Professional Development – Managing American Spaces

Robotics

ROBOTICS PROGRAM TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This toolkit explains the basic history of robotics and provides resources for American Spaces coordinators to develop robotics programming based on varying levels of technology. CADRE: Cooperative Autonomous Distributed Robotic ExplorationPhoto Credit: NASA This is CADRE (photo above), one of three small robots being tested in 2025 at NASA’s Jet …

By scottbj | 7 August, 2025 | Categories: Adult, Age Group, Attract STEM Talent, Audience, College and University, Cyberspace, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, Grammar School (Middle School), High School, Makerspace Activities, Pillars of American Spaces, Professional Development, Programming Type, Science and Technology, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits, Training | Tags: programming, toolkit

Maker

MAKER FILM TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This film toolkit is designed for programming at American Spaces. American Spaces should work with their Public Diplomacy Section to ensure this film is appropriate for American Spaces audiences. FILM DETAILS Year Release: 2014Rating: NRDuration: 65 minutesPublic Performance Rights: YesEnglish Level: IntermediateDirector: Mu-Ming TsaiStarring: Chris Anderson, BarryKatzThemes: STEM, makerspaces,Do-It-Yourself …

By scottbj | 3 June, 2025 | Categories: Adult, Age Group, Attract STEM Talent, Audience, College and University, Cyberspace, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, Film, Grammar School (Middle School), High School, Movie Kit, Pillars of American Spaces, Professional Development, Programming Type, Science and Technology, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Training | Tags: programming, toolkit

Information & Data Privacy

INFORMATION AND DATA PRIVACY PROGRAM TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This program toolkit is designed for programming at American Spaces, aiming to define privacy, explain its importance, describe U.S. privacy frameworks, and analyze global approaches to privacy. DEFINITIONS Information and Data Privacy: The protection of personal information and the right of individuals to control how their …

By scottbj | 22 December, 2023 | Categories: Adult, Age Group, Audience, College and University, Cross Cultural Understanding, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, Pillars of American Spaces, Press & Media, Privacy, Professional Development, Programming Type, Security, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits, U.S. Policy and Values | Tags: information and data, privacy, programming, toolkit

Food Security

FOOD SECURITY PROGRAM TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This program toolkit is designed for programming at American Spaces to define food security, identify food insecurity causes, outline U.S. government initiatives, and explore strategies for individuals to improve global food security. U.S. Government Initiatives and Biotechnology Food Assistance | Feed the Future | U.S. Agency for International Development U.S. Government Global Food Security Strategy 2022-2026 Feed the Future | Improving Food Security & Nutrition Around the World Office of Food for Peace | U.S. Agency for International Development Biotechnology – United States Department of State Biotechnology FAQs | USDA FACT SHEET: The U.S. Government Invests in Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Innovation | Department of Energy In Focus – FAO Response to global food security challenges WHAT IS FOOD SECURITY? Food security refers to the condition in …

By scottbj | 5 December, 2023 | Categories: Adult, Age Group, Audience, College and University, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, Food, Pillars of American Spaces, Press & Media, Professional Development, Programming Type, Science and Technology, Security, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategic Goals, Strategy, Toolkits, Training | Tags: programming, toolkit

Alumni Engagement

By scottbj | 1 August, 2023 | Categories: Adult, Age Group, Alumni Engagement, Audience, Civil Society, Civil Society, College and University, Emerging Voices, Enhance Effectiveness of Programming, High School, Pillars of American Spaces, Professional Development, Programming Type, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits | Tags: month, programming, toolkit

5G Technology

FIFTH GENERATION (5G) WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY RESOURCE TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This Activity Guide is designed for programming at American Spaces to create a greater awareness of issues that surround 5G technologies. THE ACTIVITY AudienceSelect an audience with strong English language skills and interested in technology and foreign policy. BehaviorThe goal of the activity is to …

By scottbj | 27 April, 2023 | Categories: Adult, Age Group, Attract STEM Talent, Audience, College and University, Cybersecurity, Cyberspace, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, High School, Pillars of American Spaces, Professional Development, Programming Type, Strategy, Toolkits, Training | Tags: programming, toolkit

