Can you imagine a day without water?
The Linda Hall Library — one of the world’s largest research libraries dedicated to science, engineering and technology — will bring together national and...
21 October, 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.
See how data powers space exploration
Data literacy is a critical 21st century skill that students need for the jobs of tomorrow. Microsoft's partnership with NASA includes a Day...
21 October, 2020
Project Dragonfly Applications Open
Currently celebrating 25 years as an education reform initiative, Miami University’s Project Dragonfly is accepting applications now through early 2021 for graduate courses and...
21 October, 2020
Teacher Talks: A Virtual Networking Series for PLTW Educators
KC STEM Alliance typically offers annual professional development events called Teacher Mentor Days, organized by field of study or grade level. For the 2020-21...
25 September, 2020
Green Works in Kansas City re-invents summer intern opportunities
When Covid-19 struck, Green Works in Kansas City staff knew finding traditional internship placements for their Excelerate graduates this summer would be next...
25 August, 2020
Make It REAL Scholarship Winners
Congratulations to these three recent high school graduates who each received a $500 inaugural Make It REAL scholarship from the KC STEM Alliance. Several...
06 July, 2020
Standing with the Black community
A statement from the KC STEM Alliance: "There is absolutely no room for racism and intolerance in our community and in our nation. The...
10 June, 2020
Outreach program helps seniors connect during a lonely season
A community outreach program started before the pandemic is proving to make a big difference for residents of one local retirement community. Team...
06 May, 2020
FIRST recognizes local students, teams, volunteers in awards ceremony
Heartland and Central Missouri FIRST Robotics Competition Regional Awards Local students, volunteers and partners recognized in online ceremony as FIRST community celebrates virtually May 5,...
05 May, 2020
KC STEM Alliance announces competition awards
Project Lead The Way students persevere to complete award-winning projects in engineering and biomedical sciences $11,500 in scholarships awarded in online design, sustainability and...
04 May, 2020