Ignited

??Our 2024 Annual Report is here!?? This year has been incredible, thanks to the educators, students, and partners working with us?to create a future-ready workforce. Dive into our Annual Report to see the progress we've made in expanding access to quality education and supporting teachers to bring real-world STEM careers and concepts?into the classroom through?immersive professional development experiences. ?? From life-changing stories to milestones achieved, our Annual Report celebrates the impactful work we’ve accomplished together.???Discover how we’re making a difference,?and how you can continue to be a part of our mission! Read the full report here:?https://bit.ly/4gZJ1K5 #NonprofitImpact #TeacherInnovation #AnnualReport #IgnitedEducation

?Thank You Industry Partners!? Your support empowers educators to inspire the next generation of leaders and innovators. This year alone, 69 industry professionals mentored teachers through immersive summer projects, led enlightening externship experiences, and shared expertise through our Learning Community seminars. Our teachers are grateful for your support: “My mentor loves to support teachers and learning science. His passion showed through in the way he supported me to learn outside of my comfort zone.” Meet some of our incredible partners: https://lnkd.in/gPaQER9A #ThankYou #IndustryPartners #FutureReady #IgnitedImpact US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Valley Water Amazon Baywork Stanford University Stantec Synopsys Outreach Foundation San Francisco Water Power Sewer Electrify America PCL Construction Berkeley Lab Marathon Petroleum Corporation EBMUD Eastern Municipal Water District Genentech

?Thank You Teachers! ? Ignited teachers’ outstanding work to inspire, educate, and support their students and communities shapes the future and extends far beyond the classroom. Our educators dedicate their time and energy to continually grow and improve, going the extra mile for the benefit of their students. Our alumni’s students deeply appreciate their teachers’ dedication: “Usually you don't see a lot of women in STEM, so my teacher allowed me to believe in myself and know my worth. She taught me how to never diminish my own accomplishments and that I belong in that room.”? Meet some of our incredible teachers: https://lnkd.in/gGkxVGDK #ThankATeacher #TeacherAppreciation #EducationTransformation #IgnitedImpact

??Introducing Our New Team Member: Silvia!?? We're excited to welcome Silvia Beas to the Ignited team as our new Education Programs Coordinator!?In this role, Silvia will help us?build and sustain strong relationships with teachers, schools, and districts, and advance our mission through high-impact programs. Silvia has?over a decade of experience in the field of education. As a first generation Xicana college graduate, Silvia’s dedication to social justice is evident in her work, which includes creating equitable access to opportunities for underserved populations. With her expertise in strategic planning and collaboration, we're looking forward to the amazing contributions she'll bring to Ignited! #Welcome #NewTeamMember #Teamwork

??This Thursday: Climate Change and Flooding?? Join us this Thursday, November 14 from 5-6pm on Zoom for a discussion of "Climate Change and Flooding: Protecting Vulnerable Communities." Explore the link between climate action and social equity with Valley Water! Educators will gain valuable insights into how community-focused solutions can protect vulnerable communities from environmental challenges like flooding. Dive into the newest research and discover tools to empower your students with real-world strategies for tackling environmental challenges. This event is available at no cost to educators! Register here:?https://bit.ly/3zKwrNR

In November, we give thanks, and first, we’d like to highlight our amazing partners! ???? Organizations like RAFT - Resource Area For Teaching , Krause Center for Innovation (KCI), The Tech Interactive, Silicon Valley Education Foundation (SVEF) ,?Ignited, and San Jose State University help us bring STEM tools to educators. Thanks to their help, more kids can learn science, technology, engineering, and math in fun, engaging, and relevant ways! ?????? Together, we’re making sure every child has the chance to explore, discover, and dream big! ?? Thank you to all our partners for supporting STEM learning! ?? #ThankfulForSTEM #STEMForAll #ThankYouPartners #FutureScientists

??Learning Community: Climate Change and Flooding?? Please join us Thursday, November 14 from 5-6pm on Zoom for a discussion of "Climate Change and Flooding: Protecting Vulnerable Communities." Explore the link between climate action and social equity with Valley Water! Educators will gain valuable insights into how community-focused solutions can protect vulnerable communities from environmental challenges like flooding. Dive into the newest research and discover tools to empower your students with real-world strategies for tackling environmental challenges. This event is available at no cost to educators! Register here:?https://bit.ly/3zKwrNR

???Thank you, Palo Alto Networks and the Office of Naval Research!??? As we conclude Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we want to thank Palo Alto Networks and the Office of Naval Research for their generous support of cybersecurity education. With their partnership, we were able to bring a cybersecurity focus to our Sustainable Solutions and Semiconductor Experience Weeks this summer. Teachers heard from experts at Intel, Samsung, and Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery about how cybersecurity is important for artificial intelligence, stewardship of customer data, and industry operations. Palo Alto Networks provided cybersecurity kits, created in collaboration with RAFT, for teachers to bring this awareness back to their students. Their support also allowed us to offer two Learning Community seminars this month focused on quantum AI and the security of water systems. Together, we're working to close the cybersecurity skills gap and build a safer, more cyber aware future! #CybersecurityEducation #ThankYou #FutureofTech

Teachers! ?? The next Teachers and Tacos is happening November 15, 2024 at The Tech Interactive. This FREE, ongoing series provides Santa Clara County Educators the opportunity to explore facets of STEM, networking opportunities, gather resources, engage in games/prizes, and most importantly, free tacos and supplies. Register today for the "Leveraging AI" event: bit.ly/teachersandtacos Synopsys Outreach Foundation, Ignited, Silicon Valley Education Foundation (SVEF), RAFT - Resource Area For Teaching, Krause Center for Innovation (KCI)

Check out this event hosted by our friends at Acterra!