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Space Science for Schools wants girls to be able to reach for, and study, the stars. Now, with the help of several organizations that goal became a little easier.
The American Association of University Women announced Tuesday a $500 donation to the non-profit Space Science for Schools. This comes shortly after two $500 donations from the morning and afternoon Rotary clubs in Incline Village.
Dr. Paul Guttman, Space Science for Schools founder and executive director, said the money will be put to good use.
"We are going to reserve this money for a scholarship at the end of a female student's senior year," Guttman said.
Space Science for Schools is an umbrella organization that oversees the Highlander Astronomical Society and the Highland Astronomy Club. The astronomical society allows high school students to learn how to teach the Project and Family ASTRO method of science and astronomy. Members then volunteer to teach middle and elementary school students.
The organization has been in existence for three years and has 12 Incline High School students participating.
Guttman said that if the program is successful it will be enlarged to include other schools in Reno.
New applicants to the program will be added beginning in late August.
"The goal is to make the program sustainable through the work of the students. To allow them to get in as freshman and remain involved through their senior year," Guttman said.
To be eligible for the scholarship, the student must be female and have completed 100 hours of community service in the program.
"Community service has become necessary addition to get into college these days. Good citizenship is a part of scholarship," Guttman said.
In addition to the volunteer program, the non-profit also hosts star parties and camps around the lake to get children and families interested in astronomy. The next star party is being held from 7:30-10:30 p.m. July 22 at Spooner Lake. The event is free and open to the public.
"One of the direct benefits of these donations is the proposed Highland Astronomy Club to get families with middle and elementary school kids involved in learning about the sciences," Guttman said.
The American Association of University Women announced Tuesday a $500 donation to the non-profit Space Science for Schools. This comes shortly after two $500 donations from the morning and afternoon Rotary clubs in Incline Village.
Dr. Paul Guttman, Space Science for Schools founder and executive director, said the money will be put to good use.
"We are going to reserve this money for a scholarship at the end of a female student's senior year," Guttman said.
Space Science for Schools is an umbrella organization that oversees the Highlander Astronomical Society and the Highland Astronomy Club. The astronomical society allows high school students to learn how to teach the Project and Family ASTRO method of science and astronomy. Members then volunteer to teach middle and elementary school students.
The organization has been in existence for three years and has 12 Incline High School students participating.
Guttman said that if the program is successful it will be enlarged to include other schools in Reno.
New applicants to the program will be added beginning in late August.
"The goal is to make the program sustainable through the work of the students. To allow them to get in as freshman and remain involved through their senior year," Guttman said.
To be eligible for the scholarship, the student must be female and have completed 100 hours of community service in the program.
"Community service has become necessary addition to get into college these days. Good citizenship is a part of scholarship," Guttman said.
In addition to the volunteer program, the non-profit also hosts star parties and camps around the lake to get children and families interested in astronomy. The next star party is being held from 7:30-10:30 p.m. July 22 at Spooner Lake. The event is free and open to the public.
"One of the direct benefits of these donations is the proposed Highland Astronomy Club to get families with middle and elementary school kids involved in learning about the sciences," Guttman said.
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