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From the Director... |
April is a month of change. We know
that April showers bring May flowers. We also know that "it's
easy being green" on Earth Day (April 22). The spring semester is
almost over for those in higher education and the planning begins for
summer vacation. President Obama promoted change during his
campaign. Change is good.
The Girls Raised In
Tennessee Science (GRITS) Collaborative Project is all about
change. We are working to change the climate in STEM education
for Tennessee girls. The GRITS Collaborative Project, the
Tennessee regional collaborative of the National Girls Collaborative
Project (www.ngcproject.org), brings together leaders in girl-serving
STEM organizations where we can maximize shared resources and
strengthen the capacity of existing programs for girls in STEM.
Our goal is to increase the participation of girls and their parents,
teachers, and counselors in STEM across Tennessee. Help the GRITS
Collaborative Project make a positive change for girls in
Tennessee. Help the GRITS Collaborative Project make change
by advancing the agenda in gender equity for girls in Tennessee.
Judith M. Iriarte-Gross |
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The GRITS Collaborative Mini-Grants are now available! We are accepting applications for the Mini-Grants from March 15-April 30, 2009.
What are Mini-Grants?
Grants
up to $1000 to girl serving STEM focused programs that promote
collaborations which address gaps and overlaps in service, and share
promising practices. Mini-grant projects must relate to either
informal learning or evaluation and assessment. Mini-grants are seed
funding and are not intended to fully fund entire projects.
Who can Apply?
Any
organization can apply. First the organization or program must
register in the National Collaborative Program Directory www.ngcproject.org/directory/index.cfm and second, each mini-grant applicant must partner with another registered program.
How can I Apply?
Guidelines and application materials can be found in the mini-grant section of the National Collaborative Web site www.ngcproject.org/mini-grant/guidelines.cfm.
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| NGCP Program Directory |
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The
Girls Raised In Tennessee Science (GRITS) Collaborative, a statewide
initiative to encourage girls to pursue careers in science, technology,
engineering, and math (STEM) is inviting you to register your program
in the National Girls Collaborative Project (NGCP) Program Directory.
Teachers, community groups and other organizations committed to
collaborating, informing and motivating girls are encouraged to
register.
The
online program directory lists programs and resources which encourage
girls to pursue careers in STEM. The purpose of the directory is
to help organizations and individuals network, share resources, and
collaborate on STEM-related projects for girls. With the online
program directory you can enter a program for inclusion in the
directory, sign up for the e-newsletter listserv, and search for
programs usion various criteria.
In order to register yourself and/or your program in the NCGP Program Directory, please visit http://www.ngcproject.org/directory/index.cfm.
For more information, contact Cacy DeSheles, Assistant Director GRITS, cdd3b@mtsu.edu, or at (615) 494-7763.
Cacy DeSheles
Assistant Director |
| GirlsExperiencingEngineering |
The
Girls Experiencing Engineering (GEE) program is a continuing program
funded by the Women's Foundation for a Greater Memphis designed to
instill young women with confidence, interest, and awareness of the
wide array of career opportunities within science, technology, and
engineering fields.
The
GEE program is an interactive, fast-paced program involving a number of
activities that motivate and challenge participants. Both high school
and middle school students have daily, team-based design competitions
using K'NEX manipulatives that offer opportunities to apply content
covered each day under authentic engineering simulations and feature
prizes for the best team technical presentation and experimental
component. Daily presentations from local female engineers and
engineering students allow opportunities for the girls to learn about
the variety of career possibilities, and help them understand the type
of math and science preparation they need to become a practicing
engineer. Other program activities include brief "field-work"
snapshots as we visit scientists and professors in related disciplines
on the University of Memphis campus.
When:
June 1-5: General Session High School Program
June 8-12: General Session Middle School Program
June 15-19: Focus Session High School Program: Biomedical and Transportation Engineering
June 22-26: Focus Session High School Program: Computer Engineering and Robotics
Program hours: 8 am - noon daily.
The University of Memphis Herff College of Engineering |
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Thank you for staying involved in the activities of GRITS.
Cacy DeSheles
Assistant Director
Girls Raised In Tennessee Science |
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