KC FIRST robotics teams step up to help medical community
The FIRST robotics community is known for its core values—including innovation and impact (applying what’s learned to improve the world). And although the...
27 March, 2020
News
On this page you will find STEM-related news from Kansas City and beyond. Let us know if your organization has news to share.
Update: COVID-19 and FIRST Robotics events in our region
KC STEM Alliance is closely monitoring and evaluating the situation around the Coronavirus (COVID-19) to ensure we are taking the necessary measures to...
12 March, 2020
Greater KC Regional FIRST Robotics Competition sends six local teams to Houston
Six local high school robotics teams earned slots at the international FIRST Championships, April 15-18 in Houston, during the Greater Kansas City Regional...
01 March, 2020
This traveling museum celebrates African American inventors & innovators
The achievements of African American men, women and youth in science and innovation are often overlooked in traditional classrooms and history books, but...
24 February, 2020
Teacher Mentor Days yield industry insights
Fast-paced networking sessions with industry experts from some of Kansas City's leading businesses and organizations are part of every Teacher Mentor Day, including...
24 February, 2020
KC STEM professionals share experiences with students
PLTW biomed students map out capstone projects Project Lead The Way students in their senior capstone course of the Biomedical Sciences pathway gathered at the...
06 January, 2020
K-12 CSEd in KC: A new report from KC STEM Alliance
Kansas City, MO (December 9, 2019)—As the Kansas City region recognizes Computer Science Education Week, the KC STEM Alliance today released a review...
09 December, 2019
Now Hiring: Program Manager focusing on FIRST
Do you love the FIRST robotics community? We have an opening for a Program Manager who will focus on making the Kansas City...
06 December, 2019
Kansas City shines with four national Girls Living STEM Awardees
Four students from the Kansas City metro recently received national recognition for their passion for STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), winning the...
20 November, 2019
Regeneron Science Talent Search entries due Nov. 13
The Regeneron Science Talent Search gives students a chance to gain recognition for their scientific achievements and a chance to win big awards....
23 October, 2019