Newsletter #2
The SCGCP newsletter seeks to support your efforts in gender- and diversity-related issues surrounding STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). You will receive information about the SCGCP as well as information from other resources that may be valuable for your programs.
SCGCP Kick-Off Conference
The SCGCP Kick-off Conference will be held on September 19 at The Science Place at Fair Park in Dallas. Don’t miss Dr. Mary Ellen Weber, a former astronaut, speak on Stellar Inspiration for Tomorrow’s Explorers. Dr. Weber will share her personal experiences from space and her own career to explore solutions to motivate girls in STEM. You can register now.
SCGCP Web Site
Be sure to explore the SouthCentral Girls Collaborative Project Web Site. The Web site has new information concerning the Kick-Off Conference and new projects registered on the Program Guide.
SCGCP Program Guide
The Program Guide lists over 30 organizations, programs, and individuals interested in motivating girls to pursue activities and careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). The purpose of this guide is to help organizations and individuals network, share resources, and collaborate on STEM-related projects for girls. We encourage everyone to register in order to benefit from the power of collaboration. Please register your organization in the Program Guide.
SCGCP ResourceMatchers
Does your organization have NEEDS? Or do you have RESOURCES to share? SCGCP ResourceMatchers will help match needs with resources by sending a monthly listserv e-mail listing specific needs and resources that you have submitted. Watch for the SCGCP ResourceMatchers debut e-mail to learn how to participate!
Funding Opportunities
GrantsAlert
If you are looking for funding, go to GrantsAlert.com. They list current grant opportunities as well as many helpful suggestions for finding funding.
Bring Home the Bacon Listserv
If you are new to grant writing or just want to read some grant writing tips, you might like the Bring Home the Bacon Listserv.
SCGCP Mini Grants
SouthCentral Girls Collaborative Project Mini-Grants: $1,000 mini-grants will be awarded to a minimum of 25 girl-serving STEM programs (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) in the 5-state area to support collaborative projects that encourage girls in STEM activities.
Deadlines
The grants will be awarded in three phases with a third of the mini-grants awarded in each phase. The first phase will be for projects during the 2005-2006 school year. Phase one applications are due November 1, 2005, with award notification on November 15, 2005.
Recommended Resources
“What We Know about Girls, STEM, and Afterschool Programs”
prepared by Cheri Fancsali, Ph.D. for Educational Equity Concepts.
This paper summarizes key research and literature about girls' participation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education at the primary, secondary, and postsecondary levels, as well as their participation in afterschool programs with a gender-equity focus and in STEM careers.
"Changing the Face of Mathematics: Perspectives on Gender"
edited by Judith Jacobs, Joanne Rossi Becker, and Gloria Gilmer. NCTM, 2001.
Essays about gender and math from a variety of viewpoints. Available on the NCTM Web site.
Imaginary Lines
Imaginary Lines was founded by former astronaut Sally Ride to encourage girls to pursue careers in science, technology and math. Great statistics!
