NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- STEM Global
Action (SGA) announced today that its STEM NOLA affiliate is
working with a Tanzania youth
education group to train its staff, students and teachers in the
best practices to advance science, math, engineering and technology
(STEM) education in the East African nation.
Supported by the US Embassy, STEM NOLA was selected for the
engagement after an external evaluation found that 69% of the
New Orleans non-profit's K-12
students improved their performance in math, science and reading
after one year in their afterschool program. The evaluation
concluded: "Regular attendance and participation helped students
develop interest, exposure to, and engagement in STEM and
STEM-based learning."
The findings inspired the partnership with Tanzania-based ProjeKt Inspire, a youth-based
and youth-led initiative aimed at expanding career options for
younger generations. The program helps students choose the
best courses in universities and get involved in extracurricular
activities that prepare them with knowledge and skills needed in
the global market.
"We are proud to be working with Tanzania to expand STEM learning in their
country and encourage young students to enjoy STEM subjects and
plan careers in STEM," said Dr. Calvin
Mackie, president and founder of STEM Global Action and STEM
NOLA. "Our programs have achieved great success in
New Orleans, and in communities
across the country, making a positive impact on students. We
can spur STEM education across the globe."
Eight years ago, Dr. Mackie founded STEM NOLA and committed to
bringing STEM education to neighborhood churches, community
centers and schools, especially communities that have lacked
resources. His innovative approach to STEM learning has attracted
support from some of America's biggest corporations and
philanthropic foundations, including the Entergy Corporation,
Boeing Company, Ochsner Health System, Chevron Corporation, the
W.K. Kellogg Foundation, AT&T Foundation and Fund II
Foundation. In July, Dr. Mackie launched STEM Global Action,
a campaign and network of affiliates, including STEM NOLA, that
pursues STEM education for children, parents and communities across
the U.S., and abroad.
Specifically, Tanzania
officials said they are leveraging the experience, knowledge and
systems of STEM NOLA's successful U.S.-based STEM education program
for low-income children of color to train staff at ProjeKt Inspire.
Their goal is to implement effective STEM education programs in
Tanzania. Two representatives of
Tanzania group, Lwidiko Edward and
Vanessa Chilunda, will be at attending a STEM NOLA event on
Saturday.
ABOUT STEM GLOBAL ACTION
In 2013, Dr. Calvin Mackie founded STEM NOLA, a New Orleans-based, non-profit committed to
expanding STEM education at churches, community centers and
schools, particularly in communities of color. His goal is to make
STEM education available in ALL communities. In July 2021, Dr. Mackie launched STEM Global
Action, a campaign and network of affiliates, including STEM
NOLA, that pursues STEM education for children, parents and
communities across the U.S., and abroad. His initiatives have
impacted more than 100,000 students, 20,000 families and 5,000
schools across the U.S., and in five other countries. In
addition to an informative website with a data center, newsroom and
newsletter, Dr. Mackie hosts the Let's Talk STEM with Dr.
Calvin Mackie podcast
series. It features interviews with guests from all aspects of
STEM – entrepreneurs, educators, corporate leaders, students – who
will talk about the importance of STEM in their lives today. They
are the mentors for the next generation of STEM leaders, models of
success for others to follow.
Contact:
Michael K. Frisby
Mike@frisbyassociates.com/202-625-4328
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