Here are a few updates and opportunities for you. DOCUMENTARY COLLABORATION: NGCP is collaborating with Argot Pictures on the release of the documentary Secrets of the Surface<http://www.zalafilms.com/secrets/> which explores the life and mathematical career of Maryam Mirzakhani and the impact her work had in the math field and as a role model for girls looking towards careers in science and mathematics. Here's a link to the trailer<https://vimeo.com/380123288>. We are seeking individuals interested in representing NGCP by participating on a virtual panel for the film release. Multiple panels discussions will take place in early 2021. The Women in Math Themes are: Working Mothers and Daughters, Women in Math, and Iranian and Middle Eastern Women. If you are interested please reach out to Kathy Thomas at: kthomas@ngcproject.org<mailto:kthomas@ngcproject.org>. OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE FREE ONLINE STEM GAME: Tyto Online is a STEM game that is designed around helping students build science and engineering skills while they solve authentic types of science problems. Here's a <100 second video summary you can watch<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkzEtIexoE4>. We've had a foundation fund us providing a number of free licenses to school districts, and now we also want to expand to selected after/summer-school partners for Spring + Summer 2021. The benefit for the out-of-school time (OST) partner will be a free, engaging product that can be used to deliver STEM programs during programming, which could be particularly helpful during COVID19 challenges. Our purpose of making these grants available is to learn and figure out what additional modifications or supports are needed to use Tyto Online in OST contexts. We'll therefore be true partners in these microgrants: in addition to PD and coaching/support, we'll help with curriculum ideas, create teacher guide modifications/suggestions, etc. based on the needs of our partner organizations. Read more here: https://www.tytoonline.com/job/oststemgaming/ THE CONNECTORY UPDATES AND NEW FEATURES: Includes streamlined language, a new provider dashboard, and new opportunity reach options. Additional details can be found in The Connectory October 2020 Newsletter<https://conta.cc/2GCkPki>. We've also updated our internal Talking Points document for The Connectory (attached). We created this internal document to assist you in discussions with partners, STEAM program providers, families, and other key stakeholders. We'll have a longer update with plans to resume our monthly Collaborative meetings and some opportunities for grant funding to leverage the IF/THEN Collection before the end of December. I hope you are staying healthy and finding time to celebrate, despite this difficult time. Karen Karen Peterson, Founder & Chief Executive Officer The National Girls Collaborative and The Connectory @ngcproject @kpeterson Pronouns: she, her, hers