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5 people are interested
Mentors needed from STEM fields for middle school students
ORGANIZATION: SELF International
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5 people are interested
SELF is collaborating with SciGirls (tpt TV) on a two year project to improve best practices for gender equitable learning in STEM. (STEAM) We introduce students to professionals who can share their own stories about their professional paths. We would like to find women in STEM fields who could visit with these students for one session after-school during the fall of 2018. We are located in Minneapolis, MN. If you have qualms about speaking with young people about what you do, don't worry. We have training available online to help you with your presentation. We call our program SciKids. A majority of the students are Latina, so it would be wonderful if we could find women who could relate specifically to these girls, but it is not required.
We call it STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Art Math) for our program. That includes an A for art. If you are in a creative field which combines science and art we would love to hear from you, too. We are also open to the possibility of a cyber chat with mentors who may be too far away to attend in person.
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About SELF International
Location:
4233 Chicago Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55407, US
Mission Statement
SELF International, Inc . is a not for profit, educational organization whose mission is to promote literacy, creative education in science, math and the arts for all ages in U.S. communities of need and targeted developing countries in order to heighten personal and national levels of academic achievement. This mission is rooted in hope and a vision of social justice, upholding the belief that all people are created equal and are equally deserving of quality education and that responsible stewardship of our world is dependent upon an educated citizenship.
Description
SELF International, a nonprofit educational organization based in Minneapolis, MN, serves as a magnet for gathering students, communities, teachers, other academics, professionals in STEM, and organizations together to give underserved students and their families equal access and opportunities for out-of-school learning. We meet the students in their neighborhoods and schools, eliminating the need for transportation to other venues. We offer free programs because nearly all of the people in our programs fall into the lowest income brackets. We will bring high quality materials and resources. Mentors from STEM fields meet with students and introduce them to new options and possibilities for their future. Students learn that science is everywhere and discover its relevance to their own lives. Students and families develop a science identity helping them feel more connected to science and build a culture of learning in their families and communities. Students gain confidence in their ability to pursue STEM. Through hands-on activities and personal experiences in cutting edge science and technology students discover that learning is fun and creative. Students’ curiosity and questions guide them into new ideas and subjects. They make connections they had never noticed or considered before. STEM will not be merely a word to our students, it will contain a whole world of exciting possibilities. Students will carry this interest and excitement for learning to their school classes, and the achievement gap will be lowered.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Folwell School3611 20th Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55407
DATE POSTED
March 30, 2018
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- STEM
- Math / Science Instruction
- Spanish
- Youth Services
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- 2 hours