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Report regarding a resolution authorizing the acceptance of $4,000 in grant funding from the Association of Science and Technology Centers to support programs and services promoting gender equity in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math careers at the Grand Avenue Branch Library's Makerspace and amending the Library Department's Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Operating Budget via Budget Amendment # 23.035. (Valerie Sommer, Library Director)
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RECOMMENDATION
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It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the acceptance of $4,000 in grant funding from Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) to support programs promoting gender equity in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) careers at the Grand Avenue Branch Library's Makerspace and amending the Library Department's Fiscal Year 2022-2023 (FY22-23) Operating Budget via Budget Amendment 23.035.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The Library Department has been awarded $4,000 from ASTC to support gender equity in STEM at our Grand Avenue Branch Library's Makerspace programs and exhibits. This is part of an IF/THEN initiative committed to funding efforts that cultivate a culture shift in girls to build their interest in STEM careers. Funds will be used to promote visibility of women in STEM, who are typically underrepresented, through displays, exhibits and workshops for the public. STEM exhibits and workshop activities will be available in English and Spanish and include a weekly schedule of Engineering activities and a Faces in Science exhibit. Participants in the Library's Girls Who Code programs will serve as STEM Ambassadors.
FISCAL IMPACT
Grant funds will be used to amend the Library Department's current FY 22-23 Operating Budget per Budget Amendment 23.035. Receipt of these funds does not commit the City to ongoing funding.
RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN
Grant funding to support gender equity in STEM careers at Grand Avenue Branch Library wi...
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