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TEACHERS ACROSS THE NATION THANK TEXAS TEACHER FOR CREATING A BOOK THAT DEMONSTRATES TOLERANCE AND ACCEPTANCE

4/1/2020

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Research shows that 70% of autistic children report being bullied in middle school and high school

#autism #autistic #autismeducation #bullying # antibullying #tolerance #acceptance #sped #humanity

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ADAM BAUM: THE AUTISTIC ENGINEER...AVAILABLE NOW

3/30/2020

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Texas Teacher’s Children’s Book Modeled After ABC’s Good Doctor Star, Shaun Murphy

A teacher is challenging the status quo on minorities in STEM careers with her new children’s book modeled after ABC’s Good Doctor star, Shaun Murphy, and inspired by students and family members with autism.

HOUSTON, TX (March 30, 2020) – Texas Educator, Children’s Book Author and Speaker, LaTanya Michell Brooks, has written a children’s book modeled after ABC’s Good Doctor Star, Shaun Murphy – an autistic surgeon.

In the popular TV series, Murphy is a young surgeon with autism and savant syndrome and is recruited into the surgical unit of a prestigious hospital. He feels alone in his environment and is unable to personally connect with those around him, but he uses his extraordinary medical gifts to save lives and change the cynicism of his peers.

Brook’s newly released book, Adam Baum: The Autistic Engineer, uses a similar plot, but in this case the main character is a young autistic boy who has a big dream to become “the best mechanical engineer ever.” While Adam doesn’t have to contend with the pressures of the surgery room, he realizes his differences makes it difficult for him to make friends, as other kids tease him by pointing, laughing and calling him Atom Bomb. Things began to change, one day, when Adam reveals a hidden talent that shocks and impresses the kids on the playground.

Research shows that 70% of autistic children report being bullied in middle school and high school. But things don’t get better for them as they get older. Statistics show that 80% of autistic people are unemployed. Moreover, although STEM jobs are on

the increase, a report from the U.S Department of Commerce revealed that individuals with disabilities are underrepresented in the STEM field and often face challenges with pursuing STEM related education and careers.

A strong advocate for STEM, Brooks is on a mission to challenge the status quo on autism and STEM careers, where minorities are often underrepresented.

Explaining her motivation for writing the book, she said: “I want to highlight and bring awareness to autism, while promoting a message of tolerance and antibullying. My mission is to inspire kids, especially those at risk, that they are capable of great things, regardless of their background, perceived limitations, or people’s perception of them.”

Adam Baum: The Autistic Engineer is cleverly written and inspires children of all abilities to pursue STEM careers. The story is captured by vivid illustrations that engage the reader from start to finish. But that’s not all. Adam Baum also sparks meaningful conversations about compassion, bullying, humanity and respect. The book also features reading comprehension questions to reinforce the lessons in the story.

Adam Baum is available in ebook, paperback and hardcover formats at www.growwithstem.com, Amazon, Books-A-Million, Walmart, iTunes, Google Playstore and other major book retailers.

#autismspeaks #autisticengineer #STEMEducation #minoritiesSTEM #autismawareness #spectrum #children #antibullying #tolerance #autismawarnessmonth #autismawarenessweek #autismspectrum #asd #worldautism #instakids #instachildren #instaaspergers #autismparents #autismteachers #spededucation #educators #autismacceptance #autismadvocate #behavioralhealth #autismmomlife #mentalhealth #autismproud #autismmom #autistic #autismspectrumdisorder #neurodiversity #differentnotless #autismrocks #autismlife

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Texas Teacher's Children's Book Modeled After ABC's Good Doctor Star, Shaun Murphy

3/5/2020

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#AutismAwareness #AutismSpeaks #GrowWithSTEM #DreamBig #STEMEducation #TheGoodDoctor #ShaunMurphy

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2020 SEEK Student Registration has officially launched!!

2/19/2020

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The Summer Engineering Experience for Kids (SEEK), powered by the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), is gearing up for our 2020 SEEK season!

We're ramping up the communication and enhancing the curriculum!! So, stay tuned for more great news...

We are currently working on the following locations as host SEEK sites for this upcoming summer:

Atlanta, GA (All-Girls)
Birmingham, AL
Charlotte, NC*
Chicago, IL
Detroit, MI
Houston, TX (2 Coed Sites)
Kansas City, MO*
Los Angeles, CA
Minneapolis, MN
New Orleans, LA
Oakland, CA
Pittsburgh, PA
Richmond, VA*
Sacramento, CA
Washington, DC (Coed & All-Girls)
* = New sites

Please reference our website http://www.nsbe.org/Seek/Schedule.aspx for program dates and locations, periodically.

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The National Society of Black Engineers presents...2020 SEEK Staff Application

2/19/2020

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The Summer Engineering Experience for Kids (SEEK) is calling ALL STEM collegiate and professionals!!

