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个月的课外活动“青少年科学、技术和工程计划(Step)”Ascend项目寻求资金。“为青年挺身而出”是一项以社区为基础的非正式科学探索和发现活动，目标是洛杉矶贫困社区的中学生及其父母。该项目为参与者提供了基于标准的实践科学活动以及参加科学俱乐部的机会。他们还有机会发挥领导作用，在各自社区建立促进科学素养的制度化计划。该项目是加州州立大学洛杉矶分校、NASA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的成果。

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.