Volunteer: Virtual Teen Science Cafe Speaker

The Teen Science Cafe, a program of our Math and Science Career Academy, is an opportunity for Teens (youth 13-18) to explore STEM Careers in an informal setting by having an opportunity to talk to STEM professionals to learn about STEM Careers. The format of the Teen Science Café is 4 parts:
• Brief Introduction of Who you are, your organization, and your current role.
• Sharing Your Journey to Becoming a STEM professional - things that got you interested in your career path, activities that you did during your childhood and during college and/or graduate school to prepare you for your career.
• Introducing Your Students to Your Career and Your Work - Share with the students in more detail, your career journey to what you do now and what you do in your current role.
• Demonstration or Hands-on STEM activity that Introduces the Teens to Your Field - whether it is videos, a demonstration, or a hands-on activity to teach the kids.

Location: 1700 Northside Drive NW, Suite A7 PMB 931, Atlanta, GA 30318, US
Mission Statement

SEM Link’s mission is to strengthen the self-efficacy of K-12 students to pursue STEM careers by exposing them to positive adult role models from the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) community that increase students' awareness of STEM careers and encourage their participation in STEM Research through digital learning and hands-on activities.
Description

Science, Engineering and Mathematics Link Inc. (SEM Link), is a tax-exempt national nonprofit organization that was founded in 2005 by Tokiwa T. Smith in Atlanta, Georgia, on the premise that exposure to the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) community is critical to K-12 students pursuing STEM careers. Hence, the organization is named SEM Link, because the essence of our work is connecting youth to the STEM community to provide them with positive adult role models in STEM. Our programs and events increase students’ awareness of STEM careers and encourage their participation in STEM Research through digital learning and hands-on activities.
Since the organization’s inception, over 500 STEM professionals have exposed over 10,000 youth to over 50 different STEM career paths as well as supported hundreds of young STEM researchers. SEM Link currently offers programs in the Atlanta and DMV (DC, Maryland, and Virginia) metropolitan areas.
CAUSE AREAS

Education & Literacy
WHEN

We'll work with your schedule. Weekdays - Evening
WHERE

This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED

January 15, 2025
SKILLS
• Math / Science Instruction
• Teaching / Instruction
• STEM
GOOD FOR

N/A
REQUIREMENTS
• This is a Done in a Day opportunity, and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
• Must be at least 21.
• Each volunteer needs to commit 2 hours the day of the cafe and whatever time is needed to prepare for the Teen Science Cafe.
• The Teen Science Cafe is virtual, so the speaker must be able to engage students in a virtual experience and have access to a tablet or laptop to host the event.

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