• Expose 3rd – 5th grade students to the world of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
• Build relationships
• Travel opportunities
• Network with Fortune 500 companies
• Competitive pay
• Program duration: 1-week of training + 3-week program

Apply to become a part of our nationwide team, at:
applyseek.nsbe.org

#SEEK #NSBE #STEM #Education #SummerProgram #Educators #Students #Science #Engineering #Technology #Math #STEMProgram

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CHECK OUT THESE AWARD WINNING RESOURCES FOR KIDS, TEACHERS AND PARENTS

5/30/2019

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I was perusing the internet for fun and engaging teaching ideas and educational resources for parents and teachers. I stumbled onto TeacherVision. The site has a plethora of activities and lesson plan ideas for students in grades K-12. It allows you to choose lessons and activities by holiday, grade level, subject, and even by theme. I LOVE this site. I literally felt like i struck gold! The site is great for teachers, but parents will also love it. I've listed some of my favorite links from the website.

Top 10 Educational Resources for Parents and Educators

Top 5 Free Coding Tools for Early Learners

Top 5 Free Coding Tools for Teens

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It's Time to Make Plans for Summer 2019

5/6/2019

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The Spence School in New York City will host the logo Summer Institute July 22-25

Have fun while learning with...

TurtleArt
Makey Makey and Funkey
Hummingbird and micro:bit
Lilypad and Turtlestitch
Snap!
StarLogo Nova and NetLogo
BeeBot, Finch
Vex, Lego WeDo and EV3
Robo Expo
BeetleBlocks
Arduino with Scratch and Snap!
GoGo, Raspberry PI
Scratch and Scratch Jr.

For registration and more information
el.media.mit.edu/logo-foundation/services/logo_summer_institute.html

#codingfun #makeymakey #logosummerinstitute #STEM #summercamp #scratch #codingforkids

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DesignHer Code Offers Free Coding Camp for 6th-8th Grade Girls

5/6/2019

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hURRY! aPPLICATION dEADLINE IS mAY 10TH

Parents, are you looking for a fun, educational experience for the student in your life?. DesignHer Code Camp, sponsored by Texas Workforce Commission, Camp Code for Girls and the University of Houston is offered, tuition-free, for young ladies entering grades 6 through 8 grade.

Click The Link to Download Registration Packet:
designher_code_camp_-_registration.pdf

#CodingforGirls #DesignHer #UniversityofHoustonCodeCamp #STEM #GirlPower #GrowWithSTEM #GirlsCode #WeDesign #WeCreate #WeCode

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Brooks speaks on Creating a More Diverse STEM Community, in Lake Charles, Louisiana

7/23/2018

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TEACHERS ACROSS THE NATION THANK TEXAS TEACHER FOR CREATING A BOOK THAT DEMONSTRATES TOLERANCE AND ACCEPTANCE

Research shows that 70% of autistic children report being bullied in middle school and high school

ADAM BAUM: THE AUTISTIC ENGINEER...AVAILABLE NOW

Texas Teacher’s Children’s Book Modeled After ABC’s Good Doctor Star, Shaun Murphy

Texas Teacher's Children's Book Modeled After ABC's Good Doctor Star, Shaun Murphy

2020 SEEK Student Registration has officially launched!!

The Summer Engineering Experience for Kids (SEEK), powered by the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), is gearing up for our 2020 SEEK season!

We're ramping up the communication and enhancing the curriculum!! So, stay tuned for more great news...

The National Society of Black Engineers presents...2020 SEEK Staff Application

The Summer Engineering Experience for Kids (SEEK) is calling ALL STEM collegiate and professionals!!

CHECK OUT THESE AWARD WINNING RESOURCES FOR KIDS, TEACHERS AND PARENTS

It's Time to Make Plans for Summer 2019

The Spence School in New York City will host the logo Summer Institute July 22-25

DesignHer Code Offers Free Coding Camp for 6th-8th Grade Girls

hURRY! aPPLICATION dEADLINE IS mAY 10TH

Brooks speaks on Creating a More Diverse STEM Community, in Lake Charles, Louisiana

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Research shows that 70% of autistic children report being bullied in middle school and high school

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The Summer Engineering Experience for Kids (SEEK), powered by the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), is gearing up for our 2020 SEEK season!We're ramping up the communication and enhancing the curriculum!! So, stay tuned for more great news...

The Summer Engineering Experience for Kids (SEEK) is calling ALL STEM collegiate and professionals!!​

The Spence School in New York City will host the logo Summer Institute July 22-25

hURRY! aPPLICATION dEADLINE IS mAY 10TH

If you like ABC's "The Good Doctor", you'll love Adam Baum...Coming soon

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The Summer Engineering Experience for Kids (SEEK), powered by the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), is gearing up for our 2020 SEEK season!

We're ramping up the communication and enhancing the curriculum!! So, stay tuned for more great news...

The Summer Engineering Experience for Kids (SEEK) is calling ALL STEM collegiate and professionals!!