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 area and 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 – 6:00 Participant Introductions, Facilitated Networking / Collaboration Activity
• 6:00 – 6:15 Wrap-up, Community Announcements, Networking Forum Closing
• 6:15 – 8:00 Open Networking / Thinkery Community Night

SciGirls is a PBS Kids television series out to change how tweens think about science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM! In each episode, join bright, curious realgirls in putting STEM to work. Then check out the website to play games, watch episodes, share projects, and connect with other SciGirls in a totally safe social networking environment!

SciGirls Trainings integrate inquiry-based STEM instruction with a commitment to gender equity. Educators attending SciGirls Trainings will learn the latest research for exciting and engaging girls (and boys) in STEM; experience hands-on STEM activities; and gain access to free materials for hands-on, video-enhanced activities that put a creative twist on teaching STEM.

There is no fee to attend this training. Lunch will be provided by the Center for Reservoir and Aquatic Systems Research (CRASR), a research and education partnership between Baylor University and the City of Waco focused on aquatic resources.