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?? Superstar Spotlight: Ileana Soto ?? Meet Ileana Soto, Sr. Integration Manager at CoreLogic and a seasoned technology leader with over 15 years of experience! ?? With a background at industry giants like Oracle, IBM, and Atos, Ileana excels at bridging the gap between technical and non-technical teams, driving innovation and ensuring seamless collaboration across diverse projects. Ileana helped coordinate Summer STEAM Lab at CoreLogic in Irvine, CA. She has also served as a STEM Superstar multiple times. Ileana’s commitment to empowering the next generation shines through her support of Project Scientist. This is her third year as a program manager, where she finds immense joy in working alongside talented individuals and engaging with young girls during campus visits. Thank you, Ileana, for your dedication to fostering talent and bridging the gender gap in STEM! Together, we’re building a brighter future??? #Volunteers #Spotlight #ProjectScientist #STEMGirlsChangetheWorld #HispanicHeritageMonth #LatinasinSTEM Want to volunteer your time to inspire our students? Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gpKZxY2Y

Fun Fact Friday: Careers in Space! (Part 2) ?? It’s the end of World Space Week, and we’re shining a light on some incredible careers in the cosmos! Here’s what we found: ?? Astrobiology: Astrobiologists, like Lynn Rothschild, study the origins, evolution, distribution, and future of life in the universe. This interdisciplinary field involves searching for habitable environments in our Solar System and beyond, seeking evidence of prebiotic chemistry or life on bodies like Mars, Europa, and Titan, as well as exploring the early evolution and diversity of life on Earth. ?? Space Environmentalist: A space environmentalist examines the impact of space activities on the environment, both on Earth and in space, aiming for sustainable exploration and satellite operations. Director of NASA's Environmental Management Division (EMD), Charlotte Bertrand, supports this by managing practices and creating policies for compliance, pollution prevention, and resource conservation. ??? Space Architect: Space architects, like Michelle Munk, design elements of space projects, including robotic rovers, lunar and Mars bases, launch facilities, and habitats for extreme conditions. They support mission control and build on Earth architecture. Initially focused on engineering, the role of architects evolved to include designing space stations and planetary bases, with NASA leveraging expertise from crew systems and architecture students since the 1970s. What’s a unique space career you’ve heard of? Share in the comments! ?? #CareersinSpace #ProjectScientist #FunFactFriday #WorldSpaceWeek?

PIC OF THE WEEK: Our After-School STEAM Club students have been diving into hands-on projects that spark their creativity and teamwork! Can you guess what these brilliant girls are up to in the photo? . . . . Spoiler Alert: They are building a heart model to show how blood flows and learned that one of the heart's big jobs is to pump blood within our bodies. Over the past few weeks our girls across the country have been learning all about the heart and how to keep it healthy. Want to engage your young ones on the topic of heart health? Here's an idea for you try at home: Have a quick dance party ?? Before you start, have everyone measure their heart rate. Use a stopwatch to count beats per minute. Then put on your favorite songs and dance! After a few minutes, pause the music and measure your heart rate again. Try this with different types of music (slow, medium, and fast songs). Does your? heart rate change? Compare your results. What they will learn through this activity: When you move your body, like during a dance party, your heart pumps faster to send more oxygen and nutrients to your muscles. This increases your heart rate. The more active you are, the more your heart works to keep up. Over time, regular physical activity strengthens your heart, making it more efficient at pumping blood even when you're resting. Learn more about our programs and partner with us at projectscientist.org. #STEAMEducation #ProjectScientist?#GirlsinSTEM

?? Superstar Spotlight: Miranda Eisermann, MEPD?? Introducing Miranda Eisermann, the dynamic Talent Development Team Lead at Trane Technologies! With over 20 years of multifaceted experience in early talent development, HR, training, and more, Miranda is a true leader committed to uplifting people and cultures. Her impressive academic background includes a Master’s in Education Professional Development and a Bachelor’s in Business Management with a minor in Human Resources. ? Miranda’s passion for closing the gender gap in STEM is evident through her support of Project Scientist with her instrumental role in the successful Summer STEAM Lab in La Crosse for the past three years. She believes in empowering young girls with the skills, confidence, and opportunities they need to excel in these fields, creating the innovators and leaders of tomorrow. ???? Her favorite moments? Seeing the excitement in young girls’ faces as they discover their potential in STEM! When she’s not busy mentoring future scientists, you can find her cheering on her boys during their sports games, hitting those workout goals on her Apple Watch, or capturing family memories in her Shutterfly scrapbooks. ????♀??? Thank you Miranda for your incredible support and empowerment! Together, we’re building a brighter, more inclusive future. ?? #Volunteers #Spotlight #ProjectScientist #WomeninSTEM #STEMGirlsChangetheWorld

Like you, SHARE Charlotte is devastated by the stories and pictures emerging from #HurricaneHelene and we are looking for ways to make a difference. Here's where we can start: ???? Donating money to these organizations who have access to the area: American Red Cross North Carolina Samaritan's Purse United Way of North Carolina The Salvation Army North & South Carolina Division Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina ???Donating critical supplies and volunteering via?Operation Airdrop? A supply donor drop-off location is in the parking lot of Walmart near Concord Regional Airport.?The address is 5825 Thunder Road NW Concord, NC 28027.?Donations can be dropped off from 8am to 7pm. https://lnkd.in/e7R9KyDS ???On-the-ground volunteering with?Samaritan's Purse ?? Donating diapers, formula, menstrual products and more through the DIAPER BANK OF NORTH CAROLINA. We will be sharing more resources as they become available. Together, we can let our neighbors know they have not been forgotten.

