The Kansas City region is rich with resources to support STEM learning. Whether you are a classroom teacher or an informal educator who leads a Girl Scout troop or 4-H Club, you will find plenty of local resources to encourage STEM thinking.
The Agile Work Profiler assessment provides students and career-seekers with useful, actionable information on career-related activities, referred to as Agilities. When students complete the AWP, they can use the results to get ideas for courses of study, selecting a major, and setting graduation, employment and income goals.
The Connector is a unique, web-based tool for teachers that makes it easy to connect with industry professionals for virtual tours, Q&A sessions and more.
Looking for STEM-related field trips, classroom speakers or other resources for your class or group? Start with STEM Connect-KC, a local directory of STEM providers and organizations that support STEM education in Kansas City. Use the filters to choose “Educators” or “Field Trips” to get started!
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......
18 March, 2025 No commentHigh 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 Mer...
16 January, 2025 No commentStudents 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 Aca...
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