Thank you to those of you who were able to join the Leap into Science Informational Webinar<http://ngcproject.org/leap-into-science-network-project-informational-webinar> on November 15, 2017. If you were unable to join us, you can watch the Webinar Recording<http://connectpro35337274.adobeconnect.com/pz0f6uh6sbbb/>. Send questions to Casi Herrera<mailto:cherrera@ngcproject.org?subject=CryptoClub%20Informational%20Webinar%20and%20Application>. We are excited to be accepting applications for Leap State Leadership Teams! You will find additional details about the application, expectations, benefits, and timeline below and on the Leap into Science<https://www.fi.edu/leap> webpage. Applications are due by December 11, 2017. Attached is the list of individuals/organizations that have expressed interest in learning more about Leap into Science. Please feel free to reach out to those in your state and work together to create an application. We will accept just one Leadership Team from a single state. Additionally, we have attached the Leap into Science FAQ designed to help answer some of your questions. In your application, you will identify a state leadership team that must collectively include: * 2-3 institutions with complementary sets expertise representing science, literacy, and out-of-school time programming. * Commitment to and capacity for statewide outreach. * Access to informal educators who serve rural and urban communities across the state. * Capacity to lead trainings for informal educators and support program implementation. Each state leadership team will: * Become a leader in their state for disseminating high-quality science and literacy programming. * Join a national network of institutions committed to science and literacy outreach. * Travel to the National Leadership Institute in Philadelphia on March 25-27, 2018. * Receive evidence-based curricula and kits of materials for educators in their network. * Participate in monthly professional development and technical assistance from TFI and NGCP. * Receive an annual stipend (up to $3,900) to recruit educators, lead trainings, and support implementation of Leap into Science in your state. Please reach out to Casi Herrera<mailto:cherrera@ngcproject.org?subject=CryptoClub%20Informational%20Webinar%20and%20Application> with questions about this opportunity. -- Casi Herrera Pronouns: she/her Program Manager National Girls Collaborative Project | www.ngcproject.org<http://www.ngcproject.org/> FabFems | www.FabFems.org<http://www.fabfems.org/>