Main Areas of Responsibility:
The New Mexico Out-of-School Time Network (NMOST), based at Explora, is working to expand STEM opportunities in afterschool programs. The STEM VISTA will build partnerships with STEM related businesses, industry and schools to increase coordination and improve the quality of programs. The STEM VISTA will coordinate professional development for afterschool staff and providers to improve quality of the workforce and ultimately the quality of afterschool STEM programming throughout the state.
Additional Areas of Responsibility:
The STEM VISTA will participate in STEM asset mapping and gap analysis. Work includes analyzing data and disseminate findings with the afterschool community and other stakeholders, produce fact sheets, update social media and design and implement workshops.