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Our fellows will be thrilled to discover a new set of tutorials as they write their scripts and craft their missions! Thank you to Job Training of Beaver County for again providing us a capable, hardworking, and creative intern! I cannot tell you how exciting it is for us to get an intern or two …
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Permanent link to this article: https://growageneration.com/2020/08/23/thank-you-joseph-stormc/
Exciting things are happening at Grow a Generation! We are currently looking for a new collaborative project leader to work part-time online helping students pursue meaningful projects with mentors around the globe. What are the qualities we’re looking for? An entrepreneurial spirit. Curiosity. The ability to learn new technology quickly. Courage (and a bit of …
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Permanent link to this article: https://growageneration.com/2020/08/09/seeking-new-hires-and-new-fellows/
Only 9 days left to enter https://www.futureengineers.org/nextmoonstep The “Next Moon Step” is a summer challenge leading up to an Artemis essay contest this fall, and we’re excited to start some out-of-this-world brainstorming now! When Neil Armstrong first stepped foot on the Moon in 1969, he famously said, “That’s one small step for a man, one …
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Permanent link to this article: https://growageneration.com/2020/07/12/lets-do-some-engineering/
Did you know that you may be helping train artificially intelligent facial recognition algorithms? Is that a good thing or a bad thing? That is one of the questions being asked by The Faces Project, a group of rising 5th graders at Baden Academy. Facial recognition has been in the news a lot lately (well, …
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Permanent link to this article: https://growageneration.com/2020/06/28/facial-recognition-and-the-faces-project/
Our Endangered Game Fellowship team needs your help. Can you beta test their game and add your comments to improve it? The game requires a printer, scissors, and about an hour in a fun, engaged race to save the endangered animals of Pennsylvania. Download it today to play with kids or grandkids. Game Design is …
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Permanent link to this article: https://growageneration.com/2020/06/21/endangeredbetatest/
I am energized and excited by the kids and families who were able to rise above and focus on what creating some amazing things, particularly Arion and his video on Scandium.
Permanent link to this article: https://growageneration.com/2020/06/14/finding-hope-in-rare-earth-fellows/
Into Words Being Heard 101 is a virtual event that will meet Monday, July 6, 2020, at 9:00 am and continues until 12:00 pm. The day showcases an interactive session with Patty Paggna from the Into Words Communications Fellowship at the STEM Leadership Center. Please fill out as much information as you can to help …
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Permanent link to this article: https://growageneration.com/2020/05/28/being-heard-an-online-communications-workshop/
A Virtual Book Launch will be held:Thursday, May 21, 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM ESThttps://www.facebook.com/growagen/live/ Join in to meet the authors, win prizes that include Amazon gift cards, a 3D printed Eosinophil Warrior, and a free copy of their book. Special guest, Dr. Marc Rothenberg, will also be on hand to answer your questions! Unlocking …
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Permanent link to this article: https://growageneration.com/2020/05/17/eoebooklaunch/
Space is now a 360 billion dollar industry worldwide. Three-quarters of that 360 billion is spent by private industry. And that industry, particularly in America, has a hiring problem. Students that are ‘interested’ in the space industry are ready to pursue limited and coveted positions at NASA, but unaware of a massive commercial industry that …
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Permanent link to this article: https://growageneration.com/2020/05/03/space-incredulity-2-kids-passion/
A number of the fellowships we work with are focused on the environment. Our Baden Academy Fun Guys are dedicated to educating others about the benefits of composting, whether at home or school, and digging deep into composting research include mycelium (fungi) and worms. Our Baden Academy Plastic Pollution Police want to stop plastic pollution …
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Permanent link to this article: https://growageneration.com/2020/04/26/conservation-fellowships-amid-social-distancing/