Help Alexis Attend NYLF: Stem Program

Help Alexis Attend the National Youth Leadership Forum: Explore STEM!

Alexis Del Valle Mendoza has been nominated by Dr. Stacey Waggoner at Smokey Road Middle School to attend the prestigious National Youth Leadership Forum (NYLF): Explore STEM this summer!

This program, hosted by Envision by WorldStrides, is designed for middle school students with academic potential and a passion for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).

At NYLF Explore STEM, Alexis will:

Participate in hands-on STEM activities, including robotics design challenges and CAD modeling.

Practice medical techniques during a simulation created by Stanford University experts.

Interact with STEM professionals and explore career opportunities in these fields.

Develop critical life skills like time management, collaboration, and public speaking.

Create a personalized success plan to prepare for high school, college, and beyond.

At NYLF Explore STEM, Alexis will develop the following skills:

Critical Thinking - Practicing medical techniques during a realistic simulation titled When Care Is Hours Away.

Spatial Reasoning - Creating a three-dimensional model using CAD software.

Engineering Principles - Participating in a robotics design challenge.

Communication Skills - Interacting with subject matter experts and improving public speaking.

Social-Emotional Skills - Learning time and self-management, conflict resolution, collaboration, and teamwork.

Ethical Understanding - Examining the ethical frontiers of 21st-century science.

Future Planning - Creating a personalized success plan to prepare for academic challenges and career opportunities.

These skills will help Alexis succeed in college, life, and a future STEM career.

This incredible opportunity will help Alexis gain confidence, explore future career paths, and connect with other high-achieving students from across the country.

We need your support to make this dream a reality! Please consider donating to help cover the program costs of $3,334 and give Alexis the chance to take this important step toward a bright future in STEM.

Thank you for your generosity!