From 12/15/2022 Argonne National Laboratory email:

Are your female students curious about science and the world around them? Are they natural problem solvers? Are they compelled to understand how things work? Have them come join Argonne National Laboratory in exploring the world of engineering and science at the 21st Annual Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day (IGED).

WHO:

8th grade girls interested in STEM

WHEN:

Friday, February 17, 2023

8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

WHERE:

Argonne National Laboratory

TCS Conference Center

9700 S Cass Ave, Lemont, IL 60439

HOW:

Register Online by January 27, 2023 to be entered into the lottery.

Click here for complete details and registration.

From Educational Programs at Argonne National Laboratory 9/14/2022 email . . .

ARGONNE EDUCATION TEEN ADVISORY COUNCIL

Council Seeks High School Students To Share Their Voices

The Argonne Education Teen Advisory Council (ATAC) is an opportunity for young people to strengthen the impact of Argonne’s educational programs by providing feedback on current and future activities. While the ATAC is not a hands-on STEM program, as a member, you’ll have access to STEM professionals and resources that align with your interests in a variety of fields. You’ll also have the opportunity to virtually learn what it’s like to work at a United States Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratory.

Membership on the ATAC is a commitment that requires you to contribute your time, energy, and ideas for the council. We will meet virtually every Thursday after school and occasionally meet in person at Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont and Argonne in Chicago at Harper Court. This council will run from November through May 2023.

Applications Due October 15, 2022. Click here for complete details and to apply.

See this article and video about using Sunday Sessions to build executive functioning skills.

Young Scholars Academy has opened its Fall courses for twice-exceptional and neurodivergent students to help them thrive, socialize, and expand their learning within a strength-driven curriculum. 

YSA fall courses include Dungeons and Dragons and Improvisation for social skills, College prep courses such as AP, Young and Thriving for middle school students high school students, and Adulting and Thriving for high school seniors getting ready for college, College Companions to support college freshman, and interest-based classes such a Climate Change Combatants. 

If your child is craving socialization, knowledge, and confidence this fall, check out their offerings here. 

From ADDitude: "Is 16 Too Old for a 504 Plan? My high school junior was just diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and now I’m wondering if it’s too late for a 504 Plan to help with his executive dysfunction and motivation problems related to ADHD. Can it make a difference with homework at this late stage?" Read more here.

From ADDitude: "27 Classroom Accommodations That Target Common ADHD Challenges. The best IEP is the one with accommodations designed for your child’s very specific symptoms. Here are some of our favorite solutions for addressing common ADHD challenges at school." Read more here.

Young Filmmakers Contest submissions, from students in grade 3 up through age 25, are due by 11:59 p.m., June 25, 2023. There are no submission fees. All winning films will premiere on September 17, 2023, and some will be selected for the One Earth Film Festival in March 2024. Questions? Please contact Lisa Files at lisa@oneearthfilmfest.org.

Click here for complete details.