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We’re excited to share the remarkable impact of STEM Global Action's recent Atlanta STEM Fest in collaboration with Georgia Tech College of Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology! The numbers speak volumes: we engaged 2,145 individuals, including 2,015 pre-registered kids, with participation from 235 schools. Our event welcomed a diverse group of young learners, with 32% of attendees qualifying for the free or reduced lunch program, highlighting our commitment to reaching underserved communities. Thanks to the dedication of 57 volunteers from various colleges and local STEM professionals, who collectively contributed 171 mentor hours, we were able to create an inspiring and enriching experience for our youth. Check out the graphic below for a detailed look at our success, and don’t miss the opportunity to relive this incredible event through photos and videos: https://lnkd.in/gitiCTaX. #STEMFest #GeorgiaTech #STEMEducation #YouthEngagement #DiversityInSTEM #Equity #CommunityImpact #FutureInnovators #YouBelongInSTEM STEM NOLA STEM Learning Ecosystems

As the CCO for STEM NOLA | STEM Global Action, I'm thrilled to announce our groundbreaking partnership with the ASME (The American Society of Mechanical Engineers). Together, we're embarking on a mission to empower future innovators through immersive STEM education and hands-on engagement. This collaboration is more than just a partnership; it is a commitment to fostering equity, diversity, and sustainability within the engineering field. By inspiring the next generation of engineers and creators, we are taking significant strides toward building a more inclusive and impactful workforce. We invite you to delve into our shared vision and the transformative initiatives we’re championing to make STEM accessible and engaging for everyone. Read more about how we’re shaping a brighter future together! #STEM #STEMEducation #DiversityInSTEM #Equity #Sustainability #FutureInnovators #ASME #STEMNOLA #STEMforall #WorkforceDevelopment #YouBelongInSTEM STEM Learning Ecosystems https://lnkd.in/gt9bftEJ

Today, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Shelby Latino of WVUE-TV Fox 8 to discuss STEM NOLA and our upcoming STEM Saturday that will take place tomorrow, Oct 12th. Kids in grades K-12 will participate in hands-on STEM activity while learning about the "Heart & Circulatory System". In addition, future scientists, doctors and medical professionals while have the opportunity to meet real physicians, medical students, and healthcare providers while dissecting hearts, listening through stethoscopes and building and testing their own mechanical hearts. Tomorrow's STEM Saturday is sponsored by Boeing, Entergy, the City of New Orleans, New Orleans City Council, and NORD. Check out my interview on NOLA Live! #STEMNOLA #Fox8 #WVUE #NOLALive #STEMSaturday #Hearts #CirculatorySystem #STEMEngagement #STEMEducation #Innovation #FutureLeaders #HandsOnLearning #YouBelongInSTEM #Cardiology #STEMGlobalAction STEM Global Action STEM Learning Ecosystems

ATTENTION Los Angeles and Inglewood media! Download our press release to learn about AECOM’s exciting STEM Saturday: "Structures & Design" event! Join us on October 19, 2024, from 9 AM to 12:30 PM at Inglewood High School (231 S. Grevillea Ave., Inglewood, CA 90301). This FREE interactive event invites students in grades K-12 to engage in hands-on activities led by STEM Global Action, including the chance to build and test their own wooden structures! HIGHLIGHTS include: 1) Engaging design challenges 2) Teamwork and problem-solving experiences 3) Learning about engineering and architecture principles REGISTER NOW by scanning the QR code or visiting registration.stemnola.com. We’re also looking for college students and STEM professionals to volunteer. Volunteers will receive a $50 stipend for their contributions! AECOM believes in building a better future through infrastructure and community engagement. Together with STEM Global Action, they aim to inspire the next generation of leaders in STEM! Let’s shape the future together! #STEMSaturday #InglewoodEvents #STEMEducation #FutureInnovators #AECOM #STEMGlobalAction #CommunityEngagement #Engineering #Architecture #HandsOnLearning #YouBelongInSTEM STEM NOLA STEM Learning Ecosystems

