Since its inception in 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month has been a cornerstone of addressing the challenges faced by millions of Americans living with mental health conditions. To continue the conversation around mental health, we’re sharing a few of our favorite resources from the Library and Monmouth County.
The Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) has named the Red Bank Public Library a recipient of the IF/THEN® Gender Equity Grants. Through the support of IF/THEN®, an initiative of Lyda Hill Philanthropies®, the Red Bank Public Library will run the RAD Lab: I Can Stem: Celebrating Women in Stem program. This programming is part of a national initiative that seeks to address gender equity in gender representation in museums, public libraries, science centers, zoos, aquariums, public gardens, and other cultural institutions across the United States.
The RAD LAB I Can Stem: Celebrating Women In Stem program consists of three components:
An interactive display component on exhibit at Red Bank Public Library, Red Bank Public Schools, Red Bank Charter School, and Red Bank Borough Hall. The interactive display highlights numerous If/Them Ambassadors and expands through patron participation.
Patrons participating in our RAD Lab Story Time programming from April 15th - September 16th can pose at the “This is What A Scientist Looks Like” Selfie Station to have themselves added to the display. Our RAD Lab Story Times will feature a story and stem activity. Patrons can also participate at home by picking up RAD Lab I Can Stem: Celebrating Women in Stem Make and Take Kits and include photos from their home labs with mom and dad’s permission and using the hashtags #ifthenshecan #thisiswhatascientistlookslike #rbpl
This webpage includes information on high-profile role models for girls and young women in STEM from the AAAS IF/THEN® Ambassadors program, instructions to recreate lab activities at home, and a supplemental reading list.
Take a Selfie at the This Is What A Scientist Looks Like Station at the Library and send it to redbankpubliclibrary {@}gmail.com to have your photo featured on our website and in our in-person displays.
About IF/THEN®
IF/THEN® is part of Lyda Hill Philanthropies®’ commitment to fund game-changing advancements in science and nature. IF/THEN® seeks to further advance women in STEM by empowering current innovators and inspiring the next generation of pioneers. Rooted in a firm belief that there is no better time to highlight positive and successful female professional role models, IF/THEN® is designed to activate a culture shift among young girls to open their eyes to STEM careers by: (1) funding and elevating women in STEM as role models, (2) convening cross-sector partners in entertainment, fashion, sports, business, and academia to illuminate the importance of STEM everywhere, and (3) inspiring girls with better portrayals of women in STEM through media and learning experiences to pique their interest in STEM careers. To learn more, visit www.ifthenshecan.org or follow IF/THEN® on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
About Lyda Hill Philanthropies®
Lyda Hill Philanthropies® encompasses the charitable giving of founder Lyda Hill and includes her foundation and personal philanthropy. As one of its priorities, Lyda Hill Philanthropies® funds transformational advances in science and nature. To learn more, please visit lydahillphilanthropies.org.
About ASTC
Founded in 1973, ASTC is a network of nearly 700 science and technology centers and museums, and allied organizations, engaging more than 110 million people annually across North America and in almost 50 countries. With its members and partners, ASTC works towards a vision of increased understanding of—and engagement with—science and technology among all people. Visit www.astc.org or follow ASTC on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
