Science Technology Engineering Program (STEP) Up for Youth -- ASCEND Project

加州州立大学洛杉矶分校为一项为期36个月的课后“青少年科学、技术和工程项目（STEP）”ASCEND项目寻求资金支持。“STEP Up for Youth”是一个以社区为基础的非正式科学探索和发现活动，目标是洛杉矶弱势社区的中学生和他们的父母。该项目为参与者提供了基于标准的动手科学活动和参与科学俱乐部的机会。他们也有机会在各自社区建立促进科学素养的制度化项目中发挥领导作用。该项目是由加州州立大学洛杉矶分校、美国宇航局喷气推进实验室、加州科学中心、波音公司和洛杉矶联合学区与社区组织、服务提供商和社区企业合作开展的。

California State University-Los Angeles seeks funding for a 36-month endeavor for an after school "Science, Technology and Engineering Program (STEP) Up for Youth" ASCEND project. "STEP Up for Youth" is a community-based, informal science exploration and discovery initiative targeting middle school youths and their parents in disadvantaged communities of Los Angeles. The project provides participants with standards-based, hands-on science activities and opportunities for participation in science clubs. They are also provided the opportunity for leadership roles in building institutionalized programs for furthering science literacy in their respective communities. The project is a collaborative effort involving California State University-Los Angeles, the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, The California Science Center, The Boeing Company and the Los Angeles Unified School District, in partnership with community-based organizations, service providers and neighborhood businesses.