BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:IEEE vTools.Events//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20250309T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=2SU;BYMONTH=3 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20241103T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=1SU;BYMONTH=11 TZNAME:PST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250216T173042Z UID:4321F8A6-D8B1-4695-88F6-909FA8236712 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241230T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241230T133000 DESCRIPTION:Dear Parents and Guardians\,\n\nDo you dream of giving your chi ld the tools to succeed in an ever-changing world? Are you looking for way s to spark their curiosity and open doors to exciting opportunities? We in vite you and your family to join us for an inspiring STEM (Science\, Techn ology\, Engineering\, and Math) educational experience designed specifical ly for students from underrepresented communities.\n---------------------- -----------------------------------------\n\nEvent Details\n\nWhere: Glad Tidings Family Life Complex\n\nWhen: Dec 30\, 10am to 1:30pm.\n\nWho: Stud ents aged 8–17 (parents encouraged to attend)\n\n- What’s Included: Ha nds-on STEM lessons and interactive activities.\n------------------------- --------------------------------------\n\nWhy STEM Education Matters for Y our Child\n\nSTEM education is more than just learning about technology or engineering—it’s about developing critical thinking\, creativity\, an d problem-solving skills that are essential in today’s world. By exposin g your child to STEM:\n\n- Help them discover new interests and talents.\n - Prepare them for high-paying and rewarding careers.\n- Show them that th ey can be creators\, innovators\, and leaders.\n-------------------------- -------------------------------------\n\nFeatured Activities\n\n-\nBridge Design Challenge\nYour child will explore structural engineering by design ing and building their own bridge model. Guided by experts\, they’ll lea rn how engineers solve real-world problems and even test the strength of t heir designs.\n\n-\nElectronics Assembly/ LED Light-Up Snowman\nChildren w ill dive into the exciting world of electronics by assembly circuits. This activity introduces them to concepts like automation\, and mechanics\, in a fun and engaging way. Celebrate the season with STEM! Your child will c reate their own LED light-up snowman\, learning basic electronics\, circui ts\, and creativity. They’ll wire a simple LED circuit to bring their sn owman to life\, sparking joy and innovation all at once.\n\n-------------- -------------------------------------------------\n\nOur Program’s Commi tment\n\nThrough our partnership with the IEEE Oakland-East Bay Section\, TryEngineering\, and Glad Tidings\, we are dedicated to fostering a suppor tive and inclusive environment. Here’s why this program is unique:\n\nMe ntors Who Care: STEM professionals from your community will guide your chi ld every step of the way.\n\n- Hands-On Learning: Engaging activities like designing bridges\, building robots\, and creating LED circuits make lear ning exciting.\n\nEquity in Education: Our goal is to provide access and o pportunity to all children\, particularly those in underrepresented commun ities.\n---------------------------------------------------------------\n\ nParent Involvement\n\nWe understand the vital role parents play in their child’s success. During the event\, you’ll:\n\n- See firsthand how STE M activities boost confidence and teamwork.\n- Learn about free and afford able resources to continue your child’s STEM journey.\n- Meet other pare nts who share the same goal of empowering their children.\n--------------- ------------------------------------------------\n\nDon’t Miss Out!\n\nT his is a chance to show your child that their dreams matter and that they belong in STEM fields. Secure your spot today!\n\nRSVP by DEC. 23rd\nTo en sure we have the proper supplies and resources\, please RSVP by end of day DEC 23rd\, so we can better plan the workshop.\n\nTogether\, let’s insp ire a generation of problem solvers\, innovators\, and dreamers. We look f orward to seeing you there!\n\nWarm regards\,\nAaron Lin IEEE\nBenita McLa rin Glad Tidings\n\nCo-sponsored by: Glad Tidings International\n\nAgenda: \n10:00AM Check-in\n\n10:30AM Bridge Design Challenge\n\n11:30AM Lunch\n\ n12:30PM Electronics Assembly/ LED Light-Up Snowman\n\n1:30PM End\n\nGlad Tidings Family Life Complex\, 27709 Tyrrell Avenue\, Hayward\, California\ , United States\, 94544 LOCATION:Glad Tidings Family Life Complex\, 27709 Tyrrell Avenue\, Hayward\ , California\, United States\, 94544 ORGANIZER:aaron.lin.us@ieee.org SEQUENCE:22 SUMMARY:Youth STEM Workshop URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/449966 X-ALT-DESC:Description: <br /><p>Dear Parents and Guardians\,</p>\n<p>Do yo u dream of giving your child the tools to succeed in an ever-changing worl d? Are you looking for ways to spark their curiosity and open doors to exc iting opportunities? We invite you and your family to join us for an inspi ring STEM (Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, and Math) educational expe rience designed specifically for students from underrepresented communitie s.