Science House Girls Collaborative Project Fall Forum
The Science House Girls Collaborative Project (North Carolina) will cooperate with the Northeastern Satellite Office to present a Fall Place-Based Learning Forum on November 14, 2008. Research-based strategies in informal learning and place-based learning will be presented, focusing on our northeastern regional service area. The meeting will also kick off the next round of mini-grant applications from November 14, 2008 through January 1, 2009.
Register: http://www.science- house.org/ngcp/fall08.html

Regional Fall Forums Scheduled Around Texas
The Texas Girls Collaborative Project welcomes participants from K-12 and higher education institutions, industry, not-for-profit and informal learning organizations, museums, and government agencies from across the state to join us at one of four remaining Regional Fall Forums.
Register: http://texasgirls.engr.utexas.edu/news.cfm

Houston Fall Forum, November 13, 1 - 4 PM
Austin Fall Forum, November 21, 9 AM - 12 PM
Corpus Christi Fall Forum, December 5, 9 AM - 12 PM
El Paso Fall Forum, December 11, 9 AM - 12 PM

STEM Equity Pipeline Webinar
Interactive Effects in the Theory of Planned Behavior: Examining Attitudes, Norms, Control, and Stereotype Threat to Predict Girls' Math Performance and Intentions
December 17, 2008
11:00 AM Pacific, 2:00 PM Eastern
Bettina Casad will review research on stereotype threat and provide evidence for why STEM educators should consider this phenomenon in their classrooms and educational practices. Findings from a study with eighth grade Algebra students who participated in an experiment on stereotype threat will be highlighted.
http://www.stemequitypipeline.org/

NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing
NCWIT is encouraging all tech-savvy girls, coders, gamers, and Web divas to apply for the NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing. Award-winners receive $500, a new laptop computer, and a trip to the Bank of America Technology Showcase and Awards in Charlotte, NC. Applications are due December 1, 2008.
http://www.ncwit.org/ award

NASA 2008 INSPIRE Program
Applications are being accepted for NASA's new program, the Interdi sciplinary National Science Program Incorporating Research Education Experiences (INSPIRE) that will encourage the future generation of explorers in grades 9-12 to pursue and education and careers in STEM fields. INSPIRE STEM experiences include a one-day VIP tour of a NASA facility, a two-week learning experience on a participating college campus, and paid summer internships at a NASA facility.

Math Skills Suffer in U.S., Study Finds
A recent article published in the New York Times, "Math Skills Suffer in U.S., Study Finds" reports that the U.S. if failing to develop the math skills of both girls and boys, especially among those who could excel at the highest levels. Girls who do succeed in the field are almost all immigrants or the daughters of immigrants from countries where mathematics is more highly valued.

Microsoft Expression Web Software Available for NGCP Members
Microsoft has donated their Expression Web Software to the National Girls Collaborative Project to distribute to non-profit organizations working with high school girls. The software allows students to learn how to build a Web site from the ground up. Tutorial and curriculum units available at www.microsoft.com/facultyconnection/preco llegiate.
Request a free copy: http://www.ngcproject.org/softwarerequest/

NGCP Program Directory - Register your Program Today!
The online Program Directory lists organizations and programs that focus on motivating girls to pursue STEM careers. The purpose of the directory is to help organizations and individuals network, share resources, and collaborate on STEM-related projects for girls. When you sign up for the Program Directory you will enter your program description, resources available within your organization, program, and/or organizational needs and contact information.
http://www.ngcproject.org/directory/