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Chrissy McCurdy@cmccurdy_UA

Since opening in the @VTmetroDC area, the @VT_ThinkabitLab has hosted over 50 high school Engineering, Computer Science, and Environmental Science interns through @APSCareerCenter PRIME, @APSVirginia Senior Experiences, @WHSHappenings STEM Club, and of course @UrbanAlliance.

Meet @jegenrieder , our INCREDIBLE @UrbanAlliance mentor of 5 years at @VTncr ! Jim shares the impact mentors have had on his life, and why internships are game-changing. #MentorMay #mentoringmatters

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10 May

Families looking for engaging critical & creative thinking activities can find them on APS AETV. Week 1 ideas shared by @APSGifted resource teachers @ThinkCampbell @McK_Trainor @DempseyRTG https://youtube.com/user/AETVaps/videos

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18 May

It was a good day to challenge your older brother to see who can build the taller tower! We had fun filming clips for next week’s design STEM challenge...🗼@APS_STEM

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18 May

Find past weekly @APS_STEM challenge videos to help kid-designers at home! Learn how to design a new musical instrument 🥁, “something that flies” ✈️ or a “boat that floats”⛵️at this link: http://tinyurl.com/homeaps

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Glebe2nd @Glebe2nd·

14 May

Our 2nd graders Engineers are truly incredible! @GlebeAPS @glebepta @APSVirginia @APSscience @APS_STEM

Rachel LandryFollow

STEAM Coordinator for Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School, doggie mama & world traveler

Charles R. Drew Elementary PTA @DrewPTA·

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Here are some ideas for contributions! PLEASE make sure your child's name and grade level are on the contribution. And please note that these will be displayed in a public museum type setting. History in the making!

Charles R. Drew Elementary PTA @DrewPTA·

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.@APSDrew is part of the Covid 19 Time Capsule Archives Project! We will be a Primary Source to archive at Drew and share with @ArlingtonVALib. Please send contributions to @MrsBlackatDrew at
dorasue.black@apsva.us OR drop them at school on June 8, 10, or 12.

Arlington Public Schools@APSVirginia

APSDrewEmig @ApsDrewEmig·

13 May

If you are looking for inspiration in this time of craziness and uncertainty, watch @MrsBlackatDrew speak about the small things that make a big difference in our work and the lives of our kids 📚❤ https://twitter.com/APSVirginia/status/1260320130132774912

Kudos to @MsBlackatDrew Teacher of the Year. Ms. Black has positively influenced the lives of countless students by making education an adventure. #APSCelebrationofExcellence
https://vimeo.com/416036690/6655b0c132

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FCPS STEAM @FCPSSTEAM·

7 May

Use #perseverance and imagination to engineer @NASASTEM space telescopes from recyclables http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/edu/learn/ Try space origami http://bit.ly/2SrPhSu @NASAJPL @SciFri while reading about mars in grade 7 packets http://bit.ly/2Xgq0MU @NASAPersevere @fcpssecliteracy

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FCPS STEAM @FCPSSTEAM·

5 May

How far can your raceway design make a model car go? Let’s see your creativity and #FCPSSTEAM #CCTatHome. Use @MathematicsFcps to test and improve your ideas. More #fcpsPOG in packets http://bit.ly/2Xgq0MU @prc_fcps @FCPSScience @FCPS_CTE

Jacqueline Firster✨Follow

3x Tackiest Sweater Trophy of Awesomeness winner, #maker, PBS Lead Digital Innovator, NBCT-STEM Specialist, celebrate #CodeAllYear, opinions-my own

Jacqueline Firster✨@STEM_K12

Becca Kallem @BeccaKArt·

26 May

Great design challenges from @APS_STEM ...Love the tall tower challenge and musical challenge. It is #STEAM!!! The design process of creative problem solving is huge part of @APSArts instruction. https://twitter.com/STEM_K12/status/1262514027684651009

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Seesaw @Seesaw·

25 May

Wrap up your year in Seesaw!

⚠WARNING ⚠ DON'T DELETE ANYTHING! Once it's deleted, there's no way of getting it back!

Other than that, it's super easy!

