Week of April 27-May 1
Week of May ​4-8
thursday, april 30
Virtual STEAM Night: Science
Appropriate for Ages 13-18​
Time: 6:30PM (Central Standard Time)
How to Register: Fill out the registration form below.
About: Virtual STEAM Nights are meant to provide teens with the opportunity to learn more about majors/minors and opportunities within various areas in STEAM.

​Presenters:
Alexis - Rising Senior at Vanderbilt University
Alexis is a rising senior double majoring in Philosophy and Molecular Biology. As the first person in her family to go to college, she was initially unsure of how to navigate choosing a major and originally intended to study biomedical engineering before discovering a passion for helping others and setting out on a pre-med path. Since her freshman year, she has also been heavily involved in research studying antibiotic resistance and recommends those interested in pursuing a science degree get involved in a lab as soon as possible. 

Sophie Jabban - Junior at the University of Pennsylvania
Sophie plans to graduate with a major in biology and a minor in chemistry and hopes to apply to medical school after graduation. On campus, she is a peer tutor and volunteers in a cell biology lab researching a mechanism of cancer growth. 

Anjali Devgan - Junior at University of Southern California
Anjali is currently studying Health and Human Sciences and Gerontology. She is applying to medical school soon, and in the meantime is a teacher for chemistry and a research assistant in a molecular biology lab. Besides academics, she loves watching USC Trojan football games, volunteering at senior homes, and playing with her two German Shepherd dogs! 

Ryan Francis - Junior at University of Missouri - Columbia
​Ryan is currently studying Fisheries and Wildlife Management with a minor in Captive Wild Animal Management. He hopes to work in exotic conservation one day and his dream job is to work for the Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Institute. His inspiration is Steve Irwin, and Ryan hopes to make as big of an impact in Wildlife Conservation as Steve did.
FRIDAY, may 1
​eClub Kick-Off
​Appropriate for Any Ages
​Time: 4:00pm (Central Standard Time)
How to Register: Email Agha Haider for the join link.
Monday, may 4
Virtual Author Visit with Stuart Gibbs
Time: 4:00pm (Central Standard Time)
How to Join: Literacy Initiative's YouTube
Stuart Gibbs is a children’s book author who is most well known for writing The Spy School Series. This Virtual Author Visit will consist of a Q&A session where students will have the opportunity to ask Mr. Gibbs questions regarding his books. 
Tuesday, may 5
LEGO Building Tutorial with Aaron Newman
​Appropriate for Any Ages
Time: 4:30pm (Central Standard Time)
How to Register: Literacy Initiative's YouTube
Aaron Newman is an artist, designer, and photographer who designs custom-built LEGO models, sculptures, and kits. Aaron recently competed in FOX's new show, LEGO Masters.
Wednesday, may 6
Virtual Author Visit with David Kelly
Time: 4:30pm (Central Standard Time)
How to Join: Literacy Initiative's YouTube
David A. Kelly is an established children’s book author, travel writer and technology analyst. He’s the author of the Ballpark Mysteries series, in which cousins Kate and Mike solve mysteries at different major league ballparks. 
Thursday, may 7
How to Build a Website with Henry Ledbetter
​Appropriate for All Ages
Time: 4:00pm (Central Standard Time)
How to Join: Literacy Initiative's YouTub
friday, may 8
How to Make Protein Balls with Addie White
Appropriate for All Ages
​Time: 4:00pm (Central Standard Time) 
How to Join: Literacy Initiative's YouTube
In Addie's tutorial, she will take viewers through the easy and simple steps of making protein balls. Protein balls are an excellent source of amino acids and healthy fats for before or after workouts.