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Canva is a free-to-use online graphic design tool. Use it to create social media posts, presentations, posters, videos, logos and more.

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Elevate Systems is a product design and development company specializing in mechanical engineering services, FEA analysis services, and prototype design & production. We take your idea from napkin-sketch concept to prototype to production.

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Home | Elevate Systems | An SBA 8(a) Company

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Elevate Systems is a product design and development company specializing in mechanical engineering services, FEA analysis services, and prototype design & production. We take your idea from napkin-sketch concept to prototype to production.

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The Foundation supports educators through STEM Teaching Tool Grants. These grants focus on equipping classrooms with resources that help establish or enhance STEM-related instruction

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The Alamo STEM Ecosystem is a collaborative network in the San Antonio region focused on promoting STEM education. It brings together organizations, institutions, and individuals to enhance STEM learning experiences for students. The ecosystem aims to increase STEM literacy, ensure equitable access to STEM education, support educator professional development, and engage the community. Through partnerships and innovative programs, it inspires students, provides hands-on learning opportunities, and prepares them for future STEM careers.

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AlamoSTEMEcosystem.org | Connecting Youth, Community, & Workforce

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Our Goals Commitment #1: The Alamo STEM Ecosystem will train and support 500 local educators (pre- & in-service) who are new to STEM education, identify as a BIPOC educator, and/or serve underrepresented students by January 2025.

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The Python Institute provides vendor-neutral Python certifications that validate individuals' Python programming skills. These certifications are designed to demonstrate proficiency in various aspects of Python, including programming fundamentals, data handling, web development, network programming, and more. The certification levels offered by the Python Institute include:

The Python Institute provides vendor-neutral Python certifications that validate individuals' Python programming skills. These certifications are designed to demonstrate proficiency in various aspects of Python, including programming fundamentals, data handling, web development, network programming, and more. The certification levels offered by the Python Institute include:

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Join the community of learners, creators, professionals, educators, and world-changers. Expand your career opportunities with the Python Institute's training and certification programs. Program your future.

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Simulink provides a versatile platform that allows you to design and test control algorithms, navigation systems, and other aspects of autonomous drone behavior

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Simulink - Simulation and Model-Based Design

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Simulink is a block diagram environment for Model-Based Design. It supports simulation, automatic code generation, and continuous testing of embedded systems.

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GEMS is an all-girls STEAM and programming summer camp and after-school clubs that focus on educating young girls from in and around Bexar County about the fields of STEAM and the careers in each field.

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GEMS

Girls in Engineering, Math, and Science

About Us:
GEMS is an all-girls STEAM and programming summer camp and after-school clubs that focus on educating young girls from in and around Bexar County about the fields of STEAM and the careers in each field.

Meaningful Work. Unforgettable Experiences. GEMS inspires and empowers young girls to be innovative with their future in the fields of STEAM.

miniGEMS Camps - July 17th - 28th

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GEMS is an all-girls STEAM and programming summer camp that focuses on educating middle and high school girls about STEAM.

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A Focus On CyberSecurity

Outside of Washington, D.C., the City of San Antonio is home to the largest concentration of cybersecurity specialists. The NSA, FBI, Air Force, Department of Homeland Security, and approximately 40 headquarters of private cybersecurity companies are located in San Antonio and all are in high demand of cybersecurity talent and skills. As of 2022, the cybersecurity industry has a workforce shortage of 3.4 million positions.

CyberSecurity Opportunities

With the education offered at ICSI, students of our magnet school program are fully prepared to fulfill the needs of the emerging cybersecurity sector. NEISD offers cybersecurity certifications to ICSI graduates, allowing students to launch their careers with salaries starting around $60,000 annually. Students who choose to continue their cybersecurity schooling into college can also take advantage of The University of Texas at San Antonio having one of the nation's best cybersecurity college programs.

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iCSI / Institute of CyberSecurity & Innovation (ICSI) | NEISD

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ICSI allows students to be college and career prepared with settings that replicate experiences, knowledge, skills

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Welcome to DOD Starbase

Mission Statement: To expose our nation's youth to the technological environments and positive civilian and military role models found on Active, Guard, and Reserve military bases and installations, nurture a winning network of collaborators, and build mutual loyalty within our communities, by providing 25 hours of exemplary hands-on instruction and activities that meet or exceed the National Standards.

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DoD Starbase | Department of Defense Youth Programs

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Premier DOD YouthOutreach Program Staff Login About Curriculum Locations Testimonials Contact Welcome to DOD Starbase Mission Statement: To expose our nation's youth to the technological environments and positive civilian and military role models found on Active, Guard, and Reserve military bases and installations, nurture a winning network of collaborators, and build mutual loyalty within our

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The UTSA CIAS - Center for Infrastructure Assurance and Security

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World's largest cyber defense competition cofounded with the Air Force to inspire students towards STEM careers

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Yes, we provide PBL training for educators!

PBLWorks offers a variety of workshops, courses and services for teachers, school and district leaders, and instructional coaches to get started and advance their practice with Project Based Learning.
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Gold Standard PBL: Essential Project Design Elements

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A research-informed model for improving, calibrating, and assessing your practice.

