We inspire a future-ready STEM workforce. Founded in 1905 as Engineers & Scientists of Milwaukee, we are a nonprofit organization that supports and promotes educational programs and activities emphasizing science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Your donations help us support technological literacy education so that Wisconsin youth will be prepared for the 21st Century workforce. We continue to face a crisis in the performance, participation of our students in STEM, creating a widely documented talent shortage. Many industry employers – manufacturing, construction, engineering, IT and health care firms– report not being able to find workers with STEM skills. At the same time, studies indicate that STEM jobs are high-paying positions that are expected to grow 55 percent faster than non-STEM jobs in the next 10 years. Now, more than ever, preparing youth for STEM skills for an increasingly technology-driven world is critical for all stakeholders. STEM Forward is taking action to create a future-ready STEM workforce by: • Engaging students to advance STEM competencies • Leading a collaborative approach to STEM talent development • Creating STEM awareness in the community • Optimizing the effectiveness of STEM programs Each year, we support the following programs to achieve our vision: - Future City Competition (Grades 6-8) - “Day of STEM” Program (Grades K – 12 served) - Contrapt Wisconsin Competiton – Middle School Program (Grades 6 - 8 served) Engineering Machine Design Contest (High School students served) - sySTEMnow Conference - Engineers Week Banquet - STEM Forward Invitational (Scholarship Fundraiser Golf Outing)
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202, US
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🌟 Calling all Wisconsin educators! 🌟 Join the national #CSforALL community at the 2024 #CSforALLSummit in Milwaukee! Explore the latest trends in computer science education, connect with passionate colleagues, and inspire your students for a tech-driven future. Register at https://lnkd.in/gNeRJPi8 to secure your spot at a special reduced rate—just for you!
Did you know that The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) 2035 vision includes a goal of capturing the first half-inch of rainfall that falls on impervious surfaces using green infrastructure (GI)? Managing water where it falls is an essential element of improving water quality and reducing flooding. MMSD has been committed to green schoolyard redevelopments which helps convert predominantly asphalt-paved schoolyards into green spaces and increase the community's exposure to and understanding of GI. Every child deserves a place to play and learn that incorporates green space. Green spaces help improve the health and well-being of the community while also teaching our children the important ecological benefits provided by GI. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gFdxwNhQ
Have you read the the STEMconnector and Million Women Mentors quarterly newsletter? In this edition you will find a review of recent notable and newsworthy member activities, key STEMconnector events and things to look forward to in the remainder of 2024. View it at https://bit.ly/3zjnBGB
With our Day of STEM events, we bring in STEM professionals into a classroom to give students exposure to jobs they may have never thought of to encourage them to pursue a STEM profession. Here is a good article that shares about a unique approach to touching kids with STEM roles https://bit.ly/47P5Eg9. Learn more about our Day of STEM events and volunteer to participate so you can touch the lives of local students at https://lnkd.in/dmE9t45.
Have you heard about the NSF Game Maker Awards? The U.S. National Science Foundation Game Maker Awards is an exciting opportunity for students in grades K-12 to showcase their creativity, technical skills and passion for video game design.
Have you heard the exciting news? Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) recently hosted eight talented high school teams from across the region for the thrilling Make48 competition. Team Golda Girls 2.0, emerged as the top winners, whose outstanding creation earned them the coveted "Best Overall Innovation" title, securing their place in the national competition. Congratulations to Tina Gleason, Maya Sierra, Camilah DeLeon, and Dayana Landa-Medina on their exceptional achievement! Come to the 21st Annual sySTEMnow Conference on October 30 in Milwaukee to meet the team and hear more about their experience as part of the Gen STEM exhibits! Read more at https://lnkd.in/gY6-Wz_k Learn more about the sySTEMnow Conference at https://lnkd.in/d4EfTZy Milwaukee School of Engineering Milwaukee Public Schools
Bring a Hands-On Automation Lab to Your School! Are you interested in providing your students with a hands-on automation lab experience? We have a few dates available for the MATC Mobile STEM Lab during the 2024/25 school year, including November 13th! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity—sign up today at https://lnkd.in/g-xypNPA. Reach out to Theresa Wolf, CPCE with any questions! #stem #stemlearning #automation #tech #matc
Learn about STEM Forward's High School STEM Programming at https://conta.cc/3zmafcV
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Today STEM Forward and Milwaukee Area Technical College is onsite at Golda Meir with Tina Gleason to bring automation to 150 3rd and 5th graders. A great day to dust off the partnership from last year and work with students in the 2024/25 year.