</p>\n<hr>\n<h3><strong>Event Details</strong></h3>\n<p><span class="im" ><strong>Where:</strong>&nbsp\;Glad Tidings Family Life Complex</span></p> \n<p><span class="im"><strong>When:</strong> Dec 30\, 10am to 1:30pm.</spa n></p>\n<p><span class="im"><strong>Who:</strong>&nbsp\;Students aged 8&nd ash\;17 (parents encouraged to attend)</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>What& rsquo\;s Included:</strong> Hands-on STEM lessons and interactive activiti es.</li>\n</ul>\n<hr>\n<h3><strong>Why STEM Education Matters for Your Chi ld</strong></h3>\n<p>STEM education is more than just learning about techn ology or engineering&mdash\;it&rsquo\;s about developing critical thinking \, creativity\, and problem-solving skills that are essential in today&rsq uo\;s world. By exposing your child to STEM:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Help them disc over new interests and talents.</li>\n<li>Prepare them for high-paying and rewarding careers.</li>\n<li>Show them that they can be creators\, innova tors\, and leaders.</li>\n</ul>\n<hr>\n<h3><strong>Featured Activities</st rong></h3>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Bridge Design Challenge</strong><br>You r child will explore&nbsp\;<strong>structural engineering</strong>&nbsp\;b y designing and building their own bridge model. Guided by experts\, they& rsquo\;ll learn how engineers solve real-world problems and even test the strength of their designs.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Electronics Assemb ly/&nbsp\;LED Light-Up Snowman</strong><br>Children will dive into the exc iting world of <strong>electronics</strong> by assembly circuits. This act ivity introduces them to concepts like automation\, and&nbsp\; mechanics\, in a fun and engaging way. Celebrate the season with STEM! Your child wil l create their own&nbsp\;<strong>LED light-up snowman</strong>\, learning basic electronics\, circuits\, and creativity. They&rsquo\;ll wire a simpl e LED circuit to bring their snowman to life\, sparking joy and innovation all at once.<br><br></p>\n</li>\n</ol>\n<hr>\n<h3><strong>Our Program&rsq uo\;s Commitment</strong></h3>\n<p>Through our partnership with the IEEE O akland-East Bay Section\, TryEngineering\, and Glad Tidings\, we are dedic ated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. Here&rsquo\;s wh y this program is unique:</p>\n<p><span class="im"><strong>Mentors Who Car e:</strong>&nbsp\;STEM professionals from your community will guide your c hild every step of the way.</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hands-On Learnin g:</strong>&nbsp\;Engaging activities like designing bridges\, building ro bots\, and creating LED circuits make learning exciting.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>< span class="im"><strong>Equity in Education:</strong>&nbsp\;Our goal is to provide access and opportunity to all children\, particularly those in un derrepresented communities.</span></p>\n<hr>\n<h3><strong>Parent Involveme nt</strong></h3>\n<p>We understand the vital role parents play in their ch ild&rsquo\;s success. During the event\, you&rsquo\;ll:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>See firsthand how STEM activities boost confidence and teamwork.</li>\n<li>Le arn about free and affordable resources to continue your child&rsquo\;s ST EM journey.</li>\n<li>Meet other parents who share the same goal of empowe ring their children.</li>\n</ul>\n<hr>\n<h3><strong>Don&rsquo\;t Miss Out! </strong></h3>\n<p>This is a chance to show your child that their dreams m atter and that they belong in STEM fields. Secure your spot today!</p>\n<p ><strong>RSVP by DEC. 23rd</strong><br>To ensure we have the proper suppli es and resources\, please RSVP by end of day DEC 23rd\, so we can better p lan the workshop.</p>\n<p>Together\, let&rsquo\;s inspire a generation of problem solvers\, innovators\, and dreamers. We look forward to seeing you there!</p>\n<p>Warm regards\,<br>Aaron Lin IEEE<br>Benita McLarin Glad Ti dings</p><br /><br />Agenda: <br /><p>10:00AM Check-in</p>\n<p>10:30AM <st rong>Bridge Design Challenge</strong></p>\n<p>11:30AM Lunch</p>\n<p>12:30P M <strong>Electronics Assembly/ LED Light-Up Snowman</strong></p>\n<p>1:30 PM End</p> END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR