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Find STEM experiences
- - - STEM Connect-KC Calendar
    - Discover STE(A)M experiences in the greater Kansas City region for students, families and educators.
  - - STEM Connect-KC Directory
    - A directory of STEM/STEAM education providers and supporting organizations in the Greater Kansas City region.
Students & Parents
- - - Exploring STEM can be as simple as examining what you find on a nature walk to as complex as coding your own website or building a robot. Use these guides to discover pathways for learning about STEM and getting prepared for careers of the future.
- - - Student Guide
      - Career and College
  - - Parent Guide
Educators
- - - KC STEM Alliance supports teachers, school leaders and youth organizations in creating engaging learning environments—where all students can gain STEM knowledge and apply it to real world challenges.
Get Involved
- - - With support from industry, STEM professionals and a collaborative learning ecosystem, we can increase efficiency, innovation, equity and sustainability of STEM education—exposing students to real world experiences, encouraging them to pursue STEM courses and ultimately, STEM careers.
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PLTW Events

Thursday, September 10th, 2026
Q1 PLTW Coordinator Meeting

Location: KC STEM Office/Virtual

Friday, September 18th, 2026
Capstone Kickoff Day 2

Location: Burns & McDonnell

Friday, October 16th, 2026
Underclassmen Kickoff

Location: UMKC School of Science & Engineering

Friday, October 30th, 2026
Counselor TMD

Location: Burns & McDonnell

Friday, November 6th, 2026
Gateway TMD

Location: JE Dunn

Thursday, December 3rd, 2026
Q2 PLTW Coordinator Meeting

Location: KC STEM Offices

Friday, December 11th, 2026
Teacher Mentor: Biomed

Location: KU Edwards

Thursday, January 18th, 2027
Teacher Mentor: Engineering

Location: AAon

Date TBD
Teacher Mentor: Comp Sci

Location: Federal Reserve

Thursday, February 11th, 2027
Q3 PLTW Coordinator Meeting

Location: KC STEM Offices

Week of February 21st, 2027
E-Week Lunch

Location: TBD

Thursday, April 15th, 2027
Q4 PLTW Coordinator Meeting

Location: KC STEM Offices

Tuesday, April 27th, 2027
Senior Showcase

Location: National WWI Museum and Memorial

Early May, 2027
Make It Real Reception

Location: DeBruce Foundation