KC STEM Alliance is proud to support summer learning through grants to area schools and community organizations. Last week students at Argentine and Rosedale Middle Schools were treated to visits from engineers from Black & Veatch Engineering and Sporting Kansas City players including Connor Hallisey and Tim Melia. Read More. ...
In a climate of economic uncertainty, America is once again turning to innovation as the way to ensure a prosperous future. Often, innovation remains tightly coupled with Science, Technology, Engineering and Math - the STEM subjects. However, Art + Design are equally poised to transform our economy in...
The UMKC Trustees celebrate outstanding community engagement initiatives that provide a significant impact which strengthens the relationship between the community and UMKC. KC STEM Alliance was honored in 2015. Click here to see a video highlighting our accomplishments in STEM. ...
Over three hundred FIRST teams in Kansas City wrapped up their season in April with 12 of those teams traveling to St. Louis for the FIRST World Championship. See below for highlights from all four programs. Read More. ...
(CNN)Forty-thousand fans were chanting, screaming and cheering on their teams. The enthusiastic spectators had painted faces, were donning costumes, and no one was actually sitting in their seats -- all were standing to get a better look at the action happening in the pens. No, I'm...
The KC region is now seeking a FIRST VISTA to support the KC FIRST programs for the 2015-16 season. S/he will support and assist in the recruitment of teams, mentors, coaches and volunteers with an emphasis on securing and sustaining support to the under-served. Member Duties:...
A Kansas City architecture firm was named as Small Business of the Year by the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce. BNIM took home the Mr. K award — named after legendary entrepreneur Ewing Kauffman — at the Small Business Celebration early Wednesday afternoon. The annual award is...
Nine school districts throughout Missouri now offer Project Lead The Way curriculum from kindergarten through 12th grade. AFFTON, Mo. (AP) - The lesson started with the classic story of Jack and the Beanstalk. But with 10 pipe cleaners, the kindergartners were about to learn a little about...
Twelve local FIRST teams represented our region well at the FIRST Worlds Championship in St. Louis, April 23 - 25, 2015. Eight local FIRST Robotics Competition Teams competed in the Edward R. Jones Dome with several award winners and high tournament placements in the group. ...
The Kansas City Public Library’s digital media initiative is looking for motivated students (ages 13-18), who reside in the library’s serving district, to be a part of our team. Creative? Tech savvy? Boy? Girl? None of the above? You are encouraged to apply. Reliable? Dedicated? Willing to...
