This month’s blog explores how STEM connects Earth, space, and engineering in powerful ways that shape our future. From World Environment Day to International Asteroid Day, we look at ways to protect our planet and study the universe beyond it. We also highlight the importance of women in engineering and how early experiences can spark lifelong passions for STEM.
Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change
This June 5th for World Environment Day, get to know the young problem-solvers helping lead climate action around the world. To give more young people a voice in protecting the planet, the United Nations expanded its Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change from seven to fourteen members.
Link to Article: https://www.un.org/en/climatechange/youth-in-action/youth-advisory-group
International Women in Engineering Day
Meet Victoria Ibarra. She attended her first “Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day” at The University of Texas at Austin when she was 10 years old. That experience set her on the path to becoming an engineer. Now she is a Girl Day volunteer and hopes she can bring out the engineer in girls.
Link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVkchWagQjQ
International Asteroid Day
Every year on June 30, people around the world celebrate International Asteroid Day to learn more about asteroids and space safety. Learn what an asteroid is and will one ever hit Earth?
Link to Article: https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/asteroid/en/
Nature Journaling Activity
This video series walks you through the process of nature journaling! Learn how to journal your ideas, discoveries and questions, all from observing nature.
Link to Activity: https://creativity.org/nature-journal-connection/