·        Con la representación del secretario de Comunicaciones y Transportes, el subsecretario de Comunicaciones rubricó el documento

·        Líderes expertas acompañarán a mujeres escolares con vocación en ciencias, tecnologías, ingeniería y matemáticas para que continúen sus estudios 

·        Está en marcha la primera generación de 60 educandos y el titular de la SCT ya autorizó que 120 más se sumen al programa

La Secretaría de Comunicaciones y Transportes (SCT) proseguirá con su objetivo de fomentar la continuación de estudios escolares en jóvenes mujeres, por lo que con la representación del titular de la Secretaría, el subsecretario de Comunicaciones firmó un convenio con “Conectadas MX”.

El acuerdo, que también rubricó el coordinador de la Sociedad de la Información y el Conocimiento de la SCT y las representantes de Conectadas MX servirá para que 120 mentoras asesoren a igual número de estudiantes de bachillerato interesadas en cursar alguna carrera en las áreas STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, es decir, Ciencia, Tecnología, Ingeniería y Matemáticas).

El subsecretario de Comunicaciones explicó que está en marcha la primera generación de 60 jóvenes de entre 15 y 18 años para terminar sus carreras con una vocación dirigida a STEM.

Destacó que el secretario de Comunicaciones y Transportes ya autorizó para que una segunda generación de 120 mujeres en ese rango de edad pueda seguir este plan, de tal manera que requerirán de 120 mentores expertas -uno por cada colegial-, a fin de que las acompañen en sus tareas.

Se espera que este programa continúe su crecimiento año con año para lograr más mujeres exitosas.

Además, dijo, en la SCT hay programas donde se prevé que la alianza con Conectadas MX crecerá. Es el caso de los Puntos México Conectado que ofrece conectividad digital a la población, el cual está por alcanzar 60 mil socios en donde casi 55 por ciento son mujeres, las cuales toman cursos de computación, inglés, emprendimiento y realidad virtual. Se estima el crecimiento de este esquema.

La firma de la SCT con Conectadas MX se dio en el marco del anuncio de una red de mujeres líderes vinculadas profesionalmente con los sectores de telecomunicaciones, radiodifusión y Tecnologías de la Información y Comunicación (TICs), cuya página es http://conectadas.mx.

Esta tiene por objetivo la inclusión y promoción en sectores de teleinformación en condiciones igualitarias a mujeres líderes en la toma de decisiones, con la convicción de los beneficios que aportan a su desarrollo y al país.

Al evento, que se desarrolló en el Tecnológico de Monterrey de Santa Fe, asistieron representantes del gobierno federal, los directores generales de Telecomunicaciones de México; de Política de Telecomunicaciones y Radiodifusión de la SCT, así como de Presidencia de la República, de las secretarías de Educación Pública; de Energía, empresarios y académicos.

FIRMA SCT CON CONECTADAS MX PROGRAMA PARA IMPULSAR A JÓVENES ESTUDIANTES

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• At 4/23/2018 10:36:00 p.m.
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·        Inscripciones gratuitas y abiertas, de este innovador taller para educadores

·        El 25 de septiembre 2016, en Guadalajara, Jalisco, en el marco previo al Congreso Internacional de Astronáutica (IAC2016)

·        “El espacio tiene múltiples beneficios, incluyendo la inspiración de las nuevas generaciones para abrazar ciencia y tecnología”, Mendieta Jiménez

La Agencia Espacial Mexicana (AEM), organismo descentralizado de la Secretaría de Comunicaciones y Transportes (SCT), convoca a educadores de nivel primaria y secundaria a participar en el Taller impartido por “The Victorian Space Science Education Centre” (VSSEC, por sus siglas en inglés).

El VSSEC (Centro Victoriano de Educación del Espacio y la Ciencia) impartirá las metodologías del siglo XXI empleadas en países avanzados para estimular el aprendizaje temprano de la ciencia y tecnología espacial en educandos de primaria y secundaria.

Se llevará a cabo el 25 de septiembre en Guadalajara, Jalisco, en el marco previo al Congreso Internacional de Astronáutica (IAC2016), con apoyo de la Federación Internacional de Astronáutica (IAF por sus siglas en inglés), la organización más importante del mundo en el ámbito espacial.

