Ask a Techno Girl

Register to become a judge! you can actually be a judge online – you do not need to attend a live event.

• Most judges are online and will not attend a live event.
• Quarterfinals judging begins on May 1st, 2018.
• You have to guarantee that you will review at least 5 submissions between May 1st- 21st.

It you can help and review online submissions, please sign up.

​judge registration link

The Summer Institute is an annual professional development conference which focuses on classroom-ready, STEM-based educational materials. Workshops feature integrated educational modules and activities for all grade levels developed by some of the nation’s leading research institutions (Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Harvard, Texas A&M, University of Texas Austin, National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), Tufts University). Participants will receive training from experts, researchers, and master teachers; resources and materials; breakfast and lunch daily, and CPE credits for each workshop. There is no cost for the Institute. The SI will take place July 23-26, 2018 at the Inn of the Hills Hotel and Conference Center in Kerrville, TX. For more information about workshop descriptions, schedule, and online registration: educators may visit www.k12summerinstitute.org . The FAQ section on the website provides additional information.

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HISD’s Young Women’s College Prep Academy is hosting Houston’s first Technovation Live Pitch on May 4th, and we need your help! Teams of middle and high school girls from across the world have gathered to create mobile apps that solve real problems in their communities. These are live, working apps that serve a real purpose! Many have partnered with area nonprofits to increase the efficacy of their tools. As the season comes to a close, the Houston area teams will be presenting their apps in hopes of continuing on to Technovation’s finalist round. YWCPA is in need of judges and other volunteers to help run the event. Please send these links to anyone that might be interested!
 
Judging Registration Link
AZENO@houstonisd.org – Regional Ambassador


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About Technovation
The Technovation Challenge is the worlds largest technology entrepreneurship challenge for girls. Teams of girls create a mobile app and a business case to solve a problem in their local community. You can learn more at www.technovationchallenge.org
 
2018 Houston Regional Pitch Event
The Houston Regional Pitch event is an opportunity for all of the registered TX-area teams to showcase their app ideas to the community. In addition, teams will pitch their app to a panel of judges for a chance to win prizes and advance to the next round of the competition - the World Pitch finals in San Francisco.

Agenda (subject to change)
8:30 AM Registration / Check-In
9:00 AM Team Demo / Exposition Session · Table Set-Up, Judge Sharing, Demos ● Networking time ● Reception time
10:00 AM Transition Time
10:15 AM Technovation Overview / Welcome / Inspirational Message from Host
10:30 AM Team Introductions and Live Pitches ● by division, 4 minutes per team, with 2-3 minutes for Judge questions in between, plus transition time between teams = approx 10 min per team
12:30 PM Lunch/Judge Deliberation Period ● Team Photos and Connecting with Community Members ● Survey/Feedback Forms
1:00 PM Awards Announcement
1:30 PM Thank You / Closing Remarks

Dear Educator,
Do you want to help us develop our newest Engineering Adventures unit? Apply to become a pilot teacher this summer!
With funding from NASA, we are pilot testing:

• In Good Hands: Engineering Space Gloves: Kids design a model space glove that can withstand the hazards of a space mission.

As a pilot educator, you will:

• receive an educator guide and the materials needed to complete the hands-on activities for up to 24 kids,
• complete nine activities with upper-elementary-aged kids in summer camps by August 31st,
• administer assessments to the kids in your group to help us understand how the unit impacts their attitudes about engineering, and
• earn a stipend as thanks for your participation.

To qualify, fill out the application by Friday, May 4th at 5 PM!

SWENext Global Innovator Award
The Society of Women Engineer’s (SWE) is excited to share that applications are open for three programs that will bring students to WE18. Participants of the programs are in store for a life-changing experience which may include a free trip to SWE's annual conference, recognition in front of some of the world's top women engineers, giveaways and much more.
 
Deadline to apply for all three programs is July 31, 2018. Visit www.swe.org/swenext to apply and for more information.
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Because you signed up to use Applied Digital Skills in your classroom, we know you’re an educator who enjoys finding new and exciting ways to engage students and diversify their skills. To give you extra support in your mission to inspire lifelong learning, we’ve teamed up with DonorsChoose.org.
New teachers can complete one of our digital skills training lessons with at least 50 students to earn a $300 DonorsChoose.org gift card, redeemable for the resources your classroom needs. Consider our new All About a Topiclesson to recap spring break stories!
See the curriculum
DonorsChoose.org is a nonprofit organization that connects public school teachers to a nation-wide community of classroom supporters. To get started, create an account on the site, request the materials you need for your classroom (including books, school supplies, technology, or even furniture), and then follow these directions to claim your gift card for teaching Applied Digital Skills. If you’ve already taught Applied Digital Skills before, see details on how to earn credit for referring a new teacher!
Have any questions? Email us at AppliedDigitalSkills@google.com, or contact the DonorsChoose.org team.

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