Artificial Intelligence

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This program toolkit is designed for programming at American Spaces to raise awareness of artificial intelligence and its potential for the future. WHAT IS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)? Artificial intelligence is defined as the ability of machines to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence. It is typically understood …

By scottbj | 27 April, 2023 | Categories: Adult, Age Group, Attract STEM Talent, Audience, College and University, Cyberspace, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, High School, Pillars of American Spaces, Press & Media, Professional Development, Programming Type, Science and Technology, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits, Training | Tags: programming, toolkit

Immersive Media: Virtual and Augmented Reality

IMMERSIVE MEDIA: VIRTUAL AND AUGMENTED REALITY RESOURCE TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This Resource Toolkit is designed for programming at American Spaces for the promotion of American culture and values through the use of immersive media. BEST PRACTICES The right partner is essential. Most American Spaces staff are not AR/VR experts. Local partners can provide advice …

By scottbj | 27 April, 2023 | Categories: Adult, Age Group, Attract STEM Talent, Audience, College and University, Cyberspace, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, Grammar School (Middle School), High School, Pillars of American Spaces, Professional Development, Programming Type, Science and Technology, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits, Training | Tags: programming, toolkit

Artificial Intelligence in Education

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN EDUCATION PROGRAM TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This program toolkit is designed for programming at American Spaces to raise awareness of artificial intelligence and its use in education. INTRODUCTION TO AI Artificial intelligence (AI) is a technology that uses algorithms and machine learning to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence. AI has …

By scottbj | 20 April, 2023 | Categories: Adult, Age Group, Attract STEM Talent, Audience, College and University, Cyberspace, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, High School, Pillars of American Spaces, Press & Media, Professional Development, Programming Type, Science and Technology, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits, Training | Tags: programming, toolkit

Today’s Youth Tomorrow’s Leaders

By scottbj | 20 April, 2023 | Categories: Age Group, Alumni Engagement, Audience, Civil Society, Civil Society, College and University, Emerging Voices, Enhance Effectiveness of Programming, High School, Pillars of American Spaces, Professional Development, Programming Type, Social, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits | Tags: month, programming, toolkit

English Learning

By scottbj | 19 April, 2023 | Categories: Activities, Adult, Age Group, Alumni Engagement, Audience, Clubs, College and University, Emerging Voices, English, English Language and Learning, English Programming, Enhance Effectiveness of Programming, Established Opinion Leaders, Grammar School (Middle School), High School, Pillars of American Spaces, Professional Development, Programming Type, Social, Strategy, Toolkits, US Education | Tags: month, programming, toolkit

Historically Black Colleges and Universities

HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES RESOURCE TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This Resource Toolkit contains information to be used at American Spaces to provide information on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), which play an important role in the U.S. higher education system. DEFINITIONS STEM: Science, technology, engineering and mathematics Social mobility: The ability to move up …

By scottbj | 19 April, 2023 | Categories: Adult, Age Group, Alumni Engagement, Audience, College and University, Educational Advising, EducationUSA, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, Exchange and Cultural Enrichment Programs, High School, Information about the United States, Pillars of American Spaces, Professional Development, Programming Type, Promote U.S. Education, Social, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits, U.S. Culture, US Education | Tags: programming, toolkit

Notes for Notes Music Education

NOTES FOR NOTES: MUSIC EDUCATION FOR POSITIVE EMOTIONAL AND CREATIVE GROWTH DISCUSSION GUIDE FOR AMERICAN SPACES This discussion guide is designed for programming at American Spaces. American Spaces should work with their Public Affairs Section to ensure that this topic and video are appropriate for American Spaces audiences. VIDEO INFORMATION N4N x HTF – featuring …

By scottbj | 18 April, 2023 | Categories: Adult, Age Group, Alumni Engagement, Audience, College and University, Discussion Guide, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, Exchange and Cultural Enrichment Programs, High School, Music, Performing Arts, Pillars of American Spaces, Professional Development, Programming Type, Social, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, U.S. Culture | Tags: programming, toolkit

