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Full STEAM Ahead
STEM City is excited to share our Full STEAM Ahead virtual program for the 2020-21 school year. The program is a collaboration in which local teachers and professionals develop hands-on activities to further the STEAM education of students within a classroom. It was created to enrich education in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics by providing students insight into future career paths with practical knowledge from professionals in the field. Teachers, students, and professionals will meet on a monthly basis to complete lessons and activities designed to help students develop a project by May. If you are a teacher, student or parent interested in being involved in the program please contact us at: coordinator@flagstaffstemcity.com. |
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STEM City Grant Awards
Thank you to the AZ Community Foundation of Flagstaff for supporting our Full STEAM Ahead program. We are dedicated to providing an engaging online version to inspire students to pursue STEAM careers and help them understand the applicability of the curriculum they are learning. Also, a big thank you to The Flagstaff Arts Council for supporting STEM City as an organization.
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Local and Online Resources
Welcome back to school! The Flagstaff community is here to help you get through this time.
WiFi Access: Connect Arizona — Free Wi-Fi resources through AZ schools and libraries networks
Online Learning Sites
Library curbside holds and pickup services:
| Downtown Library |
East Flagstaff Community Library |
| 928-213-2333 |
928-213-2348 |
| Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. |
Wednesdays, 2-5 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. |
Boys & Girls Club of Flagstaff
Distanced Learning Center: Mon-Fri 7:30 am - 5:30 pm, Ages 6-17
Access to technology, printing, tutoring, school supplies, free breakfast, lunch and snack.
Weekly fee, * tuition assistance available
Flagstaff Family Food Center
Kitchen Door Lunch Program: 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. daily
Free Daily Hot Meal: 4:00-5:30 p.m. daily
Emergency Food Boxes: Tues - Sat: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Killip Elementary Free Food Boxes
Fridays 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Public Art Map - Discover Flagstaff
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Local STEM News
CCC Begins New Cybersecurity Program
Youth Climate Action Summit 2021
Calling all students (grades 4-12) - the climate crisis is a global emergency and we need your help! The Flagstaff Youth Climate Action Summit is an annual summit held for Flagstaff youth groups to share their climate-oriented community projects. Projects need not be completed by the April 2021 Summit, but should be started before then. Project topics can be related to Water, Waste & Energy, Natural Environment and Conservation, or Food. Student groups are typically 2-5 persons each, though they may be as large as 20. Each group is required to have a Climate Action Mentor to help steer the project. Prospective mentors are encouraged to reach out to local youth groups that they know, formal (clubs, community organizations) or informal (a group of students who you already mentor for professional development), to offer their skills. If you are interested in joining an action group or helping as a mentor please contact: Deirdre.Conroy@flagstaffaz.gov
The Perseid Meteor Shower
Image from Lowell
Lowell Observatory
Giovale Open Deck Observatory Open (completely outside):
Private Programs for groups of 10 or less
Premium access*: 90 minutes, 8:30pm–10pm and 10:30pm–12am
Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat Only
Museum of Northern Arizona
Open Thursday-Sunday, 10 am - 4 pm, Last entry 2 pm
Advance tickets required
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Opportunity Board
Research Associate - The Machine Learning Research Lab, NAU
Job Description
Research Technician - School of Earth Sci & Env Sust, NAU and NPS
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Biological Scientist, Flagstaff
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Biological Science Technician (Fisheries), Flagstaff
Job Description
Lowell Observatory Openings:
Lowell Discovery Telescope Operator I – posted 8/6/2020
NPOI Observer Technician I & II – posted 8/6/2020
LDT Junior Electrical Technician – posted 7/17/2020
PT Faculty Chemistry, Lone Tree Campus, Flagstaff
Job Description
Substitute Teacher, CAVIAT Central Campus, Flagstaff
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System Performance Engineer, ATNi - Flagstaff
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STEAM Event Calendar
Fri Aug 21st 11:00am - 1:00pm
Listen to Science Friday live on Fridays from 11-2pm MST. Radio listeners can tune in to KNAU at 91.7 FM to listen to the program live.
Fri Aug 21st 2:30pm - 3:00pm
We see water when it’s falling from the sky as rain or snow, but where does it go after it soaks into the ground? Learn about the paths water takes and how we can keep it clean.
Sat Aug 22nd 8:00am - Sun 23rd 5:00pm
The National Park Service will be celebrating its 104th birthday this August! Join us on August 22nd and August 23rd as we recognize the wonderful National Parks in Arizona and our amazing partners!
Wildflower Walks at the Arb
Sat Aug 22nd 9:30am - 10:30am
Limited to 9 people. Must register 24-hours in advance online, including free walks. Masks are required to participate. NO WALK INS. FREE with paid admission.
Tue Aug 25th 12:00pm - 12:30pm
The museum grounds may look completely natural and untended, but actually they were carefully planned and planted to recreate a natural ecosystem that serves the needs of diverse creatures..
Thu Aug 27th 4:30pm - 5:30pm
The Sustainability Commission is currently meeting online, as all in-person Commission meetings have been suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fri Aug 28th 11:00am - 1:00pm
Listen to Science Friday live on Fridays from 11-2pm MST. Radio listeners can tune in to KNAU at 91.7 FM to listen to the program live.
Tue Sep 1st 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Often the best seeds to grow aren’t found in a store, but on the plant already thriving outdoors. Live streamed presentation with horticulturist Jan Busco.
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Sulfur Buckwheat
Eriogonum umbellatum
Polygonaceae, Buckwheat Family
Blooms: April - September
Elevation: 5,000-9,000
Habitat: Dry rocky slopes and ridges, open areas, rocky places in Pinyon (or Piñon)-Juniper , Ponderosa-Pine and higher elevation communities.
Comments: Native and perennial. It has been used as a fumigant and emetic by the Kayenta Navajo and by many Native American tribes for a variety of ailments. Photograph taken at Walnut Canyon on July 27 2020.
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Thank you to our sponsors:
Arizona Community Foundation of Flagstaff
Flagstaff Arts Council
Grand Canyon Trust
Lowell Observatory
Peak Engineering
CAVIAT
Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Arizona
Social and Behavioral Science at NAU
APS
NAU
Kinney Construction Services
City of Flagstaff Economic Development Office
Bob Braudy
Kenneth Lamm
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