activities · 13
what they do
direct service · 8
- Full STEAM Ahead Program STEM Competitions and Project-Based LearningSpearheads the Full STEAM Ahead program, though specific details of the program's activities are not provided.
- Full STEAM Ahead Program STEM Competitions and Project-Based LearningSpearheads the Full STEAM Ahead program.
- Robotics Kit Lending Library STEM/STEAM Kit DistributionProvides LEGO SPIKE Prime robotics kits for extended loan to schools and youth-serving programs to teach coding, robotics, and STEM.
- Robotics Kit Lending Library STEM/STEAM Kit DistributionOperates a Robotics Kit Lending Library, providing LEGO SPIKE Prime robotics kits for extended loan to schools and youth-serving programs to teach coding, robotics, and STEM.
- STEM Celebration Event STEM Showcase & Expo EventsHosts an annual STEM Celebration event featuring hands-on exhibits from businesses, schools, and organizations to engage children and youth in STEM learning opportunities. The event is scheduled for April 25, 2026, at Fort Tuthill Fairgrounds, and encourages FUSD schools to participate as exhibitors.
- STEM Celebration Event STEM Showcase & Expo EventsOrganizes an annual event featuring hands-on exhibits from businesses, schools, and organizations to engage children and youth in STEM learning opportunities.
- STEMMY Awards Education Personnel Recognition ProgramsPresents annual awards to students, teachers, and organizations recognized as STEM leaders in the community, acknowledging outstanding STEM teachers, students, and community leaders.
- STEMMY Awards Education Personnel Recognition ProgramsPresents annual awards to students, teachers, and organizations recognized as STEM leaders in the community through the STEMMY Awards event.
capacity building · 5
- Nature-Based Education Teacher Resources Online Environmental Education ResourcesDevelops and provides a website offering teacher resources specifically for nature-based education.
- Nature-Based Education Teacher Resources Online Environmental Education ResourcesDevelops and provides a website with resources for teachers focused on nature-based education.
- Nature-Based Education Teacher Resources Online Environmental Education ResourcesDevelops and provides a website with teacher resources specifically for nature-based education.
- STEM Community Collaboration and Development STEM Showcase & Expo EventsCreates connections and collaborations within the Flagstaff STEM community to promote STEM organizations, strengthen STEM literacy, and convenes stakeholders to develop and deliver activities that support STEM learning and 21st Century skill development.
- STEM Community Collaboration and Development STEM Showcase & Expo EventsConvenes STEM-oriented businesses, organizations, schools, educators, and parents to create connections and collaborations within the Flagstaff STEM community, promoting STEM organizations, strengthening STEM literacy, and developing and delivering activities that support STEM learning and 21st Century skill development.
strategies · 14
how they think
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- Community Recognition to Strengthen STEM Culture community_recognition_and_celebrationReinforces local STEM engagement and leadership by publicly recognizing contributions through an annual awards program, fostering pride and continuity in STEM advancement.
- Community-wide STEM Convening and Collaboration community_conveningStrengthens local STEM literacy and workforce readiness by convening institutions, educators, families, and community partners to foster collaboration, share resources, and create real-world learning opportunities through programs like CommunityShare.
- Experiential and Hands-on STEM Learning experiential_learningEngages students and educators through hands-on robotics, coding, and real-world demonstrations to ignite passion for STEM, with an emphasis on project-based, place-based, and technology-integrated learning that connects classroom content to practical applications.
- Experiential and Hands-on STEM Learning experiential_learningThe organization ignites passion for STEM and civic engagement by providing accessible, hands-on, and real-world learning experiences. This includes using robotics kits, nature-based education, and project-based learning to connect students with STEM concepts and career paths.
- Experiential and Real-World STEM Learning experiential_learningSTEM CITY INC ignites passion for STEM and civic engagement by connecting educators, students, and community members to create real-world, hands-on, and project-based learning experiences, including robotics, nature-based education, and career exploration, to prepare students for future challenges and opportunities.
- Fostering STEM Ecosystems through Community Convening and Partnerships community_conveningSTEM CITY INC strengthens local STEM literacy and workforce readiness by actively convening diverse community stakeholders—including institutions, educators, families, and businesses—and fostering collaborative partnerships to advance STEM initiatives, share resources, and create integrated learning opportunities.
- Fostering STEM Ecosystems through Community Convening and Partnerships community_conveningSTEM CITY INC strengthens local STEM literacy and workforce readiness by actively convening diverse community stakeholders, including institutions, educators, families, and businesses. This collaborative approach leverages community knowledge and resources to create integrated STEM initiatives and real-world learning experiences.
- Nature-Based and Place-Based Education Integration nature-based_educationAdvances youth STEM education by embedding learning in local environments and natural systems, using nature-based resources, workshops, and earth science integration to deepen engagement and contextualize STEM concepts.
- Promoting and Sustaining STEM Business and Initiatives STEM_community_developmentSTEM CITY INC strengthens the overall STEM ecosystem by promoting STEM-related businesses, attracting new talent, advocating for supportive legislation, and ensuring the long-term sustainability of local STEM programs through strategic alignment and dedicated funding.