Student Led Conversations Club

By scottbj | 18 April, 2023 | Categories: Adult, Age Group, Alumni Engagement, Audience, Civil Society, Clubs, College and University, Emerging Voices, English Language and Learning, Enhance Effectiveness of Programming, Established Opinion Leaders, High School, Pillars of American Spaces, Professional Development, Programming Type, Social, Strategy, Toolkits, US Education | Tags: month, programming, toolkit

Educating Through Comics

EDUCATING THROUGH COMICS PROGRAM TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This program toolkit is designed for programming at American Spaces to increase participants’ awareness of comic books as educational tools and to understand the history and current expressions of this genre of American popular culture. COMICS REFLECT SOCIETY Comic books can take the reader on compelling journeys …

By scottbj | 17 April, 2023 | Categories: Adult, Age Group, Alumni Engagement, Audience, College and University, Educational Advising, EducationUSA, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, Exchange and Cultural Enrichment Programs, High School, Information about the United States, Pillars of American Spaces, Professional Development, Programming Type, Promote U.S. Education, Social, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits, US Education | Tags: programming, toolkit

Volunteerism

By scottbj | 17 April, 2023 | Categories: Adult, Age Group, Alumni Engagement, Audience, Civil Society, Civil Society, College and University, Emerging Voices, Enhance Effectiveness of Programming, Established Opinion Leaders, High School, Pillars of American Spaces, Professional Development, Programming Type, Social, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits | Tags: month, programming, toolkit

Fighting Corruption

By scottbj | 17 April, 2023 | Categories: Adult, Age Group, Alumni Engagement, Audience, Civil Society, Civil Society, College and University, Countering Corruption, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, High School, Pillars of American Spaces, Professional Development, Programming Type, Rule of Law, Security, Social, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits, U.S. Policy and Values | Tags: month, programming, toolkit

Women’s Entrepreneurship Webinar

By scottbj | 17 April, 2023 | Categories: Adult, Age Group, Alumni Engagement, Audience, Business and Entrepreneurship, College and University, Economics, Emerging Voices, Entrepreneurship, Established Opinion Leaders, Human Rights, Pillars of American Spaces, Professional Development, Programming Type, Skills Building, Social, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits, Training, Underserved Audiences, Webchats | Tags: month, programming, toolkit

Women’s Empowerment: Monetizing Your Brand

By scottbj | 17 April, 2023 | Categories: Adult, Age Group, Alumni Engagement, Audience, Business and Entrepreneurship, College and University, Discussion Guide, Economics, Emerging Voices, Entrepreneurship, Established Opinion Leaders, Human Rights, Pillars of American Spaces, Professional Development, Programming Type, Skills Building, Social, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Training, Underserved Audiences | Tags: month, programming, toolkit

Higher Education in the United States

HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE UNITED STATES PROGRAM TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This toolkit is designed for American Space coordinators or volunteers to teach high school students about U.S. educational opportunities and to connect students with EducationUSA advising centers or its Facebook page. RESOURCES EducationUSA A U.S. Department of State network of over 430 international student advising centers in …

By scottbj | 11 April, 2023 | Categories: Adult, Age Group, Alumni Engagement, Audience, College and University, Educational Advising, EducationUSA, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, Exchange and Cultural Enrichment Programs, High School, Information about the United States, Pillars of American Spaces, Professional Development, Programming Type, Promote U.S. Education, Social, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits, US Education | Tags: programming, toolkit

Cybersecurity Awareness

CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS RESOURCE TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This Resource Toolkit is designed for programming at American Spaces to increase participants’ awareness of the importance of cybersecurity. RESOURCES National Cyber Security Alliance This site has great tips on how to stay safe online. It also has weekly themes and social media content that you can use and ways your Space can be involved. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency This agency has information …

By scottbj | 6 April, 2023 | Categories: Adult, Age Group, Audience, College and University, Commemoration, Cybersecurity, Cyberspace, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, Grammar School (Middle School), High School, Month, Pillars of American Spaces, Press & Media, Professional Development, Programming Type, Science and Technology, Security, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits, Training | Tags: programming, toolkit

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