STEM Global Action
SCIENCE • TECHNOLOGY • ENGINEERING • MATH
STEM Global Action is a network and campaign that pursues the advancement of STEM education for children and communities everywhere. SGA is a resource for every individual, organization, government agency and others seeking to expand STEM education, especially in communities that have historically been under-resourced. SGA is where you come to learn more about the benefits of STEM and how these skills can change your life, and the lives of those in your community. We have state-of-the-art design and delivery of STEM-based activities, programs and events for K-12 students, families and communities. Our STEM Global Action programs provide unique interactive, hands-on learning experiences that help students of all ages deepen their knowledge of STEM skills, gain confidence in their abilities and chart a course for career opportunities in STEM-related fields.
STEM Global Action Podcast
Let’s Talk STEM with SGA’s Dr. Calvin Mackie
STEM GLOBAL ACTION in Your Community
Community Learning Programs
SGA Founder Dr. Calvin Mackie Attends White House Space Stem Forum With Amazing New Orleans 9th Grader On Path to Becoming an Astrophysicist
WASHINGTON – STEM Global Action (SGA) was represented at the White House Space STEM Forum by CEO and founder Dr. Calvin Mackie, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Lawrence Jackson and a brilliant student – Raleigh Brock, an amazing 9th grader, who is an aspiring astrophysicist. They participated in a Biden-Harris Administration forum where organizations from across the country discussed possible solutions to today’s space-related STEM education and workforce challenges.
Citing the Lack of Diversity in STEM, Dr. Calvin Mackie Calls for a New Approach to Advance STEM Education
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Speaking to medical engineers at the University of Minnesota Institute for Engineering in Medicine, Dr. Calvin Mackie warned conference attendees that America must diversify science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields to ensure that technological advances can benefit populations of color.
Calling STEM a “life or death” issue, Dr. Mackie urged medical engineers to help bring more diversity to STEM fields by changing the approach to STEM education.
National Science Teaching Association Spotlights STEM NOLA’s Innovative Approach to Expanding STEM Learning in the U.S.
WASHINGTON, DC – In a video tribute by the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA), STEM NOLA Founder and President Dr. Calvin Mackie says his goal is to help facilitate one million children across the United States in engaging in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) hands-on activities on Saturday mornings, rather than sports.
LET’S TALK STEM W/ Dr. Calvin Mackie DISCUSSES RACIAL INEQUITIES IN EDUCATION
Dr. Calvin Mackie, host of the Let’s Talk STEM podcast, talks with Kate Ayers, director of STEM education and outreach at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, about the challenges advancing science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education for Black and Hispanic students in Memphis.
“We take a variety of approaches to addressing issues of equity and access to STEM learning experiences,” Ayres says. “A lot of our work focuses on developing school partnerships to offer afterschool programs within the school or hosting curriculum collaboratives to really work with the educators to co-create and integrate more science into the learning day. And that’s especially true at the elementary school grade levels.”
Ayres leads the Cancer Education and Outreach Program at St. Jude, a community outreach program that increases diversity of the biomedical workforce by addressing inequities in K-12 STEM education. Ayers works with educators to co-create science learning modules that integrate cancer concepts into the classroom curriculum. In addition, Ayers established the St.Jude Science Ambassadors Program, which connects Memphis youth to diverse scientists to
dispel misconceptions related to who scientists are and who can be a scientist. She is also a founding member and chair of the Memphis STEM in Medicine Ecosystem, a city-wide initiative aimed at addressing inequities in STEM education specific to the Memphis area.
Ayres is frank in acknowledging that the education system in Memphis and many other urban areas do a disservice to children of color.
STEM Global Action Engagement
Dr. Calvin Mackie Introduces STEM GLOBAL ACTION
STEM Global Action Engagement
K-12 Students
Families
Community Volunteers
Schools
College Students
Professional Volunteers
What We Do
Through a network of school-time, out-of-school programs, community-based groups, parent organizations, businesses and STEM professional organizations, STEM Global Action leads the way with proven, high-quality STEM programs that can be deployed anywhere.
Inspire
We inspire youth to develop an interest in STEM-based learning activities and value the opportunities and possibilities of STEM-based careers.
Engage
Our programs are designed to engage directly with students and meet their needs where they are best able to learn including at home, in school and in their communities.
Expose
We expose students to high-quality STEM programs and a network of like-minded peers and professionals where they benefit from camaraderie as well as expertise from scientists and engineers as mentors.
Helping Kids Experience STEM
Our programs are designed to be easily implemented in your school system and community. We offer hands-on, inquiry-based activities and events designed to supplement STEM curriculum requirements at every grade level, as well as teacher development packages.
Our team is ready to guide and support you from start to finish – from program design, community organization, partnerships, class supplies, event organization, and more.
In the Community
At School
professional development.
At Home
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STEM Education and Opportunity for All
STEM skills are in high demand in today’s rapidly changing world. These skills are –and will continue to be– the tools necessary to address the complex challenges of today and tomorrow. Unfortunately, many students from minority and low-income communities have been underserved in STEM education and underrepresented in STEM careers.
STEM GLOBAL ACTION is committed to eliminating this disparity by expanding high-quality STEM education and opportunities to all students, regardless of their race, socioeconomic status or zip code. We offer an array of cost-free programs for students designed to build interest and knowledge in STEM at all ages and experience levels to develop a diverse STEM-literate workforce.
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STEM Engagement Highlights from the National Urban League’s 34th Annual Youth Leadership Summit 2024
STEM NOLA's "The Physics of Sound" exposed, engaged and inspired participants in hands-on learning. This week, Xavier University of Louisiana became the epicenter of innovation and leadership as it hosted the 34th Annual National Urban League's Youth Leadership Summit...
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