SMITH COLLEGE STEM SUMMER PROGRAM INFORMATION

For more info:

Girls Inc: providing the scholarship: Girls Inc. | What We Do - Methods of Empowerment

Smith College STEM Summer Program: Summer Science & Engineering Program | Smith College

POC who provided the info to the NAACP: CATHY N. TROUTMAN, Cell:  240-506-0117

Science Sistahs,

This is a long email, but received from a good friend of mine and sounds like an exciting opportunity for some young ladies! Please put the word out. 

Do you know from your vast networks, any phenomenal young black girls grades 8-11, from underserved communities that are interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math?

My friend is on the board of an organization, The Girls Action Network( GAN) that is providing 5 scholarships of $7,885. Each to the Smith College Summer Science and Engineering Program.

The Smith program is an amazing, 4-week, immersive summer STEM program for girls on Smith’s beautiful campus in Northampton, Massachusetts, from July 9-August 5th.

The scholarships cover the cost of all four weeks!

The girls get valuable experience in and exposure to engineering, mathematics, and computer science and engage in hands-on research— all taught by Smith College faculty.

This is a phenomenal pre-college program and opportunity for exceptional girls of color interested in STEM; it also presents an opportunity for the girls to meet other diverse young girls from all over the world who share their passion.

For this scholarship, there is an application process and interviews. Transcripts and letters of recommendation are also needed.

After the program, girls return to their high schools better prepared to tackle the tough, competitive science classes AND they better understand what to expect in college.

If you know any phenomenal young girls of color from underserved communities that are interested, I can help them with the entire process.

The deadline for applications is March 20th.

CATHY N. TROUTMAN 

Cell:  240-506-0117

What’s summer without stimulation for the brain and engaging in amazing activities? Johns Hopkins Engineering Innovation Pre-College Programs is perfect for talented high school math and science students this summer.

Join the program staff and other forward thinking high schoolers on Sunday, March 12, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. (EST), as they discuss details about the incredible on-hands labs and activities you will experience.

Ask questions and get insider details about the admissions process, understand how to earn college credit, and more from program staff.

Registration:

https://wse.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Uhh1wZD7Qk2G6JBpfCRPuw

Karen Borgsmiller, PhD

Assistant Dean, Pre-Collegiate Programs

Whiting School of Engineering

Johns Hopkins University

P.S. If you cannot join us on Sunday, another zoom information session is scheduled for:

Monday, April 17 at 7 p.m. (EST)

Registration for 2023 Emerging Leaders Program Opens Feb. 27

Now more than 100 alumnae strong, Learning Undefeated’s Emerging Leaders in STEM program was created to connect young women with in-demand STEM content and inspire them towards high-growth careers. The program has two parts: virtual sessions during the school year (spring) and a two-week, in-person laboratory intensive in the summer.

For the 2023 program, virtual sessions take place biweekly on Saturdays, from April 15 to June 10, 2023. Laboratory sessions will take place as follows:

• Cohort 5 (engineering focus) will take place in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The timing is late June 2023.

• Cohort 6 (biotechnology focus) will take place in Maryland with laboratory intensive sessions in Montgomery County, Anne Arundel County, and Baltimore City. The timing is July 2023.

The full schedule will be available when registration opens.

Text LEADERS to 1-833-272-7159 to join our textlist and we will notify you when registration opens

The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Maryland College Park is excited to once again offer the AgDiscovery program this summer. AgDiscovery is a 3-week program sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA/APHIS) in conjunction with the University of Maryland to promote agriculture and natural resources and allow high-school students the opportunity of a collegiate experience.

Students participating in AgDiscovery at UMD learn about plants and animals, the importance of protecting America's food supply from insects and disease, the role of regulation in genetically engineered organisms, and the challenge of managing and resolving wildlife conflicts. The 3-week program with the University of Maryland's College Park provides an educational odyssey exploring food, culture and the environment. Participants also receive 3 hours of university-level course credits through the Young Scholars Program. 

