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Promising Practices for ImplementingSTEM in Public LibrariesPresented by Dr. Annette Shtivelband
Date: Wednesday, November 16th, 2016
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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics(STEM) provides a new and promising direction inpublic library education and programming. Yet, what doresearchers suggest are promising practices forimplementing STEM? What can we learn from theinformal education landscape about offering suchprograms to youth? How can we develop and nurtureSTEM education and programs that can reach youthfrom all backgrounds? Join us for this informativewebinar that focuses on promising practices forimplementing STEM programs in public libraries. Learn
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Handson STEM: Tasty Earth Science Do you have a favorite trail mix, wrap, salad, or other simplesnack that features a regional food ingredient? Help us builda collection of tween and teenfriendly recipes! Pleaseemail us your simpletoprepare local food snack recipes(with source credit), and we'll add them to the collection onour Pinterest board.
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Professional DevelopmentCheck out tips and activities for libraries with limited staff andbudget, who still want to have a little fun! See our slides fromSTAR_Net's ARSL conference session, "Active STEMPrograms on a Shoestring Budget," for details.
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