El Director General de la AEM, Javier Mendieta, destacó que el espacio es, además de una herramienta para el desarrollo social y económico de las naciones, una fuente de inspiración para que las nuevas generaciones se acerquen a las carreras de ciencia y tecnología.

“La presente administración Federal cree en el potencial de las nuevas generaciones y del espacio para el beneficio de la sociedad mexicana, por lo que redobla esfuerzos para acercar ciencia y tecnología espacial a la educación temprana de los niños” afirmó. 

Bajo el lema “La ciencia de enseñar ciencia”, los asistentes tendrán la oportunidad de aprender temas y técnicas basadas en evidencia científica, que mejoran el aprendizaje de la ciencia en el salón de clases, desarrolladas por el MidContinent Research in Education and Learning (McREL) de Denver, Colorado.

En temas como “Programación, la habilidad del Siglo XXI” los profesores aprenderán cómo enseñar a sus alumnos a programar computadoras desde la primaria, con el apoyo didáctico del famoso robot BB8 de la película “La Guerra de las Galaxias”, usando el lenguaje Scratch, la app Tickle, y software libre.

El objetivo es estimular a los estudiantes para aprender conceptos científicos y tecnológicos, desde el “cielo” y el “espacio” hasta “los estados de la materia” y “robots”, con materiales comunes y de bajo costo, en una experiencia didáctica y divertida.

El taller de “The Victorian Space Science Education Centre” es gratuito, y tiene sus inscripciones abiertas para los profesores de las nuevas generaciones, con cupo limitado a registro, en el sitio http://www.aem.gob.mx/haciaelespacio

AEM Y “VICTORIAN SPACE SCIENCE EDUCATION CENTRE” CONVOCAN A EDUCADORES PARA ESTIMULAR APRENDIZAJE DE LA CIENCIA EN NIÑOS Y JÓVENES

• Agencia Espacial Mexicana Ciencia Comunicaciones Education Science Space Tecnología
• At 8/11/2016 10:30:00 a.m.
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Growing up in Buffalo, New York, I was lucky to have teachers in my local public school who found creative and exciting ways to introduce me to all of the STEM (science, tech, engineering and math) disciplines. Hands-on experiences with innovative technology built my confidence and skills for the future and helped me understand that STEM, especially computer science, could be used to make the world a better place.

And now, we have the chance to work together to expand that hands-on learning experience to all children across America, with President Obama's new Computer Science for All (#CSforAll) initiative.

The President's bold new proposal will empower students from kindergarten through high school to learn computer science, equipping them with the analytical skills they need to be creators in the digital economy, not just consumers, and to apply their passion and enthusiasm to solving problems using technology.

The United States has been home to so many amazing digital inventions -- from Silicon Valley to its counterparts like Austin, Boston, Eastern Kentucky, Louisville, Boise, Salt Lake, Atlanta, and more. Last year, there were more than 600,000 high-paying jobs across a variety of industries in the United States that were unfilled, and by 2018, 51 percent of all STEM jobs are projected to be in CS-related fields.

Our economy and our children's futures can't afford to wait.

Elementary students in Baltimore, Maryland with the author.

We’ve made real progress, but we have a lot of work left to do. In 22 states, computer science still doesn’t count toward high school graduation requirements for math or science, and 75% of schools don’t yet offer a single high-quality computer science course. Plus, stereotypes perpetuated by media portrayals, unconscious bias, the unsung history of CS heroes like Grace Hopper, and outdated classroom materials often discourage many from taking these courses -- they often 'opt-out' of CS even when it is offered.

The good news is innovators in education are already solving these challenges and leading the way all over the country. We recently recognized just a handful of these Americans at the White House Champions of Change for Computer Science Education event. These students, teachers, and community leaders are proving what’s possible, like the Spanish teacher in Queens who co-created a “Digital Dance” experience, bringing code into school dances. Or the high school and college students who tutor their younger peers in these skills, solidifying their own knowledge through mentoring.

As a kid, I was lucky to be exposed to CS -- but a lot of my generation didn’t get that chance. Let’s get all-hands-on-deck to make sure every child is learning to code as a new 'basic' skill ­-- so they can all be part of the next generation of American ingenuity, problem solving, adventure, and deep economic impact.

