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Report regarding a resolution authorizing the acceptance of $2,500 in grant funding from NASA in partnership with Twin Cities PBS, Space Science Institute, National Girls Collaborative, and NASA Langley Research Center to support networks advancing gender equity and youth involvement in STEM through mentorship and programming at the Grand Library Makerspace and amending the Library Department's Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Operating Budget via Budget Amendment 23.059. (Valerie Sommer, Library Director)
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It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the acceptance of $2,500 in grant funding from National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in partnership with Twin Cities Public Broadcast Service (PBS), Space Science Institute, National Girls Collaborative, and NASA Langley Research Center to support networks advancing gender equity and youth involvement in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) through mentorship and programming at the Grand Library Makerspace and amending the Library Department's Fiscal Year 2022-2023 (FY22-23) Operating Budget via Budget Amendment 23.059.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The Library Department has been awarded $2,500 from NASA to support networks advancing gender equity and youth involvement in STEM through mentorship and programming at the Grand Library Makerspace. This is part of a NASA Inspires Futures for Tomorrow's Youth (NIFTY) initiative from Twin Cities PBS in partnership with the National Girls Collaborative, Space Science Institutes, and NASA Langley Research Center committed to funding efforts that cultivate a culture shift in girls and youth to build their interest in STEM careers. We are honored to be one of 20 organizations nationwide to receive this grant. Funds will be used to purchase activity and program supplies. STEM workshop activities will be available in English and Spanish in addition to being held near current gender equ...
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