Business & Community
Business and Education Partnerships
Build community awareness and excitement in STEM education to build and deliver a consistent message about the value of STEM,
Example activities:
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Provide commentaries to media sources
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Create and distribute testimonials and letters to school boards, government, and community organizations.
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Assist with visibility and communication at community events to share excitement of STEM.Participate in local MISTEM summits
STEM Resource
STEM resources are helpful to schools and classrooms support high quality STEM education.
Example activities:
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Financial resources - funds, grant opportunities, or sponsors
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Assist with collective grant writing to STEM based organizations
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Donate material and equipment - new or retired
STEM Supporter
Build community awareness and excitement in STEM education to build and deliver a consistent message about the value of STEM,
Example activities:
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Provide commentaries to media sources
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Create and distribute testimonials and letters to school boards, government, and community organizations.
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Assist with visibility and communication at community events to share excitement of STEM.Participate in local MISTEM summits
STEM Professional
Help students and teachers connect STEM knowledge and skills to STEM careers.
Example activities:
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Provide student internships (exploration of career opportunities)
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Engage and offer teacher externships (experience real-world application of STEM content)
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Provide and engage in mentorship opportunities (providing guidance for future courses and careers)
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Be a source of expertise for professional development for teachers and administrators.
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Participate in career fairs/days, science fairs, engagement in classroom
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projects/discussions
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Offer job shadow opportunities
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Host or present at local MISTEM summits
STEM Professional Partners: