role Models Matter workshop this Saturday. Space is limited to 30. Learn more and register at http://txgcp.org/role-models.

Edinburg, Saturday, December 14, 9 - 11 a.m.

Join a Google Group to

get the most up-to-date info http://txgcp.org/k12-stem-outreach-google-group/.

To request or schedule a workshop in your area, please contact TxGCP at stem@txgcp.org. Role Models Matter Workshops are typically 1.5 - 2 hours.

THANK YOU to the Governor's Commission for Women for supporting TxGCP and our dissemination of Role Models Matter across the state.

SciGirls Workshops

Full day SciGirls workshops are coming to Killeen, El Paso and Edinburg. Join a Google Group to

get the most up-to-date info http://txgcp.org/k12-stem-outreach-google-group/.

Registration is open and space remains for SciGirls workshops this Friday Space is limited to 30. Learn more at http://txgcp.org/scigirls/.

Edinburg, Friday, December 13, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Additional workshops are in the works for Dallas, Killeen, and San Antonio this spring.

To request or schedule a workshop in your area, please contact TxGCP at stem@txgcp.org. SciGirls Workshops can be 1 hour, 2.5 hours or 7 hours.

Check out the TxGCP website for more details about SciGirls.

Conferences, Webinars, Contests & More

STEM Days, Weeks and Months Galore!
We think that every day, week or month is a STEM one...but here are some actual celebrations coming up to support our STEM efforts:

December 8 - 14 - Computer Science Education Week
February 16-22, 2014 - Engineers Week (traditionally the week that encompasses George Washington's actual birthday)
March 2014 - (3-14) - Pi Month
March 14 - Pi Day
April 2014 - Math Awareness Month
April 22 - Earth Day
Proposed Last Week in April 2014 - National Science Week

Have more to add to the list? Share them at stem@txgcp.org.

Computer Science Education Week

Nationwide; December 9-15, 2013

Computer Science Education Week (CSEdWeek) provides an opportunity to raise awareness about the impact of computing, the richness of computing careers, and the critical need for computer science (CS) education. CSEdWeek is a call to action to inspire students and colleagues about CS education, to employ new and better strategies for engagement, and to connect with the broader community about the need for and value of CS education.

The Hour of Code

Code.org is launching the Hour of Code as part of the annual CSEdWeek, a celebration to encourage interest in the field and show that anyone can learn the basics. Code.org will host a variety of hour-long tutorials on the CSEdWeek website for students. Many of the tutorials are compatible with tablets and smartphones, and there are "unplugged" lessons available as well.

What have you missed out on lately?

Have you missed out on the following recent posts:

STEM Toys, Viral Videos and Shopping - included Wired.com 2012 STEMMY toy awards and 2013 STEMMY toy awards
Funding Opportunity/Experience "Engineer Your World" LIVE!
Texas Robotics Team at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

You want to be included....AND connected to over 1000 STEM professionals across Texas! Check the regional listservs out online.

Subscribe to your regional K-12 STEM Outreach listserv and don't miss out on fabulous opportunities in the future! Plus, share your K-12 STEM camps, resources, opportunities or questions with the community.

For those not in one of these areas who still want to receive information going out to all groups, join the Texas K-12 STEM Outreach group.

Contact Tricia Berry for any specific regional requests or questions.

Did Your Org Miss Out on a Request from a potential FUNDER! Are You Listed in the Program Directory?

TxGCP is frequently asked for STEM program connections. Don't miss out on getting connected with possible collaborators and funders!

Gain access to mini-grants and have the first shot at opportunities such as the Water Works camp curriculum, role model training and other curriculum and resource dissemination across Texas! Sign up your program, organization and/or event in the National Girls Collaborative Project Program Directory. Join over 200 listings from across Texas and find collaborators and other STEM educators in your area. Registration is free...can't get better than that!

The TxGCP eNewsletter is distributed approximately once a month. Visit the TxGCP web site for additional updates on upcoming events, resources and mini-grant information.

Share Your Events
and News

Submit information or events to be included in future TxGCP eNewsletters. Email stem@txgcp.org with your information. Remember TxGCP eNewsletters are typically sent at the beginning of each month.

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About TxGCP

The Texas Girls Collaborative Project (TxGCP) connects organizations and individuals across Texas committed to informing and motivating girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The TxGCP is excited to provide opportunities across Texas for collaboration, networking, sharing of best practices, and leveraging of resources through in-person forums, email listservs and mini-grants.

Led by the Women in Engineering Program (WEP) at The University of Texas at Austin along with a dynamic Leadership Team and Champions Board, the TxGCP brings together advocates and leaders from non-profits, K-12 schools, higher education institutions, companies and organizations across the state of Texas.

About NGCP

The vision of the National Girls Collaborative Project (NGCP) is to bring together organizations throughout the United States and Puerto Rico that are committed to informing and encouraging girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

FabFems
Website Launched with
Amazing Role Models

The FabFems directory is a national database of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) professions who are inspiring role models for young women. The FabFems directory is accessible to young women, girl-serving STEM programs, and other organizations that are working to increase career awareness and interest in STEM.

http://www.fabfems.org/