Science Action Club (SAC) is a high-impact STEM program for middle school youth in out-of-school time. Learn more and apply online.

• Develop skills to lead all 12 Bugs in Your Schoolyard activities successfully
• Gain exclusive access to activity plans, teaching kits, and digital resources
• Become citizen scientists and contribute to global environmental research
• Contribute to a thoughtful community of practice with engaged and committed colleagues

The Texas Girls Collaborative Project (TxGCP) San Antonio Regional Leadership Team invites organizations and individuals engaged in STEM outreach, education, workforce development, volunteering and advocacy to connect, network and share! THANKS to The Iron Yard San Antonio for hosting this event!

Network with STEM-engaged organizations from across the area and learn about the resources available to assist you in your efforts. Connect with programs across the area and hear about upcoming STEM events. Learn about the new Texas STEM Connections resource for matching volunteers with volunteer needs across San Antonio and beyond. And share what you and/or your organization are doing to excited kids about STEM.

• 4:30 – 5:00 Check-in, Networking
• 5:00 – 5:15 Welcome, Announcements, Introductions
• 5:15 – 5:45 Texas STEM Connections Demonstration and Training
• 5:45 – 6:00 Needs and Resources Collaborative Networking Activity
• 6:00 – 6:20 Who's In the Room Activity
• 6:20 – 6:30 Closing, Next Steps
• 6:30 – 7:00 Networking

The Greater Austin STEM Ecosystem, Texas Girls Collaborative Project (TxGCP) and Texas Partnership for Out of School Time (TXPOST) invite organizations and individuals engaged in STEM outreach, education, workforce development, volunteering and advocacy to connect, network and share! THANKS to Thinkery for hosting this event!

Network with STEM-engaged organizations from across the areaand learn about the resources available to assist you in your efforts. Learn about the Greater Austin STEM Ecosystem, launched at the White House in November 2015 as one of 27 Ecosystems in the country, and the only one in Texas. Learn about statewide STEM out of school time system building led by TXPOST. And explore resources of the Texas Girls Collaborative Project including role model workshops, a new Texas skills-based STEM volunteer matching system, hands-on STEM curriculum and more. Connect with programs across the area and hear about upcoming STEM events. And share what you and/or your organization are doing to excited kids about STEM. 

• 4:30 – 5:00 Check-in, Snacks, Networking
• 5:00 – 5:20 Networking Forum Welcome, Introductions, Announcements
• 5:20 – 5:45 Participant Introductions, Facilitated Networking / Collaboration Activity
• 5:45 – 6:00 Wrap-up, Community Announcements, Networking Forum Closing
• 6:00 – 6:30 Open Networking