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February 14, 2024
Igniting Innovation

Unlocking Curiosity with Sharks, Rockets, and Mind Control: STEM Next and Teen Science Cafés Build STEM Skills by Encouraging Discovery

Ever wonder what engineers, doctors, and tech gurus do in their free time? In 2021, STEM Next and the Teen Science Café Network joined together to expand the answer to questions l

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January 24, 2024
Igniting Innovation

Reflections from the National Indian Education Convention and Trade Show

A reflection on the National Indian Education Convention and Trade Show by leaders of the Indigenous STEM in Afterschool Project  Imagine walking into a convention packed with peo

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November 20, 2023
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Embracing Orange Shirt Day: A Connection and the Role of Afterschool Programs

By: Dawn Marie Johnson, Community Advocate, South Dakota Orange Shirt Day is a day that hits home, reminding us of the painful history of the residential school system and the inc

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November 9, 2023
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New Mexico’s Quest to Advance Young Women in STEM: Jordyn Montoya’s Story

The New Mexico Out-of-School Time Network (NMOST) was aware of the gender gap in STEM. They knew the research and were motivated to address the issue in the state of New Mexico. Jo

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November 1, 2023
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Bridging the Gap Between Traditions and Afterschool: A Personal Journey

By: Dawn Marie Johnson, Community Advocate, South Dakota  Life weaves beautiful moments that define who we are, nudging us to act from the heart. For me, the journey of bringing t

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