Barack Obama@BarackObama·

17 May

Congrats to the high school Class of 2020, as well as to the teachers, coaches, and most of all, parents and family who’ve guided you along the way. Thanks for letting me be part of your big day!

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Mary Lou Rubé @ReadingRube·

15 May

One of my favorite books by @peterhreynolds & read by some of my favorite people @MichelleObama @POTUS44 ❤️📚❤️ https://twitter.com/MichelleObama/status/1260962110265266176

Barack and I had so much fun reading “The Word Collector” for a family read-a-long through the @chipublib. This book is one of my favorites—it reminds me of what it was like to get lost in the magic of words as a little kid. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did.

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Leslie Fisher ✂️👩🏻‍🦳@lesliefisher·

15 May

It's Friday! (It now takes me a few moments to know what day it is) and on Fridays we currently get together and have a free, fun educational webinar. Tonight its Gadgets for Your Remote Learning Workspace and my cohost is the awesome @tonyvincent Register https://bit.ly/2L6dwjz

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Arlington CTAEFollow

An official account of Arlington Public Schools. Career, Technical and Adult Education - Inspiring Innovation & Creativity for College & Career Readiness.

Arlington CTAE @APS_CTAE·

27 May

June CTE newsletter! https://www.apsva.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Career-Technical-and-Adult-Education-June-Newsletter.pdf

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James S. Lander @jameslander·

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Salute you ma’am! https://twitter.com/TheRoot/status/1263625955727335425

The Root@TheRoot

Captain Reemashay Nelson has made history as the 1st Black female officer for the Air Force Thunderbirds: https://bit.ly/2LQ2peY

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REEP_English-for-Adults @REEPnews·

20 May

Why are REEP staff smiling? Because students can now join our English classes online and continue improving their English during the Covid-19 response. We miss everyone and hope to be back in the classroom soon! #TESOL #adulteducation https://twitter.com/REEPnews/status/1263106176847208448/photo/1

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APS STEM @APS_STEM·

6 May

Cheap, easy, & super fun, at-home science experiments! 👏 👏 https://twitter.com/MentosUS/status/1258139477442277376

Mentos@MentosUS

Science can be messy and we are here for it.

#WhoSaysNoToMentos 👍 https://twitter.com/STEM_K12/status/1257774885549596676

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Arlington CTAE @APS_CTAE·

14 May

APS Tech Ed teachers Rob Dudek and Matt Cupples drop off ear savers and door openers at Key Elementary. The Tech Ed teachers and students are making these items on 3D printers to help during the pandemic. @WMSWolfbots @KMSteched @APS_CTAE

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#APSCodes

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So much fun engagement and learning going on today at the @APSTaylor @WonderWorkshop Robotics Competition! The students did such an amazing job working through their challenges! @APS_STEM #APSCodes

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It takes a community! Lots of hard work from the students, staff, and volunteers today at the @APSTaylor Robotics Competition! Way to go teams! Great job promoting computer science in our @APSVirginia elementary schools!! @APS_STEM #APSCodes #CodeAllYear #Code2Learn

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So much fun engagement and learning going on today at the @APSTaylor @WonderWorkshop Robotics Competition! The students did such an amazing job working through their challenges! @APS_STEM #APSCodes

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Mr. Otal's 4th Gr Ss did a fantastic job programming @Sphero to be the MOON in @Carlin_Springs STEM class today! Use the link below↓ if you want to try it w your Ss #APSRoboticsPilot @APS_STEM @ITC_CS @SpheroEdu🌑🌓🌗🌕#APSCodes @EdTechPioneer @APSscience
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1KvqvfLJdCvIvcUlf5KlMmCSa7LcSBbjv?usp=sharing

STEM@DCPSFollow

The STEM department at DC Public Schools. Bringing STEM education and experiences to DC students.

