FCPS Academies

-Career-oriented classes offered in 6 FCPS High Schools
-Open to all FCPS students
-For students entering the job market or going to college

For more information, go to:
https://www.fcps.edu/academics/high-school-academics-9-12/career-and-technical-education-cte

STEM Resources for Middle School Students

• • Ultimate STEM Guide for Kids – 239 Cool Sites about STEM: http://www.mastersindatascience.org/blog/the-ultimate-stem-guide-for-kids-239-cool-sites-about-science-technology-engineering-and-math/ – Contents organized by grade level and activity type
  • National Girls Collaborative Project: https://ngcproject.org/resources – Searchable list of articles, exemplary practices, research findings, webinar recordings, and more
  • Math Competitions and Resources for Mastering Math: http://online.maryville.edu/mastering-the-stem-math-olympiad-and-other-math-competitions/  – List of math-related websites with practice problems and information on math competitions
  • Title Pro’s Tinkering Guide: https://www.titlemax.com/articles/title-pros-tinkering-guide/ – Links to hands-on learning activities
• Videos and Reports for Parents
  • TedX Talk: Inspiring the Next Generation of Female Engineers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEeTLopLkEo#t=1028.922039 – 17 Min. video from Debbie Sterling, creator of GoldieBlox (http://www.goldieblox.com/), construction toys for girls
  • TedX Talk: How to Get Girls to Like STEM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdlaoJcPEzE – 12 Min. video advising parents and educators
  • How Parents Can Support Girls’ Academic Success in STEM: http://www.nagc.org/sites/default/files/Publication%20PHP/bonuscontent/Girl%20Power-Gadzikowski-PHP-Fall%202015.pdf – 3 Page report with practical advice for parents
  • Why So Few? Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics – Executive Summary: https://www.aauw.org/app/uploads/2020/03/why-so-few-research.pdf – AAUW downloadable report including advice for parents.
  • Changing the Curve: Women in Computing:  https://datascience.berkeley.edu/women-computing-computer-science/  – This resource explores the history and influence of women in computing, looking at some big names throughout the ages, and then reviewing some sobering statistics about the current state of women in technology. 

• STEM Events, Clubs, and Classes
  • NOVA Labs – NOVA Makers: https://www.meetup.com/NOVA-Makers/ – Events for those interested in making things
  • CoderDojo NOVA: http://www.coderdojonova.co/ – Free coding classes for students 8-18 with requirement that parents remain onsite
  • Girls Who Code: https://girlswhocode.com – A non-profit organization offering clubs, campus programs, and summer programs to encourage girls to learn computing skills
  • GEMS, Girls Excelling in Math & Science: http://www.gemsclub.org – Clubs at many Fairfax County Public Schools (ask at your local school)
  • STEM Education Resources: Free Computer Science Classes: https://www.thesimpledollar.com/stem-free-computer-science-classes/ – List of websites that offer at least one free level of computer science instruction

• Organizations Offering Camps and More
  • NOVA Systemic: http://www.nvcc.edu/systemic/ – STEM Camps 2018
  • Coder Kids: https://coder-kids.com/ – Organization offering camps, self-paced learning sessions, parties, and more to teach coding
  • Girls Inspired and Ready to Lead, Inc. (GIRL): http://www.girlsinspiredinc.org/ – Camps, workshops, and annual career conference (STEM Escape Experience and Career Expo for Girls in Grades 6th-12th, Saturday, March 17, 2018 – Register online)
  • AviationEd: http://aviationed.net/– STEM camps, enrichment programs, and events (e.g., birthday parties) offered by aviation and educational professionals
  • Engineering for Kids: https://engineeringforkids.com/ – Camps, classes, clubs, and parties related to engineering

A Sample of STEM Enrichment Programs for
Middle and High School Students

Girls Who Code: A free summer program to expose 10^th and 11 grade girls to IT careers: https://girlswhocode.fluidreview.com/
U of Maryland Physics Summer Outreach Program: Free programs for rising 9^th – 12^th grade girls: https://umdphysics.umd.edu/events/aboutus-outreach/summer-girls.html
Virginia Space Grant Consortium – Building Leaders for Advancing Science and Technology (BLAST): For current VA 8^th and 9^th graders:
https://blast.spacegrant.org/
Howard University Summer Enrichment Science Academy: Program for students interested in pharmacy and other STEM subjects: http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/programhub.aspx?sort=HSC-Howard-EnrichmentPrgm
Auburn University Women in Engineering Camp: Residential camp focusing on women in engineering for rising 9^th grade girls and up: http://eng.auburn.edu/outreach/k-12/engineering-summer-camp/index.html
Carnegie Mellon Summer Academy for Math and Science: Free programs for rising seniors in underrepresented groups: http://www.cmu.edu/enrollment/summerprogramsfordiversity/sams.html
GEMS – Gains in Education of Math and Science: Summer STEM enrichment program for middle and high school students at participating Army Research Laboratories: http://www.usaeop.com/programs/stem-enrichment-activities/gems/
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Detective Disease Camp: Free day camp in Atlanta for rising 11^th graders: http://www.cdc.gov/museum/camp
Virginia Space Coast Scholars: Free residential program on Wallops Island, VA, for 10^th graders working with NASA scientists: http://vscs.spacegrant.org/
Virginia Aerospace Science and Technology Scholars: Free online and 1-week residential program for 11^th graders in Hampton, VA: http://www.vasts.spacegrant.org
Virginia Earth Systems Science Scholars: Free online and on-site NASA-related research opportunities for 11^th and 12^th graders: http://vsgc.odu.edu/VESSS/
National Air and Space Program at the Udvar Hazy Center: The Explainers Program for age 16 and up: https://airandspace.si.edu/node/72975/
George Mason University Aspiring Scientists Summer Internship Program: Summer internships for ages 16 and up: http://assip.cos.gmu.edu/

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