Valuable information presented by leaders in this topic. Jacob Martinez works with us on the Computer Science Collaboration Project. Please share with your networks. Karen From: itestdiscussion-bounces@mailman.edc.org<mailto:itestdiscussion-bounces@mailman.edc.org> [mailto:itestdiscussion-bounces@mailman.edc.org]<mailto:[mailto:itestdiscussion-bounces@mailman.edc.org]> On Behalf Of Newson, Cynthia Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 11:35 AM Subject: [Itestdiscussion] Webinar: Research and Strategies for Engaging African American and Latino Families in Informal STEM Education Join us for this upcoming webinar; register early and please feel free to share this announcement with your networks! Thanks! View the announcement on the web.<http://itestlrc.edc.org/news_and_events/webinar-research-and-strategies-engaging-african-american-and-latino-families-inform> [Description: Description: Description: Description: cid:image001.jpg@01CD0B5E.6AD55690] National Science Foundation ITEST National STEM Learning Resource Center at Education Development Center, Inc. Web: http://itestlrc.edc.org Webinar - Research and Strategies for Engaging African American and Latino Families in Informal STEM Education Wednesday, June 6, 2012 - 2:00 - 3:00 ET Presenters will share strategies to meaningfully engage families in STEM activities in informal learning environments to promote student learning, and how to measure that family engagement. The goals are to: a) discuss what is meant by effective family involvement in STEM education, b) identify effective strategies for different communities, and c) share methods and results on measuring family engagement. Presenters will focus their strategies on how to engage underrepresented groups, with a focus on Latino and African American families. Presenters: Jacob Martinez, Project Director, Watsonville TEC, ITEST project<http://itestlrc.edc.org/project_profile/animando-estudiantes-con-technologia-aet-encouraging-students-field-information-tech> Patrik Lundh and Christopher Harris, SRI International Make sure to reserve this event on your calendar. This is a PUBLIC event; please feel free to share this upcoming event with your colleagues. Register http://learningtimesevents.org/itest/ If you have questions, please contact<http://itestlrc.edc.org/contact> us. If this message was forwarded to you, sign up<http://mailman.edc.org/mailman/listinfo/itestpublicupdate> to receive future announcements and our e-news. About ITEST - The ITEST program was established by the National Science Foundation in direct response to current concerns and projections about the growing demand for and current shortages of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) professionals in the U.S. and seeks solutions to help ensure the breadth and depth of the STEM workforce. Learn more about the program at http://itestlrc.edc.org/about-itest-lrc. View a brief video<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odEhrEpNCug&feature=relmfu> about the program. This webinar will be archived for future access. [Description: Description: Description: Description: cid:image002.jpg@01CD0B5E.6AD55690]<http://nsf.gov/> [Description: Description: Description: Description: cid:image003.gif@01CD0B5E.6AD55690]<http://twitter.com/ITEST_LRC> [Description: Description: Description: Description: cid:image004.gif@01CD0B5E.6AD55690] <http://www.facebook.com/ITEST.Learning.Resource.Center> [Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: http://ts3.mm.bing.net/images/thumbnail.aspx?q=5023729284612306&id=80d712c1d85a5986180c10f1ea5d31ed&url=http%3a%2f%2ffarm2.staticflickr.com%2f1099%2f3167026024_cfbcf178e2.jpg] <http://go.edc.org/Linked-In-ITEST-National-STEM-LRC> [Description: Description: Description: Description: cid:image005.gif@01CD0B5E.6AD55690] <http://itestlrc.edc.org/rss.xml> [Description: Description: Description: Description: cid:edc_logo]<http://www.edc.org/> [cid:edc_logo]<http://www.edc.org> EDCInc