CAP is a recipient of the Million Girls Moonshot (MGM) grant, a movement that brings together resources and expertise from the afterschool and STEM fields to inspire and prepare the next generation of innovators. Learn more about the Million Girls Moonshot movement HERE.
Booster Packs are direct support and resources to Network Staff, Moonshot Partners, Program Providers, and/or Field Staff that go deeper into Moonshot transformative practices in order to shift practice at the program level. Booster Packs are focused on the following transformative practices: 1) equity and inclusion, 2) engineering mindset, 3) role models, mentors, and families, and 4) STEM transitions and handoffs. Booster Packs will provide capacity building through no cost professional development for Network STEM and Moonshot Partners or no cost training and curriculum for Program Providers and Field Staff.
Explore available Booster Packs below:
Teen Science Café
Teen Science Cafes are an ideal way of introducing youth to STEM careers that are hiding in plain sight in their rural communities—careers like engineering, disaster response, cybersecurity, advanced manufacturing, and aviation. Participants will get connected to other rural providers through a 12-month community of practice and may receive a $2000 stipend to support Teen Science Café implementation! Applications are due August 1st – Learn more here: Teen Science Cafe – Rural Fellows – STEM Next
Afterschool Math Plus Curriculum and Training
Afterschool Math Plus Curriculum and Training In this workshop series, participants will be introduced to evidence-based strategies to support students in developing a positive math identity by exploring mathematics in everyday experiences. After-School Math Plus (ASM+) builds students’ awareness of the importance of math skills for future educational choices and career options. The program is designed for grades 3-8 who are attending out-of-school-time programs. Applications are due August 19th Learn more here: Afterschool Math Plus Curriculum and Training – STEM Next
Technovation Girl Challenge
Technovation Girl Challenge– Technovation empowers girls to use technology to solve real-world problems, building their 21st-century skills critical to them becoming leaders and problem solvers. As a Technovation Ambassador, you will receive a $5000 stipend to support a 12-week challenge program for 30 girls. This is ideal for multisite program staff. Applications are due August 19th – Learn more here: Curriculum and Training: Technovation Girl Challenge – STEM Next
