STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Why It's Important
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) are fields which require skills that are critical in competing for 21st Century jobs. Most jobs of the future will require a basic understanding of math and science and it is especially important in rural communities to expose students to STEM education and experiences. STEM education creates critical thinkers, increases science literacy, and enables the next generation of innovators.
Children who participate in STEM based learning will develop a passion for it and hopefully pursue a job in a STEM field. STEM activities provide hands-on and minds-on lessons that provide opportunities to see how concepts relate to real-life application. Students will be more prepared for careers that are in demand locally as well as nationally and worldwide.
What We're Doing
Kane Education Foundation is working with our school district as well as colleges, universities, and local businesses to fill the gap in programming offered to Kane County Students.
All Girls STEM Camp - A STEM camp all for girls that has them learning make and design 3-D molds, stickers, LED bags, laser cutout jewlery, as well as code with python, spheros, and robotics.
All Boys STEM Camp - A STEM camp for boys that has them learning how to pilot drones, design stickers, laser cut dog tags, and code with Tinker Cad, robotics, and Spheros.
STEM Night - A free annual community event hosted by Kane County 4H, where hands-on activities and demonstrations engage children with various STEM experiences.
Please consider making a DONATION to help fund these critical programs.
If you have a strong interest in helping the STEM Strategy of the Kane Education Foundation, please contact us at foundation@kane.k12.ut.us
“Science is simply the word we use to describe a method of organizing our curiosity.” - Tim Minchin