Roosevelt HS DC @RooseveltHSDC·

26 Apr 2019

Scholars from Ms. Simmons’ Biology class went to a luncheon with Roosevelt alumnae, #NationalMedalofScience laureate, & @RPI President Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson at the @HowardU interdisciplinary research building. #EverydayRooseveltDC #WomeninSTEM #STEM

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DC STEM Fair @DCSTEMFair·

26 Apr 2019

Shout out to @RossESDC who already has all 5 projects registered for the DC Elementary STEM Fair on June 1! We can’t wait to meet these STEM rockstars! Make sure to register your students’ projects by May 17! @OSSEDC #DCSTEM #DCSTEMFair

DC Parks &Recreation #StayHomeDC@DCDPR·

3 Apr 2019

#DCParents @dcpublicschools is out on tomorrow April 4th. DC has a free program for kids 6-12 yrs old. Sign up for #DPRFunDay at a rec center near you or your job. Register http://bit.ly/DPRreg search “fun day” -Also Spring Break Camp available! http://dprbreakcamps.splashthat.com

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@HutchinsSTEMScholar @HutchinsSTEMDC·

11 Apr 2019

Attending the @MosaMack Session on “How to ‘integrate’ engineering! My team and I built this shopping cart and the goal was to build one that will protect precious cargo (an egg)! Enjoy our slo-mo video✨💫 #NSTA19 @HendleyES

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McKinley AOE @McKinleyAOE·

3 Apr 2019

When @NAFCareerAcads Engineering students from @MTHSTrainer show up for interviews, they come ready!! When they need a little extra help, @OSSEDC employees step in to fill the gap. #befutureready #dcpsrising #internshipready #hireme #resumebuilder #networking

DC STEM NetworkFollow

Unites community partners in a sustainable collective effort to design, guide, and advocate for transformative STEM learning opportunities for DC students.

The NEED Project @NEED_Project·

11 May

Spread the word! Applications now open!

The Energizing Student Potential Program is available for schools in eligible counties of IL and IN and to @pgcps, @MCPS & District of Columbia.

IL/IN: https://www.need.org/programs/espil/
MD/DC: https://www.need.org/programs/espdcmd/

#EnergizingSTEM

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DC STEM Fair @DCSTEMFair·

13 Mar

CASE at Carnegie Sci @CASE_Carnegie·

12 Mar

Attn #FirstLight families: the final session for this term, Saturday, March 14, is canceled due to public health concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. Spring Term applicants will receive updates related to any scheduling changes.

Thank you for a wonderful Winter Term!

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HHMI BioInteractive @BIOINTERACTIVE·

8 Mar

In coming weeks, your students will likely have questions about viruses. We’ll be highlighting our disease resources featuring scientists on the front lines of combatting epidemics, including Zika and Ebola. Find our collection of resources here: http://bit.ly/virusBI

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Thomas Zurbuchen@Dr_ThomasZ·

7 Mar

Tomorrow is the last day to apply for a #NASAScience summer internship. Find the area you’re interested in and submit an application to join the @NASAInterns team at @NASA HQ in Washington, DC: https://intern.nasa.gov https://twitter.com/Dr_ThomasZ/status/1235984940963106816

Thomas Zurbuchen@Dr_ThomasZ

We’re looking for candidates to become @NASAInterns at NASA HQ in Washington, DC. Apply to join the #NASAScience team where you’ll work alongside some of the top scientists, engineers & communicators at America’s space agency. Deadline is this Sunday, 3/8: https://intern.nasa.gov 2

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STEM for HerFollow

STEM for Her is a non-profit foundation, based in the D.C. Metro area that uses education to encourage girls and young #women to pursue #STEM-related careers.

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13 May

“I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions.” – Stephen Covey, author and influencer #wednesdaywisdom

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8 May

Inspiring interest in math – survey results suggest opportunities to influence and nurture student interest in #STEM via @Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/insights-cliffordchance/2020/02/25/tech-for-good-responsibility-for-addressing-technology-risks/#417489c51001

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4 May

“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” – Mark Twain, author #mondaymotivation

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3 Apr

Spur creative thinking and problem solving at home with this guide to fun #STEAM experiments for kids (you can order most materials online): https://www.amazon.com/STEAM-Lab-Kids-Hands-Engineering/dp/1631594192/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=STEAM+Lab+for+Kids%3A+52+Creative+Hands-On+Projects+for+Exploring+Science%2C+Technology%2C+Engineering%2C+Art%2C+and+Math&qid=1585009436&sr=8-1