We invite you to encourage your students to apply for this unique opportunity. Applications are available now through the USDA/APHIS website (listed below).  Selection is competitive, so it is important for interested students to submit all application materials by the deadline.

The University of Maryland is just one of 21 universities across the country hosting an AgDiscovery program this summer. Each program is unique, so I encourage you to share this information with your students and encourage them to apply. Digital fliers and program brochures are available on the website listed below.

More information about the AgDiscovery program, including the application, can be found at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/agdiscovery/.

If you, your students, or their families have any questions, please feel free to contact me at ecooper@umd.edu.

Sincerely,

Dr. Evelyn E. Cooper

The Office of Intramural Training & Education at the National Institutes of Health is seeking motivated, hard-working students who are interested in STEM careers to apply to the High School Scientific Training and Enrichment Programs (HiSTEP for juniors and HiSTEP 2.0 for seniors)! This is a paid summer internship opportunity and we are specifically seeking students who have little to no prior out-of-school STEM hands-on experiences.

The program consists of three main parts: 

• Research and data science bootcamp: Students learn how to design and conduct data science research projects. Students learn about the research process and how to apply statistical and machine learning methods to address scientific questions with real-world impact. 

• Masterclass lecture series: Students are connected to accomplished young adults around the world. Students have the opportunity to learn about entrepreneurship from Forbes 30 Under 30 recipients, science research from International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) grand prize winners, and other topics from speakers with diverse backgrounds and experiences. 

• Mentored research project: Students complete a research project through a rigorous, hands-on learning experience under the guidance of mentors. Previously, students have worked in a variety of fields, from computational biology to quantum physics. 

If any of your students may be interested in and are a good fit for the program, could you please share this opportunity with them? Students and families can learn more about SSI and apply on our website here: https://www.summersteminstitute.org/.

The NASA Goddard Office of STEM Engagement is pleased to announce that the application window for the 2020-2021 STEM Academic Research Experience (STEM ARE) is now open. The STEM ARE Description is attached and contains information about the program goals, expectations and participant responsibilities. Foremost, STEM ARE is a collaboration between NASA Goddard Space Flight Center(GSFC) and participating schools to provide authentic research-based experiential learning opportunities for high school students designed to increase high school student involvement and interest in STEM disciplines. STEM ARE strives to increase the number of underrepresented and underserved students participating in STEM education programs, thereby encouraging more individuals to pursue STEM careers. The program provides high school students the opportunity to learn and apply research protocols and processes related to Earth- and Space-systems Science, Computer Science, Engineering, and Technology.

Please see the information below for instructions for application submission as the process has changed to accommodate the virtual environment in which we are now solely operating.

1.       School level Coordinators/STEM program contacts should send a list of eligible students from their school who are intending to submit applications to katherine.j.bender@nasa.gov .

2.       Students complete the online application at https://nvite.jsc.nasa.gov/RSVP/?id=5ai47

3.       Applications will be accepted through September 30.

4.       Students receiving placements will then need to provide additional forms and a transcript.  School coordinators will be sent a link to a secure upload site.  It is preferred that the school coordinator upload a single zip file of the forms for all placed students from their school. More information will be provided as this step is reached.

5.       Students receiving placements will be required to complete all NASA-related work on a NASA-provided laptop.  Only NASA-related work is to be completed on the NASA equipment.  All IT security requirements, including provision of NASA equipment and appropriate access will be handled by NASA. In addition to meeting their project requirements, students will be responsible for meeting all IT security requirements and for prompt return of the NASA equipment at the end of their STEM ARE experience.  No STEM ARE placements will occur outside of these IT requirements.

6.       STEM ARE students will participate in regular online meetings with the STEM ARE coordinator, Katherine Bender, as well as arrange a regular work schedule with their mentor that also meets their school credit requirements.

7.       STEM ARE students will develop a presentation of their work to share with the greater NASA community in the Spring.

https://www.genome.gov/careers-training/research-training/Summer-Internship-in-Biomedical-Research