Fun Fact Friday: Careers in Space! (Part 1)?? Happy World Space Week! There are countless exciting careers in space, from engineers to scientists, all playing vital roles in our quest for knowledge beyond Earth. Here's a few we found: ???? Flight surgeons, like Moriah Thompson, manage health care and medical training for astronauts before, during, and after spaceflights. In the NASA Mission Control Center, they operate under the call sign ‘Surgeon’ and conduct weekly private medical conferences with the crew to address any health issues that arise. ??? Aerospace engineers, like Michelle Lynde, design, develop, and test aircraft, spacecraft, and missiles, creating prototypes to ensure functionality. They coordinate manufacturing, assess project feasibility, evaluate safety and compliance, and develop quality standards. They also inspect malfunctioning products to identify and resolve issues. ?? Planetary scientists, like Karly Pitman, work to improve our understanding of the planets, satellites and smaller bodies in the solar system. By studying the atmospheres, surfaces and interiors of planets, researchers can get clues to the origins and mechanics of our own home planet. Studies focus on understanding planet origins, using radar to analyze asteroids, and identifying potential hazards. Research is conducted in labs, astronomical facilities, and via spacecraft and landers. What's a non-traditional career in space that you've heard of? Let us know in the comments! #CareersinSpace #ProjectScientist #FunFactFriday?

We’re excited to share that STEAM Club is off to an amazing start! Our students kicked things off with the "Heart Smart" theme, learning how the heart works and how nutritious foods help keep it healthy. They’re also exploring how AI can detect diseases and track our health and nutrition. ???? A huge thank you to partners like BASF for supporting us so we can deliver our programs at NO COST to all students! Through our hands-on curriculum, Project Scientist girls are discovering how technology and healthy habits go hand-in-hand to improve lives. By understanding how the heart functions and how AI is transforming health monitoring, they’re gaining valuable knowledge for their everyday well-being and insights into the future of STEM. Want to bring our programs to a school or community near you? Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gpKZxY2Y. #ProjectScientist #Partners #STEMEducation

Exciting News! We’re thrilled to announce that Project Scientist is now a proud partner of the STEMM Opportunity Alliance. As part of this powerful coalition, we’re aligning with the SOA's first pillar: Nurturing Curiosity in Every Child. ?? Together, we’re working to ignite a passion for STEMM in young girls, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to explore and thrive in science, technology, engineering, math, and medicine. The STEMM Opportunity Alliance, led by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), was co-founded with the Doris Duke Foundation (DDF) and launched in collaboration with the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. Join us on this journey to create a future where curiosity knows no bounds and opportunities are limitless: https://lnkd.in/gpKZxY2Y hashtag#ProjectScientist hashtag#STEMMOpportunityAlliance hashtag#GirlsinSTEM hashtag#STEMEducation

?? Superstar Spotlight: Nicolette Kichaven, PhD! ?? “I loved volunteering with Project Scientist, because I got to see the excitement of students as they performed experiments, such as extracting DNA from strawberries and seeing the connections that they made when discussing why DNA is important for drug development and medicine!” Meet Nicolette, an inspiring Advisor in the Leadership Development Program at Eli Lilly and Company! With a PhD in Biological Sciences focused on innovative HIV therapy, she’s making waves in the pharmaceutical world. ??? Nicolette’s journey started as a first-generation college student, and she’s passionate about giving back through organizations like Project Scientist. She believes that investing in others is essential to cultivate the next generation of scientists who can tackle complex problems with diverse mindsets and skills. When she’s not shaping future scientists, you can find her staying active, experimenting in the kitchen, or diving into the latest medical trends. ???♀????? Nicolette admires Rosalind Franklin, a Chemist who was revolutionary for her discovery of the double helix structure of DNA. Thank you Nicolette for your dedication to inspiring the next generation of STEM leaders! ???? #Volunteers #Spotlight #ProjectScientist #WomeninSTEM #STEMGirlsChangetheWorld

Join Our Team: We're hiring a STEAM Club Teacher! ?? Are you dedicated to promoting equity in education? This is your chance to motivate and empower the next generation of diverse STEAM leaders! What You’ll Do: Deliver engaging and culturally responsive STEAM lessons for girls ages 4-12 Foster a welcoming and safe space using Project Scientist’s curriculum and STEAM kits Engage in professional development to enhance your expertise in gender-equitable and inclusive STEAM education Lead students on exciting adventures and program outings ?? Location: San Diego, CA ?? Part-time | 90 mins/day | 3-4 days/week | $30/hr ?? Apply Here: https://lnkd.in/gcUgCwKT