Project Exploration Students interviewed by Free Spirit Media
Free Spirit Media is a Chicago nonprofit that provides education, access, and opportunity in media production to underserved urban youth. Teens in the program develop, write, film, and produce their own news stories. Their next broadcast provides an in-depth look at Project Exploration’s programs, including this year’s Junior Paleontologists, All Girls Expedition, and Fossil Lab Interns.
The broadcast aired on CAN-TV on August 27 and is currenty feaatured on the ABC7 Chicago website.
Girls show off their knowledge of Yellowstone at All Girls Expedition Send-Off
Women in Science: Lisa Laws wins a Pyramid Award of Excellence
Every year many professional scientists work with Project Exploration to share their passions for science, technology, math and engineering with our students. For engineer Lisa Laws, inspiring young people to explore the field is her mission. Lisa has built bridges, led design challenges and introduced the girls of Sisters4Science to the wonders of engineering. When Lisa comes into the classroom, she immediately makes an impact on the girls. As they work in groups and laugh through challenges, their view of engineering changes. This year Lisa was… Continue reading
Scaling Up for The Future at Senior Celebration – June 11, 2011
Senior Celebration 2011 with Project Exploration graduating high school students, and board of director chair Tony Shaneen (left) and Cofounder and Executive Director, Gabrielle Lyon (right).
This Summer’s All Girls Expedition is Ready to Explore!
With the summer now in full swing, Project Exploration is excited to begin field programs with our students. This month, nine middle and high school young women embark on the All Girls Expedition, a two-week science and leadership program where students work alongside scientists in Chicago and Yellowstone National Park. This year, students will be studying Yellowstone’s unique geology, thermal features (like Old Faithful!), extreme water environments, and wildlife.
The All Girls Expedition kicked-off on Wednesday, July 7 with an orientation for students and their parents. It was a great… Continue reading
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Senior Celebration 2010
This was the night of celebration for the graduating class of 2010 and a night of inspiration for one in line like myself. I look forward to next year when I will give my own graduating speech to the Project Exploration audience. I spent the night talking with a hopeful crowd of young men and women and their families along with the ever energetic staff of Project Exploration. The ceremony took place in the Garfield Park Conservatory. One could not ask for a better venue and better weather. The… Continue reading
Highlights of the All Girls Expedition to Yellowstone!
“To be an All Girls Expedition (AGE) team member means that you are a person who wants to learn new things and have an opportunity to try those things. It means being devoted to something you really want to do.” – Alejandra, 10th grade, Perspectives Charter School – Rodney D. Joslin Campus
“To be an AGE team member, you need to have spark. You have to have courage, ambition, and confidence.” – Michelle, 12th grade, ACE Technical Charter High School
“Being in AGE has shown me… Continue reading
Project Exploration student Kassandra featured in September issue of Chicago Magazine
Kassandra Davis, member of Sisters4Science, All Girls Expedition, and the Nigersaurus Delegation, is featured as one of “8 Under 18″ in the September issue of Chicago magazine. Kassandra was nominated for this honor by Project Exploration Girls’ Program Coordinator Jameela Jafri.
Pick up the magazine now, or read the story on the Chicago Magazine web site.
Congratulations, Kassandra!
Article image © Chicago magazine.
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