Resources included in these libraries were submitted by ITEST projects or STELAR and are relevant to the work of the NSF ITEST Program. PDFs and/or URLs to the original resource are included in the resource description whenever possible. In some cases, full text publications are located behind publishers’ paywalls and a fee or membership to the third party site may be required for access. Permission for use must be requested through the publisher or author listed in each entry.
NSF: 2022 ITEST Solicitation Webinar - How to Write a Competitive Proposal
VideoOn May 16, STELAR hosted National Science Foundation Program Officers for part two of a three part webinar series on the new Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST) Program’s Solicitation.
NSF: 2022 ITEST Solicitation Webinars - Solicitation Overview
VideoOn May 9th, STELAR hosted National Science Foundation Program Officers for part one of a three part webinar series on the new Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST) Program’s Solicitation (NSF 22-585). During this webinar NSF Program Officers reviewed the goals of the
STELAR Webinar: Creating Inclusive STEM Opportunities for Students with Disabilities: Informal Settings
VideoOn April 13, STELAR hosted part two of a webinar series showcasing three ITEST projects’ work on designing inclusive STEM learning environments and opportunities for students with disabilities in both formal and informal settings. Each learning environment has different goals and challenges, yet
STELAR Webinar: Creating Inclusive STEM Opportunities for Students with Disabilities: Formal Settings - part 1
VideoOn April 11, STELAR hosted part 1 of a two-part webinar series showcasing six ITEST projects work on designing inclusive STEM learning environments and opportunities for students with disabilities in both formal and informal settings. Each learning environment has different goals and challenges, yet
Engaging Government-Industry-University Partnerships to Further Gender Equity in STEM Workforce Education Through Technology and Information System Learning Tools
PublicationThis paper has two goals: First, to detail processes through which a project funded under a National Science Foundation workforce development program (Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers, ITEST) leveraged active partnerships among government agencies, industry firms, and universities to develop and study an innovative, out-of-school information system and technology workforce education program. The aim of the program was to improve equity of opportunity for high school girls. The program engaged young women from underrepresented subgroups in data science, analytics
CryptoComics
Curricular Materials
CryptoComics is a culturally responsive cryptology and cybersecurity curriculum for 7-11 year old. children. An innovative blend of a comic book, technology-based and unplugged activities engages kids in making and breaking codes, symbolic systems awareness and cryptology careers.
K-8 STEM Career Competencies: Developing Foundational Skills for the Future of Work Webinar #2
VideoOn November 17, 2021, STELAR held a Q&A Webinar Session to engage in a discussion of the K-8 STEM Career Competencies Framework. Authors responded to inquires about use and best practices, and participants shared their own resources and perspectives.Webinar slides: hereResources from STELAR’s K-8
Sarita Pillai Welcome - Day 1
Video2021 NSF ITEST PI Virtual ConferenceSeptember 22-24, 2021Visit the Online Program for more videos and other related information.
Joan Walker Panel - Day 3
Video2021 NSF ITEST PI Virtual ConferenceSeptember 22-24, 2021Visit the Online Program for more videos and other related information.
Toni Dancstep Panel Pillar 2 - Day 1
Video2021 NSF ITEST PI Virtual ConferenceSeptember 22-24, 2021Visit the Online Program for more videos and other related information.