Press Releases

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

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

KC STEM Alliance announces PLTW Design competition winners

KC STEM Alliance awards $10,000 in scholarship prizes and recognizes innovation in engineering and biomedical projects Project Lead The Way senior capstone projects test practical...

08 May, 2019

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 17-20 in Houston, during the Greater Kansas City Regional...

28 March, 2019

Heartland Regional FIRST Robotics Competition attracts international competition

Two local high school robotics teams earned slots at the international FIRST Championships, April 17-20 in Houston, during the Heartland Regional FIRST (For...

20 March, 2019

KC STEM Alliance: Computer Science Education

Missouri special session elevates ongoing work to improve and expand K-12 computer science education KANSAS CITY, MO—As Missouri lawmakers resume work on computer science...

12 September, 2018

Kauffman Foundation grant supports KC STEM Alliance efforts to build STEM-ready workforce

Since 2011, the KC STEM Alliance has shaped the regional implementation of two nationally renowned STEM education programs--Project Lead The Way, a project-based...

13 July, 2018

Project Lead The Way students shine in Senior Showcase competitions

When KC STEM Alliance brought together 377 students from 41 schools to showcase their senior capstone projects in engineering and biomedical sciences at...

30 April, 2018

5 local teams advance to Worlds during Greater KC Regional FIRST Robotics Competition

Five local high school robotics teams earned slots at the international FIRST Championships, April 18-21 in Houston, during the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and...

17 March, 2018

Five teams advance from Heartland Regional FIRST Robotics Competition

Five local high school robotics teams earned slots at the international FIRST Championships, April 18-21 in Houston, during the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and...

11 March, 2018