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C-STEM Challenge

Impact

C-STEM inspires the next generation of innovators and thought leaders to encourage entry into the talent pipeline, bolster self-confidence, and foster a well-rounded mastery in the areas of communication, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

  • Target Audience
    • All Students
    • Teachers/Educational Leaders
  • Program Type
    • Curriculum/Instructional Materials
    • Teacher Development/Training
    • Hands-on/Project-Based
    • Work Readiness/Employment
    • College Readiness
    • Informal/Out of School
  • Location
    • Nationwide
  • Grade Level
    • K
    • 1
    • 2
    • 3
    • 4
    • 5
    • 6
    • 7
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Luc To
Quality Control Engineer

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Accomplished Program has been evaluated and meets the Design Principles for quality.

  • Need Accomplished
  • Evaluation Accomplished
  • Sustainability Accomplished
  • Replication & Scalability Developing
  • Partnerships Accomplished
  • Capacity Developing
  • Challenging & Relevant Content Developing
  • STEM Practices Accomplished
  • Inspiration Accomplished
  • Under-Represented Groups Accomplished

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Design Principles

The programs in this database clear a high bar. STEMworks reviewed each program against the Design Principles for Effective STEM Philanthropy. Programs must be Accomplished (accomplished) across all Design Principles, or be Developing (developing) in a maximum of three areas.

Overarching Principles

  • Need Accomplished

    Identify and target a compelling and well-defined need.

  • Evaluation Accomplished

    Use rigorous evaluation to continuously measure and inform progress towards the compelling need identified.

  • Sustainability Accomplished

    Ensure work is sustainable.

  • Replication & Scalability Developing

    Demonstrate replicability and scalability.

  • Partnerships Accomplished

    Create high impact partnerships.

  • Capacity Developing

    Ensure organizational capacity to achieve goals.

STEM Principles

  • Challenging & Relevant Content Developing

    Offer challenging and relevant STEM content for the target audience.

  • STEM Practices Accomplished

    Incorporate and encourage STEM practices.

  • Inspiration Accomplished

    Inspire interest and engagement in STEM.

  • Under-Represented Groups Accomplished

    Identify and address the needs of under-represented groups.

Program Overview

The C-STEM Challenge is a highly motivating comprehensive cradle to career program that encourages collaboration, requires critical thinking, and application of knowledge and skills to solve real-world problems. The program consists of 8 modules: Debate, Robotics, Innovation, Computer Programming, Sculpture, Mural, Film, and Photography.

Funders and Partners

View our funders and Partners: https://www.cstem.org/our-partners/

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