Help inspire the next generation of tech**logy creators: Apply for a 2014 RISE Award
Inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers is crucially important—breakthroughs don't happen without people to make them. We want students to **t just be consumers of tech**logy, but also creators of it; to enrich **t only their own lives, but those of their communities. That's the motivation behind the Google RISE (Roots in Science and Engineering) Awards.
Given once a year, Google RISE Awards are designed to promote and support education initiatives to increase engagement in science and tech**logy, especially computer science. Google grants awards of $15,000 - $50,000 USD to **n-for-profit organizations around the world working to expand access to these fields for K-12/Pre-University students, specifically girls and underrepresented groups.
In 2013, 30 organizations received RISE grants—with projects ranging from robotics contests in Germany to programming challenge days for girls in New Zealand. In June, we brought all of our partners together for a Global Summit. It was an inspiring meeting, and since the Summit several organizations have begun to work together to expand their reach.
For example, our RISE partners in Nigeria, WAAW Foundation and W-TEC, have teamed up to organize a one-week residential Advanced STEM Camp. The program launched this week and will provide 27 public school girls exposure to robotics. Over in Argentina, an organization already connecting Belgium to Argentina is is **w collaborating with a**ther on programming workshops for students and teachers. And organizations in Liberia and India are sharing resources to overcome common challenges in access to tech**logy for girls.
We’re looking for more organizations to partner with in 2014. Submit your application by September 30, 2013. You can submit your application in English, French, Japanese, Russian or Spanish; all eligible countries are listed on our website. Show us what you can do to get students excited about STEM and CS!
Posted by Marielena Ivory, K12/Pre-University Education Outreach
09-15-2013, 12:37 PM
Help inspire the next generation of tech**logy creators: Apply for a 2014 RISE Award
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