| CSI: Community, Science & Innovation Investigative Teams Community-based S.T.E.M. Research & Discovery Activities The CSI Unit is a program designed to introduce underserved and underrepresented students to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (S.T.E.M.) careers and industries. Through this exercise, students will learn to ask thought-provoking questions during the discovery process of their investigation: 1. What services are available and needed in our community? 2. Who uses and who needs these services? 3. Where are theses services made available or where should they be made available? 2. How often are these services used or needed? 3. When are these services used or needed? 4. How much do these services cost? 5. What do these services do for members of our community and how many do they truly serve or will serve? 6. Why are these servcies available or needed in our community? Using the PACE EH tasklist (CDC), the CIGS Strategic Organizational Growth Model, tips from STEM-career specialists and their own basic S.T.E.M. skills, students will investigate potential causes of environmental and socio-economic issues that could be diminishing their community's "quality of life": pollutants or imbalances in their land, air, water, food, health & wellness, and culture. In the end, students will gain insight into the types of careers, services and skills sets needed to help make their neighborhoods safer and healthier. |
| THE SCENE: The West End (Atlanta, GA) It has been discovered that there are several socio-economic issues within the West End Community that creates significant health disparities among its residents. And we want to know why! THE INVESTIGATION Using statistical data provided by the DaVita Website, students began to investigate this mystery through exploratory research. As they learn about the valuable resources that are located in their own back yards, students will discover what types of careers and skill sets they need to fix what's wrong in their community. |
To see our schedule of upcoming activities and events, click here. For more info, contact: Dana Jewel Harris NSYEP, Exec Director 678.570.0398 |
Atwood Community Gardens
779 Atwood Street SW
Atlanta, GA 30310
779 Atwood Street SW
Atlanta, GA 30310
NSYEP Headquarters
1890-A Briarcliff Circle NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
1890-A Briarcliff Circle NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
Contact: Events@nextstepsyep.org
678.570.0398
www.nextstepsyep.org
678.570.0398
www.nextstepsyep.org
| Using the transferable skills within the urban agriculture industry to introduce at-risk students to career pathways in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (S.T.E.M.) |
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Our Combined Federal Campaign Donor# 97485
our volunteer registration pages.
To schedule a group or youth training activity, click here.
To become a Friend of Atwood Garden Member, click here.
Our Combined Federal Campaign Donor# 97485
| Our Program Specialties |
NSYEP is a 501c3 tax exempt non-profit organization and a service
program of the Richard Basil Foundation, the Vigor Consortium and the
National Black Men's Health Network
program of the Richard Basil Foundation, the Vigor Consortium and the
National Black Men's Health Network
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ATWOOD-WHITE STREET PARK (WEST END)
City of Atlanta Parks
Adoption & Renovation Project
The NEXT Steps Youth Entrepreneur Program adopted Atwood-White Street Park for three reasons. First,
because it had Atwood in its name (i.e., Atwood Community Gardens). Secondly, because it's right
across the street from Space Atlanta -- the lot where we hosted our farmer's market this summer. Third,
because it connects us to the Atlanta Beltine in the West End!
In partnership with The Friends of Atwood Community Gardens, we would like to redevelop Atwood Street
Triangle. The redevelopment would serve as a community service initiative and educational training
activity to 1) teach youth that their work today is a significant contribution in preserving the beauty of the
West End community and 2) help them understand the impact clean, livable spaces has on improving
their quality of life and increasing the socio-economic value of their neighborhood.
Several benefits will be gained from this effort. Those who run/walk along the Atlanta Beltline will now
have a pleasant rest stop to use plus, the park can serve as an extended outdoor classroom of Atwood
Community Gardens.
We'd like to add 2-3 benches near the "wall" of the triangle, some flowers and fruit trees on each corner of
the park. We'd also like to purchase a new sign for the park, re-seed the missing patches of grass and
add a flower bed underneath the sign. Our goal is to keep the space open and inviting. Below is a
picture of what the park looks like now and a sketch of what it will look like in the near future.
City of Atlanta Parks
Adoption & Renovation Project
The NEXT Steps Youth Entrepreneur Program adopted Atwood-White Street Park for three reasons. First,
because it had Atwood in its name (i.e., Atwood Community Gardens). Secondly, because it's right
across the street from Space Atlanta -- the lot where we hosted our farmer's market this summer. Third,
because it connects us to the Atlanta Beltine in the West End!
In partnership with The Friends of Atwood Community Gardens, we would like to redevelop Atwood Street
Triangle. The redevelopment would serve as a community service initiative and educational training
activity to 1) teach youth that their work today is a significant contribution in preserving the beauty of the
West End community and 2) help them understand the impact clean, livable spaces has on improving
their quality of life and increasing the socio-economic value of their neighborhood.
Several benefits will be gained from this effort. Those who run/walk along the Atlanta Beltline will now
have a pleasant rest stop to use plus, the park can serve as an extended outdoor classroom of Atwood
Community Gardens.
We'd like to add 2-3 benches near the "wall" of the triangle, some flowers and fruit trees on each corner of
the park. We'd also like to purchase a new sign for the park, re-seed the missing patches of grass and
add a flower bed underneath the sign. Our goal is to keep the space open and inviting. Below is a
picture of what the park looks like now and a sketch of what it will look like in the near future.
| ATWOOD-WHITE STREET FUNDRAISING GOAL $2,299.50 |
| UPDATE $1,000 Micro-Grant Awarded November 2011 |
