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STEM Made Easy: Choosing Your “Think Like a…” Journey

STEM Made Easy: Choosing Your “Think Like a…” Journey

by Jessica Henricks (GSNorCal Staff) and Elspeth Kersh (GSNorCal Staff) | May 21, 2019 | Badges & Awards, STEM

The three free STEM Journeys released in fall 2018 offer girls the opportunity to Think Like an Engineer, Think Like a Programmer, or Think Like a Citizen Scientist. Get started with these three easy steps!

STEM Made Easy: Reach for the Stars with Space Science

STEM Made Easy: Reach for the Stars with Space Science

by Jessica Henricks (GSNorCal Staff) and Elspeth Kersh (GSNorCal Staff) | Jan 29, 2019 | Badges & Awards, STEM

Whether you’re gazing up at the twinkling stars from a blanket, peering at the rings of Saturn through a telescope, or marveling at images of distant galaxies taken by spacecraft, space sparks wonder and curiosity in everyone. Here are some tips on how to take advantage of our new Space Science badges!

STEM Made Easy: 5 Frequently Asked STEM Program Questions Answered By GSNorCal Staff

STEM Made Easy: 5 Frequently Asked STEM Program Questions Answered By GSNorCal Staff

by Elspeth Kersh (GSNorCal Staff) and Jean Fahy (GSNorCal Staff) | Oct 30, 2018 | For Volunteers, STEM

Cybersecurity, robotics, space science and beyond! In the past two years, GSUSA has released over 50 new STEM badges, and the Council STEM Staff is providing monthly STEM webinars to walk members through them!

How Girl Scout STEM Programs Benefit Girls

How Girl Scout STEM Programs Benefit Girls

by Elspeth Kersh (GSNorCal Staff) and Jean Fahy (GSNorCal Staff) | Aug 21, 2018 | Building Strong Girls, G.I.R.L. Power, STEM

Girl Scouts has released tons of new badges, Journeys, and programs to help girls explore science, math, technology, and engineering. Our goal is simple: to let girls know that STEM is for them. We’ll decode the 4 STEM Outcomes and see how leaders and volunteers can encourage girls to explore and thrive in STEM.

Tips for Exploring STEM with Your Girl Scouts (No STEM Experience Required)

Tips for Exploring STEM with Your Girl Scouts (No STEM Experience Required)

by Elspeth Kersh (GSNorCal Staff) and Jean Fahy (GSNorCal Staff) | Mar 29, 2018 | STEM

Do you want to encourage your girls to explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), but feel intimidated because you’re not an expert? Here are 5 easy tips from our STEM Program team to help you feel more confident in your own ability as you lead your girls in STEM activities and discussions.

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