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World class artifacts, free tours, and Tesla Coil demos. Learn more

The SAMSAT Preview Center is located on the Port San Antonio campus near Lackland Air Force Base. See highlights of the SAMSAT collection pending our move into Port San Antonio's Innovation Center.

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Things to see at the Preview Center

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Open every Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm

Temporarily closed due to COVID-19

FREE (donations welcome)

102 Mabry Drive, San Antonio, Texas, 78226

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2020 Results

6,751 served

K-12 : 44% male, 56% female, 80% Title I

2019 Results

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Learning Undefeated is an organization focused on promoting equity in STEM education by providing impactful learning experiences for students in under-resourced communities. They offer innovative programs for students in grades K-12 that aim to generate interest in STEM careers, develop the future workforce for the innovation economy, and foster connections between schools, communities, health, and business sectors.

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A rising sophomore majoring in biology at Montgomery College, currently serving as a mentor in the Emerging Leaders in Biotechnology program. A 19-year-old, first-generation college student, Gabby is coaching high school students in advanced scientific techniques, while learning new laboratory skills and making professional connections with women of color who work in STEM fields. FIND OUT MORE >>

An energetic young educator, Shelly Waller began her teaching career at a diverse Title I school in Fredericksburg, Virginia where more than 60% of students come from economically disadvantaged households. Awarded "New Teacher of the Year" in her first year at Salem Elementary School, Shelly spent three years teaching third and fourth grade before moving to an instructional technology. FIND OUT MORE >>

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A rising sophomore majoring in biology at Montgomery College, currently serving as a mentor in the Emerging Leaders in Biotechnology program. A 19-year-old, first-generation college student, Gabby is coaching high school students in advanced scientific techniques, while learning new laboratory skills and making professional connections with women of color who work in STEM fields.

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Great for creating presentations on the fly. Just enter what you want to present and it will automatically create an engaging presentation.

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Generate lessons with AI

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I am teacher of 15 years who, until recently, has delved no more deeply into tech in the classroom, and here I am encouraging colleagues to come on in and see Curipod in action and leading CPD sessions. To top it off, I'm spending my evenings playing on my iPad to see how many new lessons I can create, and what new features have been added that week. The time saved, and the improvement in my lesson materials, is tangible.
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The SMART Scholarship for Service Program is aimed at supporting undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. The program provides financial assistance to students and offers them opportunities to gain hands-on experience through internships with the DoD. Upon graduation, scholarship recipients are required to work as civilian employees in a DoD facility for a specified period, typically one year, for each year they received the scholarship.

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The SMART Scholarship Program provides STEM students with full tuition, annual stipends, & employment with the Department of Defense (DoD) after graduation.

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The Department of Defense (DoD) offers various initiatives and programs to promote STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education and career opportunities. These programs aim to support students pursuing STEM degrees through scholarships, internships, and research opportunities.

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Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, or STEM, is the gateway to a world of wonder. U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) STEM professionals work at the leading edge of our nation's most advanced technological breakthroughs. STEM is our future.
Meet DoD STEM

DoD STEM supports a wide variety of activities including after-school programs, competitions, and internships for students and professional development and training for educators. Learn about upcoming STEM opportunities in your area or online.
View All STEM Opportunities

Upcoming STEM Events & Deadlines

DoD STEM partners with organizations nationwide to offer resources for students, parents, educators, mentors, and more! From math clubs to robotics competitions, the Explore section has something for everyone interested in STEM.

Find DoD STEM & STEM Partners

DoD STEM partners offer a broad range of instructional aides, activities and events to make learning STEM fun and exciting.
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Video Library

Check out videos of DoD STEM professionals as they explore scientific and technical efforts at DoD laboratories nationwide.
View STEM in Action

What are you interested in?

Want to be a robotics engineer or a chemist? View different types of STEM careers.
Explore STEM Careers

"DoD STEM salutes these young innovators, like Maya Gandhi, and their achievements. Our nation's security and strength heavily relies on professionals who possess exemplary STEM skills."

Louie Lopez
Director, DoD STEM

Featured Blog Post

Young Researchers Compete for Top Innovation Prize

Five middle school students took home awards totaling $65,000 at DoD STEM partner Society for Science's STEM competition, held in partnership with Thermo Fisher Scientific.
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DoD STEM supports hands-on learning opportunities, teacher enrichment, scholarships, internships and fellowships to inspire and cultivate a diverse pool of exceptional STEM talent. As the government's largest employer of STEM professionals, the U.S. Department of Defense is committed to increasing the pipeline of candidates qualified for technical careers.

There are nearly 300,000 DoD STEM Professionals

60,000+ of DoD STEM Professionals work in over 200 DoD Laboratories and Centers

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DoD STEM seeks to attract, inspire, and develop exceptional STEM talent across the education continuum and advance the current DoD STEM workforce to meet future defense technological challenges.

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Chat GPT serves as a valuable tool for teachers, simplifying their work by providing assistance in lesson planning, resource recommendations, differentiation, grading, professional development, and student support. It enhances teaching practices and streamlines tasks, while recognizing that human expertise and interaction remain essential in the educational process.

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ChatGPT is your AI chatbot for everyday use. Chat with the most advanced AI to explore ideas, solve problems, and learn faster.

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Get access to files anywhere through secure cloud storage and file backup for your photos, videos, files and more with Google Drive.