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The Connection, the STEM Learning Ecosystems monthly newsletter
Volume VI, October 2016
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October 2016

STEM Ecosystems Collaborate at Denver Convening

On October 17-18, representatives from all 36 Ecosystems met in Denver to share best practices and advance the Community of Practice. Highlights included a robust conversation on the importance of computer science education for all, Ecosystem presentations on E2E (Ecosystem to Ecosystem campaign) success stories, Practice Group meetings and an interactive communications workshop. We were also honored to hear from keynote speaker Marc Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League, who spoke about opportunities to ensure greater equity in STEM access and quality across communities.

Don’t miss Gerald Solomon’s blog post, “Our North Star: Prioritizing Equity in the Digital Age,” reflecting on Morial’s inspiring remarks.

Thank you to all who participated!

Spotlight: San Diego EcosySTEM

Kudos to San Diego EcosySTEM partner, Fleet Science Center, for a successful first year of their latest initiative, “52 Weeks of Science.” 52 Weeks of Science, a yearlong celebration of STEM, brings fun and exciting science-based activities and opportunities to residents in Barrio Logan and Logan Heights. Nearly 60 science, cultural, educational and community partners contribute to these events—a number that has doubled since the initiative’s inception in October 2015. In just one year, events have drawn more than 4,000 participants, including students across all grade levels. The initiative aims to deepen the community’s affinity for science extracurricular activities and increase residents’ interest in science as a part of their daily lives. Due to its success, 52 Weeks of Science has become a leading force in creating an infrastructure for community partners to collaborate quickly on new opportunities, such as grants. Learn more about 52 Weeks of Science here.  Learn how to get involved with San Diego EcosySTEM.
 
Note: Each month, “The Connection” will spotlight the exciting work of a STEM Ecosystem. Be sure to sign up for updates. Interested in being featured in next month’s newsletter? Contact Teresa Drew at teresaldrew@sandiego.edu.  

Submit to NSTA’s Connected Science Learning

The theme for the third issue of NSTA’s practitioner-facing publication (to be published in spring 2017) is STEM Learning Surrounds Us: Building ecosystems that connect STEM education across many learning settings. Contributions are due October 31, 2016. Learn more about submission requirements.

News you can use

The latest in national STEM news:

Resources

Check out the latest research and reports in the STEM field:

Events 

Mark your calendars for upcoming STEM events:

To submit announcements and resources for next month’s newsletter, contact Teresa Drew at teresaldrew@sandiego.edu.  

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The STEM Learning Ecosystems Initiative cultivates and supports nearly 40 local Ecosystems working to improve access to high-quality STEM learning for all students. Launched in September 2015 by the STEM Funders Network, the Initiative empowers communities to bring together unlikely local partners and create systemic change to ensure more students, particularly underserved and underrepresented students, develop the STEM knowledge and skills they need to learn and thrive in today’s world.
The STEM Funders Network brings together grantmakers working in STEM to learn from one another, leverage their collective resources and collaborate on high-impact projects they could not undertake alone. The vision of the STEM Funders Network is that all U.S. students should have equal opportunity to engage in high-quality STEM learning experiences that will enhance their ability to succeed in a STEM career or other chosen path.
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