STEM City April Newsletter
April Newsletter
7th Annual STEM Night
Thank you all for attending STEM Night at the Dome. On March 9th, 2020 more than 2,000 community members joined together to celebrate science, technology, engineering and mathematics at the 7th annual Flagstaff STEM Night celebration. Over 90 exhibitors shared their work and we gave away 8 family memberships to the Lowell Observatory. This event impacts young students by exposing them to future careers and expanding their STEM knowledge.
School Closure Planning & Online Resources
There are loads of websites offering free STEM education. A comprehensive list can be found on our website, our favorites are:
In addition we offer a STEAM event calendar for virtual events from local organizations. Check it out on our updated website.
Local Resources ~ Clubs & Organizations
We understand that online learning can be overwhelming in the midst of the current situation with COVID-19.The Flagstaff community is here to support your family. Local organizations are providing virtual learning materials, weekly to go bags, and food security.
The Boys & Girls Club of Flagstaff
Every Wednesday The Boys & Girls Club of Flagstaff distributes around 200 “Club On The Go Bags” at their Cogdill location (301 S. Paseo Del Flag) from 12-2pm. Last week we donated over 10 paper circuit kits including copper tape, coin cell batteries and LEDs.
Willow Bend Environmental Education Center
Tune in on Wednesdays and Fridays at 11AM MST on Facebook Live for a Virtual Program by Willow Bend. Previous recordings on insects, worms, geology, habitats can be found on their website.
The Museum of Northern Arizona
Every second Saturday of the month the Museum hosts a STEAM Program exploring new topics each month. During this time they post the event live to their Facebook page.
Tynkertopia
Stay tuned to join Dr. Alice for online STEAM challenges via Zoom. Also check the Tynkertopia website for information on where kids 18 and under can get FREE breakfast and lunch during their closure.
Lowell Observatory
Lowell posts weekly videos including Meet an Astronomer, Cosmic Coffee and even live streams of Astronomical Events. Find out more on their website lowell.edu
Flagstaff Family Food Center
Kitchen Door Lunch Program: 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. daily
Free Daily Hot Meal: 4:00-5:30 p.m. daily
Emergency Food Boxes: Tues – Sat: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Assistant Clinical Professor – NAUTeach
Summer Camp Internship – The Arboretum at Flagstaff
Forester – Department of Agriculture, Flagstaff
Kids Camp Teacher I & II – Lowell Observatory
Collections Intern, Museum of Northern Arizona
Archives Intern, Museum of Northern Arizona
Community Resilience VISTA (Flagstaff)
NAU STEM Growth Associate VISTA (Flagstaff)
Open Space Education and Outreach VISTA (Flagstaff)
STEM Education Integrator VISTA (Flagstaff)
STEM Outreach through Beautification and Public Art VISTA (Flagstaff)
Sustainable Food Systems VISTA (Flagstaff)
VISTA Experience Corps Support Specialist (Casa Grande)
Thank you to our sponsors
Grand Canyon Trust
Lowell Observatory
Peaks Engineering
CAVIAT
Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Arizona
Social and Behavioral Science at NAU
APS
NAU
KCS
City of Flagstaff Economic Development Office
Bob Braudy
Kenneth Lamm
Category: Education, Educational Opportunities, Programs, Resources
