Guest Author: Loretta H. Cheeks, written June 22, 2017 On June 14-15, 2016, the Honorable Megan J. Smith, U.S. Chief Technology Officer, led the way to elevate awareness about STEM careers and resources made available to communities across our nation. At the first ever Summit on The United State of Women, over 5000 mostly women convened…
The Goal: Identify and prototype relevant, real-world solutions that build education and career pathways in STEM that support innovation, entrepreneurial learning and collaboration. The Challenge: The STEM workforce in Arizona is crucial to our innovation capacity and global competitiveness. Yet, in Pima County the education to employment pipeline (in most STEM industries) is underdeveloped and…
If you could personally share with the President any idea on how to use science and technology to make our country better, what would you recommend? While it may be true that voting age in the United States happens at 18, President Obama now wants to hear from YOU. He is giving any and every…
WASHINGTON, DC – On April 13th, President Obama hosted the sixth and final White House Science Fair of his Administration and celebrate the student competitors and winners from a broad range of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) competitions. The event was the largest White House Science Fair to date, with more than 130 students from…
Inspire Kids Montessori to host fun, hands-on, classes each Tuesday from 10:30 – 11 am Phoenix, AZ. (April 7, 2016). Inspire Kids Montessori is hosting a free “Toddler Explorer” program for ages 12 – 36 months on Tuesdays in May, from 10:30 to 11:00 am, at Ironwood Public Library located at 4333 E. Chandler…
Guest Author: Lisa Herrmann, Co-Chair Million Women Mentors-Arizona Think of Earth Day as a time to get up close and personal with earth – as in soil and dirt! A report from the National Wildlife Federation, “The Dirt on Dirt: How Getting Dirty Outdoors Benefits Kids” provides some compelling data on how playing in the…
Mesa Public Library **64 E. First St., PO Box 1466, Mesa AZ 85211-1466 | mesalibrary.org Position Title: Mesa Public Library VISTA Summer Associate About Host Site: By providing access and guidance to information, services, and resources, the Mesa Public Library expands minds, empowers individuals, and enriches our diverse community. About HandsOn Greater Phoenix: HandsOn Greater…
THINKspot at Mesa Public Library- Red Mountain Branch **635 N. Power Rd., Mesa, AZ 85205, www.MesaTHINKspot.org Position Title: THINKspot at Mesa Public Library VISTA Summer Associate About Host Site: Mesa THINKspot is a collaborative workspace and maker space within the Red Mountain Branch of the Mesa Public Library. We provide the community hands-on opportunities…