Welcome to the May 2008 edition of the
Texas Girls Collaborative Project
(TxGCP) eNewsletter.
TxGCP Mini-Grant Applications are
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TxGCP News:
Conference Highlights |
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The Texas Girls
Collaborative Project Kick-off
Conference on April 18th welcomed 101
participants from K-12 and higher
education institutions, industry,
not-for-profit and informal learning
organizations, museums and government
agencies from across the state.
Participants came to network, gain ideas
for programs, learn about other programs
and resources, learn more about how to
reach girls or better serve them and
learn more about the TxGCP - all of
which occurred throughout the day.
Five themes surfaced regarding the needs
across the state and where the TxGCP can
provide leadership in pre-college STEM
initiatives targeting girls:
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- Build Community and
Collaborations across Texas
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- Provide a Forum to
Share Resources/Ideas/Questions
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- Catalogue and Share
Information on STEM Programs and
Informal
- Learning Curriculum across
Texas
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- Build Community,
Public and Political Awareness
across Texas
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- Create Standards or
Common Assessment Methods for
Programs
With the assistance of
the TxGCP Leadership Team and Champions
Board, the TxGCP will be developing a
plan of action for the 2008-2009
academic year focusing first on themes
one and two above. More information on
the TxGCP 2008-2009 Plan of Action will
be available later this summer.
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National Girls
Collaborative Project (NGCP)
Web Cast
How can I get my students
excited about a career in technology,
science, or engineering? When a role model
visits my classroom, how can I make sure
they are engaging and able to excite my
students about careers in science,
technology, and engineering? Participate in
this webcast and you will learn how to
address these and other questions and help
role models connect with girls in your
community.
Since 2000, Techbridge
has served over 2,000 girls and 7,000
educators and corporate partners through
trainings and resources. With hands-on
projects like the Green Dollhouse
Project and Cars and Engines that
capture girls' interest Techbridge has
successfully put girls into the STEM
pipeline.
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Around Texas: K-12 STEM Events |
See what Science,
Technology, Math or Engineering events are
coming up in your area. Events are listed in
"deadline to apply" order. Just select the
event name to read more about it.
Surveying and Mapping Summer Camp
Tyler Junior College
June 8 - 11, 2008
Deadline to Apply: May 2008
Grades: Current 10th - 12th Graders
Tyler, Texas
Summer Academy of Architecture: Young
Scholars Program
Summer Academy of Architecture
6/23/08 - 7/11/08
Deadline to Apply: May 15, 2008
Grades: Current 10th - 12th Graders
Austin, Texas
Adventures in Science Summer
Enrichment Camp
The Women's Museum
6/02/08 - 6/06/08, 6/09/08 - 6/13/08
Deadline to Apply: May 23, 2008
Grades: Current 6th - 10th Graders
Dallas, Texas
Shake Hands with Your Future
The Institute For the Development and
Enrichment of Advanced Learners (IDEAL)
Texas Tech University
6/08/08 - 6/13/08, 7/06/08 - 7/11/08
Deadline to Apply:
June 2, 2008
Grades: Current 3rd - 10th Graders
Lubbock, Texas
Science: It's a Girl's Thing
The Institute For the Development and
Enrichment of Advanced Learners (IDEAL)
Texas Tech University
6/23/08 - 6/26/08, 7/21/08 - 7/24/08
Deadline to Apply:
June 2, 2008
Grades: Current 4th - 10th Graders
Lubbock, Texas
Career Exploration Camp
The Women's Museum
7/07/08 - 7/11/08, 7/21/08 - 7/25/08
Deadline to Apply: June 27, 2008
Grades: Current 7th - 10th Graders
Dallas, Texas
Stunt Camp
Stunt Ranch
6/02/08 - 7/25/08, every week
Grades: Current 2nd - 12th Graders
Austin, Texas
Camp Invention
Summer, various dates
Grades: Current 1st - 6th Graders
Various Locations
Talented & Gifted: (topics include)
Veterinary Medicine, Marine Engineering,
Marine Biology & Pre-Med
Talented & Gifted: Texas A & M University -
Galveston
summer, various dates
Grades: 9th - 12th Graders
Galveston, Texas
Sea Camp
Sea Camps: Texas A & M University -
Galveston
Summer, various dates
Ages: 10-18
Galveston, Texas
Aquatic Sciences Adventure Camp
Edwards Aquifer Research and Data Center
Summer, various dates
Grades: Current 4th - 9th Graders
San Marcos, Texas
Consider Every Option (CEO)
Women in Engineering Program
6/17/08 - 6/20/08
Grades: Current 9th-11th Graders
Austin, Texas
Other Upcoming Events |
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The TxGCP eNewsletter is distributed
monthly. Visit our
web site for additional
updates on upcoming events, resources and
mini-grant information.. |
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The deadline to apply for TxGCP Summer
Mini-Grants is May 16, 2008 and deadline for
fall/spring Mini-Grant is June 13, 2008.
Collaborative partners must be registered in
the Program Directory. All Mini-Grant
requirements and information on the
application process can be found on the
TxGCP Web site. |
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Event Listing
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If you have an event you would like
publicized in our next eNewsletter, submit
your event information by March 20th. Events
must be STEM-related for grades K-12.
Submit an Event
NGCP
Program Directory
Sign up in the National Girls Collaborative Project (NGCP) Program
Directory to network, share resources, and
collaborate on STEM-related projects for
girls. Use the "Search" function to find
programs and organizations in Texas.
Go to the
Program Directory |
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