Looking for some inspiration? You've come to the right place! Read blogs from programs working at the intersection of afterschool and out-of-school-time STEM, youth leadership, and civic engagement. We publish new blogs regularly, so check back again soon! And email us if you run a great youth-driven out-of-school-time program at the intersection of STEM and civic-engagement and want to be listed here as inspiration for others.
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Sustainability, systems thinking, and the ocean
By Heidi Gibson, Manager, Global Sustainability Series, Smithsonian Science Education Center
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Youth Action for the Planet
By Aleks Liou, Program Manager at Youth Action for the Planet
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Engaging in the process of science using the FieldScope community and citizen science platform
By Jessica R. Bean, Ph.D., UC Berkeley
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Youth at the helm: Exploring sustainability through teen-led initiatives
By Lindsey DeLorey, Public Events and Youth Programs Coordinator at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
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Teen Science Cafés: Teens and STEM experts exploring our world together
By Katey Ahmann, Director of Teen Science Café Network and Kristin Bayans, Manager of Network Engagement at Teen Science Café Network.
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Mapping (climate) justice: Empowering southwest Florida youth through summer STEM learning
By Laken Sylvander, Development and Communications Lead at Trubel&Co
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Why civic engagement & youth voice belongs in every afterschool program — including STEM programs!
By Robyn Lingo, Chief of Strategy & Impact, Mikva Challenge
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MAPSCorps@ Northwestern University: A new nexus for data STEM, civics, and project-based learning
By Nia Abdullah, EdD, executive director of The Equity in Opportunity Research Lab & MAPSCorps at Northwestern University School of Education & Social Policy
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Building Capacity for Youth Climate Leadership and Action through Youth Climate Summits
By Elodie Linck, The Jeanne Hutchins Youth Climate Coordinator at The Wild Center
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Clemson University Science Outreach Center develops graphic novel to inspire youth-led STEM Justice initiatives
By Renée Lyons, Director of Science Outreach for Clemson University’s College of Science
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A journey of gratitude and personal growth: A reflection on the impact of a transformative youth program
By Folashade Teriba, high school student and explainer at the New York Hall of Science.
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The Climate Initiative's Climate Hope
By Nyla McFadden, Assistant Director of Programs and Education Lead at The Climate Initiative
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Technovation teaches girls how to use technology to solve real-world problems—and to become leaders
By Maggie Jaris, Director of Content Strategy at Technovation
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Youth serve as STEM ambassadors with Chief Science Officers International
By Eileen Healy, Program Development Coordinator, Chief Science Officers International