Find out how you can get involved today, whether you are a student, teacher, techie or an interested citizen. There's something we all can do.

Megan Smith
U.S. Chief Technology Officer

Computer Science For All

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• At 2/01/2016 12:01:00 p.m.
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Heading into the unknown…

Almost everything we know about living in space ends at six months. Now that I am at the midpoint of my mission, heading into the second half of one year in space aboard the International Space Station, I am looking forward to exploring the science of this uncharted territory and stepping into the unknown.

My Russian colleague Mikhail Kornienko and I are living in space for one year to push the edge of our scientific understanding. To add in another dynamic, researchers are conducting “twin studies” to compare the subtle effects and changes in spaceflight as compared to Earth by studying my twin brother and I, two individuals who have almost identical genetics, but are in different environments for one year. We hope that the knowledge gained on this mission will benefit the Earth and that the data collected will help send humans to new destinations, supporting the next generation of space exploration.

Whether it is living in low Earth orbit for one year or a two year mission to the Red Planet, I have learned that human potential is limitless and we should never stop pushing the boundaries of exploration.

Thank you for supporting me and joining me on this mission. I am posting on social media with the hope that I can bring all of you on Earth along for the ride. I want to inspire you to reach further for your dreams and know that anything is possible.

The people who make International Space Station operations possible, the flight controllers watching over our ship 24-7-365, and the researchers analyzing the data we get back have invested their careers and lives to this mission to serve the United States and inspire the next generation.

I have traveled 72 million miles around Earth in the past 171 days -- flying at 17,500mph -- and have had the opportunity to experience our home planet from an incredible perspective. When I come home in March, I will have orbited the Earth 5,472 times traveling 141.7 million statute miles and spent more time in space than any U.S. astronaut in history. Please join me for the next six months of my mission -- as I reach these milestones and continue NASA’s work off the Earth, for the Earth.

NASA astronaut Scott Kelly takes a selfie with the Bahamas from 250 miles above Earth aboard the International Space Station.

Please continue to follow the mission at www.nasa.gov/station and on social media at @StationCDRKelly on Twitter and Instagram, NASA Astronaut Scott Kelly on Facebook and using #YearInSpace.

Sincerely,
Scott

Scott Kelly
NASA Astronaut

Commander Scott Kelly, International Space Station

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• At 9/22/2015 12:46:00 a.m.
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I'm the President's Chief Science Advisor. And from time to time, I like to send quick, ad-hoc notes to White House staff on a variety of topics -- upcoming lunar eclipses, groundbreaking climate news, incredible photos from space. Things I've come across and found fascinating.

Apparently, people really like them. So when a colleague recently suggested I start sending these notes a little more widely, I figured I'd give it a try.

Here's what I passed along internally Monday morning:

Today's morning report from NASA contains a Hubble photo I thought worth sharing. The astonishing density of stars -- most of which, we now know, have planets -- really does make one wonder whether there's anybody else out there. And this is just one piece of our own galaxy. There are an estimated 100 billion other galaxies in the observable universe. Enjoy!

Is there a particular scientific topic you're interested in, or a question you have? Let me know here.

Even if I don't know the answer, we've got a lot of smart people over here who might.

My best,

John

Dr. John P. Holdren
Director, Office of Science and Technology Policy
The White House
@whitehouseostp

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Hubble Peers into the Most Crowded Place in the Milky Way

This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image presents the Arches Cluster, the densest known star cluster in the Milky Way. It is located about 25,000 light-years from Earth in the constellation of Sagittarius (The Archer), close to the heart of our galaxy, the Milky Way. It is, like its neighbor the Quintuplet Cluster, a fairly young astronomical object at between two and four million years old. The Arches cluster is so dense that in a region with a radius equal to the distance between the sun and its nearest star there would be over 100,000 stars! At least 150 stars within the cluster are among the brightest ever discovered in the Milky Way.

These stars are so bright and massive that they will burn their fuel within a short time (on a cosmological scale that means just a few million years). Then they will die in spectacular supernova explosions. Due to the short lifetime of the stars in the cluster the gas between the stars contains an unusually high amount of heavier elements, which were produced by earlier generations of stars.

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Dr. John P. Holdren, The White House

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• At 6/04/2015 09:41:00 p.m.
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