<p>The<b> New York Academy of Sciences</b> is now accepting applications for the next class of <a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nyas.org%2Fprograms%2Fglobal-stem-alliance%2Fthe-junior-academy%2F&data=04%7C01%7CRIngram3%40schools.nyc.gov%7C361cdda9b18a4809bbe308d8fdd17c70%7C18492cb7ef45456185710c42e5f7ac07%7C0%7C0%7C637538423460286860%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=qxg%2BmQRXut%2F8JcE5%2F%2FRuOepM4B1OE5WtXE3EYKqmH2k%3D&reserved=0">The Junior Academy</a>and the <a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nyas.org%2Fprograms%2Fglobal-stem-alliance%2F1000-girls-1000-futures%2F&data=04%7C01%7CRIngram3%40schools.nyc.gov%7C361cdda9b18a4809bbe308d8fdd17c70%7C18492cb7ef45456185710c42e5f7ac07%7C0%7C0%7C637538423460296853%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=cS1A7qVXLx0WBZuRbWJ2rxKcS1AyjXQQAuk%2BnXzegEY%3D&reserved=0">1000 Girls, 1000 Futures</a> program. We are looking for the world’s best and brightest high school students passionate about changing the world through STEM. This is an incredible opportunity and we’d love your help in spreading this message to students in your school. Any 13-17 year old with a passion for STEM and proficiency in English can learn more about these <b>FREE</b> programs <a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nyas.org%2Fmentee-opportunities%2F&data=04%7C01%7CRIngram3%40schools.nyc.gov%7C361cdda9b18a4809bbe308d8fdd17c70%7C18492cb7ef45456185710c42e5f7ac07%7C0%7C0%7C637538423460296853%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=u2zDp%2FP238YDhx5Zq%2Fn2KduQRWKXtgPdFKGfsZOZhGM%3D&reserved=0">here.</a></p><p>Applications are due <b>July 31st, 2021</b> and more information about these programs can be found below.</p><p>Since your institution is a School Member of the New York Academy of Sciences, your students:</p><ul><li>Should use the referral code <b>#memberschool</b> in their application</li><li>Will get special consideration in the review process</li><li>Can reach out to <b>globalstemalliance@nyas.org</b> to get support while completing their application.</li></ul><p><b>More about our programs: </b></p><p><a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nyas.org%2Fprograms%2Fglobal-stem-alliance%2F1000-girls-1000-futures%2F&data=04%7C01%7CRIngram3%40schools.nyc.gov%7C361cdda9b18a4809bbe308d8fdd17c70%7C18492cb7ef45456185710c42e5f7ac07%7C0%7C0%7C637538423460306847%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=0Cb2qGB77v279IeKGSd5tRDfwQmD8SdIcs66%2Fbyi2A0%3D&reserved=0"><b>1000 Girls, 1000 Futures</b></a> connects STEM-focused high school girls to dynamic, motivated female mentors on our platform, Launchpad. Participants gain access to innovative programming focused on developing essential 21st century skills and become part of a strong network of female STEM leaders from around the world!</p><p><a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nyas.org%2Fprograms%2Fglobal-stem-alliance%2Fthe-junior-academy%2F&data=04%7C01%7CRIngram3%40schools.nyc.gov%7C361cdda9b18a4809bbe308d8fdd17c70%7C18492cb7ef45456185710c42e5f7ac07%7C0%7C0%7C637538423460306847%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=vyNjkBF1Upr1phuQZWIHnmmq4FGISQXVPHa57Abe%2FLs%3D&reserved=0"><b>The Junior Academy</b></a> introduces exceptional students to an online community of their peers where they gain access to best-in-class STEM resources and work together to solve real-world problems. STEM professionals mentor student teams during 60-day innovation challenges, with multiple challenges a year for participants to choose from.</p><p><b>Students can</b> <a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgsa.smapply.io%2Fprog%2Fstudent_programs_%2F&data=04%7C01%7CRIngram3%40schools.nyc.gov%7C361cdda9b18a4809bbe308d8fdd17c70%7C18492cb7ef45456185710c42e5f7ac07%7C0%7C0%7C637538423460316841%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=u5xQ%2BlBDG0zJRJNd%2Fy9qD3EMM4S1Q7wouC4arhGYlFI%3D&reserved=0"><b>APPLY HERE</b></a></p><p><i>Deadline for Application: July 31st, 2021</i></p><p>Thank you for your continuous engagement and support of the New York Academy of Sciences!</p>
