NJSACC: New Jersey’s Afterschool and Out-of-School Time (OST) Professional Network in partnership with C. S. Mott Foundation Presents:

Full STEAM Ahead

A Hybrid Conference Dedicated to Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math

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Join us for NJSACC’s annual Full STEAM Ahead Conference this January and February!

Full STEAM Ahead, A Hybrid Conference Dedicated to Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math, is an opportunity to explore all this & more. Join us in person for a STEAM filled day and/or join us for our evening virtual STEM workshops. Either way, come away with activities, ideas, & resources that both the least & most experienced STEAM leader can put into practice in their OST program ASAP!

OPTION 1

FULL STEAM PACKAGE: (includes in-person conference Saturday, Jan 27 and 2 virtual workshops on Tuesday, Feb 13 and Thursday, Feb 22)

WHEN: In-person on Sat Jan 27 from 9:15am - 2:30pm

WHERE: Boys & Girls Club, 1040 Spruce St, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 (Thanks to BGC Mercer for generously allowing us to host this at their central Jersey location)

FEE: $65 includes lunch, all programming on Sat Jan 27 and the 2 virtual workshops (Tue Feb 13 and Thu Feb 22)

OR

OPTION 2

VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS ONLY: Join us for our STEM workshops conveniently scheduled in the evening so that all staff have the opportunity to attend.

WHEN:

Tuesday, Feb 13 – 6:30pm – 8pm via zoom

STEM Explorations: Access for All

Exploration of STEM careers and career pathways is a key strategy to encourage youth’s participation in STEM opportunities and identification with STEM, especially for girls, rural youth, and other youth who have been systemically underrepresented in STEM. This workshop will introduce strategies and resources for effectively integrating STEM career information into afterschool programming, including high-quality resources that showcase diverse STEM professionals and careers. Presented by National Girls Collaborative Project (NGCP)

Thursday, Feb 22 – 6:30pm – 8pm via zoom

It’s Not as Hard as It Sounds – All Youth Can & Should Engineer!

How can you guide youth to tap into their strengths and experiences, think creatively, use multiple modes of communication, and collaborate with peers? Help them develop an engineering mindset! In this interactive workshop we will highlight a framework for equity-oriented engineering learning and fun, and take away strategies for creating environments that are inclusive and that invite ALL learners to participate and develop an engineering mindset. Presented by Shannon McManus, Director of Professional Learning, Museum of Science, Boston

FEE: $20 includes both evening sessions

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

• Direct Service Staff
• Program Supervisors & Directors
• Youth Workers
• Others interested in trying STEAM activities in their Out-of-School Time (OST) programs