Katie Ameku discovered early on that STEM skills could unlock a world of possibilities. She joined her school’s FIRST LEGO League team in fifth grade, amazed by how basic coding could make a robot move—and she never looked back. By high school, she was designing robot...
High school students: Summer is perfect time to explore new interests, gain valuable skills and discover potential career paths. Here are five opportunities for 2025: Children’s Mercy Research Institute’s STAR 2.0 Explore the field of medical research through the STAR 2.0 Program from Children’s Mercy Research Institute....
Students interested in pursuing careers in healthcare or enhancing their competitiveness for college and health education program applications may find valuable opportunities through the University of Missouri-Kansas City's STAHR Scholars Program. STAHR, an acronym for Students Training in Academia, Health, and Research, is a collaborative initiative...
To inspire the next generation of scientists, doctors and veterinarians, high school and college students (undergraduate and graduate) are encouraged to present a research poster and compete for cash scholarships at the upcoming Kansas City One Health Day. What is One Health Day? One Health Day is...
See how explorers are using STEM in an attempt to answer one of the greatest mysteries of our time—the disappearance of Amelia Earhart and her plane during the final stages of her quest to circumnavigate the world in 1937. Leading experts in the search for the...
The KC STEM Alliance team and The DeBruce Foundation recognized the 2024 Make It REAL Scholarship recipients during a special celebration for families, teachers and friends on June 3. These inspiring students each earned a $500 scholarship by reflecting on their journey through PLTW -...
Kansas City, MO (April 24, 2024)—On April 23, 350 students from 40 schools gathered at the Kansas City's Union Station to display their Project Lead The Way senior capstone projects in engineering and biomedical sciences. Attendees saw a variety of projects addressing problems More than 200...
Do you know women in STEMM who excel in their career? If so, let's celebrate them with a STEMMy Award! Women in STEMM (WiSTEMM) is a Central Exchange movement designed to put a well-deserved spotlight on women in Kansas City working in the fields of science, technology,...
January 9, 2024—Dr. Chelsea Barbercheck has been named Executive Director of the KC STEM Alliance, a collaborative network of educators, businesses and related organizations that champions STEM education initiatives across the region. When she begins her new role on Jan. 29, Barbercheck will bring a wealth...