In today's "Meet a Mentor Monday" Startland Education's Verónica Alvidrez explains why mentoring should be considered more than an "extra" or "thing to do if you have time." Verónica, who serves as the Director of Youth and Community Programs at Startland, works with her team to...
It's Meet a Mentor Monday and today we're introducing Miriah Whitaker, a mentor with the Lincoln Prep High School FIRST Robotics Competition Team 1775 Tigerbytes. Miriah, who earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Missouri S&T, is a Utility Investment Planning Consultant for 1898 and Co....
Kansas educators: College Board will offer computer science Advanced Placement ® (AP) professional learning opportunities for Kansas teachers and administrators in the Kansas City metro this summer. Whether your school already offers a AP computer science course or is considering adding AP computer science course(s)...
Today, we are delighted to kick off a new series: Meet a Mentor Monday, where we'll introduce you to mentors from across the region who make a difference in students' lives. We start with Brian Holmgren of Warrensburg, Mo., who holds a bachelor's degree in Aerospace...
Today we kick off a new monthly series highlighting some of the 100+ organizations that are part of STEM Connect-KC, an information source for families and educators to find STEM programs, events and opportunities to collaborate. Let's meet the National Association of Women in Construction, an...
By Christina Chandler, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for the KC STEM Alliance I often call myself "my ancestor's wildest dreams." I know that sounds a bit high-minded, but I reflect on my grandmother: My grandmother was born around 1910. I say "around" because we could...
You may have noticed some new faces around the KC STEM Alliance! Please meet our newest team members: Event Specialist James Bridgeford [caption id="attachment_33800" align="alignnone" width="800"] James Bridgeford II (far left) at his first KC STEM Alliance event for PLTW teachers.[/caption] James Bridgeford II is an experienced educator...
By Dr. Leigh Anne Taylor Knight, Executive Director & COO of The DeBruce Foundation If you’re connected to the work of KC STEM Alliance, I suspect you care about helping young people build their future careers. You may have helped an individual better understand their strengths...
There’s no better way to spark curiosity about STEM jobs in the aviation field than a visit to Garmin, based on the reaction of the 23 middle school girls from Kansas City Public Schools who attended a recent Women in Aviation program. Students started the day...
The Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) invites high school students conducting research in the STEM fields to compete for scholarships and recognition. During the Missouri Regional JSHS this spring, students will present their original research efforts before a panel of judges and an audience of...