- STEM Workforce and Career Pathway Development career_developmentBuilds bridges between schools and STEM industries to expand student awareness of STEM careers, support post-secondary planning, and prepare the next generation for technological and competitive futures through business-school partnerships and career exposure events.
- Strategic Governance and Program Sustainability program_sustainabilityEnsures long-term impact by aligning STEM initiatives with regional strategic goals, securing dedicated funding, and recruiting board members with business and government expertise to sustain education and outreach efforts in Northern Arizona.
- Strategic Workforce Development and Educational Integration workforce_developmentSTEM CITY INC supports schools in preparing the next generation for a technological and complex world by integrating STEM into K-12 curricula, developing pedagogical practices that promote equity and growth mindset, and expanding career awareness and preparation opportunities for students and families.
- Teacher Professional Development and Curriculum Integration K-12_STEM_integrationSTEM CITY INC supports educators by developing courses, curriculum, and pedagogical practices that integrate STEM, particularly engineering and technology, into K-12 classrooms. This approach aims to promote equity, growth mindset, and prepare students as problem solvers.
- Workforce and Career Development through STEM workforce_developmentThe organization prepares the next generation for a technological world by expanding career awareness, exploration, and preparation opportunities. This involves building connections between businesses and schools to increase student knowledge of and interest in STEM professions and inform post-secondary choices.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Full STEAM Ahead
STEM engagement program supported by Kinney Construction Services that connects industry with classroom learning experiences
STEM Celebration
Annual community event at Fort Tuthill Fairgrounds featuring hands-on STEM exhibits from schools, businesses, and organizations for children and youth
STEMMY Awards
Annual awards program recognizing outstanding students, teachers, businesses, and community partners in STEM in the Flagstaff area
relationships · 36
who they work with
- Arizona Community Foundation Funder — Provided funding for a part-time STEM Coordinator.
- Arizona Community Foundation of Flagstaff Funder — Provided financial contributions to build the capacity of STEM City.
- Block-Lite Partner — Recognized as Business of the Year in 2025.
- City of Flagstaff Funder — Provided financial contributions through the Flagstaff Arts Council to build the capacity of STEM City.
- City of Flagstaff Partner — John Saltonstall is the Business Retention and Expansion Manager at City of Flagstaff.
- CocoNuts Robotics Team Partner — Recognized as Community Partner of the Year in 2024.
- Coconino Community College Partner — Amelinda Webb is a Faculty Member at Coconino Community College.
- Coconino Community College Partner — Key educational leaders from the college convened a summit to establish STEM City.
- Educators Partner — Works with educators to deliver engaging STEM learning experiences.
- Flagstaff Arts Council Partner — Facilitated financial contributions from the City of Flagstaff to build the capacity of STEM City.
- Flagstaff Festival of Science Partner — Nominated as a finalist for STEM Organization of the Year in 2023.
- Flagstaff High School Partner — Audrey Baird is a Science Teacher at Flagstaff High School.
- Flagstaff STEM Consortium Partner — Founded STEM City.
- Flagstaff Unified School District Partner — Key educational leaders from the district convened a summit to establish STEM City.
- Flagstaff Unified School District Partner — Tom Safranek is the Director of College & Career Development at FUSD, and Renda Fisk is the Coordinator of Learning, Technology & Innovation at FUSD.
- Grand Canyon Wolf Recovery Project Partner — Recognized as STEM Community Partner of the Year in 2026.
- Joy Cone Partner — Lane Fisher is an Engineer at Joy Cone.
- Kinney Construction Services Partner — Mike Thomas is the President at Kinney Construction Services.
- Kinney Construction Services, Inc. Partner — Recognized as STEM Organization/Business Leader of the Year in 2023.
- Kris & Mike Penca Funder — Special thank you to for their sponsorship.
- LEGO Partner — Provides LEGO SPIKE Prime robotics kits for lending to schools and youth programs.
- NARBHA Institute Funder — Provided financial contributions to build the capacity of STEM City.
- NAU Center for Science Teaching & Learning Partner — Anne Hamlin is a Research Associate at NAU Center for Science Teaching & Learning.
- Nature Educators Coalition of Northern Arizona Partner — Collaborates with STEM City to expand nature-based education opportunities for youth in Northern Arizona.
- Nestlé Purina PetCare Partner — Recognized as STEM Business of the Year in 2026.
- Northern Arizona Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology Partner — Housed the STEM City Center.
- Northern Arizona Leadership Alliance Partner — Key business and educational leaders from the organization convened a summit to establish STEM City and provided financial contributions to build capacity.
- Northern Arizona University Partner — Beau Vezino is an Assistant Teaching Professor at NAU, Lane Fisher graduated from NAU, and Anne Hamlin is a Research Associate at NAU Center for Science Teaching & Learning.
- Northern Arizona University Partner — Key educational leaders from the university convened a summit to establish STEM City and originally funded the STEM City Center for three years.
- Parents Partner — Engages parents in STEM learning activities for youth.
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