“I was never very good at science and didn’t like it very much. STEM showed me that I do love science. Because of STEM I am now taking AP science courses in high school.”
–Becky Gomez, STEM High School Intern and Former STEM Curiosity Lab participant
Accomplished link
-The STEM Leadership Academy will reach over 375 students each year.
-This past academic year 43% were female and 57% were male. 53% of students are Hispanic, 44% White and 3% other.
Evaluation results show:
-35% average increase in content knowledge from pre to post test scores.
-100% of students showed a positive increase in their attitudes towards STEM subjects.
-96% of students participating in the STEM Leadership Academy said they would return the following year.
Sponsorship opportunities for the STEM Curiosity Lab:
-Sponsor one student for a year: $275
-Sponsor one grade (6th, 7th or 8th) in a school for a year: $3,850
-Sponsor one school (6th-8th grade): $11,550
-Sponsor one grade in all 4 middle schools: $15,400
-Get involved as a title program sponsor- $20,000 and up.
Funders and PartnersFunders
-Harvey Family Foundation
-Women’s Foundation of Colorado
-Xcel Energy Foundation
-Alpine Bank
-United Way of Eagle River Valley
Partners
-Eagle County Schools
Gina Van Hekken, Director of Grants & Strategic Initiative
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The programs in this database clear a high bar. STEMworks reviewed each program against the Design Principles for Effective STEM Philanthropy.
Identify and target a compelling and well-defined need.
Use rigorous evaluation to continuously measure and inform progress towards the compelling need identified.
Ensure work is sustainable.
Demonstrate replicability and scalability.
Create high impact partnerships
Ensure organizational capacity to achieve goals.
Offer challenging and relevant STEM content for the target audience
Incorporate and encourage STEM practices.
Inspire interest and engagement in STEM.
Identify and address the needs of under-represented groups.