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Join us for AECOM's STEM Saturday: "Structures & Design" on Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 9 AM to 12:30 PM at Inglewood High School, located at 231 S. Grevillea Ave., Inglewood, California 90301. This FREE interactive STEM event is open to students in grades K-12 and will feature hands-on activities executed by STEM Global Action, including building and testing your own wooden structures! REGISTER TODAY: We invite students to register by scanning the QR code or visiting registration.stemnola.com. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! We're seeking college students and STEM professionals to engage with participants. Undergraduate college students will receive a $50 stipend for their valuable time! Interested volunteers can sign up at registration.stemnola.com. AECOM believes that infrastructure creates opportunities for everyone, uplifting communities and promoting sustainability. They committed to acting responsibly and striving for a better future. The mission of STEM Global Action is to expose, engage, and inspire future innovators, creators, makers and entrepreneurs through STEM-based activities and to opportunities in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Together, let's inspire the next generation of innovators and leaders in STEM! #STEMSaturday #STEMEducation #VolunteerOpportunity #AECOM #STEMGlobalAction #FutureInnovators #InglewoodEvents #CommunityEngagement #Infrastructure #Sustainability STEM NOLA STEM Learning Ecosystems

Tomorrow at 11 AM I will be discussing STEM NOLA's "Heart & Circulatory System" STEM Saturday with Shelby Latino on WVUE-TV Fox 8's 'NOLA Now'. Learn more about this fun day of FREE hands-on STEM activity sponsored by Boeing, Entergy, NORD, the City of New Orleans, and the New Orleans City Council. Kids in grades K-12 will engage with physicians and healthcare professionals while dissecting a real heart, building and testing their own mechanical hearts and more.

CONGRATS AGAIN to Jayden and Naya! STEM NOLA fellow Jayden Hall, who many of you may have seen recently performing a STEM experiment on WVUE-TV Fox 8, is featured with Naya Ellis in the 2024 Fall issue of Diversity in Action Magazine! CLICK this link to read the article about Jayden and Naya: https://lnkd.in/gB2_NT_V Jason, along with Naya Ellis (see my earlier post), was a National STEM Challenge Champion representing Louisiana. The National STEM Festival is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education. #STEM #STEMNOLA #NOLA #NationalSTEMChallenge STEM Global Action STEM Learning Ecosystems https://lnkd.in/gB2_NT_V

EXCITING NEWS! We're thrilled to celebrate STEM NOLA fellow Naya Ellis, just 15 years old, whose groundbreaking work in affordable technology is making waves! Her innovative WingIt smartwatch, designed to prevent strokes, is featured in the upcoming October 21, 2024, issue of PEOPLE Magazine | PEOPLE.com—titled "Girls Changing The World." “If you can catch it before it happens,” Naya states, “it could change lives.” This remarkable 10th grader has been recognized as a National STEM Challenge champion, and her vision is just beginning to take shape as her device enters the prototype phase. In her inspiring acceptance speech in Washington D.C. this past April, Naya shared, “You’re capable of anything at any age.” Her dedication to helping lower-income communities with WingIt underscores her commitment to making a difference. Be sure to check out the illustration of her incredible device in the PEOPLE Magazine article, featuring NOLA's very own Hoda Kotb on the cover! Grab your copy tomorrow, October 10, 2024, at newsstands nationwide. Join STEM NOLA | STEM Global Action in congratulating Naya on her extraordinary achievement in STEM! #PEOPLE #NayaEllis #STEMNOLA #StrokePrevention #InnovativeTech #Inspiration #STEMLearningEcosystems

In her report for CNN, Sandee LaMotte highlights a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association that emphasizes the strong link between heart health and brain function as people age. According to Dr. Fernando Testai, a neurology expert, adopting a healthy lifestyle and managing vascular risk factors early can help maintain brain health and potentially prevent diseases like Alzheimer's. With nearly 130 million adults in the U.S. affected by heart disease, experts stress that taking care of heart health should begin as early as possible, ideally even before birth. The report also underscores the importance of lifestyle choices in promoting brain health. Key factors include getting enough sleep, eating a plant-based diet, managing stress, and engaging in regular physical activity. Studies show that a healthy lifestyle can significantly reduce the risk of cognitive decline. For instance, brisk walking for just 30 minutes daily can lower dementia risk by 62%. By focusing on these lifestyle changes, individuals can improve their overall health and potentially prevent serious diseases later in life. #HeartHealth #BrainHealth #HealthyLifestyle #DementiaPrevention #AmericanHeartAssociation #ENDALZ https://lnkd.in/gZzRNdqx