We are the KC area's Organic Utility. We recycle leaves, brush, logs and food waste into mulch and compost. We offer tours of our facilities, programs at the client's location about composting, worm composting, and food waste reduction. We offer three colorful posters for the...
Destination Imagination is one of the world's largest non-profit organizations that teaches students critical thinking skills and the design process from imagination to innovation. Students in kindergarten through high school form a team of up to seven members, then select one of six STEAM Challenges...
Kansas City District, Corps of Engineers is one of the world's premier public engineering organizations, capable of providing a full spectrum of engineering services. Our missions include Civil Works, Military Construction, Regulatory, and the cleanup of Hazardous, Toxic, and Radiation waste. We can coordinate an...
Learning Blade is a STEM/CS/CTE exploration program for grades 5-9. Learning Blade is fully funded (including all teacher training and support) by DESE and is FREE for Missouri schools and education programs. Learning Blade online lessons are story-driven missions students navigate through at their own...
KAWSE, or the K-State Office for the Advancement of Women in Science and Engineering, enriches the lives of girls and women interested in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields. We offer hands-on workshops and college shadow days for middle and high school students on...
Left Brains' mission is to assist underserved youth with affordable tutoring services, STEM training, professional development and to improve the community for all. Examples of programming include: Major League Swag—A summit to help youth graduating from high school develop their professional skills and create a networking...
Summit Technology Academy (STA) at The Missouri Innovation Campus is a career-focused academy designed to prepare students for tomorrow’s high-wage, high-demand workforce. It is located at the Missouri Innovation Campus building, which is a cutting-edge facility that looks and feels like today’s top collaborative workplaces...
KC Farm School at Gibbs Road provides on-farm, hands-on opportunities to engage in sustainable agriculture experiences in the heart of Wyandotte County on our 14-acre urban farm. Our mission is to empower individuals through on-farm, hands-on experiences and vocational education connecting them to the land and...
STEMM FIRE focuses on bringing STEMM professionals out to rural and small town Kansas schools to increase exposure to STEMM careers, provide educational guidance, offer mentors, job shadowing and general STEMM support. We encourage the pursuit of STEMM degrees and advocate students returning to rural...
Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3), 100 acre wildlife sanctuary that features a variety of native habitats, approximately 4 miles of trails, and a nature center that is open to the public year-round. Trained naturalists and dedicated volunteers offer a wide array of...