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Discover programming resources and activities that draw young people into science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through interactive, experiential learning.
Afterschool: A Vital Partner in STEM Education (806 K PDF)
This paper offers compelling reasons to include afterschool programs as integral partners in STEM education and highlights several existing models for providing infrastructure and building capacity to enable afterschool programs to facilitate high-quality STEM learning. 2010.
Journal of Youth Development: Bridging Research and Practice (1.3 M)
Volume 2, Number 3, Spring 2008
This issue examines engagement of youth in robotics and how ScienceQuest ensures success for all. 2008.
MN CYFAR Impact Report 2010 (310 K PDF)
CYFAR (Children, Youth, and Families At Risk) focuses on strengthening the ability of middle school-age youth to set and achieve short and long-term educational goals by using an innovative and organic afterschool program model that is highly experiential. 2010.
Power of the Wind Pilot Project: A six state partnership to engage youth with wind energy (718 K PDF)
Appendices B - I (247 K PDF)
The process evaluation and related appendices from the Power of the Wind Pilot Project, a six state partnership to engage youth with wind energy.
