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Noche de Ciencias Facilitator’s Script
Welcome / Introduction
“Good Evening! My name is (NAME) and on behalf of the (SHPE CHAPTER NAME), we would like to extend a warm
welcome to all of our guests here tonight. We are delighted to have you here to participate in (HIGH SCHOOL’S
NAME)’s Noche de Ciencias.
Thank you to (PRINCIPAL AND KEY SCHOOL STAFF NAMES) for allowing us to host this event here tonight and for their
continued support. I’d also like to thank in advance our keynote speaker tonight, (KEYNOTE SPEAKER NAME) of
(KEYNOTE SPEAKER’S ORGANIZATION).
Our main goal tonight is to provide you with information about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics -also known as STEM -- and the exciting educational and career opportunities in these fields.
Tonight, students will participate in interactive, hands-on activities related to science, technology, engineering, and
math, or “STEM.” At the same time, parents will attend workshops to learn about college options and financial aid
options available for their children.
Tonight’s Noche de Ciencias was made possible by the generous support of the Naval Air Systems Command, NAVAIR
and the SHPE Foundation.
The SHPE Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the advancement of Latinos in STEM college
degree programs and professions.
NAVAIR's mission is to provide full life-cycle support of naval aviation aircraft and systems operated by Sailors and
Marines. This support includes research, design, development and systems engineering. By supporting events like
tonight’s Noche de Ciencias, they are demonstrating their commitment to having a diverse workforce of STEM talent.
There are many great civilian (non-military) career paths within NAVAIR that not only pay well but are on the cutting
edge of technology. To learn more about the opportunities NAVAIR provides, please ask any of us SHPE volunteers
here tonight.
Before we get started with this evening’s program, I’d like to encourage you to learn more about the SHPE Jr. Chapter
Program. By becoming a member, if you haven’t done so already, you will join a strong network of SHPE peers, mentors,
and role models to help you with preparing and getting into college. Please ask one of our SHPE volunteers tonight for
information on how to join.
And now, to get us started with an evening of STEM, we are honored to have (KEYNOTE SPEAKER NAME) here tonight to
discuss with you (KEYNOTE SPEAKER’S TOPIC). Please join me in giving (KEYNOTE SPEAKER’S NAME) a warm welcome.”
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After Keynote Speech
“Thank you again (KEYNOTE SPEAKER NAME). We are now ready to begin our interactive student activities and parent
workshops! (Provide directions on activities and workshop locations). We’ll come back together as a large group to wrap
up at (TIME OF WRAP-UP SESSION). Have fun!”
Closing Remarks
“Welcome back! We hope you enjoyed the workshops and activities. I’d like to take a moment to once again thank
NAVAIR for making tonight’s event possible and to encourage you to learn more about NAVAIR’s civilian (nonmilitary) career opportunities. Please ask any SHPE volunteer or visit the SHPE Foundation’s website to learn more
about the exciting STEM career paths NAVAIR offers.
Before we adjourn, we want to get your feedback on tonight’s event by taking a quick survey. This helps the SHPE
Foundation improve future events. Please take a minute to complete and submit your survey, and when we’re finished,
we’ll conduct this evening’s drawing (if applicable).
We hope tonight has been inspiring for you. We hope you continue to learn about STEM college and career options. We
also encourage you to get involved and become a SHPE Jr. Chapter member. Please contact us if you have any questions
or comments about the information presented tonight (project slide with SHPE Chapter and SHPE Foundation contact
information) Once again thank you all for participating in our Noche de Ciencias and making it a success!”
Note to Facilitator: NAVAIR announcements in bold are mandatory
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