activities · 5
what they do
direct service · 4
- STEM Engagement Events STEM Showcase & Expo EventsOrganizes over 1,000 expos, workshops, conversations, exhibitions, and tours annually to engage Arizonans of all ages in STEM.
- STEM Kit and Book DistributionCompiles and distributes monthly themed STEM kits and hundreds of books to Little Free Libraries in schools and rural areas in Coconino, Graham, Navajo, Maricopa, Mohave, and Yavapai counties, with plans to offer kits in Spanish starting in 2025.
- STEM Kit and Book DistributionCompiles and distributes monthly themed STEM kits and hundreds of books to Little Free Libraries in schools and rural areas in Coconino, Graham, Navajo, Maricopa, Mohave, and Yavapai counties, with Spanish kits to be offered starting in 2025.
- STEM Program Operation STEM Education Workforce DevelopmentOperates various STEM programs including the Arizona STEM Ecosystem, Arizona SciTech Festival, Chief Science Officers (CSO) program, STEM Little Free Libraries, Ecosystem Hubs & Working Groups, and Science For All initiatives.
capacity building · 1
- Statewide STEM Initiatives STEM Education Workforce DevelopmentImplements statewide STEM initiatives to develop a knowledgeable and skilled STEM workforce in Arizona.
strategies · 15
how they think
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- Building a skilled STEM workforce through statewide initiatives statewide_stem_initiativesThe organization utilizes statewide STEM initiatives as a core mechanism to develop a knowledgeable and skilled workforce in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
- Building a skilled STEM workforce through statewide initiatives statewide_stem_initiativesThe organization uses statewide STEM initiatives as a mechanism to develop a knowledgeable and skilled STEM workforce, addressing the needs of the industry and economy.
- Building a skilled STEM workforce through statewide initiatives statewide_stem_initiativesThe organization utilizes statewide STEM initiatives as a core mechanism to cultivate a knowledgeable and skilled STEM workforce, recognizing that a robust STEM talent pipeline is crucial for economic development and innovation.
- Building diverse STEM networks network_buildingThe organization builds unique and diverse STEM networks, both online and in person, to connect individuals and organizations within the STEM field.
- Cultivating a STEM ecosystem through awareness, connections, and empowerment ecosystem_cultivationThe organization cultivates an ecosystem of conscious STEM communities by fostering awareness, building connections, and empowering stakeholders, thereby strengthening the overall STEM landscape.
- Cultivating a STEM ecosystem through awareness, connections, and empowerment ecosystem_cultivationThe organization actively cultivates an ecosystem of conscious STEM communities by fostering awareness, building connections, and empowering stakeholders.
- Cultivating a conscious STEM ecosystem ecosystem_cultivationThe organization actively cultivates an ecosystem of conscious STEM communities by fostering awareness, facilitating connections, and empowering stakeholders. This strategy aims to create a supportive and interconnected environment for STEM growth and development.
- Enhancing STEM awareness and workforce readiness awareness_raisingThe organization works to improve public STEM awareness and workforce readiness by sharing suggestions and promoting the value of STEM education and careers. This strategy aims to increase public engagement and prepare individuals for STEM-related opportunities.
- Enhancing STEM awareness and workforce readiness through network building and best practices sharing network_buildingThe organization builds diverse STEM networks and shares best practices and resources to improve public STEM awareness and prepare individuals for the STEM workforce.
- Grassroots collaboration for STEM engagement grassroots_collaborationThe organization employs a grassroots collaborative model, engaging a wide array of organizations across various sectors, to deliver comprehensive STEM engagement programming. This approach leverages diverse community resources and expertise to maximize impact.
- Grassroots collaboration for STEM engagement grassroots_collaborationThe organization employs a grassroots collaborative model, engaging a wide array of organizations across various sectors, to deliver comprehensive STEM engagement programming.
- Grassroots collaboration for STEM engagement grassroots_collaborationThe organization employs a grassroots collaborative model, engaging a wide array of organizations across various sectors to deliver comprehensive STEM engagement programming.
- Promoting accessible and experiential STEM learning experiential_learningThe organization provides hands-on and hybrid learning activities and addresses the need for accessible STEM learning opportunities across communities.
- Promoting experiential and accessible STEM learning experiential_learningThe organization provides activities for hands-on learning and hybrid environments, and addresses the need for accessible STEM learning opportunities across communities, ensuring broader engagement and understanding.
- Providing accessible experiential STEM learning accessible_experiential_learningThe organization addresses the need for accessible STEM learning opportunities across Arizona communities by providing hands-on activities and hybrid environments, including programs like STEM for All Kits. This strategy ensures that diverse populations can engage with and benefit from practical STEM education.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Arizona SciTech Festival
A statewide celebration of STEM held annually, featuring over 1,000 events to educate and engage the community.
Chief Science Officers (CSO) program
Empowers students to lead STEM initiatives in their schools and communities.
STEM for All Kits
Provides themed STEM kits for Little Free Libraries in schools and rural areas to enhance STEM learning opportunities.
relationships · 5
who they work with
- 800 organizations in industry, academia, arts, civic, community and K-12 Partner — Grassroots collaboration of over 800 organizations across multiple sectors to support the Arizona SciTech Festival
- AVNET Partner — Collaborates on compiling monthly themed STEM kits and sponsors the Little Free Library STEM kits.
- Arizona PBS Partner — Collaborates on compiling monthly themed STEM kits.
- Arizona Science Center Partner — Engages with Arizona Science Center Exhibits and Staff.
- Flinn Foundation Partner — Collaborates on compiling monthly themed STEM kits.